Computer Software Builder Releases Free FileMaker Pro 8 New Features Guide Application Architects, a computer software builder, releases free demonstration software highlighting powerful new features of FileMaker Pro 8. West Lafayette, IN (PRWEB) December 21, 2005 -- Application Architects, LLC, an international custom computer software application builder, has released free, unlocked, fully-customizable FileMaker Pro 8-based demonstration software highlighting, via real-world examples, the many new features of FileMaker Pro 8 and FileMaker Pro 8 Advanced. "FileMaker, Inc. deserves a standing ovation for the many powerful features included in the FileMaker 8 product line," said Chris Kubica, Application Architects President. "We hope our new, comprehensive, free FileMaker Pro 8 New Features Guide will convince existing FileMaker users to upgrade to version 8.0 as well as entice new users to explore the ever-more-wonderful world of FileMaker Pro." New FileMaker Pro 8 features explained...

Sonnet Technologies Announces USB Power Adapters for iPod Small Adapters Charge iPod On-the-Go or at Home, are Available in White or Black and Include Matching Dock Connector Cable IRVINE, CA-- December 21, 2005--Sonnet Technologies, a worldwide leader in upgrades for Apple Macintosh computers and iPod digital music players, announces a new line of compact USB power adapters for 4th and 5th generation iPod models, iPod mini, iPod shuffle, and iPod nano. Sonnet's iPod USB Power Adapter is small, curvy, and versatile--it's about 2/3 the size of its competition--the blades fold away when not in use for easy travel storage, and its universal power compatibility enables worldwide use. Its non-polarized blades allow the adapter to be plugged in with the USB outlet face up or down, perfect for use in tight spots. With an MSRP of only USD $19.95, it's a great value too--the included USB-to-dock connector cable is a $19 value alone! Sonnet's iPod USB Power Adapter is a simply fast way to...

SwitchXS 2.2 Amsterdam - 20 December 2005 - AssistiveWare today announced the release of SwitchXS(R) 2.2. SwitchXS is a switch access solution that provides virtually complete access to Mac OS X and all standard Mac applications for people who cannot use a mouse or keyboard. SwitchXS provide the best access solution ever on the Mac (and beyond) for people who are, for example, quadriplegic due to an accident, or suffering from neuromotor diseases such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) or Cerebral Palsy (CP) with very limited limb movement. It offers full mouse and keyboard emulation by means of a so-called scanning mode. With each click on the switch the user selects an action, such as "move the cursor up" or "type B", from a "scanning" menu. SwitchXS 2.2 is a major update with the following main new features: - SwitchXS now speaks Japanese when the user has the Japanese DTalker application (http://www.createsystem.co.jp/dtalkerMac OS X.html)...

Waves in Motion is proud to announce the first plug-in for FileMaker Server 7 Advanced. Phoenix, AZ - December 15, 2005 -- Waves in Motion is proud to announce the release of eAuthorize Advanced for FileMaker Server 7 Advanced. A free demo download is available by visiting: (https://system.netsuite.com/app/crm/marketing/campaignlistener.nl?__lstr...)http://www.wmotion.com/eauthorize_advanced eAuthorize Advanced is a FileMaker plug-in which extends the capability of FileMaker Server Advanced by providing a method for securely processing credit cards and electronic checks directly from your FileMaker powered website. eAuthorize Advanced connects to an online payment gateway via the Internet and processes payments instantly. The plug-in is currently Windows only with a Mac version anticipated later in the year. The included PHP and XSLT examples demonstrate how eAuthorize Advanced allows you to integrate payment processing directly into a website through the power of FileMaker Advanced...

