Section 101. VersionTracker.com

101. VersionTracker.com

VersionTracker.com (a sister site to MacFixIt.com) tracks the latest updates to thousands of software titles for the PC and the Mac. Although the stream of constant updates can be overwhelming, the Top Downloads and Editor's Picks lists make finding critical updates and new apps of interest much easier.

The website integrates with VersionTracker Pro software ($49.95 annually, as shown in Figure 42). Version Tracker alerts you to updates for virtually every application on your Mac, including titles from major companies and shareware vendors. After installation, it scans your hard disk, highlights apps in need of updates, and provides a clear outline of the features in the newest version.

Figure 42. Version Tracker Pro software scans your hard disk for applications, identifies programs in need of an update, and makes downloading and installing the new versions a snap.