List of recommended utilities
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Utility software is any kind of system software designed to help analyze, configure, optimize or maintain the computer. (Utility programs are so classified in contrast with application software programs (apps). The latter are the reasons for having a computer, as they generally do something useful or entertaining, e.g. helping you to write a Bible study, make music or play a game.)
The following wiki pages and other links cover utility programs that have been recommended on the Mac-Ministry List.
Precautions for being connected
- Little Snitch is our top recommendation. Read about it at here at MacUpdate.
- Internet safety products for internet filtering, accountability and safety
Managing files
- OnyX to run system maintenance, configure hidden system options and delete old rubbish (see OnyX at MacUpdate)
- Disk Inventory X to see what's taking up space on your Mac
- IClean Language saves disk space by removing unnecessary language support
- IExplorer to manage files on your iPhone/ iPad / iPod Touch from your Mac
- Warning
Note that CATUG members do NOT recommend a widely-advertised app called MacKeeper.
Other stuff to manage your Mac
- Caffeine keeps the Mac awake; you don't want it going to sleep during backups, downloads etc.
- Growl notifies you with a little popup of almost any kind of information (you choose) about things starting and stopping on your Mac.
Credits
Started by Neville Reid, January–February 2012