/mac/util/powerbook/00index.txt This list is intended to include all and only the files within this directory. You may find that some of the paths listed here do not point to this directory. That is ok; the physical paths are given here but there may be a link in another location. If you find any problems or you wish to add to or change the descriptions given here, please do not hesitate to write comments@mac.archive.umich.edu. SIZE DATE (KBYTES) ARCHIVED COMPRESSION FORMAT(S) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- /mac/system.extensions/cdev/backlightcontrol1.0.cpt.hqx 23 9/29/92 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Turn the backlight on a PowerBook off when the mouse has been idle for a specified time and you are working from the battery. Only works on PowerBooks /mac/util/powerbook/batteryamnesia1.40a.cpt.hqx 104 7/26/95 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Fully discharge a nickel-cadmium (NiCad) battery or Nickel-Hydride (NiHy) battery to eliminate the "memory effect" that can reduce the battery's storage capacity. /mac/system.extensions/cdev/batteryindicator.cpt.hqx 12 8/8/92 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Displays a tiny gas gauge in the menu bar of your PowerBook 14x/17x, showing how the battery's doing. /mac/util/powerbook/batteryminder2.12.sit.hqx 77 2/3/95 BinHex4.0,StuffIt3.50 Perform many battery-related actions: adjust backlight brightness and contrast, toggle backlight between preset values depending on charger status, force AppleTalk to load at startup, so that it is always available, make quiet the startup sound, toggle AppleTalk, sound and modem on and off with button control, monitor battery voltage (on all PowerBooks) and watts (on Duo or later), predict battery life with count up and count down timers, user selectable status information conveniently displayed in menu, change screen color depth via BatteryMinder menu, open PowerBook Control Panel from menu or an option-click in BatteryMinder window, put your PowerBook to sleep with a double-click in BatteryMinder window, and more. /mac/system.extensions/init/canit1.1.sit.hqx 66 11/8/95 BinHex4.0,StuffIt3.50 CanIt! is a utility which allows you to instantly trash all selected files and folders in a Finder window by pressing a command-key shortcut of your choice. /mac/system.extensions/init/capscontrol1.1.cpt.hqx 4 6/14/92 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Finally.. An extension to deactive the Caps Lock key on PowerBooks! (should work on other System 7 Macs also) /mac/system.extensions/init/capslocknotify.cpt.hqx 3 3/2/93 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Beep whenever the caps lock key is enabled or disabled. Useful for PowerBook owners who are forever plagued by the caps lock key. /mac/util/powerbook/clickpad.sit.hqx 15 6/28/95 BinHex4.0,StuffIt3.50 Miss the old-fashioned mouse? Finger itchy for a *real* click? Now PB500 owners can click by tapping on the TrackPad (the 'long' description alone is worth the download! *heh*). /mac/system.extensions/cdev/clicsleep1.2.cpt.hqx 15 12/18/93 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Put your portable machine to sleep when you click in one of the screen's corners. /mac/system.extensions/init/cursorfixer.cpt.hqx 7 4/9/92 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Replace selected cursors with user-configurable substitutes. Especially useful for keeping the I-beam curson on the PowerBooks visible. /mac/util/powerbook/deepdischarge1.10.cpt.hqx 95 5/1/94 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Provide recommended maintenance on your Powerbook or Duo by deep discharging the internal NiCad battery safely and more quickly than otherwise possible. /mac/system.extensions/cdev/dockernaut1.44.sit.hqx 90 7/5/95 BinHex4.0,StuffIt3.50 Got multiple docks for your Duo? This allows you to customize your finder preferences for different docks (i.e. trashcan in one position on one, in a far lower right corner on a second dock with a larger monitor). /mac/system.extensions/controlstrip/duodepth1.0b1.cpt.hqx 14 9/4/95 BinHex4.0,StuffIt3.50 Switch your Duo 280c from 640 x 480, 256 Colours or Greys, to 640 x 400, Thousands of Colours. Includes Pascal source. /mac/system.extensions/init/duomouseoctane1.0.cpt.hqx 9 6/4/93 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Make your Duo Dock's mouse will act like a normal mouse in terms of maximum speed and acceleration. /mac/misc/documentation/duofaq.txt 36 9/18/93 Text A compilation of questions frequently raised about Powerbook Duos. This version dated 