HandStands Introduces Gadget Grips HandStands has announced Gadget Grips, small pads that attach to an iPod (or other device) to hold it securely to a car dashboard. Based on HandStands' patented Sticky Technology, Gadget Grips are washable, reusable, use no adhesives, and leave no residue. Nine different cutouts are included, fitting all iPod and cell phone sizes. Gadget Grips are available now for $5.99 from HandStands.com (http://www.handstands.com/retail/automotive/gadgetgrips.shtml)

Sonnet Announces New Top End Dual Processor Upgrade IRVINE, CALIFORNIA--December 15, 2005--Sonnet Technologies, a worldwide leader in upgrades for Apple Macintosh computers and iPod digital music players, announces the immediate availability of its new top-of-the-line dual processor upgrade--the Encore/ST G4 Duet 1.7 GHz--for most "Sawtooth" Power Mac G4 systems, including AGP Graphics, Gigabit Ethernet, Digital Audio and QuickSilver models. This product represents a new high point in performance and value in Sonnet's most popular line of processor upgrades; it is priced the same as the 1.3 GHz dual processor upgrade it replaces. This upgrade, based on the latest and fastest PowerPC G4 7447A processors (used in Apple's current PowerBook line) from Freescale Semiconductor, features 512K of SRAM on-chip L2 cache and is compatible with Mac OS 9.2, and Mac OS X Version 10.3.5 and higher. All Encore/ST G4 upgrades for Power Mac G4 tower computers include a factory-attached heat sink and...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Salem, NH, 2005-12-14: Macintosh speech recognition authority MacSpeech has released a new ScriptPak for iDVD. The new ScriptPak installs over 50 commands into iListen that allows the user to do virtually anything by voice in iDVD they would normally do using keyboard shortcuts or menus. This replaces the previous iDVD ScriptPak, which was compatible with iDVD 3. "You can loop, apply themes, edit drop zones, and much more -- all by voice," said MacSpeech Chief Evangelist Chuck Rogers. "Adding this to iListen along with the iMovie HD ScriptPak we released last week gives Mac users complete power to create professional looking movies using the power of their voice." The ScriptPak for iDVD is available immediately from the MacSpeech web site and sells for $10. iListen 1.6.5 or later is required to use the new ScriptPak. MacSpeech is also offering free shipping on selected purchases through the holidays, and every purchase also entitles the user to two free passes to...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Objective Development Announces Sharity 3.0, a New Major Release of their Long Standing SMB File System for Unix. Vienna, Austria - December 14, 2005 -- Objective Development today announced the availability of Sharity 3.0, a new major release of their long standing SMB file system for Unix. New in 3.0 are Windows domain integration (including Kerberos authentication and Active Directory browsing), Distributed File System access, manipulation of Access Control Lists, a German localization and many other improvements. Sharity mounts shares exported by Windows, Samba and other SMB/CIFS servers in the file system of Unix computers. Sharity implements Resource Browsing similar to the Windows Network Neighborhood (Netbios Workgroups and Active Directory), NTLM, NTLMv2 and Kerberos authentication, Microsoft's Distributed File System (DFS), manipulation of Access Control Lists (ACLs) and it is available for Sun Solaris, HP-UX, SGI IRIX, IBM AIX, Mac OS X, Linux, FreeBSD...

New Antenna Boosts Wireless Performance for iMac G5 Owners WICHITA, Kan. --12/14/05-- Apple iMac G5 users can now get improved wireless networking performance with a new external antenna. QuickerTek's new 5.5 dBi omni-directional antenna offers iMac G5 users the best all-around antenna solution for networks where a directional antenna limits AirPort signal strength and speed. The new iMac G5 Antenna offers 5.5dBi of RF power, which means that wireless networking distances can be as much a three times further than when using the stock antenna. It also means that the signal will also allow a full speed connection - so that not only will users be able to use more networks, but also use them at the highest speeds possible. The suggested retail price is $99.95. A three-foot coax cable comes with the antenna for mounting up where signal strength can be maximized. It works with Mac OS already on the iMac G5 and is equally suitable for AirPort and AirPort Extreme networks. "The only thing the...

HandStands Announces the iSnug Nano Armband Draper, Utah-December 13, 2005-HandStands is pleased to announce the new iSnug Nano Armband, the latest armband specifically designed for Apple's new iPod Nano. "Featuring a beautiful leather glove that wraps around a lightweight velcro closure, the iSnug Nano Armband is the perfect compliment to the [iPod] nano," says Jade Hansen, of HandStands' product development team. The new armband was created for iPod nano owners seeking the ultimate in protection while exercising. Available in black for $19.99, the iSnug Nano Armband can be purchased from the company's web site or from select retailers. ABOUT iSNUG Since its introduction last year, the original iSnug travel case has received rave reviews from top iPod accessory reviewers. iPodLounge rated the iSnug an A- and highly recommends the product, "we think the iPak's [iSnug] a highly recommendable travel case and an excellent value for the dollar." HandStands has continued to innovate and...

TRI-EDRE is pleased to announce the avaibility of Clone X 2.0.2 (*) This is a free update for owners of Clone X 2.x. Clone X 2 Clone X is a disk copy utility for Mac OS X. Clone X features the copy of an entire disk to another disk, or to a set of CDs or DVDs. Copies are fully functional. Clone X provides restoration features as well, and bootable CD creation. Clone X offers a set of tools to efficiently do your copies, including: - the copy of entire disk with all their caracteristics, applications, users and their documents and settings - the copy of disks, without the Users data (for example to create a master that can be used to install the same System and applications on different machines). - the restoration of your disk, to put it back into a previous state and contents (as it was during the copy). - the creation of OS X bootable CD including your applications - the creation of disk with a minimal System (for a small or emergency disk, for test, etc.). - disks comparison. Clone...

Xupport 3.1.5 Xupport is a multipurpose system utility for Mac OS X. It provides many features to configure hidden Mac OS X and Unix options, to increase system security and performance, to maintain and backup Mac OS X, and to dig deeper into the world of Unix. Xupport 3 is fully compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) and Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther), and provides a brand new user interface with plenty of new and improved features. Changes in Xupport 3.1.5: - Improved security technology (security update) - Fixed changing of ssh, ftp and smb access ports (Tiger) - Fixed Virtual Memory Optimizer (Problem appeared when using special characters in volume names) - Fixed shutdown and restart function (Problem appeared with custom "Energy Saver" settings) - Fixed functionality when using "fast user switching" - Browser allows multiple selection Key Features: - Access hidden System, Finder and Dock settings - Run native maintenance scripts - Reset file type settings (Rebuild Desktop) - Reset...

OPEN DOOR NETWORKS ANNOUNCES THE DOORSTOP X SECURITY SUITE A new, comprehensive approach to Macintosh Internet security ASHLAND, OR. -- December 12, 2005 -- Open Door Networks Inc. today announced an expanded line of Internet security products, the centerpiece of which is its new DoorStop X Security Suite. Available immediately, the DoorStop X Security Suite represents a comprehensive, integrated approach to protecting Macs on the Internet. The Suite consists of major new releases of Open Door's DoorStop X Firewall and Who's There? Firewall Advisor, along with an electronic second edition of the book "Internet Security for Your Macintosh: A Guide for the Rest of Us" (see "Open Door Networks revs security product line" for individual product details). The three revised products are designed to act together in the Suite, providing users with both the tools and the information they need to better protect their Macs on the Internet. In a typical Suite scenario, an access attempt from the...

Green Array Brings High Performance Workplace Tools to Apple Mac OS X Web-hosted platform for Macintosh users aligns people and processes with high performance methodology that turns organization priorities into results - in days, not months San Francisco, Calif.-December 12, 2005 - Green Array, the innovation leader in high performance workplace software, today announced that Green Array now supports the Mac OS X platform. Green Arrays patent-pending solution combines high performance methodology, battle-tested business intelligence, portfolio and project management, and business process and collaboration best practices into a single integrated solution. Macintosh users can now collaborate in real-time with Windows users without any IT involvement and ensure that their organization is aligned from the front desk to the corner office. "I don't think we could have produced our last RFP response in time if we hadn't been using Green Arrays Mac version," says Alissa Riker, director of...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Introducing ezGear ezArmor nano for iPod nano Optimum protection for your iPod nano Midvale, UTAH-- ezGear, a leading marketer of iPod accessories, announced the introduction of ezArmor nano Protective Case for the iPod nano. The ezArmor nano is made of 100% anodized aircraft grade aluminum. The case is designed to perfectly fit the profile of the iPod. With a clear protective screen and clickwheel cutout, you get full access to your digital music player while it is in the case. The interior is lined with neoprene to cushion your iPod from impact shocks and scratches. The case includes a removable belt clip and a removable neckstrap. The ezArmor nano features: * Light weight aircraft grade scratch-resistant anodized aluminum. * Precision molded case to fit your iPod. * Neoprene lining holds your digital music player securely in place. * Protects it against scratches, shocks and collisions. * Cutouts give easy access to headphone jack, remote port, and iPod...

