Welcome to the new System 7 Today Optional Update List. Here you'll find updates to System 7 that are not essentials but might enhance your computing experience.

FileDescription
Calculator II Replace the stock calculator in the Apple Menu with the Joe Cicinelli's much improved Calculator II. See comparison here.
Scrapz 1.3.2 Desk Accessory that replaces the stock Scrapbook in the Apple Menu. More features, better usability.
Super Notepad 1.2.1 The Notepad - enhanced. More storage, more functionality.
Java Runtime 1.5.1 Last version of the Mac OS Runtime for Java, v.1.5.1. Not very useful anymore unless you know what you're doing.
Foward Delete 1.1.4 An extention that activates the delete key on your keyboard and deletes the character to the right of the insertion point.
NoLabel Created by Steve Crutchfield in 2020 (!) this cdev lets you toggle the label entry in the top menu bar. Especially cool on compact Macs with few "screen estate".
Window Shade 1.2 This control panel by Rob Johnston enables you to collapse windows as in System 7.5 and up. Only for System 7.0 and 7.1 users.
Helium 2.1.1 This utility lets you customize the Balloon Help display in System 7, or hide the Balloon Help menu altogether to save precious menu bar space. Perfect for compact Macs.
StickyClick 1.2 Gives you Mac OS 8/9/X style menus that stay down when you click your mouse (instead of requiring you to hold it down). Only works on the Menu Bar and the Control Strip, doesn't work in application-specific menus.

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