| Date |
Program Name |
Program Type |
Descriptive Blurb |
| H A L L O F F A M E [alphabetic order] |
| -- |
Butler |
Utility |
The ultimate accessory - launcher, web search, macros... |
| -- |
DesktopCalendar |
Information |
Small calendar on your desktop |
| -- |
DragThing |
Utility |
Application launcher and switcher and more! |
| -- |
Firefox (was Mozilla) |
Internet |
Fast, extendable, customizable, standards-compliant browser |
| -- |
GraphicConverter |
Utility |
Handle nearly any type of graphics |
| -- |
NetNewsWire / Lite |
Internet |
Excellent RSS/news/feed readers |
| -- |
SnapzPro X |
Utility |
Simply the best image capture application |
| -- |
TextExpander (was Textpander) |
Prefs Panel |
Create shortcuts to commonly-used text snippets |
| -- |
TinkerTool |
Utility |
Tweak a multitude of OS X settings |
| Previous Years' Picks: 2007 • 2006 • 2005 • 2004 • 2003 • 2002 |
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| J A N U A R Y |
| Jan 7 |
Continuing its extended hiatus from 2007, the PotW was finally spotted lounging on a beach in Cabo. After months' of negotiations and pleadings, PotW was convinced to return, but insisted that the return date would be 'sometime near April.' Until then, we wait.... |
| M A R C H |
| Mar 31 |
ScreenFlow |
Utility |
Capture and edit screen movies, and add video effects. |
| A P R I L |
| Apr 7 |
HoudahSpot |
System Enhancement |
Add more power to 10.5's Spotlight searches |
| Apr 14 |
Hardware Monitor |
Utility |
See and track info on your Mac's temperature, power, and fan speeds. |
| Apr 21 |
Lingon |
Utility |
A GUI tool to create recurring tasks |
| Apr 28 |
MercuryMover |
System Enhancement |
Move and resize windows via keyboard shortcuts |
| M A Y |
| May 5 |
Pixelmator |
Application |
Image editor with Core Image support |
| May 12 |
Ziplight |
System enhancement |
A Spotlight plug-in to search by filename in zip archives |
| May 19 |
TapDex |
Utility |
Access Address Book contact info from anywhere |
| May 26 |
PosteRazor |
Utility |
Create multi-page posters from high-res images |
| J U N E |
| Jun 2 |
Leech |
Browser Plug-in |
A lightweight yet powerful download manager for many web browsers |
| Jun 9 |
Name Mangler |
Utility |
Easy to use but powerful batch file renaming tool |
| Jun 16 |
iStat menus |
Utility |
Monitor various system functions in the menu bar |
| Jun 23 |
ScreenRecycler |
Utility |
Use a display on another Mac as an extended desktop |
| Jun 30 |
Warp |
System Enhancement |
Add new features to 10.5's Spaces |
| J U L Y |
| Jul 7 |
CaliBrate |
Utility |
Apply batch changes to events on iCal calendars |
| Jul 14 |
App Store |
Mobile software |
A new paradigm for mobile software distribution |
| Jul 21 |
Final Cut Express 4 |
Editors |
Powerful but approachable video editor |
| Jul 28 |
Professor Fizzwizzle & the Molten Mystery |
Games |
More puzzle-solving fun! |
| A U G U S T |
| Aug 4 |
TransformMovie |
Utility |
A tool to rotate and scale QuickTime movies |
| Aug 11 |
Delicious Library 2 |
Application |
Track CDs, DVDs, games, toys, and more |
| Aug 18 |
This time, it was Rob who was on vacation, not the PotW itself. |
| Aug 25 |
Timeline |
Utility |
Easily create beautiful timelines |
| S E P T E M B E R |
| Sep 1 |
This time, it was Rob who was on vacation, not the PotW itself. |
| Sep 8 |
AppleJack |
Utility |
A system utility that works in single user mode |
| Sep 15 |
FunctionFlip |
Utility |
Set individual function keys' Fn button behavior |
| Sep 22 |
No pick this week. |
| Sep 29 |
DNG for PowerShot |
Utility |
Convert unsupported RAW files from Canon PowerShot cameras |
| O C T O B E R |
| Oct 6 |
MercuryMover 2 |
Utility |
Move and resize windows via the keyboard |
| Oct 13 |
Fluid |
Utility |
Convert any web site into a standalone (Cocoa) application |
| Oct 20 |
What's Keeping Me? |
Utility |
Identify files that are keeping disk images busy |
| Oct 27 |
Witch 2 |
System Enhancement |
Switch directly to any open or minimized window |
| N O V E M B E R |
| Nov 3 |
No pick this week. |
| Nov 10 |
Path Finder 5 |
System Enhancement |
A power user's Finder replacement |
| Watch for new additions every week on macosxhints.com... |