Maintain Releases Cocktail 11.6 (High Sierra Edition)

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Maintain Releases Cocktail 11.6 (High Sierra Edition) - Published on 06/13/18

Maintain today announces Cocktail 11.6 (High Sierra Edition), the latest maintenance update for users running macOS High Sierra. Cocktail is a general purpose utility for macOS that lets users clean, repair and optimize their Macs. This version adds ability to enforce critical (XProtect and Gatekeeper) security updates. It also adds compatibility with macOS High Sierra 10.13.5 and contains many under-the-hood optimizations for faster and more reliable performance as well as other improvements.

Ekero, Sweden - Maintain today is proud to announce the release of Cocktail 11.6 (High Sierra Edition), the latest maintenance update for users running macOS High Sierra 10.13. The update is highly recommended for all users of Cocktail (High Sierra Edition).

What's New:
* Added ability to enforce critical (XProtect and Gatekeeper) security updates
* Added compatibility with macOS High Sierra 10.13.5
* Improvements on the "Perform essential system maintenance" procedure
* Improvements on the "Clear Internet caches" procedure
* Various improvements to Pilot
* New "Enforce Critical Security Updates" Automator action
* Other small enhancements

Cocktail is a general purpose utility for macOS that lets you clean, repair and optimize your Mac. The application serves up a perfect mix of maintenance tools and tweaks, all accessible through a clean and easy to use interface. Cocktail's features are arranged into five categories that helps you manage various aspects of your computer. It also comes with an automatic Pilot mode that allows you to simply press a button and relax, knowing that Cocktail will take care of the rest.

Disk:
* Automatically check S.M.A.R.T. status of disks
* Enable or disable journaling
* Set disk sleep (spindown) time
* Modify standby delay
* Change other disk sleep settings
* Force eject CD/DVD

System:
* Run periodic maintenance scripts
* Purge inactive memory and optimize virtual memory usage
* Manage Spotlight indexing
* Erase Spotlight indexes
* Modify Time Machine settings
* Rebuild Launch Services and Help databases
* Rebuild Mail's Envelope Index
* Update locate and whatis databases
* Force empty the Trash
* Change startup mode or set startup delay
* Disable startup sound
* Disable Gatekeeper
* Disable Notification Center and App Nap

Files:
* Clear system caches
* Clear user caches
* Clear font caches
* Clear virtual memory swap files
* Clear temporary files
* Clear Internet caches
* Clear cookies, download lists, form values and history files
* Clear Adobe Flash Player caches and cookies
* Clear applications caches
* Search for corrupted preference files
* Delete unnecessary localization (language resources) files
* Clear and manage (view, print and save) log files
* Delete invisible DS Store files
* Delete locked or inaccessible items

Network:
* Change speed, duplex and MTU of network cards
* Easily optimize network settings for common connection types
* Modify IP configuration parameters
* Configure File Sharing settings

Interface:
* Customize look and features of Finder, Dock, login window and other system services
* Modify hidden settings of Safari, iTunes and Launchpad

System Requirements:
Cocktail (High Sierra Edition) requires macOS High Sierra 10.13 to run. Cocktail (Sierra Edition) for macOS 10.12, Cocktail (El Capitan Edition) for OS X 10.11, Cocktail (Yosemite Edition) for OS X 10.10 and Cocktail (Mavericks Edition) for OS X 10.9 are available for download from Maintain website.

Pricing and Availability:
Cocktail is $19.00 (USD) for a single user license and available for purchase from the Maintain website. When unregistered, Cocktail runs in demo mode and will expire after the tenth launch.

Cocktail 11.6 (High Sierra Edition): http://www.maintain.se/cocktail
Download Cocktail 11.6 (High Sierra Edition): http://usa.maintain.se/Cocktail11HSE.dmg
Vimeo Video: https://vimeo.com/109816714
Screenshot 1: http://www.maintain.se/downloads/screenshots/screenshot1.png
Screenshot 2: http://www.maintain.se/downloads/screenshots/screenshot3.png
Application Icon: http://www.maintain.se/downloads/screenshots/icon.png


