TinkerTool for Mac
Expanded preference settings for OS X.
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TinkerTool overview
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.
What’s new in version 9.8
- Added preliminary support for future versions of macOS.
- Added explanation message and documentation why some versions of macOS may show a misleading media access privacy warning regarding TinkerTool under specific circumstances.
- Fixes a layout issue on the Desktop pane.
- Fixes a problem where the feature to add custom sounds for new messages in Mail was not always handling Apple's default sound correctly.
TinkerTool for Mac
Free
In English
Version 9.8
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Nov 19 2022
Version: 9.0
NOTE: v8.6 is the current version for those of us waiting for Apple to mature macOS 13.x Ventura, (as of 13.0.1 I still recommend waiting). To find it, click on the link "TinkerTool Version Overview" above. Earlier versions are available there as well.
Jun 16 2022
Version: 8.5
I have been using this wonderful app for years.
To my knowledge, it's the only one that is able to change the size of fonts used by applications, including OSX.
Jun 20 2021
Version: 8.1
You have macOS 10.15.7. The application requires macOS 11.0 or later.
Wish I could use this app.
Nov 3 2019
Version: 7.42
Fine, fine. fine!!! I love it so much I can hardly say!.
