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Time for another Mac Lab update, this week for GGP #72.

FolderSplitter
The first application this week is FolderSplitter written by Micheal over at QTSync.com.

FolderSplitter allows you to split one large folder into several smaller ones. It’s ideal for backups where you’re going to burn files to CDs/DVDs or media where storage space is limited.

Multiple splitting options:

• Maximum size of dest folder
• Maximum items in dest folder
• Copy or MOVE files
• Include hidden folders?
• Keep files alphabetical, or minimize number of dest folders

It’s a fairly simple application that does what it claims.
The only thing I think I’d have changed is size presets for CDs, DVDs and maybe the business-card CDs (I can never remember how big those are).

FolderSplitter is a free application.

SharpShooter
Second on the block is my Killer-App pick for this week. It’s by developer Isaac Wankerl and it’s called SharpShooter.

This is an OS X menu-bar application that is automatically launched any time you use the Cmd-Shift-3 / 4 screen capture commands built into OS X.

SharpShooter does three things, and does them very well:
- Preview screenshots
- Rename Screenshots
- Trash crappy screenshots

The application also has multiple monitor support including compositing (stitching) frames together.

I’ve only had this app for about a week and it has already worked it’s way into my regular-use arsenal. Between all the above features, the auto-start feature and direct integration with the OS X desktop Sharpshooter is a killer app and it’s a free application.

Lastly today three programs I’m dubbing the Sudden Motion Sensor Time-waster three-pack

These should work on any mac system with a sudden motion sensor (macbook, macbook pro, and some ibook variants.) There are also some iPhone rumours, but hell I’m in Canada where we’re not allowed to own and operate the toy of the year legally…

Tunnel (download)
Tilt from side to side, don’t hit the walls or you die.
- low-res graphics
- no sounds
- saves your high score

LiquidMac (download)
Particle generator, behaves like liquid
- tons of adjustable physics
- full screen mode
- does kinda look like digitized liquid.

MacSaber (download)
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- Tilt move the macbook around to get light-saber sounds
- sharper movements produce different sounds
- don’t DROP your mac
- Jedi certification not included.

Three MacSaber videos on YouTube.

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