Year: 2006

Softchaos ships WorkStrip 3.2.3 update

Posted by | Jun 8, 2006 | |

Softchaos today shipped Workstrip 3.2.3, an update to its popular, sophisticated dock alternative. Workstrip 3.2.3 is a maintenance update that addressed an issue encountered under certain configurations when running under Rosetta on Intel-based Macs. WorkStrip 3 is a multifaceted “file management tool” with a file tracking system and easy file previews. It not only handles the mundane tasks of all filing requirements, but also enables quick and easy preview access to files, without launching the application that created them.

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Acclivity acquires MarketBlast from 4D

Posted by | Jun 8, 2006 | |

Acclivity today announced the acquisition of the MarketBlast product line from 4D, Inc. Acclivity will develop, distribute and support MarketBlast, auction management software designed to help eBay PowerSellers sell more, spend less and save time. The utility’s tools include listing creation, inventory management, customizable automation, contact and email management, and post-sales activities, including communication, feedback and fulfillment.

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Civilization IV for Mac goes beta

Posted by | Jun 8, 2006 | |

Aspyr Media today announced that Sid Meier’s Civilization IV for Mac (US$49.99) has hit beta status. The game, scheduled to ship later this month, is licensed from 2K Games and is under development for Mac by Aspyr Studios. “Sid Meier’s Civilization IV comes-to-life like never before in a beautifully detailed, living 3D world that expands the gameplay experience.

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NewerTech announces USB Universal Adapter

Posted by | Jun 8, 2006 | |

Newer Technology (NewerTech) today announced the NewerTech USB 2.0 Universal Drive Adapter, a single-source solution to allow any 2.5″, 3.5″, or 5.25″ hard drive or optical drive mechanism with standard IDE/ATA/ATAPI 40 pin or any Serial-ATA interface to be plug-and-play accessible via USB. Available for the introductory price of US$24.95, the NewerTech USB 2.0 Universal Drive Adapter provides USB 2.0 transfer speeds up to 480Mbps, and is also backwards compatible for operation via USB 1.1.

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Wired looks at adding a computer to a home theatre

Posted by | Jun 8, 2006 | |

A story on Wired today delves into the process of adding a computer to your home theatre system, and Apple’s iMac gets kudos. “For the Windows PCs, Intel’s Viiv (rhymes with five) standard promises plug-and-play compatibility with other Viiv-labeled products, like MP3 streamers, when they come out later this year. The downside is that configuring these computers – with the exception of the iMac – is a real challenge.

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