List of recommended utilities

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.

• Anti-Virus Software for Macintosh

• Internet safety products for internet filtering, accountability and safety

Managing files

• 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

Other stuff to manage your Mac

• Caffeine to keep the Mac awake; you don't want it going to sleep during backups, downloads etc.

Credits

Started by Neville Reid, January 2012