9/14/93. /mac/util/powerbook/duomon1.2.sit.hqx 41 1/29/94 BinHex4.0,StuffIt1.51 Display a plethora of battery info using the extended Power Manager, currently only found in the Powerbook Duo computers. /mac/util/powerbook/edison1.0.cpt.hqx 72 9/16/92 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Displays a miniscule window that displays battery voltage, cpu speed, ac adapter plugged in or not, charging state (hi or trickle), and two timers which display the time since you last had your Portable/Powerbook plugged in (in real time and powered-on time). /mac/system.extensions/cdev/duoextensionpicker1.0.cpt.hqx 32 8/18/93 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Yet another extension manager, only this one is done my friend Al so it's cool. One set of extensions loads when the Duo is docked, another set loads when the Duo is standalone. Works just as intuitively as the Apple Extensions Manager. /mac/util/powerbook/emmpathy2.0.sit.hqx 182 8/3/95 BinHex4.0,StuffIt3.50 PB500-series "smart" batteries sometimes aren't: if the battery's microprocessor cannot see or recognise the 2nd (left) battery this dandy util will reset it and fix the charging problem; v2.0 adds a probe to tell more about the battery, automatic serialization for tracking, more. /mac/system.extensions/fkey/extendit1.0.cpt.hqx 3 3/2/93 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Four FKEYS that emulate the "home", "end", "page up", and "page down" keys on the extended keyboard. /mac/util/powerbook/faraday1.2.cpt.hqx 19 9/25/94 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Battery status monitoring software; v1.2: icon shows the amount of battery life left. /mac/system.extensions/cdev/fatcursors1.21.cpt.hqx 48 2/26/96 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Install slightly larger Arrow and I-Beam cursors. Particularly useful on PowerBooks where it can be difficult to find cursors. Also features a "Find Cursor" function that works on any Mac. /mac/system.extensions/init/findcursor1.0.cpt.hqx 3 8/17/92 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 When you hold down the control key and click the mouse, the cursor turns into a thick-bordered box. Useful for PowerBook users who can't find their cursor. /mac/util/powerbook/flipper.sit.hqx 40 6/22/93 BinHex4.0,StuffIt3.50 Put your PowerBook to sleep and the screen rotates/flips/folds up and goes dark. Wake it up and it does the opposite. Doesn't require a PowerBook to demonstrate. /mac/util/powerbook/insomniac1.03a.cpt.hqx 90 6/23/95 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Program up to fifty wakeup events: send faxes at 1:00am, send electronic mail an hour later, etc.; requires a PowerBook which can wake itself up (Macintosh Portable, PowerBook 100s, 500s, or Duos); v1.03a contains author's new address. /mac/system.extensions/cdev/keyboardplus1.12.cpt.hqx 35 7/25/94 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Install emulators for the "extra" keys present on the extended keyboard but absent on other keyboards (Standard keyboard, PowerBook, etc.). The keys you can emulate include: F1 to F15, Page Up, Page Down, Home, End and Insert/Help. /mac/util/powerbook/mybattery3.01.sit.hqx 132 6/19/95 BinHex4.0,StuffIt3.50 Another battery monitor. Shows voltages and status (charging, idle, etc.) and a good estimate of how much juice you have left, based on YOUR usage. Much, much more. Minor bug fix. /mac/util/powerbook/nightmareonpowerbookst.cpt.hqx 20 3/31/93 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Verify that the correct type of memory is installed in your PowerBook 180 or 165c. /mac/util/powerbook/pb180cscreentester1.0.sit.hqx 17 6/15/93 BinHex4.0,StuffIt3.50 Cycle between black-white-red-green-blue to test the active matrix screen for bad pixels. Includes THINK C source. /mac/util/organization/pbescswappedkchr.sit.hqx 7 2/20/93 BinHex4.0,StuffIt3.50 A Keyboard Layout (add to your System file) that swaps the Escape key with the `~ key. Designed for PowerBooks, but useful on any Macintosh. /mac/util/powerbook/pbgadget0.9.sit.hqx 13 12/12/93 BinHex4.0,StuffIt3.50 Manage battery usage. Puts up a clock and battery voltage readout in the upper right corner of the screen. When the power supply is unplugged, the clock changes to a timer of how long it has been running on battery power. /mac/misc/documentation/pbrui3.0.sit.hqx 406 9/29/95 BinHex4.0,StuffIt3.50 A compilation of powerbook repairs, upgrades, and installations; Adobe Acrobat Reader required to read document. /mac/util/powerbook/pbscreentester1.01.sit.hqx 8 3/2/93 BinHex4.0,StuffIt3.50 Find any voided or burnt-out pixels on active-matrix liquid-crystal displays (LCDs). Flips the screen from black to white with each click of the mouse. /mac/util/powerbook/pbsleeper1.0.cpt.hqx 17 3/2/93 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Play a sound when your PowerBook goes to sleep. Includes a YAWN sound, appropriately. Application and INIT versions provided. /mac/util/powerbook/pbtweak1.03a.cpt.hqx 90 6/4/95 BinHex4.0,Compact1.50 Gives 500 series powerbooks more control over power conversion settings; v1.03a contains the author's new mailing address, but is functionally the same as version 1.03. 