Maintain develops tailored applications for Mac users. We work towards creating technical solutions which maintain your computer and make it as efficient and easy to use as possible. In addition, we offer comprehensive consultancy and support services which cover everything from operation of existing systems to purchase and implementation of new technical solutions. Among our clients are: Major League Baseball, Puma, The New York Times, Sony Pictures, Ericsson, Fortum, The City Of Calgary, Peak Performance, Loreal, Harvard University, Los Angeles Times, Swedish Film Institute, Weber, ESPN, Business Week, Swedish National Police Board, Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, Getty Images, University of Texas, South Park Studios, CompUSA, bwin, Lockheed Martin, Defense Intelligence Agency, University of Michigan and hundred of thousands of Mac users around the world. Copyright (C) 2018 Maintain. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in
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MacX DVD Ripper Pro V6.0 Marks the Fastest 64-bit DVD Ripper for Mojave

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MacX DVD Ripper Pro V6.0 Marks the Fastest 64-bit DVD Ripper for Mojave - Published on 06/13/18

MacXDVD today announces MacX DVD Ripper Pro 6.0.0, a major upgrade to its flagship DVD ripper. MacX DVD Ripper Pro is able to rip protected/homemade DVDs to any format fast and efficiently. The latest version offers full support for 64-bit macOS 10.14 Mojave and later. The release extends MacXDVD Software's lead in providing the most refined DVD ripping solution to help customers rip DVDs among digital formats & devices in the world's fastest speed on advanced 64-bit computers.

Chengdu, China - MacXDVD Software, a leading multimedia solution provider, today announced the immediate availability of MacX DVD Ripper Pro V6.0.0, the No.1 fast 64-bit DVD ripper till today. The upgraded macOS DVD ripper is built from the ground up using the 64-bit architecture, so it will be just as powerful when customers migrate to 64-bit computing with latest macOS 10.14 Mojave or later systems.

On WWDC 2018, Apple announced that macOS Mojave would be the last to support 32-bit apps, with the new Xcode 10 dropping support for 32-bit macOS apps. In April, Apple started warning macOS users that 32-bit apps would not be optimized for the system. Many 32-bit only programs like QuickTime framework, Java 1.6 Apple framework, and Carbon HLTB fail to survive in the 64-bit transition. While most other DVD ripping programs are out with the coming 64-bit macOS, MacXDVD Software is sprinting out ahead with V6.0.0. To maximize the usability of MacX DVD Ripper Pro's unparalleled performance, the developer revamped the program to offer full support for 64-bit macOS, making it a flexible solution in a wide variety of macOS versions.

"Our goal is to provide our customers with uninterrupted efficient solutions even when Apple kills support for 32-bit apps," said Jack Han, CEO of MacXDVD Software, "In order to do this we have ensured that our DVD ripper is seamlessly integrated with 64-bit macOS Mojave and later."

MacX DVD Ripper Pro has long been synonymous with the fastest and most reliable DVD ripping experience for Mac users. Laden with the world's unique support for Intel QSV, Nvidia Cuda/Nvenc, and AMD hardware acceleration solutions, it can fully harness the power of GPU in the whole DVD ripping process. This workflow maximizes the performance in three aspects: at a blistering "5 minutes-for-a-full-disc" speed, it's 5x faster than its closest competition; it solves common problems like computer overheating and freezing due to overloaded CPU, and it allows even a low-configuration computer to deliver a decent ripping experience.

Not only that, MacX DVD Ripper Pro is able to convert DVDs to 350 popular digital formats like DVD to MP4, ISO image, MPEG, HEVC H.265, MKV, MOV, AVI, WMV, etc, as well as latest devices from Apple, Samsung, Android and more. It's a single solution which fits the widest range of DVD discs, including 99-title DVDs, workout DVDs, and damaged DVDs. All those features can beat the rest by a long shot. With the support for 64 bit, the world's leading solution offers a wider reach and added flexibility into macOS generations that users can enjoy the benefits.

Pricing and Availability:
MacX DVD Ripper Pro is priced at $67.95 (USD) for a single copy. Now it's 70% off together with the fastest 4K video converter and one-click iPhone data manager during MacXDVD Software's 8th Anniversary Special Offer.

MacX DVD Ripper Pro 6.0.0: https://www.macxdvd.com/mac-dvd-ripper-pro/
More Info: https://www.macxdvd.com/mac-dvd-ripper-pro/hardware-encoding-performance.htm
MacXDVD 8th Anniversary Special Offer: https://www.macxdvd.com/special-offer/


MacXDVD Software is a division of Digiarty Software Company, owns a professional multimedia software development team, providing a range of products for Macintosh Computer users, including MacX Video Converter, MacX DVD Ripper, DVD Author, DVD backup tools, etc, series of apps for Apple video player, and iPhone, iPad 2D and 3D video games. Copyright (C) 2018 MacXDVD Software. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.


