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Utilities & Tools (1600 programs)

  1. PROS: Configurable shortcuts. Text formatters. Built-in search. iCloud sync.
    CONS: Not totally reliable. Shuts down abruptly in the background. Developer isn’t the most responsive. Requires a 64-bit computer.
  2. PROS: Easy to use. Nice interface. Quite nifty. Receptive developer.
    CONS: App window cannot be resized with mouse. Looks and works like a beta. App doesn’t stay open when the main window is closed. Doesn’t support all Zik headphones equally.
  3. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Bookmarking feature makes it simple to wake commonly used machines. Very convenient for networks spanning multiple physical locations. Simple, clean and intuitive user interface. Handy tool for network admins.
    CONS: More difficult to use than competitor tools. Items cannot be removed from bookmarks list. Very difficult to add machines not already on your network. Help tab is unhelpful.
  4. 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.
  5. PROS: Numerous hotkeys are supported. This application will continue running in the background. Does not greatly impact the performance of an operating system. The volume of online phone calls can likewise be adjusted.
    CONS: Hotkeys cannot be integrated with system preferences. May take a few seconds to mute the microphone. Right-click actions are not supported. Not compatible with 32-bit processors.
  6. PROS: Simple and efficient. For users of all levels. Works with massive files. Responsive and receptive support team.
    CONS: Sporadic functionality hiccups. No proper help file. Interface could be better. Needs a 64-bit computer.
  7. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Easy to install and use. Detects all monitor alterations quickly. Works with multiple-monitor setups. Preset customizations are easy.
    CONS: Windows reveal full brightness when switching spaces. Menu bar interface looks jumbled. Dark mode could act weird. Requires a 64-bit computer.
  8. PROS: Great file format compatibility. Native Mac OS X support. Sleek interface. Includes various legacy features.
    CONS: Poor compression compatibility. Somewhat slow. Some features can be confusing. Hit-and-miss help files.
  9. PROS: Great recovery tools and options. Can be used to make disk images. Supports many disk formats. Organizes recovered files.
    CONS: "Deep Scan" is slow. Small learning curve. Requires external hardware for best results. Can't guarantee recovery.
  10. 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.
  11. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Strong simple monitoring. Easily resized windows. Good resolution scaling. Easy installation.
    CONS: Specific hardware support. Outdated UI. No dark theme option. Poor error handling.
  12. 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.
  13. PROS: Several handy optimizations. An FTP and WebDAV client. Connects to multiple servers. Works with Amazon S3 files.
    CONS: No iCloud drive integration. No option to mark syncing between panes. Drag-and-drop option isn’t smooth enough. Needs a 64-bit processor.
  14. PROS: This application will display on all desktops. The transparency can be adjusted. The current date will be displayed alongside the time. Highly realistic displays.
    CONS: The clock can only be moved after a double click. Some icons are more detailed than others. Certain users wish that more data could be displayed. The size of the clock cannot be changed.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.

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