SERVICE USB Plus Drives Real World Device Control with Runtime Revolution PROGRAMMATIC CONTROL OVER TRADESHOW, CONCERT ENTERTAINMENT DEVICES December 9, 2005. Dortmund, Germany. Boenig & Kallenbach, the leader in real time interfaces for Apple Macintosh computers, announces its new USB interface "SERVICE USB plus" control device, enabling measurement and control of real-world devices directly from Runtime Revolution under Mac OS X. SERVICE USB plus is a proven, robust control technology in professional implementations for industry, tradeshows and entertainment. With this release, it can be used, for example, to drive special effects such as flashes or fog machines at concerts and tradeshows, directly from within Runtime Revolution applications. SERVICE USB plus is not limited to simple switching. Other examples include complex, scientific measurement value logging with temperature, liquid, pressure or light sensors as well as remote control of slide projectors, relays, step motors...

For immediate release: OmniGraffle and OmniGraffle Professional 4.1 Seattle, WA -- December 8, 2005 -- The Omni Group today announced the release of OmniGraffle and OmniGraffle Professional 4.1. This new version features a number of bug fixes, improved stability, updated localizations, and readies the application for compatibility with future Mac hardware based on Intel processors. ABOUT OMNIGRAFFLE: OmniGraffle is a diagramming and drawing application, offering a streamlined user interface as well as many features under the categories of brainstorming, drafting, import and export, and document management. OmniGraffle 4 Professional was recently reviewed by Macworld magazine who said "...this fantastic program is a revelation for anyone who needs to explain processes and concepts visually". OmniGraffle 4 Professional received a 4.5 mice rating out of a possible 5 mice. More information on OmniGraffle 4 is available at (http://www.omnigroup.com/applications/omnigraffle/). The recent...

MBS 5.4 plug-in for REALbasic NICKENICH, Germany (December 7, 2005) -- Monkeybread Software releases version 5.4 of the MBS plug-in for REALbasic. The MBS plug-in comprises a collection of several plug-in parts which extend the REALbasic development environment with over 500 classes and 4 controls featuring over 11000 documented functions. The plug-ins require REALbasic 3.5 or newer. Also required are 75 MB hard disc space and around 16 MB of RAM in addition to the requirements of REALbasic and your operation system itself. While all plug-in parts compile on Mac OS 8.x, Mac OS 9.x, Mac OS X and Windows, each function may depend on additional system requirements to work successfully. Some plugin parts support Linux. Plugin licenses are available for the year 2005: 40 Euro (+sales tax) for private/educational and 80 Euro (+sales tax) for company/business. (around USD 55 for private and USD 110 for commercial with the current exchange rates) The plugins can be downloaded on MBS' website...

IntelliScanner Announces Kitchen Companion 100 Grocery Management System, Featuring Barcode Scanning And Bluetooth Wireless Technology Portable Grocery Scanner For The Home Builds Shopping Lists, Tracks Nutrition With Barcode Technology. Ships January 9th for PC and Mac. RALEIGH, North Carolina (December 7th, 2005) -- IntelliScanner, makers of automatic organization devices for home and business, today announced IntelliScanner Kitchen Companion 100, the Company's new barcode scanner and software bundle for grocery shopping and nutrition/recipe management. Kitchen Companion is powered by an Internet-enabled database of over 300,000 grocery items. Simply scan the barcode on anything as it's thrown away, then download the information to the software for Windows or Mac OS X for complete details including the name, brand, category, shopping section, and size. Users can print out a categorized shopping list, or send the list to an iPod, Palm, or cell phone. For power users, Kitchen...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WishMix Creates Playable/Sharable iTunes Wishlists Freeware makes playlists of song samplets from the iTunes store. San Francisco, CA, December 7, 2005 WishMix, a company developing software and services that merge entertainment with social interaction and ecommerce, announced the release of their first product, WishMix, for Mac OS X. Started by former Apple developers, WishMix lets users window shop for music with their friends & family by creating sharable music wishlists from the vast selection of music at the Apple iTunes store. Users playing a wishmix will hear 30 second song samplets from the iTunes store in a "playlist" format of continuous play. Users get to passively sample recommended music without having to search for songs individually or to click on each one. Also available on the site are a selection of celebrity wishmixes and the iTunes Top 100 Songs. "We wanted to give iTunes users the easiest method to sample music recommendations and share...