42 7/18/93 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 When you unplug the PowerBook (Portable, Duo, etc.), it will show a message alerting that the plug has been removed. /mac/util/comm/portlinker1.0.cpt.hqx 11 6/2/93 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Link the serial ports on a Macintosh, to use a PowerBook as an external modem, for example. /mac/misc/documentation/powerbook100disassembly.txt 10 11/22/92 Text How to take apart your PowerBook 100. Not for the faint of heart. /mac/hypercard/xcmd/powerbookdialfix.cpt.hqx 18 8/17/92 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Install an XCMD in the Home stack to correct problems between internal PowerBook modems and HyperCard 2.x. /mac/misc/documentation/powerbookfaql.txt 19 4/26/92 Text Answers to 13 frequently-asked questions about the Apple Powerbooks. /mac/util/powerbook/powerbookinsomnia3.2.cpt.hqx 12 5/21/94 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 For PowerBooks 140,145,145B,160,165,165c,170,180 & 180c only!!!! Help prevent your computer from going to sleep on its own. Can be useful if you wish to drain battery energy (more than if you let your computer go to sleep on its own) to help prevent 'battery- memory'. /mac/util/powerbook/powerbookrest.cpt.hqx 11 12/6/92 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Two little applications: one to disable the rest mode on the PowerBooks, another to reenable it. /mac/misc/documentation/powerbooktips2.51.txt 30 9/5/92 Text A compliation of tips on how to get the most out of your PowerBook. /mac/util/powerbook/powerbooktweak1.02.cpt.hqx 129 3/22/95 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Define power conservation settings on a per-application basis; only works on 500-series (or newer) PowerBooks; v1.02 fixes a bug that could prevent processor cycling from being turned off when switching applications, and fixed a bug that could flicker the backlighting if the backlight time is set to 15 seconds. /mac/system.extensions/init/powerbreak1.0.sit.hqx 3 10/3/92 BinHex4.0,StuffIt1.51 Drop into the debugger by pressing control-escape. Useful for Powerbooks, which don't have either a power key or an interrupt button. /mac/system.extensions/cdev/powerclick1.01.cpt.hqx 22 8/28/93 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Independently set the function of the two trackball buttons on a PowerBook Duo. /mac/system.extensions/cdev/powercorner7.10.cpt.hqx 24 10/2/94 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Assign special functions to any corner of the screen: toggle the backlight on and off, spin down the harddisk, or put your Powerbook to sleep. Requires a PowerBook. /mac/system.extensions/init/powerorgasm1.1.cpt.hqx 124 8/17/92 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 You know the diner scene in _When Harry Met Sally_? This init makes your PowerBook play the audio from that scene when you plug in the battery charger. Is this sexual harassment? DON'T ask on comp.sys.mac.system... /mac/system.extensions/fkey/powersleep1.0.cpt.hqx 4 7/21/92 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Put your PowerBook or other battery-powered Mac to sleep instantly, without having to navigate dialogs or warnings. /mac/util/powerbook/powertemplate1.1.sit.hqx 44 2/12/93 BinHex4.0,StuffIt3.50 A temlate (in several formats) that when printed produces a "frame" for your PowerBook screen -- a place for you to jot notes. /mac/system.extensions/init/quietstart1.3.cpt.hqx 25 5/21/94 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Keep PowerBooks from making the usual chime at startup. /mac/system.extensions/cdev/ramdisksaver1.0.cpt.hqx 92 2/12/93 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Perform automatic periodic backups of RAM disks. Requires System 7. /mac/util/powerbook/regulator1.2.sit.hqx 21 6/21/92 BinHex4.0,StuffIt3.50 A Powerbook background app that senses when you are plugged into the battery charger, at which time it puts you in non-rest mode and sets