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TinkerTool is an application that gives you access to additional preference settings Apple has built into Mac OS X. This allows to activate hidden features in the operating system and in some of the applications delivered with the system.
The tool makes sure that preference changes can only affect the current user. You don't need administrative privileges to use the tool. With this design, it is no problem to use TinkerTool in professional networks where users have restricted permissions. The program will never change any component of the operating system, so the integrity of
The tool makes sure that preference changes can only affect the current user. You don't need administrative privileges to use the tool. With this design, it is no problem to use TinkerTool in professional networks where users have restricted permissions. The program will never change any component of the operating system, so the integrity of
What's New
Version 4.7.1:
- Added a Simplified Chinese language package.
- Enhanced support for Mac OS X Lion.
- The documentation has been revised.
Requirements
Intel, Mac OS X 10.6 or later
Intel, Mac OS X 10.6 or later
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TinkerTool is an application that gives you access to additional preference settings Apple has built into Mac OS X. This allows to activate hidden features in the operating system and in some of the applications delivered with the system.
The tool makes sure that preference changes can only affect the current user. You don't need administrative privileges to use the tool. With this design, it is no problem to use TinkerTool in professional networks where users have restricted permissions. The program will never change any component of the operating system, so the integrity of your system is not put at risk, and there will be no negative effect on system updates.
All preference settings changed by TinkerTool can be reset to Apple's defaults, or to the state that existed before using the tool. No dangerous background processes are used for TinkerTool's operation. You may send bug reports here.
The tool makes sure that preference changes can only affect the current user. You don't need administrative privileges to use the tool. With this design, it is no problem to use TinkerTool in professional networks where users have restricted permissions. The program will never change any component of the operating system, so the integrity of your system is not put at risk, and there will be no negative effect on system updates.
All preference settings changed by TinkerTool can be reset to Apple's defaults, or to the state that existed before using the tool. No dangerous background processes are used for TinkerTool's operation. You may send bug reports here.
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MacUser187 reviewed on 17 Jan 2012
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Iscreen reviewed on 14 Jan 2012
Software products branded with our badge shown above identify applications which are too powerful to be sold on Apple's Mac® App Store℠.
Such a program is fully featured and does not fall under the restrictions imposed on “Apps”. The design of the application is oriented at user-friendlyness and carefully weighs the demands of professional customers against the skills of home users who are not interested in technical details.
Advantages
Software branded with this badge offers the following advantages:
The application has not been censored by the Mac App Store. It offers a complete, non-restricted feature set.
The application can be installed on computers in high-security environments which are not connected to the Internet.
You can purchase licenses for the application in any country.
You can be sure that the application will remain operational for an unlimited time, independent of the lifetime of the Mac App Store.
Updates for the application can be published without delay if this should be necessary. A quick reaction on external events, e.g. maintaining compatibility with third-party software, legal changes, Internet threats, etc. is possible.
Apple and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc."
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Tom_bovo reviewed on 10 Jan 2012
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jmhbpc reviewed on 09 Jan 2012
I have observed folders appearing empty after TinkerTool relaunch, needing correction, by relaunching Finder from the "Finder" force quit function (Lion)
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Anyway, you can turn on the Disk Utility debug menu by typing this in terminal:
defaults write com.apple.DiskUtility DUDebugMenuEnabled 1
Note, you must be an admin and DU should be closed when you enter that command.
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Sherman Wilcox reviewed on 07 Sep 2011
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Gary_box reviewed on 04 Aug 2011
Fast in updates and works as advertised.
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yahoohoo reviewed on 23 Mar 2011
Simple way to tweak the system apperance and themes
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TinkerTool Classic G2 (Tiger and Leopard)
http://www.bresink.com/osx/TinkerToolClassicG2.html
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Added preference for Snow Leopard to let QuickLook inspect folders by showing them with transparent covers.
However, when I check this off & use QuickLook on a folder, nothing looks different. Either I'm not understanding what this is describing or its seemingly not working on my system...
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Added preference for Snow Leopard to let QuickLook inspect folders by showing them with transparent covers.
However, when I check this off & use QuickLook on a folder, nothing looks different. Either I'm not understanding what this is describing or its seemingly not working on my system...
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