Tinker tools os x

You must download the version which matches your OS :. As Apple continues to lower the bar for the average expected IQ of its users, being able to make the OS behave in an intelligent way with fewer silly animations and more advanced functionality is important. TinkerTool System allows an advanced user some control over colour schemes as well as the ability to flush persistent caches.

Control over cache can be very important to repair system performance. Advanced control over Spotlight is a care feature. TinkerTool 2 also allows users to create portable install disks for OS X. I was astonished to find I have 98 such applications installed. Most of them are not actively installed. Basically a log reader which allows you to choose time range with a GUI interface and the information level.

The biggest issue with TinkerTool System is knowing what it does and finding the controls you need when you need them. TinkerTool System is on version 7, expect to have to buy a new version on average every other Apple OS update. I have only one major criticism of TinkerTool System which is that license must be purchased via Digital River. The cost of accessing those downloads and a license resend are part of the original price.

Moreover the Digital River privacy policy is about ten pages and quite confusing. The program will never change any component of the operating system, so the integrity of your system is not put at risk, and there will be no negative effect on system updates.

Compliance with these security rules is additionally guaranteed by the application sandbox of macOS. All preference settings changed by TinkerTool can be reset to Apple's defaults, or to the state that existed before using the tool.

No dangerous background processes are used for TinkerTool's operation. One of the features I use most is "Show hidden and system files" under Finder options in the Finder tab. It's handy to be able to toggle visibility on hidden files. I suspect most users don't need that feature, but when you do need it, it's mighty handy.

Tinker Tool is free, so my best recommendation is to just download it and try it for yourself. Max-G Nov 7 Since october 6, already, version 5. Hope this is solved in this one Version 5. Zx81 Sep 28 Andrewm8 Sep 28 Will version 5. Download of 5. Mac-Freak Jul 14 July 12, Release 5. Bento de Espinosa Jul 4 I just can't believe I didn't know this tool does exactly what I had been looking for and had already given up: it gets rid of the most annoying features in Mac OS ever — rubber band and windows animation!!!!!

My MacBook is not a damn cell phone! Thank you sooooo much! AlVarnell May 24 May 18, Although this option has been superseded by Mission Control settings, Apple keeps it active. Users who blocked Dashboard in Mavericks and updated to Yosemite can now reactivate Dashboard if required. DRNash Oct 18 Show more. Similar apps. Vote to improve the quality of this list. Upvote Downvote. Enable over 1, hidden features in OS X and other apps.

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