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WeatherSelfie for iOS - Your own weather forecast

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WeatherSelfie for iOS - Your own weather forecast - Published on 06/13/18

Lakehorn AG releases WeatherSelfie, a new iOS app that helps you create your own weather forecast. Artificial intelligence is used to analyse photos of the sky and clouds, using machine learning. A forecast is then created with the help of a detailed weather expert system trained by meteorologists. The 10 most common weather conditions are built-in for all climate zones worldwide. Additionally, the season and daytime are used to determine the final weather forecast for the next couple of hours.

Bern, Switzerland - Lakehorn AG is pleased to announce the release of their new app WeatherSelfie for all iOS devices. WeatherSelfie helps you create your own weather forecast by analysing the current weather conditions and clouds at your location.

WeatherSelfie uses artificial intelligence to analyse a photo of the sky and helps detect the current weather conditions (cloud types). The 10 most common weather conditions are built-in for all climate zones worldwide. Additionally, the season and daytime are used to determine the final weather forecast for the next couple of hours.

WeatherSelfie uses an expert system trained by meteorologists to create a forecast. With 28 climate zones, 4 seasons, 2 daytimes and 10 weather conditions, WeatherSelfie can deliver over 2000 individual forecasts! A built-in weather dictionary helps users understand and learn more about the current weather conditions and typical cloud types.

Main features summary:
* Create a weather forecast for the next 3-12 hours
* Weather detection using machine learning (CoreML) with a model trained with hundreds of weather pictures
* 10 most common cloud types built-in
* Works worldwide (on land)
* No network access required - forecasts are created solely on the users device

Upcoming updates:
We plan to add more features to WeatherSelfie, including exclusive features available only in ad-free mode. Next up will be an archive to save and reuse forecasts.

Device Requirements:
* Requires iOS 10 or higher
* Automated cloud detection (CoreML) requires iOS 11 or higher

Pricing and Availability:
WeatherSelfie 1.1.1 is a free, ad-supported download from the App Store in the weather category. The ad banner can be removed with a one time in-app purchase for $0.99 (USD). More features exclusive to the ad-free mode will be added soon!

WeatherSelfie 1.1.1: https://www.lakehorn.com/products/weather-selfie/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1343657239?pt=11127&ct=pr&mt=8
Video (App Preview): https://www.lakehorn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/app_preview_en.mp4
App Icon: https://www.lakehorn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/WSFull.png


Lakehorn AG is a software development company based in Bern, Switzerland. The company provides apps for all Apple platforms (iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS) and also for Android. Main focus are apps for the aviation community - recently expanding into other areas as well. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2018 Lakehorn AG. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac OS X and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Android is a trademark of Google LLC. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.


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Creolabs announces Creo - The new way to build native mobile apps

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Creolabs announces Creo - The new way to build native mobile apps - Published on 06/13/18

Creolabs today introduces Creo, their next generation mobile app development for macOS. Traditional mobile app creation process is split between the design process and the development process; Creo merges the two separated steps into a single tool which enables you to focus on what makes your app unique. Creo offers drag-and-drop controls, classes, and objects that can be easily configured. Complex app navigation hierarchies and windows can be easily created with just few mouse clicks.

Parma, Italy - Creolabs is proud to announce the launching of Creo, their next generation mobile app development for MacOS. Creo combines the Design and Development process into a single easy to use application. Traditional mobile app creation process is split between the design process and the development process, Creo merges the two separated steps into a single tool which enables you to focus on what makes your app unique instead of wasting time building a nonfunctional prototype or writing the same code to perform the most common operations.

Creo offers drag-and-drop controls, classes, and objects that can be configured using a very intuitive interface. Complex app navigation hierarchies and windows can be easily created with just few mouse clicks. While building the app's interface, the user is also effectively building a native app. Creo uses Creolabs CreoKIT Objective-C/Swift native framework that enables Creo to execute any iOS code, (Android coming soon) directly on MacOS. This powerful technology offers a way to preview your running code directly in the Creo app.

While Creo offers an easy way to preview mobile application code on the Mac, it also offers a native iOS app that can run the Creo code developed on the Mac, so developers can get a true feel for how their code will look on the target device. Testing Creo apps directly on a mobile device is as simple as making sure both the mobile device and the Mac are on the same network, running the Creo player app on the mobile device, and pressing the "Send" key on the Mac app. The app transfers to the device, and runs as any native mobile app normally would.

