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Saft updated for Safari 3.0.4

Posted Dec 22nd 2007 8:00AM by Cory Bohon
Filed under: Software, Software Update, Leopard

As many Mac users already know, Saft is the "Swiss-Army Knife" of web browser plug-ins. Some of the most loved features in Saft include: full screen browsing, tab thumbnails, and auto-hiding the download window.

Much to the chagrin of fans, Saft was "broken" inadvertently by a recent Apple security update. Thankfully, Saft 10.0.4 was able to regain support for Safari 3.0.4. Saft is a wonderful plug-in for Safari; if you haven't taken a look lately, try downloading the free trial.

You can download Saft as a trial version or get a full license for $12.

[via DownloadSquad]

Saft 10.0.1 is fully Leopard compatible

Posted Nov 6th 2007 8:00AM by Mat Lu
Filed under: Internet Tools, Leopard

Back when we were worried about Input Managers in Leopard, the biggest cause of concern for me was the potential loss of Saft, the absolutely essential plugin for Safari from Hao Li. Well now that the situation has settled down (at least for the time being), Hao has released a new version of Saft 10.0.1 that conforms to the new Input Manager restrictions in Leopard. It has basically the same features as before, but is now compatible with Safari 3.0.4 in Leopard. He originally released Saft 10.0 as a Safari launcher (which actually didn't work for me), but the new 10.0.1 version allows it to run as an Input Manager and works like a charm.

Saft 10.0.1 is $12 to buy or $6 to upgrade from the Tiger version. A demo is also available. As far as I'm concerned, it's worth every penny (and then some).

Thanks to everyone who sent this in!

Saft updated for Safari 3.0 beta

Posted Jun 13th 2007 5:44PM by Scott McNulty
Filed under: Software, Internet Tools

Every heavy user of Safari I spoke to said the same thing about the Safari 3 beta, 'it is great, but I sure do miss Saft.' Saft, for those who don't know, is a great Safari add on that enables lots of new features for the browser including:

Full screen mode
Smart URL completion
Growl support

Plus lots more. Well, Safari 3 beta users jonseing for some Saft love need not moan any longer. Saft has been updated for use with the Beta, so get to downloading.

Saft costs $6.

[via the Ubergeeks]

Leopard Axing Input Managers?

Posted Mar 24th 2007 6:00PM by Mat Lu
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, OS, Rumors

There's a disturbing rumor floating around the Mac web today. According to this article at Infinite Loop, Leopard will no longer support Input Manager hacks. Input Managers allow programmers to insert code into cocoa applications, thus allowing the addition of new functionality. etc. These are somewhat controversial as some claim this is a potential security hole. Nonetheless, Jon Hicks brings this up in connection to my absolute favorite input manager plugin, Saft for Safari, which will presumably be rendered non-functional in Leopard. As Hicks notes, its not clear yet whether this also affect the widely used SIMBL plugin architecture (whose author, Pith Helmet developer Mike Solomon, says he won't be sure until he can play with Leopard). If, like me, you're a big fan of Saft and SafariStand and Chax, etc. this is cause for concern.

It is to be hoped, of course, that the authors of the various plugins will find some other way of implementing their feature enhancements, even if Apple does close the Input Manager route. The best thing would be for Apple to implement an open plugin architecture for doing this sort of enhancement, but I won't be holding my breath on that one. In any case, this is a potential concern for those of us sure to upgrade to Leopard right after it launches.

Saft v8.3.5 released

Posted Sep 18th 2006 12:00PM by David Chartier
Filed under: Software, Productivity, Internet Tools

Hao Li is at it again with a new version of Saft, quite possibly the Safari plugin that deserves to go the route of CoverFlow. If you aren't familiar with Saft's extensive and constantly evolving feature set, check out our past coverage to get familiar. This latest v8.3.5 update features:

New feature: Option to block auto-completion in the location field
Improvement: Customizable format of the dated download folder
Improvement: Nicer tab thumbnails

This is a free upgrade for registered users and is available from Hao Li's site.

Saft 8.3.0

Posted Apr 24th 2006 6:45PM by David Chartier
Filed under: Cool tools, Productivity, Internet Tools

PimpMySafari noticed that Saft, a vital Safari plug-in, has been updated to version 8.3.0. New and updated features include:

New feature: AutoComplete always on
New feature: Tab thumbnails (like Shiira’s Tab Expose, not Omniweb style)
Improvement: Also restore tab history when undoing closing tab
Improvement: Undo support for closing other tabs

Saft is available from haoli and sells for $12 for either Panther or Tiger, though the Tiger version is the only one being updated. A demo is available, but if you're already an owner, you can snag the 8.3.0 upgrade from haoli's Saft for Tiger download page.

Saft offers new tab behaviors

Posted Mar 23rd 2006 9:00AM by David Chartier
Filed under: Software, Cool tools, Productivity, Internet Tools

Since I'm on spring break and the only destination I have in sight is my couch, I figured it would be a good time to wipe my Macs since I haven't done it in a while. This time around, I decided to learn how to create a clean backup image with Carbon Copy Cloner, but this post isn't about my adventures in getting responsible and efficient with backups. It's more about the fact that I just noticed Saft offers some really handy new tab abilities in Safari that I don't think we've mentioned on TUAW.

I guess since version 8.2.6 (it's up to 8.2.8 now) Saft has offered new options for tab placement that you can see in my screenshot. These can really come in handy, depending on your behavior with surfing/researching on the web and how you manage tabs.

Saft updates to 8.2.5, goes universal

Posted Feb 2nd 2006 5:30PM by David Chartier
Filed under: Software, Cool tools, Internet Tools

Add Saft to your list of universal binary apps, as a recent update to version 8.2.5 can be run on those smokin' new Intel iMacs and MacBook Pros. In addition to UB support, Saft has also gained a few new features such as creating dated folders for organizing downloads, reversed tab order (anyone know what this one means?), a shortcut for Look Up in Dictionary as well as a Danish localization.

As usual, version 8.2.5 is a free upgrade for registered users.

Saft updated to version 8.1.1

Posted Aug 16th 2005 9:00AM by Laurie A. Duncan
Filed under: Software, Internet, Internet Tools, Software Update

I was bumming last night when I discovered that the latest Apple Security Update, which included a Safari micro-rev, broke Saft. Imagine my joy this morning when I awoke to Saft v8.1.1. The latest version adds support for Safari 2.0 (412.2.2), improves ad blocking features, fixes a bug or two, and adds a warning before you close a window with multiple tabs open.

If you don't already own Saft, you really need to download it right away and at least try it. Don't you trust us?

Saft 8.1.0

Posted Aug 1st 2005 5:30PM by C.K. Sample, III
Filed under: Software, Internet Tools

When it comes to Safari-enhancing plugins / applications, I like Saft. I'm always on the look out for improvements, and a few came today in the form of Saft version 8.1.0.

For all of you who never used Saft, because you didn't want to give up the ad-blocking features you enjoyed with PithHelmet, you'll be glad to know that you can now use Saft for "Ad/banner blocking with simple URL pattern matching." Just don't block our ads. I need to buy some new socks...

There's also a Finnish localization and more support for surfing in porn mode. You can download it here. There's a demo available, it's a free upgrade if you're already running Saft, and it only runs $12USD if you decide to buy it. If you still need convincing that it's worth the money, make sure you read over all its features.

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Saft updated for Safari 3.0.4

Saft 10.0.1 is fully Leopard compatible

Saft updated for Safari 3.0 beta

Leopard Axing Input Managers?

Saft v8.3.5 released

Saft 8.3.0

Saft offers new tab behaviors

Saft updates to 8.2.5, goes universal

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