Utilities & Tools (1600 programs)

Jumpcut
4
Free
Extend the power of your clipboard
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Remembers all the text you've copied or cut. Simple and accessible via Menu bar.
CONS: Preferneces take a while to appear. Recording hotkey wouldn't work.
f.lux
3.8
Free
Sleep Better With This Useful Tool
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Customize settings. Reduce effects of blue light.
CONS: Can’t set exact times. Not available for iPhone or iPad.
RipIt
3.2
Trial version
Ultra user friendly DVD ripper
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Very easy to use. Slick simple interface. Converts on the fly.
CONS: Consumes a lot of CPU and other resources. Conversions formats are limited. Very few customisation options.
DriveDx
3.6
Trial version
DriveDx - Monitors your drives health status
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Easy to use interface. Runs in the background. Instantly alerts users to any detected problems. Compatible with both SSD and HHD drives.
CONS: Drive scans can slow down computer performance. No advanced drive repair tools. Failure warnings can be inaccurate at times. Application can affect performance somewhat.
Roxio Toast Titanium
2.9
Paid
The ultimate pro quality burning suite
License
Paid Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Features Adobe Photoshop Elements, Sonicfire Pro, SoundSoap and FotoMagico. Optimized for burning HD and BluRay. Burning is straightforward. Produces highly professional results. Support for TiVO recording. Data recovery feature.
CONS: Separate components take time to learn. Inter-compatibility with older versions.
Memory Clean 2 - Monitor and Free Up Memory
4.3
Free
A free program for mac
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
SimplyBurns
3.4
Free
Burn audio or data to CD and DVD
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Wireshark
3.1
Free
Powerful multi-platform protocol analyzer
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Analyzes hundreds of protocols. Works across platforms. Packets can be viewed in an easy to use GUI.
CONS: Not suitable for amateur network analysis. Requires protocol analysis knowledge.
OS X Lion
3.4
Paid
Download Lion for Mac
License
Paid Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Closer integration with iOS for iPad and iPhone. Launchpad enables faster access of applications. New multitouch features. View apps in full screen mode. Autosaves and auto-resumes apps. Updates to Mail and Safari.
CONS: Ideally requires a Trackpad or MacBook Pro for gestures. No more Front Row. No more Rosetta. No support for PPC anymore. Launchpad not much more useful than Dock. Replaced by OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion.
iFunBox
2.5
Free
Free file manager for iPhone, iPods and iPads
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: No installation required. Easy access to iPhone's contents. Support for drag-and-drop. Thumbnail preview of image files.
CONS: Ad supported. Windows inspired interface.
Vim
3.9
Free
Highly configurable text editor
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Zapya - File Transfer, Sharing
3.2
Free
Share files easily with Zapya
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Simple user interface. Unlimited file transfer. User groups. Integral media player.
CONS: User groups limited.
Alarm Clock
4.3
Free
A free app for Mac, by Apalon
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.
Dimmer
4
Paid
Intuitive Application to Modify the Brightness of a Display Screen
License
Paid Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: The sliders can be customized as needed. 24-hour telephone support is offered. Hot keys are supported. Will remain fully functional in the background.
CONS: Does not work with 32-bit systems. Not compatible with f.lux software. Older systems may encounter problems. Does not include a timer.
Bandwidth+
4.8
Free
Bandwidth+ - Keep tabs on your data usage, for free!
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Simple interface. Data is updated in real time. Uses virtually no resources. Ideal for both novices and power users.
CONS: No distinction is made between local and external data. Can only monitor one device at a time. No advanced features. Very few user-configurable options.
M3 NTFS for Mac
3.7
Trial version
NTFS Mounter for Mac
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Read-Write Support for NTFS Formatted Hard Drives and USB Flash Drives. Easy to Use Interface. Works as BitLocker To Go Alternative. Supports Multiple macOS.
CONS: 1 License Works for 1 Mac Device Only. Lifetime License Is a Bit Pricey. Some Bug Issues.
SimplyRAR
3.2
Free
RAR archiver with an easy-to-use interface
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Allows right clicking of RAR archives. Easy-to-use interface.
CONS: Developer no longer in business so no support.
StuffIt
3.1
Trial version
The most popular compression tool for Mac
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Good compression rates. Can encrypt files. Handles over 30 different formats.
CONS: Compression 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.