News and Updates
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How to Display a Message After a Long Task
Power Manager is frequently used to start long running tasks. While any event is running, Power Manager's menu bar changes to show a small cog. Sometimes this small indicator is not enough.
Power Manager is frequently used to start long running tasks. While any event is running, Power Manager’s menu bar changes to show a small cog. Sometimes this small indicator is not enough. …
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Activity Audit v1.1.1 Released - iCloud Calendar Support
Today we updated Activity Audit to add support for Apple's new iCloud. Activity Audit creates a calendar showing when you use your Mac and what applications you run.
Today we updated Activity Audit to add support for Apple’s new iCloud. Activity Audit creates a calendar showing when you use your Mac and what applications you run. Activity Audit v1.1.1 includes support for iCloud Calendars. Previous versions were limited to local calendars on your Mac. This update offers the ability to record your calendar events to any editable calendar, including those on remote servers. …
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How to Enforce a Maximum Use Time on Mac OS X
Use time restrictions are often essential for Mac computers in shared environments such as schools, labs, and public buildings. A computer's use time is the maximum amount of time a user can use the computer. After that period has elapsed, the user should log out to allow others an opportunity to use the computer.
Use time restrictions are often essential for Mac computers in shared environments such as schools, labs, and public buildings. A computer’s use time is the maximum amount of time a user can use the computer. After that period has elapsed, the user should log out to allow others an opportunity to use the computer. …
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Thank You Steve
Today we learnt that Steve Jobs has died. Our thoughts and best wishes go out to Steve Jobs's family.
Thank you for all you have done for us. Today we learnt that Steve Jobs has died. Our thoughts and best wishes go out to Steve Jobs’s family.
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Extend Your Power Manager Events
Power Manager 4.1 introduced a powerful new event editor. The new editor is included in Power Manager and Power Manager Professional. After a little time with your new schedule, you will probably want to start adding extra touches, tweaks, and general refinements. This is where the event editor comes into play.
Power Manager 4.1 introduced a powerful new event editor. The new editor is included in Power Manager and Power Manager Professional. When you first create your energy saving schedule, you will be guided through the process using the Schedule Assistant. The assistant includes numerous common tasks and events to get you started quickly. …
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New Preview of Sleep Monitor 3
We have released a new build of Sleep Monitor 3 Preview. This update is available immediately and recommended for anyone running Sleep Monitor 3. This build includes file size improvements to the event database and cache formats. The build also fixes a handful of minor bugs.
We have released a new build of Sleep Monitor 3 Preview. This update is available immediately and recommended for anyone running Sleep Monitor 3. Sleep Monitor includes automatic software updating. The easiest way to update your copy is to launch Sleep Monitor and select the Check for Update… menu item: …
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How to Trigger a Warning When Your UPS Switches to Battery
You can script your Mac to perform actions, such as running a command or launching an application, when your uninterruptible power supply (UPS) switches over to the emergency battery.
You can script your Mac to perform actions, such as running a command or launching an application, when your uninterruptible power supply (UPS) switches over to the emergency battery. If your Mac’s UPS hardware has switched to battery power, then it is likely the mains power has failed and you need to react as soon possible. Being able to automate your response will save you time and stress when the power fails. …
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UPS Scripting on Mac OS X
You can use Power Manager to script your Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) on Mac OS X. In Power Manager v4.1, we added a couple of new triggers and conditions that allow you to trigger events, such as AppleScripts or commands, when your UPS's state changes.
You can use Power Manager to script your Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) on Mac OS X. In Power Manager v4.1, we added a couple of new triggers and conditions that allow you to trigger events, such as AppleScripts or commands, when your UPS’s state changes. …
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Sleep Monitor 3 Preview Released - Mac Energy Auditing
Today we are pleased to announce the release of Sleep Monitor 3 Preview. This preview edition works well with Mac OS X 10.7 and is recommended for technical Mac users needing energy auditing capabilities.
Today we are pleased to announce the release of Sleep Monitor 3 Preview. This preview edition works well with Mac OS X 10.7 and is recommended for technical Mac users needing energy auditing capabilities. …
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IT Enquirer Recommends Power Manager Professional
Thanks to Erik Vlietinck, IT Enquirer, for reviewing Power Manager Professional 4. Erik's review neatly sums up Professional's strengths.
Thanks to Erik Vlietinck, IT Enquirer, for reviewing Power Manager Professional 4. Erik’s review neatly sums up Professional’s strengths. “ Power Manager on its own is a powerful energy saving application for the Mac, that lives in your System Preferences panel. Power Manager is designed to save energy, but Power Manager 4.x and Power Manager Pro can actually do a lot more than only save energy.” – Erik Vlietinck, IT Enquirer …
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