"Designing and developing mobile apps with traditional tools has always been an involved and time consuming process" says Marco Bambini, founder of Creolabs. "With Creo, we have created a better development tool that streamlines the app development process. By allowing users to combine the design and code process into one workflow, we are enhancing their app development methodology."

Creo developed the CreoKit framework to allow the execution of iOS and Android code on a MacOS without making any major changes. The framework allows developers to design and develop their apps, and then immediately test them directly on their Mac. The CreoKit framework is also available for licensing as a standalone product for developers, offering a way for them to easily port their mobile apps to the MacOS in just a few minutes.

"We didn't want to reinvent the wheel, but we knew we needed a way for the Creo development tool to execute mobile code on the MacOS," adds Marco. "We knew we needed to come up with a way to merge design with code to give developers the ability to preview the app directly on their Mac, that's when CreoKit was born."

Pricing and Availability:
Creo 1.0 is just $99 USD (or an equivalent amount in other currencies) and is available worldwide exclusively through the Creolabs website.

Creolabs: https://creolabs.com/
Creo 1.0: https://creolabs.com/creo
Download Creo: https://creolabs.com/download
CreoPlayer for iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/app/creoplayer/id1167513325


Creolabs was founded by developers who love building awesome apps so much that they decided to band together to create tools that enable other users to develop their apps in faster, easier, and more efficient ways. Creolabs continues to work to improve the development process for all. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2018 Creolabs Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh and Mac OS X are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.


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MacUpdater Automatically Identifies Mac Apps in Need of Updates

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MacUpdater Automatically Identifies Mac Apps in Need of Updates - Published on 06/13/18

Malta-based indie development team, CoreCode today announces MacUpdater 1.2.7, their new app updating utility for macOS. The handy utility scans a Mac's Applications folder to identify applications that have updates available. Once identified, out-of-date applications can be updated with just a few clicks of the mouse. MacUpdater runs silently in the background, notifying users when an update is available. No registration is required, and app usage isn't tracked in any way.

St. Julians, Malta - Independent development team, CoreCode today is proud to announce the release and immediate availability of MacUpdater 1.2.7, their new app updating utility for macOS. MacUpdater scans any Mac's Application folder, quickly identifying installed applications that have updates available. Apps can then be updated with just a few clicks of the mouse.

In addition to its speedy manual scanning abilities, MacUpdater can be set to run automatically at startup, placing itself in the Menu Bar, where it runs quietly in the background. The app periodically checks installed apps for any available updates, notifying users when a new update is available. A handy numbered icon indicator keeps a tally of how many apps need updating, and the update process can be started by clicking the Menu Bar icon.

"While the Mac App Store does a good job of updating apps that are purchased in the Mac App Store, there isn't a reliable way to know when the apps you've downloaded and installed from other sources require an update," says CoreCode marketing manager Brigitte Zmoelnig. "MacUpdater gets rid of the drudgery of manually checking your apps one-by-one for updates, making it convenient to let the app take care of things."

MacUpdater not only checks for available app updates, in most cases the utility can also download and install the update for you. When MacUpdater can't automatically update an app, it can launch the app's updater for you. The app even detects when Mac App Store apps need an update. While MacUpdater can't update those apps, it can open the Mac App Store, so users can update the app there.

Features include:
* Automatically tracks the latest updates available for installed Mac apps
* Finds the latest version that's compatible with the installed macOS version
* Apps with updates listed in red for easy detection
* Provides one-click update for many apps, just click the "Update" button for any app
* Loads at startup, runs quietly in the background
* Low impact on system resources
* Notifies users when updates are available
* Filter Bar: Show all apps, or just apps that are not up-to-date
* Menu Bar icon indicates how many app updates are available
* Optionally makes backups of app before updating them
* Use concurrently on up to 5 Macs
* Free trial download allows updating 10 apps
* Total Privacy: No registration needed
* Pay just once, no subscription required

MacUpdater can detect available updates for over 30,000 apps, and the list is growing every day. The app can auto-update around 3,500 popular apps with the click of a button, and that list also continues to grow. While some application vendors, such as Microsoft and Adobe, don't as yet allow updates outside of their closed systems, the CordCode team is working on it. The team is also working on the ability to queue multiple app updates, as well as the ability to view release notes for updates before updating.

"MacUpdater ensures your Mac's installed apps stay up to date. Never again do Mac users have to miss out on important updates that bring new features and eliminate frustrating bugs," says product manager Jamie Stevenson. "Our users tell us that they love the app, and they've been offering some terrific feedback that we're using to make the app even better."

