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Lion Tweaks
Lion Tweaks
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Lion Tweaks free download for Mac

Lion Tweaks

Version 2.0.2

Tweak certain features in OS X 10.7 and 10.8.

3.6
Based on 42 user ratesRead reviews & comments

Lion Tweaks overview

Lion Tweaks is the best and most popular tweaking tool for Lion.

This is a powerful, but yet very simple application that will allow you to change the new annoying features in OS X 10.7 or 10.8. What you can change:

  • Show/Hide the user Library folder.
  • Change to a 2D or 3D dock.
  • Enable/Disable system window animation.
  • Enable/Disable mail reply animation.
  • Remove/Add Reading List Icon in Safari.
  • Enable/Disable Spelling Correction.
  • Enable/Disable repeating keys.
  • Enable/Disable permanent scrollbars.
  • Show Hidden Files.
  • Disable Crash Dialog Pop-Up.
  • Get a new Stack List View.
  • Highlight Stack items on mouseover.
  • Change iCal leather interface to aluminium
  • Change Address Book leather interface to aluminium
  • Disable resume for a single app
  • Enable the hidden FTP-server
  • Customize Launchpad folder background
  • Disable local Time Machine Backups
  • Enable Airdrop on old hardware
  • Enable colours in the Finder sidebar
  • Enable iTunes Dock Animation
  • Enable TRIM support in Lion
  • Enable secret iCal debug-menu
  • Remove Spotlight icon
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What’s new in version 2.0.2

