Utilities & Tools (1600 programs)

1. 

   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).
2. 

   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
3. 

   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.
4. 

   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.
5. 

   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.
6. 

   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.
7. 

   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.
8. 

   SnapNDrag

   • 4.1

   • Free

   Screen capture made easy

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
9. 

   Hasleo NTFS for Mac

   • 4.4

   • Free

   Hasleo NTFS For Mac - Mac Utilities & Tools

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
10. 

    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.
11. 

    Fan Control

    • 2.9

    • Free

    Cool down your MacBook (Pro)

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac

    PROS: Keeps auto fan speed control intact. Set speed and thresholds.

    CONS: Can be difficult to calibrate.
12. 

    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.
13. 

    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.
14. 

    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.
15. 

    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.
16. 

    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.
17. 

    TypeIt4Me

    • 5

    • Trial version

    Avoid mistakes when typing quickly

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
18. 

    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.
19. 

    Tenorshare 4DDiG

    • 4.6

    • Free

    Retrieve data in all instances

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac

    PROS: Restore data in all instances. Easily recover files in simple steps. Support most common file formats. Retrieve more than a thousand of file types.

    CONS: No option to scan individual folders for data recovery. Restoring over 3GB files will be difficult.
20. 

    Disk Inventory X

    • 3.3

    • Free

    View how much space your files take in your Mac

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac