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The article presents information related to some tips on how computer can be used in an efficient manner. The Get Info window displays lots of interesting things about files and applications and one can see the selected item's size, location, and modification times, name and extension, and more in this window. One should click once on the icon in the menu bar and then move the slider that appears to adjust the system's overall volume. One can open the international preference pane and click on the input menu tab to access the special characters.

The article presents information on several computer software and hardware products. The screenwriting software Movie Magic Screenwriter 6.0.3.111 from Write Brothers Inc. makes a strong play for the top box-office spot. One of the most stable and full-featured professional screen-writing software tools available, Movie Magic adds significant navigation and outlining capabilities. A Virtual Private Network (VPN) client such as VPN Tracker 5.2 Professional from Equinux connects to a VPN server or gateway, creating an encrypted tunnel. The SpaceNavigator for Notebooks from 3Dconnexion Inc. is a 3-D mouse that helps to move horizontally, vertically, and in a third dimension of depth within 3-D programs such as Autodesk Maya, Google Earth, and Second Life.

The article presents information related to the iTunes software. The iTunes allows just five users to connect to any shared library in a day. With the help of iTunes one can store music in a central location and access it from any of his home computers. The other iTunes users on other network can see the shared name that one have set in iTunes' preferences. The Sharing pane in iTunes' preferences show how many users are connected to a shared library. Each person want to create playlists to access his or her favorite files more easily with an entire household's music. INSET: Set Up a Music Server.

Reviews the Apple Remote Desktop 2.1 software from Apple Computer.

Reviews the StuffIt Deluxe 9.0 software from Allume Systems.

The article reports on computer company Apple's acquisition of several companies as of November 2013. It highlights the company's takeover of startup Locationary which provides data about local businesses. Apple's acquisition of indoor mapping technology firm WiFiSlam in March 2013 is also highlighted. The author says Apple has also acquired HopStop which makes cross-platform applications that provide public-transit directions.

The article presents information on software products offered by various companies. Task 4 is a Java-based, browser-independent project-management system launched by AtTask Inc. The system can add new tabbed navigation interface and task-management functionality. SubEthaEdit 2.5 is a collaborative text editor from Coding Monkeys. iSale 3.1 is a sales utility software from Equinux. It can help companies in relisting unsold auctions.

The article reports that Apple Computer Inc. has upgraded its video-editing software named Final Cut Express HD 3.5. The software is aimed at video enthusiasts, schools, and small businesses. Final Cut Express HD 3.5 is equipped with editing tools for DV and HDV formats, and supports multiple video layers, real-time effects and transitions. Final Cut Express HD 3.5 also includes Soundtrack 1.5, an updated version of Apple's loop-based soundtrack-creation tool. According to Kirk Paulsen, Apple's senior director of professional applications marketing, the software is ideally suited to iMovie customers.

The article presents information about computer software that have been recently launched. The disclabel 3.0 computer software from SmileOnMyMac LLC is a compact disc-labeling software that adds folders for organizing designs. The software features a factory function for automatically generating label designs, and new text templates. The Castles and Kingdoms computer software is an expansion pack for the Cosmic Blobs three dimensional-graphics program for kids, which offers more than 50 medieval-themed character models, decals, and textures. Application software company Universe Software has launched the pdf-Office Professional 4.0 software. The software adds the ability to import files created in other programs to be used as templates. Computer software company KavaSoft has launched the ShoeBox 1.5 software. Updated software for managing digital photo archives adds the ability to catalog all photos in a central location.

Reviews the Starry Night Enthusiast 5.0 computer program from Imaginova.

Reviews the Ivory 1.0 computer software from Synthogy.

Reviews the QuarkXPress 6.5 software from Quark.

Reviews the modo 102 computer software from Luxology.

Reviews the Eye Candy 5: Textures software from Alien Skin Software.

Reviews the Route USA 2004 3.6 software from Route 66.

