News and Updates
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Towards a Smaller Install Footprint
We talk about the removal of PowerManager.framework from the Power Manager application and what it means for the supporting applications and tools.
We recently stopped installing PowerManager.framework as part of Power Manager. This change is part of our move towards reducing the number of files needed on your Mac for Power Manager to work. …
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Activity Audit 1.1.6 Released
Announcing the launch of Activity Audit 1.1.6 for OS X.
We are pleased to announce the launch of Activity Audit 1.1.6. This release fixes a bug that could prevent starting and stopping the audit process. Updating Activity Audit Activity Audit includes built-in software updating. To update to the latest version, use the built-in Check for Update… menu item in the menu Activity Audit. …
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Apple World Today Recommends Power Manager
Thanks to Frank Petrie, Apple World Today, for reviewing Power Manager. Frank explains how Power Manager can make it easier to be green.
Thanks to Frank Petrie, Apple World Today, for reviewing Power Manager. Frank’s review highlights Power Manager’s ability to help you reduce your carbon footprint and be more environmentally aware. “With this software installed you will be able to do more, automate more, and make your Macs a breeze to manage.” Frank Petrie, Apple World Today …
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Power Manager 4.5.1 Released
Announcing the launch of Power Manager and Power Manager Professional 4.5.1 for OS X.
We are pleased to announce the launch of Power Manager and Power Manager Pro 4.5.1. This update introduces a new experimental application trigger and many interface refinements. Our work on the internal scheduling engine has continued to ensure it remains modern and efficient. …
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Power Manager Recipe Updates
Noting updated recipes for Power Manager.
With nearly one hundred Power Manager recipes available, we often need to go back and update specific steps. We recently updated: How to Wait for Log Out How to Adjust Power Manager’s Notification Center Alerts How to Turn Off All Event Notifications As Power Manager changes, so will our recipes. If you notice problems, or find some recipes do not work as expected, please let us know! …
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How to Launch an Application Shortly After Log In
Learn how to launch an application after a delay on OS X after logging in.
Launching applications immediately after logging in is great. Sometimes too much happens at once and spacing out the burst of activity would be helpful. With Power Manager you can do this and go far beyond OS X’s built-in abilities. …
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Battery Report 1.2 in the Mac App Store
Battery Report 1.2 for OS X improves support for OS X 10.11, El Capitan. The Mac App Store edition is now available.
Last week we launched Battery Report 1.2. The Mac App Store edition is now available. To update the Mac App Store edition of Battery Report, launch App Store on your Mac. Then select Updates. …
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Battery Report 1.2 Released
Battery Report 1.2 for OS X improves support for OS X 10.11, El Capitan.
We are pleased to announce the launch of Battery Report 1.2. This release improves support for OS X 10.11, El Capitan. Updating Battery Report Battery Report includes built-in software updating. To update to the latest version, use the built-in Check for Update… menu item in the menu Battery Report. …
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Fleeting Sleep Trigger
A little advice about using the sleep trigger and why it may not be what you want to use.
Power Manager 4.5 introduced the ability to trigger actions just before the computer sleeps. This often requested, but long denied, trigger is now available. Compared to other triggers, the sleep trigger is not technically complex or challenging. Power Manager is informed the computer is about to sleep, and so can diligently trigger events as needed. …
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Power Manager 4.5.0 Released
Announcing the launch of Power Manager and Power Manager Professional 4.5 for OS X.
We are pleased to announce the launch of Power Manager and Power Manager Pro 4.5. This significant update introduces new triggers, Schedule Assistant tasks, and numerous improvements. We have also continued to work on the internal scheduling engine to ensure it remains modern and efficient. …
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