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Utilities Updates: Interarchy; Web Confidential; FoldersSynchronizer; ShredIt; Startup Security; more

Utilities Updates: Interarchy; Web Confidential; FoldersSynchronizer; ShredIt; Startup Security; more

CNET staff
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Interarchy with FTP Disk 5.0.1 is a file transfer, and network info tool. This is a bug fix release.

Web Confidential 2.2.2 is a maintenance release to keep Web Confidential up-to-date on Mac OS 8 and 9. (Web Confidential 3.0 for Mac OS X is in development and the final version will be released in October.)

FoldersSynchronizer 2.2 is a utility to synch and backup files and folders. Changes include a new modifiable preview list, faster copying of items, a bug fix for reading older session files, and the check backup date preference is now disabled by default.

ShredIt 4.8.2 is a bug fix release for this tool that erases any file or free space so it cannot be recovered.

Startup Security 1.2 is a tool to enable firmware security. This update adds support for requiring a password when waking from sleep and changes the extension load order to make it more difficult to bypass.

WriteCD-RW 1.5 is a utility that allows the use of CD-RW drives transparently, through the Finder. It works with Mac OS 8.5 and later, and supports UDF volumes.

Disk First Aid Doubler 1.0.2 eliminates the startup disk check delay after a crash in Mac OS 8.5-9.2.1.

PGP Screen Lock LMM 1.0.1 allows you to use Location Manager to control your PGP Screen Lock settings.

EnterNet 1.21 adds PPP over Ethernet functionality with VPN support. A reader comments: "This version (1.21) is significantly better than that provided by Earthlink/Mindspring DSL (1.09) in at least one respect: it offers the option of connecting via Apple's Remote Access."

Tri-CATALOG 5.00 is a tool to scan and catalog media. No word on what is new in this release.

Iconizer Pro 1.5.5 is a tool that can build a group of icons from a picture to make folder backgrounds. This update adds more view options, user defined preferences, and several bug fixes.

TimeSlice 2.2 is a time and billing app. This release adds an open recent command, an edit fee command, increments in paused time, and bug fixes.

MP3 Menu 1.0b3 is a Contextual Menu Module that adds MP3 file encoding and ID3 tag info to the context menu. This update fixes a crashing bug in some applications.

Silence Speaks Screensaver 1.1 is a colorful screensaver for the art of inspiration.

WeatherMan 1.2.3 is a utility to obtain weather conditions and forecast information from National Weather Service. This update fixes a bug with the dial-up functionality.

FloatingNotes 1.0 creates notes that float on top of all application windows.

SilverFast Nikon LS40 (Coolscan IV) 5.5.0d11 is film scanner software. This release adds support for the descratching function, Multi-Sampling, ROC and GEM similar functions, unique Unsharp-Masking and a Focusing dialog.

Nokia Contact Sender 1.3b2a is a utility to transfer contact info to the digital cellular phone. Additions include AppleScript support, improved Now Contact 3.9.2 imports, user interface improvements, and bug fixes.

Lexmark X83 1.44 is a drivers for the X83 multifunction printer.

ISD Storage Driver 3.0.2 is the latest driver for all ISD200 & ISD300 bridges. Changes include fixes for the AppleCD audio player and SDAP compatibility.