This section presents several computer software products introduced in the U.S. market as of February 2005.

This article provides information on several multimedia software. The digital-video-media-management program iDive from Aquafadas offers visualization, tagging and retrieval features. The drum machine plug-in iDrum from Glaresoft features more than 500 unique drums sounds for GarageBand, Logic Pro 6, Logic Express 6, and Digital Performer 4.12. Media Range from Chaotic Software edits and organizes music files. Meanwhile, Sorenson Squeeze 4.0 from Sorenson Media is a video compression line which adds high-definition encoding for MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, QuickTime and Real Media. SoundSoap Pro from BIAS is an OS X audio-restoration plug-in which provides noise-reduction capabilities for professional audio producers and engineers.

This article provides information on several computer software. DiscBlaze 4, from Radical Breeze is an updated CD- and DVD-burning software which now supports additional disc-image formats. Dragon Burn 4.0, from NewTech Infosystems, a CD- and DVD-burning tool, is now compatible with DVD players that handle the JPEG format. SureFire 800, from Kano Technologies, is an external hard drive which features 20GB to 80GB of storage, FireWire 400/800 and USB 2.0 connectivity, and Dantz Retrospect Express backup software.

This article provides information on several computer software. Dock-it 2.0, from Gideon Softworks is a multifunctional launcher which adds support of OS X docklings and changes the label size. DragThing 5.2, from TLA Systems, is an updated Dock utility which adds improved support for clippings. Peek-a-Boo 2.0, from Clarkwood Software, is a system monitoring utility which adds OS X compatibility. Synk 5.0, from Ben Rister, is a synchronization and backup utility which adds intelligent synchronization that knows when users delete or add files, as well as preview pane. The Missing Sync 4.0 for Palm OS, from Mark/Space is used for synchronizing Macs with Palm OS 4 and Palm OS 5-based handhelds which replaces several existing Missing Sync products and supercedes PalmSource's HotSync Manager for OS X.

This article provides information on several computer software for creative applications. Create 12.0 from Stone Design features drawing, page-layout, and Web-page. Its creation tool adds a customizable toolbar and a new Table tool for creating and editing data tables and exporting the results to HTML. Eye Candy 5: Textures from Alien Skin Software is a collection of ten texture generator plug-ins. This is compatible with Adobe Photoshop 7, Adobe Photoshop Elements 2, Jasc Paint Shop Pro 8, and Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004. ImageBuddy 3.0 from Kepmad Systems features a photo-printing tool which adds higher-resolution printing, mouse scroll-wheel support, rotate-text support, and the ability to add transparent background images to page layouts. SketchUp 4.0 from Last Software is an updated 3-D design program.

Evaluates the Logic Express 6 and Logic Pro 6 computer software developed by Apple Computer Inc. Similarity of the two pieces of software with Final Cut Express and Final Cut Pro software; Cost of the products; Capabilities of the software.

Reviews the computer game Snood v3 from Snood.

Reviews the computer game Enigmo from Pangea Software. INSET: Now Where's the NOS?.

Reviews the DeltaGraph 5.0.2 charting software from Red Sock Software.

Reviews the computer software iTools 7 from Tenon Intersystems.

Presents the top computer products that debuted at Macworld CreativePro Conference & Expo held in New York in July 2003. Font-management application MasterJuggler 3 from Alsoft; Print Shop software from Broderbund; RadioShark from Griffin Technology; DeltaGraph 5 software from Red Rock Software.

Provides information on the Microsoft Office versions released by Microsoft in 2003. Office applications contained in the Office version X Student and Teacher Edition; Target market of the software products; Price change made by Microsoft to its Office version X Standard Edition.

Provides information on the Toast 6 Titanium disc-burning application from Roxio that will be made available in September 2004. Features of the software; Cost; Advantages of the product.

Provides information on the two versions of Flash MX software that Macromedia is planning to offer in September 2004. Comparison between the two versions; Cost; Additions in the Flash update.