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TinkerTool System
TinkerTool System
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TinkerTool System

Change advanced settings and more.

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TinkerTool System overview

TinkerTool System is a collection of system utility features helping you in performing advanced administration tasks on Apple Macintosh computers. The application makes use of a self-adapting user interface which automatically adjusts to the computer model and to the version of macOS you are running. All options available in the current situation are accessible via "panes", very similar to the techniques you already know from the System Preferences application. The features are controlled via a single window which allows you to use the application as a general toolbox and First Aid assistant. This includes:

  • Built-in maintenance features of macOS, usually not visible on the graphical user interface;
  • Extended file operations, not available in the macOS Finder;
  • The possibility to access advanced system settings which are not visible in System Preferences;
  • Genuine and unique features of TinkerTool System, designed to resolve typical real-world problems of administrators and to fix the effects of certain defects ("bugs") in the operating system;
  • An emergency tool to troubleshoot and repair macOS in cases where the graphical user interface is no longer starting correctly or the user account of the system administrator has been damaged;
  • Features to protect your privacy, e.g., by reviewing and editing the list of Internet cookies stored for your user account;
  • Functions to collect advanced information about the hardware, operating system, and applications.

What’s new in version 8.88

Updated on Jan 04 2024

  • Added new feature to remove the large files of optional Apple slow-motion screen savers immediately if necessary (macOS 14 or later only).
  • Added support for new Background Item technology in upcoming versions of macOS.
  • Added support for testing fans on Macs with M3 processors.
  • All features that search or modify files selected by the user have been revised to avoid conflicts with iCloud or cloud solutions of other vendors. Opening affected folders will no longer trigger automatic synchronization downloads executed by macOS.
  • Updated support for cleaning kernel core dump files.
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Information

License

Shareware

Size

20.4 MB

Downloads

178605

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Apple Silicon
  • macOS 13 or later
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John-Sawyer-CJS
John-Sawyer-CJS
Jan 4 2024
8.3
0.0
Jan 4 2024
0.0
Version: 8.3
The latest version of TinkerTool System (7.97) isn't compatible with macOS Sonoma 14.2.1 (or any version of Sonoma?)--it won't run.
Dellu
Dellu
Jul 5 2023
8.3
2.0
Jul 5 2023
2.0
Version: 8.3
It causes more problems than it solves. The snapshot thing was eating up my memory like crazy. I didn't know that this app is doing the snapshot; and was going crazy. It took me months to realize that this app is the culprit. It takes snapshots without notifying the user; or asking any permission. A proper backup is what you need; not a dysfunctional snapshot.
Filou53
Filou53
Feb 18 2023
7.9
0.0
Feb 18 2023
0.0
Version: 7.9
Current version is 8 2...
Radus
Radus
Jan 15 2022
7.8
0.0
Jan 15 2022
0.0
Version: 7.8
This was and is one of the most useful utilities for the Mac. It is well maintained and constantly updated.
JamesHarrisPhoto
JamesHarrisPhoto
Aug 26 2021
7.5
0.0
Aug 26 2021
0.0
Version: 7.5
Using the provided download link for today's release (7.5) give a download error.
ShotBlocker
ShotBlocker
Feb 13 2021
7.12
5.0
Feb 13 2021
5.0
Version: 7.12
TinkerTool System 7 is for macOS 11 "Big Sur." It is world class software, supremely well engineered and documented. It is not just for experts. One of the many useful features that anyone can use is the "Uninstallation Assistant," which is probably the best Mac app uninstaller you can buy. TinkerTool System also has the most sophisticated cache cleaner available, allowing differential deactivation (rather than just brute force deletion) of caches, to aid in diagnostics. These are just two of the dozens of well-crafted tools in the package. The documentation is a graduate level course in Mac maintenance and internals. Another feature is that you can import the "panels" from the free sister app TinkerTool into TinkerTool System, putting all the functions under one roof. There are 75 other Mac "cleaner" products on MacUpdate. They may be safely ignored. TinkerTool System is in a class by itself. -SB
pl-svn
pl-svn
Feb 12 2021
6.97
0.0
Feb 12 2021
0.0
Version: 6.97
again: current version is 7.12 :rolleyes:
pl-svn
pl-svn
Jan 17 2021
6.96
0.0
Jan 17 2021
0.0
Version: 6.96
ehm... current version is 7.11 ;)
Suricate15
Suricate15
Apr 24 2020
6.87
5.0
Apr 24 2020
5.0
Version: 6.87
Two pieces to test and to use : Tinker Tool, free and very useful in an easy way, for everyone. TinkerTool System a MUST have for all advanced Macusers who are ready to go in deep adjustments and repair functionalities. Price is very low in regard to services you'll get when you're in front of an issue or just want to use some of the special features this application offers... You're Macusers ? How much cost your Mac ? License price is about 15 $.. Service and regular updates are absolute first class. Marcel Bresink, author of TTS is a true Professional. He seems to know MacOS as well as Apple's R&D people. Answers are, most of time, given some hours after your submitted question. No doubt, TTS is one of the top utilities you should have to try and use. NB : I don't own shares from TT, my comment is only due to a 10 years experience.
artie505
artie505
Apr 18 2020
6.86
0.0
Apr 18 2020
0.0
Version: 6.86
Don't know why this is listed as free? TinkerTool is free, but TinkerTool System costs $14.
ShotBlocker
ShotBlocker
Mar 28 2020
6.86
5.0
Mar 28 2020
5.0
Version: 6.86
For everyone tempted to buy an OVERPRICED and probably HARMFUL "Mac Cleaner" app (of which two or more new ones seem to appear EACH WEEK), spring for fifteen bucks (less than half of what most of those ripoff "cleaners" cost) buy this OUTSTANDING UTILITY (really a suite of utilities) and READ THE MANUAL before you go HACKING AROUND macOS. This is beautifully engineered and DOCUMENTED software. You will learn a lot about macOS internals, when, why and how you should (and shouldn't) do "cleaning," and a thousand other things about what makes macOS tick. The Emergency Tool, which could SAVE YOUR BACON some day, is itself worth $15. And here's a tip: if you use the free, and also excellent, TinkerTool utility, by the same company, you can pull all of its functions into TinkerTool System. Great software, great vendor, great price. -SB
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Mar 26 2020
6.86
0.0
Mar 26 2020
0.0
Version: 6.86
$14.99. Try it for free. Various discounts for various uses.
mo dape
mo dape
Oct 30 2023
8.3
1.0
Oct 30 2023
1.0
Version: 8.3
iMac Apps
iMac Apps
Jul 29 2023
8.3
4.0
Jul 29 2023
4.0
Version: 8.3
Dellu
Dellu
Jul 5 2023
8.3
2.0
Jul 5 2023
2.0
Version: 8.3
Shivasharma Nallaikkumaran
Jan 14 2022
5.0
Version: 7.8
Matthias-Allgayer
Matthias-Allgayer
Jun 5 2021
7.3
5.0
Jun 5 2021
5.0
Version: 7.3
ShotBlocker
ShotBlocker
Feb 13 2021
5.0
Feb 13 2021
5.0
Version: null
Suricate15
Suricate15
Apr 24 2020
5.0
Apr 24 2020
5.0
Version: null
$17.00
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