RipIt is a DVD ripper for Mac OS X built around simplicity. However, while the interface may be simple, the backend is extremely powerful and has been verified to work with over 250,000 unique discs. If you’re looking for the easiest, stay-out-of-my-way process to ripping a DVD, then RipIt is the way to go. It makes ripping DVDs as easy as sliding the disc into your machine and waiting. Also, they provide the perfect amount of features you would want to make it just that much more powerful.

When it comes to keeping on top of my social networks, it is sometimes a pain to always have to open myweb browser to see what I’ve missed. This is the reason why I love Tweetie so much. However, Tweetie only covers one of the two social networks on which I am most active. Up until now, I’ve had nothing to use as a native application on my Mac for Facebook. However, Facebook Notifier solves that problem hands down.

Possibly the most exciting piece of software for the Mac in a while, atebits has released his long awaited Tweetie client for the Mac. As I’m sure you know, Tweetie started off as an iPhone Twitter app where it saw enormous success and enjoyment from its users. Therefore, moving it to the Mac was the perfect idea, in my opinion. The application is currently available from the atebits site, and comes in two versions…

AQUARIUS Software has released a new version of Playwatch, a popular iTunes controller and information ticker for the menu bar on the Mac. Version 1.2.0, “…offers exciting new features, Portuguese language and bug fixes.” One new feature is that the main HUD window for the applications interface now has two new appearances, as well as more »

Macgamestore has released a Gogii Games application called Fitness Frenzy, in which the user must “…help all sorts of people, from newbie joggers to muscle-bound weight lifters, reach their personal goals.” You play the game as a fitness trainer named Vicki, and help your clients reach their goals using your fitness knowledge. The game offers more »

Geeksuit’s newest software creation, Client Folder Maker 2.0, is now available to the public with a $14.75 price tag for a one user license. This application “…is a simple to use, general purpose folder creation and management tool for the busy desktop publisher, prepress operator or web designer.” With a few simply clicks and some more »

Although finding an overclocking application for Windows is as easy as finding a car in a parking lot, the same thing couldn’t be said for Mac OS X… until now. ZDNet has solved this problem by creating the cleverly named ZDNet Clock that will overclock your processor and memory. For the current version, 1.0, all more »

iCalamus from invers Software, is officially v1.13. iCalamus is a desktop publishing application that can be used to create all kinds of media, from posters to books. One of the main updates in this new version—aside from the standard bug fixes—is that this app can now print Photographerbook books externally and import iPhoto documents as calendars. On top of this, iCalamus documents now support Quick Look, and the toolbar has been redesigned. You can check out their highlights page for more information.

Other features after the break.

Transcena Design has released v1.3.2 of their Mac time tracking software, OfficeTime. With over thirty improvements simply to make the software run faster, this update is being called the Speed and Stability Release (Snow Leopard, anyone?). Most of these improvements are in response to requests by OfficeTime users, and it’s good to know that the more »

Parallel’s Server for Mac, “the world’s first server virtualization solution for the Mac platform,” is now available for $1,255.74. This is a huge step for Parallels as it will allow companies to optimize their IT infrastructures by giving them the opportunity to virtually run both Windows and Linux on their Mac machines. “Parallels Server for Mac will be a catalyst in driving Mac server adoption in the enterprise, as it is the first product ever to enable IT professionals and developers to capitalize on the power of OS X Server while keeping the flexibility to run Windows and Linux workloads,” said Serguei Beloussov, CEO of Parallels. Fore more information, download their data sheet (664K PDF).

Key features after the break.