Utilities & Tools (1600 programs)

Disk Drill
3.5
Trial version
Free file recovery application
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Safe. Cross-platform. Recovery methods. Protection features. Easy to use interface. Frequent software updates.
CONS: Confusing basic plan.
Brother iPrint&Scan
4.8
Free
Utility tool for scanning and printing
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Free to use. Customizable settings. User-friendly interface. Streamlined process.
CONS: Connectivity issues between the printer and the software.
CCleaner
3.1
Free
The famous Windows cleaner now for Mac
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Easy to use. Deletes trash, recent files, temp files etc. Customisable cleaning for Firefox and Safari. Shows how many KB have been freed.
CONS: Doesn't support many applications. Still in development. Limited compared to Windows version.
ALZip
2.2
Free
Cute and easy to use compression utility
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Simple to use. Very fast. Allows you to choose applications to decompress to.
CONS: Can't create RAR files.
Mounty for NTFS
5
Free
Easy alternative to remount NTFS
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Streamlined way to remount NTFS volumes. Lightweight and unobtrusive. Notify with every NTFS volume detected. Easily identify mount status with color-changing icon.
CONS: No ability to recognize or remount renamed NTFS drive.
Apple Configurator
1.5
Free
A Free Utilities program for Mac
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
NameChanger
4
Free
Batch rename file names
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: All sorts of ways to change names. Create sequences.
CONS: Can do the same with AppleScripts.
Free Mac Data Recovery
4.7
Free
A great free utility tool for recovering data on Mac
License
Free Download
Language
Platform
mac
PROS: Free but efficient. Easy to use. Can recover different file types. Has wizard mode for beginners.
CONS: Limited functions.
Joystick Mapper
2.8
Paid
A full version program for mac
License
Paid Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Snappy App
2.6
Free
Simple free screenshot tool for OS X
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Easy to take screenshots. Pin Windows above other apps. Share instantly.
CONS: No editing features.
EndNote
2.9
Trial version
A great tool for anyone writing a thesis
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Access to a huge database of texts. Integrated with Word.
CONS: Does not work with Google Scholar.
Scribus
2.9
Free
Open source desktop publishing app
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Open source. Lots of powerful features. Exports and imports PDF.
CONS: Unintuitive in areas. Formatting isn't straightforward. Requires some scripting knowledge.
SMART Utility
3.4
Trial version
Detect impending hard drive failures before they happen
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Scans drive very quickly. Can prevent impending hard drive failures. Instantly indicates whether drive has passed or failed.
CONS: Readings are hard to interpret.
Nox App Player
3.2
Free
Seamless mobile gaming on your PC
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Versatile compatibility. High-performance gaming. Multilingual support. Customizable controls.
CONS: Host PC dependency.
DiskMaker X
4
Free
DiskMaker X - The Free and Easy Way to Make am OS X Boot Disk
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Completely free to use. Makes a complicated process simple.
CONS: User interface is a little barebones. Still requires some knowledge of OS X.
Auto Mouse Click
1.5
Free
Automatic clicks countless times
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Automatic click of any mouse button repeatedly. Can start/stop with a single click on the system-wide or global keyboard shortcut. Highly configurable. Functional and easy to use.
CONS: Need to buy another copy if you ever reinstall your OS or change PCs. Sometimes invalidates your key for system changes.
Keka
3.2
Free
Free mutliformat compressor for Mac OS X
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Easy to use. Extracts from a wide range of formats. Protect archives with passwords. Integration with context menu.
CONS: No previews of files possible. Context menu access only works in OS X.
Recoverit Free for Mac
2.1
Free
In-Depth Data Recovery Software for Personal Use
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Most major file types are supported. Even large amounts of data can be quickly recovered. A streamlined dashboard is perfect for novice users. A deep data search can find files that would otherwise remain hidden.
CONS: Data within some files might only be recovered in fragments. Some external hard drives may not be recognized. This program requires a good deal of system memory. There is no guarantee that corrupted data files can be subsequently opened.
HP LaserJet Driver
3.1
Free
Drivers for several models of Hewlett-Packard printers
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Skitch
3.3
Free
Screen capture and image sharing made fun
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Canvas view. Takes snap or camshot. Post and share to Skitch account.
CONS: Limited number of tools.