Many users of Cultured Code’s Things, experienced frustration today when they launched the application only to receive a message stating that the program had expired. I wasn’t very happy when I couldn’t view my data, so I went on a quest to find a solution for this problem.  Also, please do not attempt this unless you’re fairly savvy; I don’t want you to screw something up and blame it on me.

Step 1

• Download and install HexFiend - http://ridiculousfish.com/hexfiend/

Step 2

• Launch HexFiend and go to File > Open > Things.app > Contents > MacOS > Things

Step 3

• Perform an ASCII search for 2008. This will take you to the expiration date.

Step 4

• Change the date and save the file. Quit HexFiend and launch Things. You should be in business.

Please note that I do not condone using this method on programs that you do not own.  This is simply a tip to help you get back into your Things data.  When Things is available for purchase, buy it if you like it!

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