There are two widgets that I load on every single Mac system I touch. “App Update” and “Widget Update” are absolute musts. These widgets created by Georg Kaindl save me so much time.
I have tons of apps and a loads of widgets… Keeping them updated used to be a serious pain in the arse. Since I discovered these lovelies- life is so much sweeter.
Launch the Widget pane and simply hit “Refresh” on either widget and it will tell you what apps/widgets updates are available. The app/widget name is listed with version/rev number. Click the link and you can download the new version instantly.
App Update
Automatically check for updates to your installed software. It supports Apple’s software directory, MacUpdate and Version Tracker. It will present you with a tidy link list of all the updates found, enabling you to read release-notes and download the the updates quickly and painlessly.
Widget Update
Automatically check for updates to your installed third-party widgets. It supports Apple’s software directory, DashboardWidgets.com, MacUpdate and Version Tracker. It will present you with a tidy link list of all the updates found, enabling you to read release-notes and download the the updates quickly and painlessly.
Thank you Georg; thank you!
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