![]() ![]() For instance, the Join button’s icon is the warchalking symbol for “open network,” which is a tad…odd, to say the least, as the two aren’t quite the same thing. Just like the signal strength metaphor, iStumbler’s less-than-fantastic interface sometimes gets in the way of more meaningful functionality. It uses a descriptive and relative measure (“warmer”, “cooler,” etc.) for strength of signal I am undecided as to whether this makes sense or not, being used to percentage strength. The system AirPort menu could not tell me anything about the networks, but iStumbler told me which one was open and what the signal was like. The network information readout became quite useful when I was at a cafe and discovered two wireless networks. The preference for changing the transparency of the window didn’t work, but I was able to use the window in its fully opaque state. iStumbler will also pop up a connection window. The graph isn’t configurable in the preferences, but I imagine the time interval will be in a future version, as that’d be helpful. Once you join a network, it also shows you a signal strength graph of the network over time. (I’m sure an e-mail to the developer could resolve the question, but that demonstrates the lack of polish I mentioned a moment ago.) The documentation does not say what “S” and “N” are, and I was unable to find out otherwise. Note that there is plenty of useful information available in the main window when there is a network to be found: whether WEP is in use or not, if “yes” then what type, the network’s SSID, the router’s MAC address, the channel, and other information. So I can avoid being “that guy with the keychain.” Unfortunately, that flaw is accompanied by some user interface decisions and a lack of documentation that show it needs some polish yet before it can be useful except as a quick network-finder. Note that this is not quite the same as using the AirPort status menu, insofar as it scans, gives a more useful signal readout, and will sometimes show networks not visible under the AirPort menu.Īside from one presumably easy-to-fix but frustrating flaw, it performs all of its functions supremely well and reliably. It does one thing, and one thing only: it seeks out and finds wireless networks for Mac OS X users, informs you of their status and signal strength, and, if you want, joins them for you. It is not part of some mega-suite that does lots of neat things. I spend a lot of time with my 15" Titanium PowerBook, and when I’m in an airport bar or a downtown cafe it’s nice to have Internet access, but unfortunately I don’t always know whether there’s an open wireless network available. ISquint - iSquint - iPod Video Made Easy.Įveryone knows iSquint.I’ve always tried to avoid being that geek with the wireless network-sensing keychain. Now this is a real gem! drag the appl etc into it and it finds all the locations of components on ya hdd to delete them 100% Great to help keep track of themĪppCleaner - AppCleaner 1.2b1 software download - Mac OS X - VersionTracker This one if for renaming pictures as they are downloaded off your digital camera. This is a great program for keeping an eye on your hdd and in particular the sizes and where they are. OmniDiskSweeper - The Omni Group - OmniDiskSweeper OOPS, just realised not much point telling people about applications without an explications and link :34: Inquisitor seems to be a nifty little one to. Plus as I don't have Leopard I use the free version of SuperDuper which is great - thinking of upgrading too. Just got my hands on Stuffit 12 Deluxe and am loving the ability to use it both ways. Good stuff, I was thinking of starting something like this but got busy :( ![]()
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