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Utilities & Tools (1600 programs)

  1. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Works as advertised. Snappy. Easy-to-comprehend documentation. A lot more customizable than expected.
    CONS: Sparse user interface. Granular control could have been better. Special characters may cause an inaccurate export. Needs a 64-bit computer.
  2. PROS: Easy to use interface. Light footprint. Doesn’t require any advanced computer skills to use. Ideal for updating of device firmware.
    CONS: In some instances third-party drivers may be required to connect to devices. Lacks advanced tools for firmware/software developers. Using the app requires that the user understands the workings of basic shell commands. Connections with devices can be spotty at times.
  3. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Setting up the clocks takes less than five minutes. Convenient for people who work with different time zones. Display as many as ten clocks in your taskbar. Doesn’t prevent your computer from going into sleep mode.
    CONS: The icons and flags look dated. You cannot add specific cities. The instructions on use are severely lacking. There is no hide option or menu-only option.
  4. PROS: Reduces distracting notifications. You can customise the app to allow/disallow specific notifications. The app automatically highlights the active window. Dark mode can be activated from the app.
    CONS: The application lacks features for advanced users. The application can slow your system down in some instances. The app can hide important notifications if it is not set-up correctly. Better suited to large screens than smaller ones.
  5. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Snappy and easy to use. Opens CHM files holistically. Supports keyboard shortcuts. Several minor, yet handy optimizations.
    CONS: Search functionality doesn’t always work right. Not updated frequently enough. Not truly feature-rich. Developer support could be better.
  6. PROS: Easy to use. Single-click functionality. Cloud storage monitoring. Handy notifications.
    CONS: The connect/disconnect notification sounds could be annoying. Cloud drives do not display in the dropdown at times. Not updated regularly enough. Works only on a 64-bit computer.
  7. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: There is no dock icon. Does not freeze or lock your device as it works. The clean-up features are automated. Installs very quickly.
    CONS: Takes an overly long time to scan and analyze. Doesn’t actually do anything. Does not give information on which RAM processes are running. Memory recovery function doesn't work.
  8. PROS: Allows both creation and editing. Expert tech support. Comprehensive FAQ. Easy-to-use user interface.
    CONS: Tasks cannot be listed alphabetically. Installation phase could present some issues. Looks unique and doesn’t blend well with other Mac apps. Needs a 64-bit processor.
  9. PROS: Saves you having to manually clear your hard drives. Can help you find duplicate files and remove them. Free up some of your wasted RAM. Can schedule automatic system cleanups.
    CONS: May delete driver files that you actually need. Only frees up your RAM temporarily. All the functions are already available on the Mac. “Old files” function is redundant because old files are useful.
  10. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Easily accessible. Always visible. Supports ‘dark mode’ on Mojave. Different visual styles.
    CONS: Interface could be a tad confusing. Map view isn’t ideal. Clock name cannot be modified without starting over. Overwrites typing.
  11. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Easy to use. Automatic or manual cleaning. Files can be grouped by day or month. Cleaning intervals can be predetermined.
    CONS: Annoying notifications. Multiple web requests. No ‘pro’ version to get rid of ads. Requires a 64-bit computer.
  12. PROS: Mute your device for those times when you least want to hear it. Adjust fade across 1-5 seconds or set to mute immediately. Enjoy precious silence whenever restarting or logging off. Coping mechanism for when you need a device in your bedroom.
    CONS: Only supports built-in rather than external speakers. Probably not worth price when you can easily turn your device off instead. Better to encourage less device usage at bed time. Only available in English.
  13. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: An easy way to know your MacBook’s temperature. Simple and clean look. Low memory overhead and CPU usage. Supports system notifications.
    CONS: Doesn’t always work as claimed. Adjusting preferences could crash the program. Requires a 64-bit processor. App not updated frequently enough.
  14. PROS: Retina display-ready. Compatible with multiple third-party service providers. Keyboard shortcuts. Simple interface.
    CONS: Only works on Chrome and Safari. The function keys cannot be used for other shortcuts simultaneously. Function keys may not work independently at times. Not updated frequently.
  15. PROS: Fast and efficient. Works with cloud-based services and local directories. Using the app requires no advanced computer knowledge. The app has a light footprint.
    CONS: Can, at times, remove contacts from your groups. Can cause contacts data corruption in some instances. The app removes most, but not all, duplicate contacts. Not compatible with all devices.
  16. PROS: File compression at a button click. Colourful UI. Quick look support. Five treemap color schemes.
    CONS: Deleting things. Does only one thing; not multi-functional. Developer support could be better. Requires a 64-bit computer.
  17. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: One-click functionality. Saves time and repute. Ensures zero loss of files. Configurable.
    CONS: May not work as advertised at times. Restoring the archived files is not always seamless. No real feature to move specific file types. Not updated regularly enough.
  18. PROS: Flexibility: you decide how long your breaks last. Useful for self-discipline and accountability for tasks needing to get done. Dark mode means no worries about it being too distracting. Takes up very little space on your device.
    CONS: Timer flexibility can be twofold; you could cheat by taking longer breaks. No option to track total working hours for the day. Probably not worth price if you already have other timers. Doesn't track how many breaks you've taken.
  19. PROS: Easy to use. Captures anything that shows up on a monitor. Small download file size. Doesn’t require prior screen-recording experience.
    CONS: Major functionality problems. No proper developer support. Microphone connectivity issues. Doesn’t record internal audio.
  20. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Simplifies management of files. Can be used for complicated renaming/naming tasks. Allows users to create templates for regular tasks. The application keeps detailed records of file operations.
    CONS: Initial application set-up process can be complicated. User interface can be intimidating at first. Application is resource intensive when in operation. Limited applications/niche application.

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