CRAX Commander - The best alternative to Total Commander for OS X
Makradar Technologies / / December 19, 2019
Fans of two-pane file manager - rejoice! Finally, and on our holiday with you come outside. After several futile attempts to find a decent alternative to Total Commander, I gave up the idea. Last caught the eye DCommander even though he was quite good, however, did not meet the stated requirements. But then I stumbled across an interesting development - CRAX Commander.
At first I did not even want to consider the application, as for so much time spent without Total Commander, resigned to his absence. But curiosity got the better and the first thing I checked - this version of the application and the date of last update. Surprisingly, the last update was not so long ago (hence the application support is provided), and the version of the program has reached the numbers 1.7.5, which meant its development. And if so, then it was a sin not to see.
When you first start CRAX Commander will ask you to allow him access to the file system of your Mac. This is a standard procedure that requires all self-respecting "clones of Thoth", so feel free to click on the "Allow" button.
The application interface is very similar to an analogue to Windows: the location of the tabs, panels, buttons - everything looks exactly the same as that of the founder. This means that those who have only recently decided to leave the system from Microsoft, opting for OS X from Apple, will be quite comfortable and less painful to go through a process of adaptation.
CRAX Commander supports all the main features of its Windows-analogue. They are standard, but necessary for any user to copy, move files (including those in the background), work with the ZIP archive format, RAR, 7-ZIP, GZIP, BZIP2, AR (view, selectively removing and unpacking) and connect to remote hosts on the SSH protocol, SFTP, FTP, SMB, AFP.
The application has a built-in text editor and the ability to quickly view using a standard application files "View". Of course, search for available directories and files, including advanced features such as searching the archives. Well, one of the most important (in my subjective opinion): selection of files and folders by pressing the space bar.
Like Total Commander, the app has a fairly extensive customization, that is not so typical for applications issued under OS X. Have the ability to change fonts, colors, background, adjust the size of the elements on the panels, and more.
The disadvantages, except the cost of the CRAX Commander, should include the lack of support for plug-ins. In the Windows client, there are many advanced capabilities TC; It is understandable - the application popularity and community are doing their job. Unfortunately, the implementation of such a function in the analogue under OS X and can not wait.
And finally, if you are thinking to acquire a file manager, note that the version of the Mac App Store and website developers are a little different. I would recommend a purchase directly through the official website, as the CRAX Commander of the standard version no restrictions are imposed on any software from the MAS. There you can download and product demo.
And what do you use? Finder or third-party software? Tell us about it in the comments!
Official site CRAX Commender