iTunes 9.0.3 Syncing Issue (Mac OS X)
If you are having issues syncing your iPod with the newest version of iTunes, try our cache cleaner. It empties the user cache folder, which allows your iPod to sync normally instead of giving an iTunes store error (-42408). Please make sure to reboot your Mac after running the script, and open iTunes before connecting your iPod (our script includes this dialog after running it so you don't forget). You can download the script here.Please note that you may need to run this multiple times, as we have experienced the error returning after a reboot. There is also a chance that it may not fix the issue; there seem to be many different things causing the syncing problem and this fix may not apply to your Mac. However, it has worked for our test computers. This script should be used until Apple releases an update to the iTunes software, which will hopefully resolve this annoying bug.QuickTime Player X Preference Pane (Mac OS X 10.6 only)
iTunes Preference Pane (Mac OS X 10.5 and above)
Our iTunes preference pane allows you to control different aspects of Apple's iTunes software. Currently, you are able to:
-Show/Hide iTunes store links
-Show/Hide the iTunes Library playlist
-Allow half-star ratings for iTunes content
-Invert store links to point back to your own library (great for searching by artist)
-Play songs while importing from a CD
-Load entire 30 second preview from iTunes store before playing
The preference pane is currently at version 1.1. You can see a screen shot below, and when you are ready, download it here.
Combo Pane with QuickTime X (Mac OS X 10.6 Only)
To reduce clutter in System Preferences, we have combined both our QuickTime Player X and our iTunes preferences into a single pane. Version 1.2 of our Combo Pane also adds two new tabs, "Finder & Dock" and "OS X". You can see a screen shot of the new tabbed view below, and when you are ready, download it here.
Combo Pane without QuickTime X (Mac OS X 10.5 and above)
Version 1.0 of our new Leopard compatible Combo Pane combines iTunes preferences with two new tabs, "Finder &
Dock" and "OS X". You can see a screen shot of the new tabbed view
below, and when you are ready, download it here.
MCS Utilities (Mac OS X 10.5 and above)
MCS Utilities incorporates many useful tasks into one application. The program runs in your menu bar for easy access to renaming files, showing hidden Finder items, and more repetitive tasks. Version 1.5 is the current version, which adds support for CD and DVD data burning, batch converting video files, a revised files and folders menu, .m4a and .flac audio conversion from any video on your Mac, encrypted zip archives, photo resizing, and taking screenshots directly from your menu bar. You can see screenshots below and the complete revision history
here. When you are ready, download it
here.
Regarding the new installer package for version 1.5: FFmpeg has different licensing terms when it comes to non-free libraries (such as libfaac and libfaad), which makes it against the terms to redistribute it within an application. Archiving the application within an installer package and running scripts to download, compile, and install FFmpeg locally during the installation is the only way for us to adhere to the licensing agreement. To address any confusion as to what exactly is happening during the MCS Utilities installation, we are releasing the full text of our preflight and postflight scripts for you to view.
MCS Utilities Installer ScriptsAs always, please call us at (615) 785-9234 with any questions or concerns you may have regarding our software.
