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Recommended Utilities

AppleJack
A file system modification that allows troubleshooting routines to be performed after starting the computer in single user mode. This software does NOT need to be run as preventative maintenance. It is installed to help diagnosis and troubleshooting should major problems occur. This is the universal version that will work on PPC and Intel Macs. (Mac only; FreeWare)

SMARTReporter
A utility that checks the condition of your hard drive at each start up and login and reports its condition by placing a disk icon on your menu bar. If the icon is green then your drive is in good condition. If it is gray (minor problems) or red (major immanent problems), save your work, shut down your computer, and repair your disk. (Mac only; FreeWare)

Academic Aids

MiXscope
A program that works with the Intel/Digital Blue QX3 and QX5 USB microscope and allows you to record QuickTime movies of the microscope viewing stage. Runs natively on Intel Macs. Macintosh only.

Other Utilities

Open XML Converter for Mac
Opens Office 2007/2008 documents with older versions of Office by double-clickng the document

Turning Point Software
Mac Version (20MB)
Windows Version (69MB)
Allows you to create clicker-integrated PowerPoint sildes.

SMART Board Tools
Mac version (requires Mac OS 10.3.9 or greater)
Windows version - please come to the OUP computer lab for the installer CD
Tools that will allow you to use the SMART Boards in rooms 150, 160, and 162 at Old U Park.

CanoScan LIDE 80 Scanner Software: | CanoScan Toolbox | ScanGear Scanner Driver |
For using the Canon LIDE 80 scanners in the OUP Lab on your Mac. Download and install CanoScan Toolbox first, then download and install ScanGear driver. To specify an application for opening scanned images, you may choose CanoScan Toolbox. Restart will be required.