Year: 2006

Snippet Monkey 1.0b2 released

Posted by | Aug 28, 2006 | |

Gideon Softworks today announced the availability of Snippet Monkey 1.0b2, the latest release of its utility to allow users to create shortcuts for phrases frequently typed. Changes in version 1.0b2 include: added support for embedding snippets in snippets — to use place text like this in snippet {shortcut}; Snippets are now shown in the status menu; works with TextMate.app; changed Snippet Manager window title to Manage Snippets; changed “Preferences…” to “Manage Snippets…”; and several other changes and bug fixes.

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MacUpdate announces daily discounted software

Posted by | Aug 28, 2006 | |

MacUpdate today announced the launch of a new program called the MacUpdate Promo. Every weekday, the site will feature a new software title on the front page sidebar, giving Macintosh users the opportunity to purchase that title at a steep discount. For example, today users can purchase iClip at a 40% discount. This is a great deal because you will receive a free upgrade to the highly anticipated version 4.0 release, which will cost considerably more than $12. Each promo will run for only 24-hours, starting at midnight (ET).

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QuickerTek announces new 5.5dBi antenna

Posted by | Aug 28, 2006 | |

QuickerTek has announced a new 5.5dBi antenna for the Apple 17″ MacBook Pro. This antenna more than doubles the wireless range and signal strength for US$100, notes the announcement. “With a 5.5dbi RF gain in signal strength, users can expect both a gain in the wireless range and in the signal-to-noise ratio — giving a stronger and faster wireless signal. The ‘boost’ means you can sit a lot further away from the wireless access point or Base Station when working wirelessly.

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