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Mac OS X only: You already know you can select text in any application on your Mac and drag it to the Desktop to create an instant file with its contents in it. The MacTipper Blog takes saving text...

Mac OS X only: When you're trying to eject that drive or delete that file but Finder stops you because it's "in use," you want desktop app What's Keeping Me. Enter the name of the file or drive into...

Mac only: Leopard's built-in Airport utility doesn't do much except show you what Wi-Fi networks are nearby, and which require a password—but free utility AirRadar does much more. AirRadar...

Mac OS X only: Free utility Dock Spaces creates and swaps between up to five customizable Docks in Leopard. Contrary to what the name might imply, Dock Spaces does not swap out your Dock every time...

Mac OS X only: Freeware application GrabUp automatically uploads screenshots to the internet and pastes the URL in your clipboard for quick and easy sharing. The application installs as a preference...

Mac OS X only: Free, open-source tool Precipitate indexes your Google Docs and Google Bookmarks, making them searchable from either Spotlight or Google Desktop for Mac. Precipitate provides full...

Mac OS X only: Donationware application Organized is a Dashboard widget that integrates with your system notes, events, and to-dos, providing you with quick access to all of your activities. Made by...

Mac OS X only: Freeware application AllBookmarks provides access to all of your browser bookmarks through a searchable menu bar item. AllBookmarks supports Safari, Firefox, and Flock, so regardless...

Mac OS X only: Freeware application ZDNet Clock overclocks your Mac Pro's processor for faster performance. As the name suggests, the application is made by the German branch of tech web site ZDNet,...

Mac OS X only: Freeware application Tofu makes onscreen reading more friendly to your eyes by creating a multi-column, newspaper-like interface to your daily reading material. Rather than traditional...

Microsoft releases the Open XML File Format Converter for Mac 1.0, a free download which lets you open Microsoft Office 2007 and Mac Office 2008 documents in Office 2004 for Mac. [via]

Mac only (Windows version on its way): Previously mentioned personal time tracking software Slife gets a redesign and some sleek new features in its newest version 2.0. Slife tracks and charts what...

Mac users rockin' Firefox, blogger Neil Lee offers optimized builds of Firefox 3 for your G5 and Intel processors. [via]

Mac OS X only: Freeware application Firefox Keyfixer changes the default behavior for your Home and End keys in Firefox. By default, pressing Home or End moves your Firefox window rather than the...

Mac OS X only: Donationware application Sidenote adds an unobtrusive sidebar to your Mac desktop for taking and organizing multiple rich text notes. Under normal circumstances, Sidenote takes up a...