Utilities & Tools (1600 programs)

Clonezilla
Free
Backup Simply With File Cloning
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Zero cost. Compatibility with many file management systems.
CONS: Any partition must be at least half the drive's size. Incremental backup is not supported.
NTFS-3G
2.4
Free
Read-write NTFS driver for Mac OS X
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Simple installation.
Mac OS X 10.6.4
3.4
Free
Apple's official update for OS X 10.6.4
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Lots of improvements and fixes.
CONS: Large update file (607MB).
Burn
3.2
Free
Superb simple and effective DVD/CD burner
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Very simple and easy to use. Different tabs for different burns.
CONS: Doesn't feature much documentation or help.
Java for OS X
2.5
Free
A Java updater for OS X
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Allows you to use Java on your Mac.
CONS: Requires closing of browser to install. Java sometimes vulnerable to security exploits.
M3 Free Mac Data Recovery
3.9
Free
Recover lost photos, video, documents, emails and other files from any Mac-based hard drive as well as other storage device
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Skim
3.7
Free
Excellent free and simple PDF reader for Macs
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Great for reading and editing PDFs. Liike Preview but with more features. Highlight text, navigate with TOCs and more. Integration with LaTeX, PDFSync etc.
CONS: Not as advanced as Adobe Acrobat X. Some basic features not as intutive as they should be.
PDF Reader X
4.3
Free
Fast clean and efficient PDF reader
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Very fast and lightweight. Allows you to annotate PDFs. Supports full screen mode.
CONS: Not as powerful as Adobe Acrobat.
Network Speed Monitor
4
Paid
Network Speed Monitor - Monitor network performance in real-time
License
Paid Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Gives you insight into the speed of your network. Helps with error/problem diagnostics. UI can be customised. Provides multiple measurement units.
CONS: Limited features. More a gimmick than a tool, but great fun. Results can be inaccurate at times. Reports are not very detailed.
SnapNDrag
4.1
Free
Screen capture made easy
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Webcam Settings
2.8
Paid
Webcam configuration utility
License
Paid Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Plug-and-play operation. Wide hardware support. Seamless integration with apps and services.
CONS: Some unsupported models and devices.
PhoneRescue for Mac
1.9
Trial version
Turn back the clock and restore your phone for free
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Extends iCloud's backup functionality. Easy to use. Recovers many different file types.
CONS: Requires iCloud for most features.
Hasleo NTFS for Mac
4.4
Free
Hasleo NTFS For Mac - Mac Utilities & Tools
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
WALTR 2
3.3
Free
Manage your iPhone like Magic with Waltr 2
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Automatic Wi-Fi connection. Easy drag and drop to transfer. Adapt files for your device on the fly.
CONS: A little pricey but does add value.
WinOnX 2 Pro
2.5
Paid
Run Windows Programs on Mac OS X. Seamlessly. No Windows Installation.
License
Paid Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Easy to use. No Windows installation needed.
CONS: Limited compatibility. Minimal graphics capabilities.
iZip
2.1
Free
Unzip and compress ZIP, RAR and ZIPX files
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Compatible with ZIPX. Opens archives like a disk. Allows you to share files on files.com. Easy to use.
CONS: No previews. Only supports a few formats. Not much customisation possible.
Lion Disk Maker
3.4
Free
Create a Lion recovery disk
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Creates a Lion recovery disk on USB or external drive. Allows you to automatically boot Lion from USB stick.
CONS: Interface could be improved.
Drive Genius
3.2
Trial version
Maintain, manage, and optimize your hard drive
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Quick and comprehensive. Lots of different tools. Superb animated interface. Scans bad sectors.
CONS: Very few preferences. Intel Macs only. Intel Macs only.
iStat Menus
3.5
Trial version
Monitor your Mac processes from the Menu bar
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Tasteful and discreet. Monitors absolutely everything. Elegant control panel makes it easy to activate monitoring.
CONS: Makes Menu Bar a bit cluttered. Some of the info isn't much use for most users.
TypeIt4Me
5
Trial version
Avoid mistakes when typing quickly
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac