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TinkerTool

TinkerTool - 3.3b

adds functionality & options to many OS X features

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Version 3.3b: Not rated (0.0)
Selected Version: 3.3b
Release Date: 2004-12-09
License: Freeware
Downloads (version 3.3b): 11,845
Downloads (all versions): 717,683

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Product Description:

Version 3 opens the doors for the next generation of our renown products for changing user preferences in Mac OS X. TinkerTool allows you to access user settings built into Mac OS X that cannot be controlled by the standard "System Preferences" application. The latest version has been completely rewritten and uses a new technology that allows the tool to automatically adapt to different operating system versions. This way it is backward-compatible down to OS version 10.0 and will also guarantee support for future versions of Mac OS X.

TinkerTool 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.

What's new in this version:

The language packages for Finnish, French, Swedish and Traditional Chinese have been updated. The window layout has been optimized. In all other aspects the application is identical to version 3.3.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

  • Mac OS X 10.3
  • Mac OS X 10.2
  • Mac OS X 10.1
  • Mac OS X 10.0

Additional Requirements:

  • Mac OS X 10.0 or higher

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Version 3.3b:
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TinkerTool CommentaryIt just works - Version: 3.94, 6/12/2009 05:40PM PST

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satcomer
I am still amazed at this little application that does so much. IMHO this should be apart of the default installation in OS X.
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TinkerTool ReviewGreat, as always! - Version: 3.92, 11/15/2008 06:17PM PST

(4 of 5 users found this comment useful)

iamnow8888
Have been suing this tool for years and it is terrific - features, stability, reliability... everything about TinkerTool is excellent. I also use TinkerTool System for some other functions which is equally good. Thanks and please keep up the good work!
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TinkerTool ReviewAnd can reorder (load) login items - Version: 3.9, 5/30/2008 09:18AM PST

(7 of 7 users found this comment useful)

pendragon
The capability to reorder the login items is back. Of course, many other new features have been added.

Indeed this product just gets better and better. No conflicts and rock solid. Bravo!
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