4 best apps for fine-tuning the OS X

System Preferences of your Mac do not contain so many options. Much more different parameters OS X can be configured using the "Terminal". If you are uncomfortable with the command line, but are interested in the system "tuning", then there are other options. For example, specific applications for fine-tuning, which will be discussed below.

TinkerTool

TinkerTool - a utility that allows you to reach a large number of hidden system options that are not available from the standard "Settings". All of them are divided into categories and relate to certain parts of the operating system, such as Finder, Dock, Safari, fonts, and so on.

The application allows you to configure a lot of options that modify the behavior of OS X and your Mac. In addition, it is free, has a user-friendly interface and is fully translated into Russian.

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OnyX

This utility is able to do everything the same as TinkerTool, but still has a few extra features. In OnyX has sections "Maintenance", "Cleaning", "Autopilot" and others. All actions performed by the utility, logged, and you can always check those or other changes if necessary.

Of the distinctive features include the possibility of restoring the rights of the file system access, the implementation of scheduled scripts, clearing caches, and other useful things.

OnyX is completely free and has a Russian localization. When you download it, keep in mind that for each version of OS X has a separate version of the application.

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Cocktail

Cocktail is also an application for maintenance and fine-tuning the system. It is distributed on a commercial basis, and has long been used exclusively by administrators and experts. With it, you can run scripts to clear the memory, delete various system caches, restore rights Access, edit and manage network options hidden settings embedded applications, such as Safari, Mail, iTunes.

We have a demo version of Cocktail, which will need to register after the tenth run. There are different types of licenses that allow to save. For example, one copy of the application costs $ 19 and a family suite for five copies - only $ 39.

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MacPilot

In MacPilot you will find all the functions described above and a huge number of others. According to the developers, the utility allows you to configure a total of more than 1000 aspects of OS X, making use of your Mac more convenient. If we do not take into account the price, MacPilot bypasses its competitors in all respects. It is the unconditional leader of our list, which is able to literally everything.

As with Cocktail, at MacPilot there are different types of licenses (from $ 29.95) and a free trial. Please note that there is a Mac-App-Store-version of the application, but it is considerably reduced due to Apple restrictions.

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If you do not want to mess with the command line, but do not want to spend money on tuning note on TinkerTool. But for those who like to dig "under the hood» OS X and who do not mind $ 30, MacPilot is the perfect choice.

Tell us in the comments how you use the app? There is it on the list? Or perhaps you prefer the "Terminal"?