Screen Mimic 1.0 Released Roanoke, VA--December 5, 2005--Polarian Technology announces the release of Screen Mimic 1.0. Screen Mimic 1.0 is an easy to use desktop recording program that records to Macromedia Flash (SWF) format, allowing for easy distribution of these recordings over the web or a company intranet. Screen Mimic 1.0 allows users to record demonstrations of software applications, create web-ready walkthroughs of complicated tasks, and much more. Screen Mimic 1.0 gives users the ability to capture a selected area of the screen, a particular window region, or the entire desktop. Pricing & Availability Screen Mimic 1.0's regular price is $24.95 (USD). It requires Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) or better. A free demo which allows recording for up to 15 seconds at a time may be downloaded from: http://www.polarian.com About Polarian Technology Polarian Technology was started in 2005 by Lee Falin. Polarian develops software for Mac OS X and specializes in fun and useful applications...

Global Hotkey 1.2 NICKENICH, Germany (December 6, 2005) -- Monkeybread Software releases version 1.2 of the application Global Hotkey. Global Hotkey is a utility which monitors key stroke combinations looking for specific combinations that will launch applications, run scripts, or copy data to the clipboard. Global Hotkey v1.2 is made with REALbasic from REAL Software, Inc. Requires Mac OS X; source code is included. The application is freeware, but contributions are accepted through PayPal. New stuff added in version 1.1: * Apple Scripts are now compiled only when needed so no longer iTunes launches when launching this application. All freeware applications: (http://www.monkeybreadsoftware.de/Freeware/) The Global Hotkey website: (http://www.monkeybreadsoftware.de/Freeware/GlobalHotkey.shtml)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUMMARY: SmileOnMyMac launches its latest product, browseback, a web history visualization and search tool. browseback 1.0 (30-day free demo, $29.95) requires Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) or later. SMILEONMYMAC LAUNCHES browseback, AN INNOVATIVE VISUAL WEB HISTORY TOOL Users Can Easily Find and Retrieve Web Pages Previously Visited San Francisco, CA - December 6, 2005 - SmileOnMyMac launches its latest product, browseback, a web history visualization and search tool. browseback stores a PDF of every web page visited and makes the pages accessible through a unique interface that allows the user to browse thumbnails of the pages. This visual web history can also be searched by content, making it possible to easily retrieve visited web pages with a few keywords. browseback features: - Surf thumbnails of your browser history - Search your history with keywords - Export web pages as PDFs to save or to share via email - Quickly retrieve what you found weeks ago - Export pages...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ezGear Introduces the ezGear Elite Leather case for iPod nano ezGear Elite cases protect your iPod in Style Salt Lake City, UTAH-- ezGear, a leading marketer of iPod accessories, announced the introduction of the ezGear Elite Leather cases for Apple iPod nano. The ezGear Elite is made of High Grade Leather and includes meticulous stitching, built in screen protector, and access for the clickwheel, all ports, and the hold button. The ezGear Elite case comes integrated with a sparkling polished nickel purse/belt loop clip. The case also includes a removable neck strap with a polished nickel clasp. According to Charlie Bernstein, President of ezGear "At ezGear, we did not want to settle for just another leather case. The ezGear Elite case uses the finest leather with impeccable workmanship, from the tannery to the stitching to the extras. The nickel clips secures the case to almost any thin, and the fancy neck strap lets you wear your iPod in style.. ezGear Elite...