Device Requirements:
* macOS 10.11 or later
* Compatible with macOS High Sierra
* 64-bit Processor
* 10.8 MB

Pricing and Availability:
MacUpdater 1.2.7 is a free download and is available worldwide exclusively through the CoreCode website. Users can scan for updates for free and update up to 10 apps for free. Users can pay $9.99 USD (or an equivalent amount in other currencies) to unlock the ability to update additional apps. Review copies are available upon request.

CoreCode: https://www.corecode.io/index.html
MacUpdater 1.2.7: https://www.corecode.io/macupdater/index.html
Download MacUpdater: https://www.corecode.io/downloads/macupdater_latest.zip
Screenshot 1: https://www.corecode.io/macupdater/screenshot_1.png
Screenshot 2: https://www.corecode.io/macupdater/screenshot_2.png
Screenshot 3: https://www.corecode.io/macupdater/screenshot_3.png


Headquartered in St. Julians, Malta, CoreCode has been developing Mac software since 1998. The development team specializes in building awesome apps for macOS and iOS. The company offers a variety of free and commercial applications, with over a dozen commercial apps offer for sale and over two-dozen open source apps released to Mac users. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2018 CoreCode. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh Mac OS X and macOS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.


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ChronoSync Improves Cloud Compatibility

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ChronoSync Improves Cloud Compatibility - Published on 06/13/18

Florida based Econ Technologies today announces ChronoSync, an important update to their multipurpose app for local and cloud backup, bootable clones and folder synchronizing under macOS. This update makes connecting to cloud providers offering lower-cost S3 compatible object storage solutions easier than ever. We have customers now using our ChronoSync S3 Connection support to sync and backup files with Caringo Swarm, Oracle Cloud, Wasabi and even setting up Minio to run private cloud storage.

Casselberry, Florida - ChronoSync offers greater compatibility with a variety of S3-compatible cloud services by implementing path-style URLs alongside the existing virtual-hosted-style URLs. This update makes connecting to cloud providers offering lower-cost S3 compatible object storage solutions easier than ever. We have customers now using our ChronoSync S3 Connection support to sync and backup files with Caringo Swarm, Oracle Cloud, Wasabi and even setting up Minio to run private cloud storage!

These changes along with ongoing bug fixes, tweaks and incremental improvements in performance and responsiveness demonstrates Econ Technologies' commitment to keeping ChronoSync the professional choice for reliable Mac Backup, Bootable Backup and Folder Synchronization.

Owners of ChronoSync can install the update immediately for free! If you don't already own ChronoSync, download today and start the 15-day free trial to learn how easy cloud backup can be!

ChronoSync, the multipurpose Mac App for local and cloud backup, bootable backup, and folder synchronizing, is designed to work on macOS version 10.10 and newer. Full working trial licenses are available or purchase ChronoSync for $49.99. ChronoSync's companion app, ChronoAgent, allows any Mac to accept direct, secure connections from any ChronoSync Mac or any InterConneX iOS device to access or transfer data! Full working trial licenses are available or purchase ChronoAgent for $14.99. ChronoMonitor is an iPhone app that monitorsMacs running ChronoSync or ChronoAgent. ChronoMonitor is available in the Apple App Store for $3.99 (USD).

ChronoSync: https://www.econtechnologies.com/chronosync/overview.html
Change Notes: https://www.econtechnologies.com/chronosync/notes.html
Download ChronoSync: https://www.econtechnologies.com/downloads/downloads.html
ChronoAgent: https://www.econtechnologies.com/chronoagent/overview.html
InterConneX: https://www.econtechnologies.com/interconnex/overview.html
ChronoMonitor: https://www.econtechnologies.com/chronomonitor/overview.html


Econ has produced software that runs on Apple products for over 20 years. Econ Technologies, Inc. was established in Central Florida in 1991. It is named after the Econlockhatchee River, which flows past the site of our original office where all of this began. On October 31, 2001 we introduced our first app, Portraits & Prints, that was developed specifically for macOS. We followed that up with ChronoSync which was first released February 15, 2002. Since that time ChronoSync has gone through numerous updates and we have never charged for a single update. On July 29, 2013 we launched InterConneX for the iPad followed by InterConneX for the iPhone in September. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2018 Econ Technologies. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh and macOS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.


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Graphic Inspector Now Reports Image Print Size: Graphics Preflight Tool

A new article has been published at prMac. Graphic Inspector Now Reports Image Print Size: Graphics Preflight Tool - Published on 01/11/2...