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Most Mac users know that you can take a screenshot of your Mac desktop or a region of your desktop with key commands, but if you want to add more to your screen captures you need a specialized utility. SnagIt for Mac was released just today and offers several tools for calling out important screen elements, adding effects, and conveying your message using speech balloons, so everybody at work understands what you're talking about. There's even a giveaway going on over at TechSmith right now, so make sure to check it out here after you download SnagIt for … Read more

One of the most popular and customizable third-party clients in the multiservice chat category continues to impress. Adium supports multiple services, including AIM, Yahoo, MSN, Facebook, Windows Live, and Google Chat. Part of what made the original Adium so attractive was the multitude of IM service options, and that still forms the core appeal of this client. This latest version comes with a laundry list of new features and fixes making it a must-download for Adium users.

Also this week, we have the latest version of EarthDesk, the app that lets you view our planet with animations and info all … Read more

The most popular office suites on the Mac are probably iWork and Microsoft Office, but if you want a suite that provides almost all the same features without having to spend a penny, try OpenOffice. This open-source office suite features word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software with much of the same features as their commercial counterparts. If you want a free alternative to the big name office suites, OpenOffice is definitely worth checking out.

Also this week, we have the latest update to OnyX, the utility that lets you conduct routine maintenance and tweak the interface on your Mac. Our … Read more

Need to run Windows on your Mac? Check out VirtualBox, a free virtualization software that lets you run Windows or just about any operating system without the need to reboot. Handy wizards help you through the setup process so you can set up multiple environments to suit your needs. This latest version features compatibility improvements and bug fixes.

Also this week, we have the latest version of Mactracker, the comprehensive database that lets you check out the specs of (and compatibility between) all things Apple. Our game this week is Out of the Park Baseball, a baseball management sim that … Read more

GraphicConverter has long been one of our favorite image converter and editors because you get a lot of great features at a very affordable price. With this major update, GraphicConverter 7.0 now has a revamped Cocoa interface, a new window for batch conversion, stepless zooming of preview images in the browser, and much more.

Also this week we have the latest version of RadioShift, an easy-to-use streaming-audio player with more than 50,000 stations and programs. Our game this week is In Poculis Mahjong, the tile-matching game with smooth graphics and tons of layout variations.

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There are plenty of good options for browsing the Web on a Mac, but if your main concern is speed, it's tough to beat Google Chrome. This speedy browser features a sleek minimalist look, thumbnails of your top sites so you can get back to favorite destinations quickly, and plenty of useful features to keep it competitive with other Mac browser mainstays.

Also this week we have the latest update for TinkerTool, a handy utility that lets you tinker with your user preferences, allowing access to options that you can't find through the Mac System Preferences. Our game … Read more

Do you want to start a blog or create a Web site, but don't know how to code? Check out Freeway Express, the WYSIWYG Web site creation tool that does all the heavy lifting for you. Featuring several themes and easy-to-use tools for getting your Web site up and running quickly, Freeway Express is great way to get started for beginners as well as advanced users.

Now that you have revamped your new Web site, you need a program to transfer the files so readers can see you're new design and layout. Grab Cyberduck, the popular free FTP … Read more

Which browser do you use? Your Mac comes pre-loaded with Safari, a world-class option on its own that now has extensions you can add for even more functionality. Mozilla Firefox has wiggled its way into many Mac users' hearts with its speed and virtually unlimited amount of useful add-ons. Opera is another great choice with its Speed Dial favorites pages, tons of added features, and its sleek and skinnable interface. All of these are good choices depending on the features you want, but there's also something to be said for simplicity.

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True to its name, GraphicConverter's main functionality is converting graphic files, importing from some 200 formats and exporting to about 80 at last count, with a tremendously time-saving batch processor thrown in for good measure. But GraphicConverter also comes loaded with features for quick editing, color correction, resizing, and more, making it a steal at $34.95. This latest version includes minor feature enhancements and bug fixes.

Also this week we have the latest update for Reunion, the relatively (yes, I did) new Mac-only genealogy program that can help you organize, view, and show off your family tree. Our … Read more