An English-like command language for the Macintosh introduced with System 7 Pro and supported in Mac OS X, even though OS X has its own Unix commands. Like the command lines and batch files in DOS/Windows, AppleScript is used to invoke numerous functions and automate repetitive tasks. A variety of pre-written scripts are available, and Apple's Script Editor is used to write one's own.
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- Task3 1.2.0 (Mac)
- Task3 is application to automate various actions like launching application, starting Mac up, unmount volumes and so on. It integrates my applications like MacSSController, SUL and LaLL and has more functions. It helps to execute many kind of tasks, ror instance, it helps to back up or copy files when...
- Software downloads 2009-11-20
- Sync!Sync!Sync! 4.1.1 (Mac)
- Sync!Sync!Sync!... Do you have backup copy of your data? If your hard disk drive breaks, you can buy apps and musics but you can never buy back original data like documents, photos, emails, etc. Sync!Sync!Sync! helps you to make copies of your data by synchronizing two folders. It's very easy...
- Software downloads 2009-11-20
- VUWER 1.3 (Mac)
- VUWER (pronounced like "viewer") is an Applescript application designed to remotely track your MacBook or MacBook Pro or any other Apple computer in the event that it is lost or stolen. VUWER is not foolproof, but it is reasonably secure, easy to implement, and costs nothing but a little time...
- Software downloads 2009-11-18
- Thinking Home 2.2 (Mac)
- Thinking Home is the easiest-to-use, affordable home automation solution for Mac OS X and is now even better! v2.1 boasts a modern design that delivers performance without compromising ease of use. It is the only Mac app to store a schedule into an ActiveHome Pro (CM-15A)! Thinking Home...
- Software downloads 2009-11-18
- Desktop Saver 1.0.2 (Mac)
- This Applescript backups all positions of your desktop icons. Making copies of it allows to save multiple "sets" of desktop icons placements. Unsaved icons get selected after a restore.If you rename it e.g. to "5 Desktop Saver" it will wait 5 seconds and then restore (useful to set it as...
- Software downloads 2009-11-18
- Locations 2.1 (Mac)
- Imagine coming home from work, opening up your laptop, and having it all just work. You don't have to switch your SMTP servers to the one your ISP insists you use. Your home server mounts automatically. Your iChat status tells the world 'At Home' and all your favorite...
- Software downloads 2009-11-17
- dataComet-Secure 10.2.0 (Mac)
- dataComet-Secure for OS X offers fast, reliable terminal emulation for local Shell sessions, SSL / TLS Telnet / TN3270, SSH1 & SSH2, and serial devices such as modems Telnet sessions offer Kerberos 5 and SOCKS v4 security options Supports both SSH1 and SSH2 sessions with strong encryption + SCP...
- Software downloads 2009-11-17
- dataComet 10.2.0 (Mac)
- dataComet for Macintosh OS X offers fast, reliable terminal emulation for local Shell sessions, Telnet, and serial devices such as modems Emulates VT100, VT220, VT320, PC-ANSI, SCO-ANSI, and IBM-3278 and IBM-3279 for mainframe access Extensive file transfer support: X/Y/ZModem, IBM IND$FILE Edit windows for off-line composition with easy paste-thru...
- Software downloads 2009-11-17
- Script Timer 2.6.2 (Mac)
- Script Timer lets you schedule AppleScript, perl, and shell scripts, as well as Automator workflows and applications. Scheduling options include specific times of the day, week, month, or year, regular intervals ranging from one second to any number of weeks, when the computer enters or leaves an idle state, just...
- Software downloads 2009-11-16
- Keyword Manager 1.5.4 (Mac)
- A brand new way to assign keywords to your photos Keyword Manager introduces a brand new way of assigning keywords to your photos in a simple and efficient way. Keyword Manager expands the functionality of your familiar iPhoto setup, and will greatly enhance your photo management experience. Download a fully...
- Software downloads 2009-11-16
- Fetch 5.5.3 (Mac)
- Fetch is a full-featured FTP, SFTP and FTPS (FTP with TLS/SSL) client with a simple and easy-to-use interface.Fetch features include: one-click editing remote files with any application, automatic restart of failed or stalled uploads, Quick Look, WebView, droplet shortcuts, automatic support for Zip, Tar, Gzip, StuffIt and other common file...
- Software downloads 2009-11-16
- CLIX 2.0.0.6 (Mac)
- Get the power of a command line without ever getting near it. Do all those things your system maintenance utilities try to do - but do them better and do them your own way. No typing - just 'clix'. You have to perform maintenance routines. You know that. But make...
- Software downloads 2009-11-16
- PDFpen 4.5.2 (Mac)
- Add text, images and signatures to PDF Correct text in original PDF with editable text blocks Move, resize, copy and delete images in original PDF Perform basic Optical Character Recognition OCR on scanned documents Insert and remove pages; re-order pages in a PDF by drag & drop; combine PDFs Fill...
- Software downloads 2009-11-11
- Universal Ticker 2.1.1 (Mac)
- Universal Ticker displays a scrolling ticker - either in the menubar or in a floating window. The actual content is provided by plug-ins, third party applications or by yourself using the AppleScript interface. These plug-ins are included: RSS - RSS and Atom feeds Time - time and date iTunes...
- Software downloads 2009-11-09
- Aether 1.1.4 (Mac)
- Aether is a ham radio logging application for Mac OS X. Aether includes tools to quickly and easily log QSOs while on the air, as well as organize, search and track your QSOs later. Aether was designed for Mac OS X, and has the same kind of clean, intuitive, friendly...
- Software downloads 2009-11-08
- Mail Archiver X 2.5b1 (Mac)
- For many people email has effectively replaced snail mail. More and more emails land daily in your inbox. However, the basic handling and storage of emails has stayed the same since the day email was invented. Mail Archiver sets out to help you with the storage of emails.What to do...
- Software downloads 2009-11-08
- MacNote3 2.4.0 (Mac)
- Features of MacNote3 1. SimplicityThe most important feature of MacNote3 is its simplicity. It can be used in a fairly intuitive way, and there is no need to pay any attention to its file structure, or worry about saving data. New data is saved automatically and in a manner compatible...
- Software downloads 2009-11-06
- News to know: AT&T, Verizon; T-Mobile; Microsoft CRM; Win7; datacenters; Sony-Ericcson
- Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage.: Sam Diaz: AT&T sues Verizon Wireless, calls map ad "misleading" but doesn't dispute accuracy Matthew Miller: T-Mobile experiences...
- Blog posts 2009-11-04
- Snow Leopard: Don't get caught in date handling change in AppleScript
- Oh right......so you have to check all of your scripts for compatibility when you transition.You know, just like we had to when we moved from NT to XP.*Snicker*
- Discussion threads 2009-11-03
- Snow Leopard: Don't get caught in date handling change in AppleScript
- As users migrate to Snow Leopard they will find that AppleScript is less forgiving about date and time formatting. Formerly reliable scripts, years old, may fail. by David Morgenstern
- Blog posts 2009-11-03
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