Utilities & Tools (5293 programs)

Pros: End-to-end encryption.

Cons: Limited to 64-bit PC and Android 6 or higher.

Pros: Easy to use. Good selection of functions. Analises, optimises and maintains OS X. Uninstalls applications. Monitors which apps are using the net. Removes unnecessary files. Slick interface.

Cons: Poorly translated. Requests e-mail address. Some doubts over credibility.

Pros: Greater use of gesture works. Cheap. Some excellent new features. Sleek and attractive look.

Cons: Chaotic integration in Mission Control. Launchpad sometimes gets stuck in transition. Launching the full-screen mode makes it easier to launch other apps. The new scrolling mechanics can be confusing.

Pros: Allows you to use Java on your Mac.

Cons: Requires closing of browser to install. Java sometimes vulnerable to security exploits.

Pros: Improved system stability and networking reliability. Enhanced Time Machine and iCal synchronization. Maintains broad hardware and software compatibility.

Cons: Longer installation times on older systems. Minimal visual or interface updates. Occasional third-party software compatibility issues.

Pros: Easy to use. Only requires a USB stick or drive with 1GB. Provides you with a recovery hard copy of Lion. Creates recovery drive in seconds.

Cons: Recovery partition is not visible in OS X. Wipes entire external hard drive or USB stick. Does not create a recovery installation disk - only a partition.

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.