Keywack 2.0
Review

Keywack 2.0

Shareware: $10.00

Long time readers may remember my review of Keywack 1.2 way back in issue #3. Since that time, Keywack’s creator, Paul Duffy, has released a newer version, 2.0. While Mr. Duffy has left the best parts of Keywack the same, he has improved upon a few things. But first, let me tell you what Keywack 2.0 is!

If you have a toddler or baby that likes to sit on your lap while you work on your computer, Keywack is for you. When launched, Keywack will display random color shapes and play sounds anytime the keyboard is “whacked”. That’s it! Sounds simple, right? Well, I can say from experience that kids love it! And so will you if you have a small child in your home.

Changes to 2.0 include hiding the menu bar, which means you no longer quit Keywack by selecting “quit” from the File menu. Now, you type “command-Q”, then type in the word “Quit” within a selected amount of time. (ten seconds). Also changed is a preference menu, and a very nice picture of a baby when you exit the program. As a added bonus, Paul Duffy also tells you how to add new sounds to Keywack by using ResEdit!

Keywack 2.0 is a great product. I give it my highest recommendation! Well worth the $10.00 shareware fee! Write to Paul at epwarte@world.std.com for more information.