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TinkerTool - 2.31

Adds functionality & options to many OS X features

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All Time:	(4.7)
Version 2.31:	(4.0)
Selected Version:	2.31
Release Date:	2002-09-04
License:	Freeware
Downloads (version 2.31):	25,490
Downloads (all versions):	717,496

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Product Description:

TinkerTool is an additional control panel for the System Preferences application that allows users to access more operating system settings than are usually visible in the standard panels. Additionally, TinkerTool can change the startup and login panel language of the operating system without having to reinstall Mac OS X.

With exception of the startup language setting, 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 preference pane package of TinkerTool 2.3 had been released in 10.2 format which caused it to appear as folder in Mac OS X 10.1. Because 10.1 remains the primary platform of TinkerTool, this problem was corrected and the package format was downgraded to 10.1.
More controls are disabled when running TinkerTool in Jaguar.

Operating System Requirements:

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

Mac OS X 10.2
Mac OS X 10.1

Additional Requirements:

Mac OS X 10.1 or higher

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It 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.

Great, 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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Great, as always!

And 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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It was never gone! (1 replies)

It was never gone!