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Cocoa-based utility for diagnosis, repair and maintenance. Tests hardware, repairs directory structures, improves computer performance and creates a bootable OS X emergency partition (eDrive) without formatting, which can be accessed if problems with the actual boot partition occur. Manufacturer's web site currently unavailable.

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Emulator designed specifically for games using the SCUMM system (Script Creation Utility for Maniac Mansion), e.g. LucasArts games. iPhone-Package-Download bypasses iTunes.

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Use this tool to edit Mac OS X Access Control Lists (ACLs) in a graphical user interface.

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Extracts images, videos, sounds and texts from file formats such as PPT or PDF or from flash cards, in their original format without any loss of quality. Can also extract data from corrupted files and convert EXE applications back into ZIP files.

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Unpacks compressed archives in a range of formats, including TAR, ZIP and RAR. Also available for a fee as a version for creating archives, available. Download requires a valid email address.

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Catalogues the contents of removeable media such as CDs or DVDs so you can search them offline. Folders and files can also be integrated into a virtual disk drive.

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Multi-system benchmark tool that tests the CPU and RAM while processes are running. Supports multi-threading and 64-bit operating systems. Benchmarks can also be compared with other Geekbench users via the manufacturer’s web site. It’s especially suitable for comparing the performance of computers on which several operating systems are installed.

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Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) browser for reading and searching through any LDAP or X.500 directory with an LDAP interface. Handles all the standard operations such as insert, delete, copy and edit, as well as more complex operations such as copying and deleting entire directory trees.

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Horizontal and vertical screen rulers that can be used at the same time or independently. Displays a range of units such as pixels, inches or centimetres. Has individual shortcuts for many ruler functions.

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Analyses the S.M.A.R.T status of hard drives and displays the status in the menu bar. Warns of problems by email and warning dialogue or by automatically executing an application. Supports ATA, SATA and eSATA drives.

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Aims to repair damaged directories and other damaged items found on the hard drive, not by repairing the damaged directory itself, but by creating a new directory using all of the data found in the damaged directory.

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Includes a range of tools for splitting large files of up to 10GB (Windows version only), as well as for joining the individual parts, which can also be accessed on a multi-platform basis. Runs without installation.

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Updates Java software on Mac PCs. As well as the Java SE 6 for Mac OS X 10.6 update, other versions of Java are also available on Apple’s software download site, including updates for older versions of Mac OS X.

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Removes Mac-specific files such as DS_STORE files, resource forks or hidden folders on your exchangeable memory media. Can operate automatically.

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Various tools for configuring, monitoring and managing Wi-Fi networks. Includes the gadgets/widgets: Wi-Fi Inspector (27 MB) and Wi-Fi Monitor. The gadgets (5 MB, Windows Vista and 7) or Yahoo widgets (6 MB, Windows XP and Mac OS X) can be executed directly on the desktop and display the real time status of all network connections.

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Alternative firmware for a wide range of MP3 players with numerous new functions, e.g. more user preferences to increase the sound playback quality

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Program for management, conversion and synchronisation of e-books. Creates a library of your e-books and converts data between current standard formats. Includes an e-book viewer and synchronises its own data stocks with other e-readers. Allows you to create your own e-books from web sites or RSS feeds and gives you remote access to your library via a browser.

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Software-based test program for CUDA-enabled graphics cards. Uses a range of standard test templates to check that the GPU memory is operating correctly. Some of the tests are based on the popular MemTest tool. Download requires registration.

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OS independent Java utility which allows you to mount raw disk images. It first analyses the raw images and then creates a formatted VMDK file that can be used to mount the image directly.

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For compressing and decompressing single or multi-part RAR archives. Supports (among others) the creation of password protected files as well as batch extraction.

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