Updated on Jul 26 2012

Version 2.0.2:
  • Added warning messages
  • Other small fixes

Information

License

Free

Size

2.2 MB

Downloads

90299

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Intel 32
  • Mac OS X 10.7 or later
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roberts-carter2001
roberts-carter2001
Jul 27 2015
2.0.2
0.5
Jul 27 2015
0.5
Version: 2.0.2
I don't like this App :(
roberts-carter2001
roberts-carter2001
Jul 27 2015
2.0.2
0.5
Jul 27 2015
0.5
Version: 2.0.2
I don't like this App :(
roberts-carter2001
roberts-carter2001
Jul 27 2015
2.0.2
0.5
Jul 27 2015
0.5
Version: 2.0.2
I don't like this App :(
Eric•Woehler
Eric•Woehler
Nov 2 2012
2.0.2
0.0
Nov 2 2012
0.0
Version: 2.0.2
Is it possible for Lion Tweaks to change the colour scheme for Reminders? The grey/red GUI is a shocker (in my opinion). Any chance this is something that can be 'tweaked'?
Harv
Harv
Jul 10 2012
2.0.1
0.0
Jul 10 2012
0.0
Version: 2.0.1
Does anyone yet know if LionTweaks works with Mountain Lion (10.8)? My curiosity stems from the rumor/fact that Simbl does is incompatible with 10.8.
mossie
mossie
Jul 7 2012
2.0.1
0.0
Jul 7 2012
0.0
Version: 2.0.1
I've installed on my new Macbook Pro (Retina display) running 10.7.4 It doesn't change the iCal or Address Book from leather to aluminium. Is it something to do with the resolution of the images? I use it successfully on older machines, thanks for working on this.
R397
R397
Jul 7 2012
2.0.1
3.5
Jul 7 2012
3.5
Version: 2.0.1
Good addition to Lion. Will be good to add "enable noatime for a system disk" feature for SSD drives.
Nigel2112
Nigel2112
Jun 24 2012
1.4.3
0.0
Jun 24 2012
0.0
Version: 1.4.3
Hi. Love the software, thanks! I just can't get sidebar colour to work. I go through the procedure as instructed, installing SIMBL and so on but still i have no colour. i didn't restart my computer. Any help would be appreciated.
Dushi
Dushi
Jun 14 2012
1.4.3
4.5
Jun 14 2012
4.5
Version: 1.4.3
Good addition for Mac
anonymous-bird-6190
anonymous-bird-6190
May 26 2012
1.4.3
5.0
May 26 2012
5.0
Version: 1.4.3
Great App.....but I need to understand what you have implemented in order to enable Trim. Groth (Trim Enabler) and Grant Parnell have gone head to head on this and Grant is the winner ..... http://digitaldj.net/2011/07/21/trim-enabler-for-lion/ I use Grants method on my Mac 10.7.4 with an Intel SSD 320. Its flawless and does the job. I would like to use your simple click 'Enable' 'Disable' Trim as I wouldn't need to pfaff about in Terminal but need to know who's method you use as this determines the use and trust in this oft debated question. I have rated you highly irrespective of Trim issue. Get this Trim thing right and you are on a winner. Thanks
Mattvs2004
Mattvs2004
May 25 2012
1.4.3
5.0
May 25 2012
5.0
Version: 1.4.3
Great App. I finally have color in Finder again. Definitely makes it easier without having to run the Terminal to correct my Library issue.
Stephen-Strum
Stephen-Strum
May 15 2012
1.4.2
2.5
May 15 2012
2.5
Version: 1.4.2
First of all, I love Norway having lived in Bergen many years ago. But, I have some issues with the Lion Tweaks. I made a recent move to Lion and so far think it sucks and my first impression is that it will eat up more time and cause more frustration than the benefits I will hope to see happen. The FINDER is for me such a critical part of OS X. To make the icons grayed out is just plain STUPID. The Lion Tweaks does not solve this problem completely. After every restart one has to repeat the process with Lion Tweaks; for me this is a partial resolution. On a positive note, my MacBook Pro (MBP) was bought back in the "dark ages" of 2008 and so Lion does not recognize Airdrop. Lion Tweaks seems to have fixed this but will not know for sure until I use it. A second work-around for the colorful icons is to RELAUNCH the Finder by using Command-Option-ESC (force quit shortcut keys) and select FINDER and select Relaunch. That is no less work than opening up Lion Tweaks and checking the colorful icons box. Moreover, if one uses the Force Cut as above, and if you are using Total Finder (a great app BTW) then Total Finder has to be restarted too. So far I am very grumpy about Lion. I think Apple Developers have their cerebral cortex inserted in the lower portion of their GI tract. I hope I apologize for this slam of a company I have been so wildly enthusiastic about.
mymon
mymon
May 2 2012
1.4.2
2.5
May 2 2012
2.5
Version: 1.4.2
Where is "disable Launchpad"? ;)
Tim27
