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MacUpdate Spring 2012 Bundle: 11 Mac Apps for $49.99

Today, there is a new MacUpdate Bundle that comes with a selection of top-notch Mac productivity apps, utilities, and games for just $49.99. The bundle includes some of MacStories’ favorite Mac apps including the excellent PDF Pen (by SmileOnMyMac) and the versatile utility Forklift. If you tried purchasing the included apps individually you’d be paying nearly $400, so if you’re looking to beef up your collection of Mac apps this is a terrific deal at just $49.99.

The MacUpdate Bundle includes:

  • VMware Fusion 4 - this is the easiest, fastest and most reliable way to run Windows applications and other operating systems on a Mac without rebooting.
  • Drive Genius 3 - the industry’s leading disk utility and the best way to optimize your drive’s performance.
  • PDFPen 5 - a PDF toolkit that lets you add text, images and signatures to PDFs – and much more.
  • ForkLift 2.5 - is arguably the most versatile utility ever made for the Mac. Originally conceived as a robust FTP client for file transfers, ForkLift has evolved to the point that it can be used as full-blown Finder replacement.
  • Typinator 5 - boosting your typing productivity by automatically inserting frequently used text, graphics, and more.
  • DesktopShelves - it will organize your chaotic Desktop in no time.
  • Snapheal - a new photo retouching tool that’s easy enough for beginners to use.
  • Boom - a convenient volume booster and system-wide equalizer that lets you boost the volume of your Mac and your music files.
  • Phone to Mac - transfers files from your iPhone, iPod or iPad to your Mac.
  • Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - inviting you back into the Star Wars universe for another high-energy, intergalactic adventure.
  • Worms Special Edition - a modern reprise of the classic comic strategy game.
  • If you help spread the word about this bundle, MacUpdate will give you a copy of Aurora, a $15 value, for free.

Disclaimer: For every bundle purchased through MacStories, we receive a small kickback. If you’re interested in the bundle and supporting the MacStories crew, please use the link here or any of the affiliate links above.

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