TinkerTool System
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 OS X 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 OS X, usually not visible on the graphical user interface;
- Extended file operations, not available in the OS X 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 OS X 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 8.3
Updated on Feb 20 2023
- Added new feature to detect and to remotely analyze a Content Caching server in the local network. Such servers can cause issues during macOS software updates.
- Added new feature to reset the macOS service management of Background Items. This is helpful for users who are flooded with repeated notifications of added Background Items, or who see incorrect entries for these items in System Settings.
- Added new and unique feature to analyze the list of Background Items maintained by macOS. The allows the confusing and often erroneous entries in System Settings to be better understood.
- The list of model series for the download of IPSW files was updated.
- The list of Apple-provided system jobs was updated.
- The item to repair features of the macOS network user interface which could be damaged by the 11.2 update was removed. It is no longer needed in macOS 13 Ventura.
Information
License
Shareware
Size
19.5 MB
Developer’s website
https://www.bresink.com/osx/TinkerToolSys8.htmlDownloads
178454
App requirements
- Intel 64
- Apple Silicon
- macOS 13 or later
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User Ratings
Jul 5 2023
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.
Jan 15 2022
Version: 7.8
This was and is one of the most useful utilities for the Mac. It is well maintained and constantly updated.
Aug 26 2021
Version: 7.5
Using the provided download link for today's release (7.5) give a download error.
Feb 13 2021
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
Apr 24 2020
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.
Apr 18 2020
Version: 6.86
Don't know why this is listed as free?
TinkerTool is free, but TinkerTool System costs $14.
Mar 28 2020
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
Mar 26 2020
Version: 6.86
$14.99. Try it for free. Various discounts for various uses.
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