Tim27
Mar 26 2012
1.4.2
0.0
Mar 26 2012
0.0
Version: 1.4.2
Bounces in the Dock for a bit, then quits. Using 10.7.3
Stef-Vandenabele
Stef-Vandenabele
Feb 18 2012
1.4.1
5.0
Feb 18 2012
5.0
Version: 1.4.1
Great app to make Lion even look better. Thank you for keeping this free.
Stormchild
Stormchild
Feb 4 2012
1.4
0.0
Feb 4 2012
0.0
Version: 1.4
The button to disable iTunes Dock "animations" (pop-up notification that displays the artist and song name whenever the current track changes) doesn't work for me. It enables them successfully, but does not disable it when you click the (badly-named) "No" button. (Lion Tweaks 1.4, OS X 10.7.3, iTunes, 10.5.3) Fortunately, you can disable them yourself with this Terminal command (this is all one line; copy and paste it as a whole): defaults write com.apple.dock itunes-notifications -bool FALSE; killall Dock
alep
alep
Jan 24 2012
1.4
2.0
Jan 24 2012
2.0
Version: 1.4
Hello, I have installed this app to remove local Time machine backups. it worked but now I can no longer enter time machine, not even when connected to the external back up disk! can anyone help?
Harv
Harv
Nov 25 2011
1.4
0.0
Nov 25 2011
0.0
Version: 1.4
I found the coloring of Finder's sidebar, works as designed. Bravo! But, upon restart, I found the default colorless icons returned, and I must (re)enable this setting/preference. Is it moi, or is there a solution that I missed?
Mac007
Mac007
Nov 25 2011
1.4
0.0
Nov 25 2011
0.0
Version: 1.4
The app requires SIMBL which is not currently compatible with Lion according to comments on that apps page on MacUpdate. I removed SIMBL due to problems with it long ago. Has anyone had experiences with SIMBL and Lion that are more favorable?
Franko
Franko
Nov 25 2011
1.4
0.0
Nov 25 2011
0.0
Version: 1.4
Finder Sidebar colours!!! Worth its weight in gold. Thank you, dev.
roberts-carter2001
roberts-carter2001
Jul 27 2015
0.5
Jul 27 2015
0.5
Version: null
luzen
luzen
Jul 26 2012
0.5
Jul 26 2012
0.5
Version: null
Roes
Roes
Jul 26 2012
5.0
Jul 26 2012
5.0
Version: null
R397
R397
Jul 7 2012
3.5
Jul 7 2012
3.5
Version: null
f-bek
f-bek
Jul 6 2012
5.0
Jul 6 2012
5.0
Version: null
jdnellor
jdnellor
Jun 28 2012
4.5
Jun 28 2012
4.5
Version: null
Tobymator
Tobymator
Jun 27 2012
4.5
Jun 27 2012
4.5
Version: null
jaybirdfive
jaybirdfive
Jun 18 2012
5.0
Jun 18 2012
5.0
Version: null
Dushi
Dushi
Jun 14 2012
4.5
Jun 14 2012
4.5
Version: null
anonymous-bird-6190
anonymous-bird-6190
May 26 2012
5.0
May 26 2012
5.0
Version: null
Mattvs2004
Mattvs2004
May 25 2012
5.0
May 25 2012
5.0
Version: null
Cjbolland
Cjbolland
May 25 2012
2.0
May 25 2012
2.0
Version: null
Speedluvver
Speedluvver
May 24 2012
3.5
May 24 2012
3.5
Version: null
Stephen-Strum
Stephen-Strum
May 15 2012
2.5
May 15 2012
2.5
Version: null
mymon
mymon
May 2 2012
2.5
May 2 2012
2.5
Version: null
Ashiqur-shuvo
Ashiqur-shuvo
Mar 20 2012
3.5
Mar 20 2012
3.5
Version: null
Mayzilla
Mayzilla
Mar 8 2012
1.5
Mar 8 2012
1.5
Version: null
Scotty-Beam-Me-Up-Again
Mar 7 2012
5.0
Version: null
Stef-Vandenabele
Stef-Vandenabele
Feb 18 2012
5.0
Feb 18 2012
5.0
Version: null
OsloX
OsloX
Feb 17 2012
4.0
Feb 17 2012
4.0
Version: null
alep
alep
Jan 24 2012
2.0
Jan 24 2012
2.0
Version: null
Nukefixer
Nukefixer
Nov 27 2011
5.0
Nov 27 2011
5.0
Version: null
anonymous-snipe-287
anonymous-snipe-287
Nov 26 2011
4.5
Nov 26 2011
4.5
Version: null
Downtown
Downtown
Nov 25 2011
2.0
Nov 25 2011
2.0
Version: null
zwibidida
zwibidida
Nov 20 2011
4.5
Nov 20 2011
4.5
Version: null
widethtripp
widethtripp
Nov 10 2011
2.0
Nov 10 2011
2.0
Version: null
Robert-Poland
Robert-Poland
Oct 8 2011
3.0
Oct 8 2011
3.0
Version: null
netnyke
netnyke
Sep 16 2011
5.0
Sep 16 2011
5.0
Version: null
Dana-Sutton
Dana-Sutton
Aug 27 2011
4.5
Aug 27 2011
4.5
Version: null
Emile-b
Emile-b
Aug 27 2011
4.0
Aug 27 2011
4.0
Version: null
gineok
gineok
Aug 24 2011
3.0
Aug 24 2011
3.0
Version: null
Islandmacman
Islandmacman
Aug 9 2011
4.0
Aug 9 2011
4.0
Version: null
Shk747
Shk747
Aug 8 2011
5.0
Aug 8 2011
5.0
Version: null
tomtomklub
tomtomklub
Aug 7 2011
5.0
Aug 7 2011
5.0
Version: null
Gary-box
Gary-box
Aug 4 2011
3.0
Aug 4 2011
3.0
Version: null
JacobsIvan
JacobsIvan
Aug 3 2011
2.0
Aug 3 2011
2.0
Version: null
Macolyte
Macolyte
Aug 3 2011
5.0
Aug 3 2011
5.0
Version: null
Stuward
Stuward
Aug 2 2011
2.5
Aug 2 2011
2.5
Version: null
Macnerd1984
Macnerd1984
Aug 2 2011
3.5
Aug 2 2011
3.5
Version: null
All2pointless
All2pointless
Aug 2 2011
4.0
Aug 2 2011
4.0
Version: null
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