the timer for System and hard drive sleep for 15 minutes. When you aren't plugged in, the timer reverts to the Portable's settings. Think C source included. /mac/system.extensions/init/safesleep1.2.cpt.hqx 7 12/6/92 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Blank the screen and requests a password whenever a sleeping Mac is awakened. Only runs on PowerBooks (and Portables). /mac/system.extensions/init/shhh.cpt.hqx 3 12/6/92 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Disable the software that makes the PowerBook go click whenever sound is used. After the first click, it will never click again. /mac/util/powerbook/soundasleep1.0b1.sit.hqx 153 6/22/92 BinHex4.0,StuffIt3.50 Just before your luggable PowerBook falls asleep, it yawns. When it wakes up, it yells at you. MPW-C source included. /mac/system.extensions/fkey/spind.cpt.hqx 5 12/6/92 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Spin down the internal hard drive in Macs that support that function (such as PowerBooks). /mac/util/powerbook/spindown.sit.hqx 14 7/4/95 BinHex4.0,StuffIt3.50 FKeys to spin down the drive--no need to pull down menus, click mouse, etc. /mac/util/diskfile/switchback2.51.sit.hqx 255 2/18/95 BinHex4.0,StuffIt3.50 Synchronise two folders so that both have the most recent versions of their files. Can be used as a backup program. /mac/misc/demo/dragstripdemo2.0.sit.hqx 778 8/11/95 BinHex4.0,StuffIt3.5 A very impressive launcher-type utility, witch several extras. Installer creates a 68k, PPC or Fat binary version. Includes several modules, like memory used, audio CD player and Moon Phase monitor. /mac/misc/demo/synchronizedemo3.32.cpt.hqx 560 12/31/95 BinHex4.0,Compact1.50 Commercial software with a twist. A fully featured file synchronization package, distributed on the net w/ features disabled. Pay a fee and get ALL the features. Includes automatic sync at floppy insert, logging, error tracing, conflicts logging, etc. Fat binary. /mac/misc/demo/synchronizeprodemo3.32.cpt.hqx 592 12/31/95 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Backup and synchronization utility designed for file server mirroring and complex data management tasks. Basic features fully functional, advanced features work on files up to 400kB if unregistered. Fat binary. /mac/util/powerbook/thermo1.1.cpt.hqx 28 8/14/93 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Uses the Duo's Power Manager to tell you the temperature (i.e. degrees) of inside the Duo, or inside the battery pack. /mac/util/powerbook/threshold1.05.cpt.hqx 120 11/2/94 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Adjust the voltages at which low-battery warnings occur. /mac/util/diskfile/uptodate1.12.cpt.hqx 124 7/8/93 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Keep multiple, distributed copies of documents up to date by tracking changes in linked files or folders and telling you when files have changed, deleted, or new files have been created. /mac/util/diskfile/uptodate1.12p.cpt.hqx 128 7/8/93 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Keep multiple, distributed copies of documents up to date by tracking changes in linked files or folders and telling you when files have changed, deleted, or new files have been created. Portuguese version. /mac/util/organization/uskeypad.sit.hqx 7 11/11/92 BinHex4.0,StuffIt1.51 A keyboard file that gives a numeric keypad whenever you engage 'caps lock'. Useful for Powerbooks and other computers that lack a regular numeric keypad. /mac/system.extensions/cdev/verausser1.01.cpt.hqx 17 1/9/93 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Add functionality to the "Options..." dialog of the Monitors control panel, allowing you to disable the built-in display. Only works with PowerBooks. /mac/util/powerbook/volts1.31.cpt.hqx 28 4/8/93 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Indicate voltage and power status on Mac Portables and PowerBooks. Shows actual voltages, not just a time indicator as with the System Battery. /mac/util/powerbook/wakinghours1.0.hqx 11 6/22/94 BinHex4.0 A draggable window which will tell you how long you have been operating on batteries--but only how long you have been awake, it subtracts sleeping time. (And resets on relaunch, but who reboots?) /mac/system.extensions/fkey/zoomtocursor1.02.cpt.hqx 7 2/19/94 BinHex4.0,Compact1.51 Quickly draw a set of bold concentric circles of decreasing size onto the screen, centered on the cursor. /mac/util/powerbook/zync1.0a4.sit.hqx 19 7/16/92 BinHex4.0,StuffIt3.50 A file synchronization package that copies files between your PowerBook and a desktop computer.