Picks of the Week for Internet 12.14.2009

GlimmerBlocker 1.0
License - Freeware
Publisher - Peter Speck

The problem with other ad-blockers for Safari is that they are implemented as awful hacks: as an InputManager and/or ApplicationEnhancer. This compromises the stability of Safari and very often create problems when Apple releases a new version of Safari.
GlimmerBlocker is implemented as an http proxy, so the stability of Safari isn't compromised because it doesn't use any hacks. It is even compatible with all other browsers and other native Mac OS X applications which uses http, e.g. NetNewsWire.
You'll always be able to upgrade Safari without breaking GlimmerBlocker (or waiting for a new release); and you'll be able to upgrade GlimmerBlocker without upgrading Safari.
This makes it much easier to use the beta versions of Safari and especially the nightly builds of WebKit.



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AirRadar 1.2
License - Shareware
Publisher - Koingo Software

Scanning for wireless networks is now easier and more personalized! AirRadar allows you to scan for open networks and tag them as favourites or filter them out. View detailed network information, graph network signal strength, and automatically join the best open network in range.
Whether you are driving around looking for wireless networks, stuck in traffic, sitting on the beach, or if you are curious how strong your wireless signal is at home, AirRadar provides a more linear approach to network hunting.

Key Features
Automatically scan on launch
Play sounds after scanning, or for new networks
Remember scan history
Ad-hoc network scanning
Adjust scan interval
Set a maximum retention for out of scope networks
Speak new network names
Auto-join open networks with a good signal, etc.



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