Category: Mac Utilities

  • BetterMouse 1.7.9059 for Mac

    BetterMouse 1.7.9059 for Mac

    BetterMouse 1.7.9059 for Mac

    BetterMouse 1.7.9059 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Nov 6, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Nov 6, 2026

    BetterMouse is a lightweight mouse and keyboard utility for Mac that improves how third-party mice behave on macOS. It is a popular alternative to heavy vendor software such as Logitech Options: instead of installing drivers or extensions, it is a regular notarised app that gives you smooth scrolling, precise cursor speed and acceleration control, and powerful bindings for mouse buttons and keyboard keys. It is particularly well suited to mice like the Logitech MX Master series.

    Key Features

    • Smooth, configurable scrolling for third-party mice, including separate wheel settings
    • Cursor speed and acceleration controls that go beyond the macOS settings
    • Custom bindings for extra mouse buttons, gestures and keyboard shortcuts
    • Per-application settings so a mouse can behave differently in different apps
    • Lightweight and Apple-notarised, with no drivers, kernel extensions or login agents installed

    How to Download

    1. Click the green Download button on this page to continue to the download options.
    2. Go to Download from the official site and download the installer or complete your purchase there.
    3. Open the downloaded file, follow the on-screen instructions to install it, and launch the app from your Applications folder.

    System Requirements

    It needs macOS 12.0 or later in current builds and runs on Apple silicon Macs, with older releases available for older systems. Check the official site for the build that matches your Mac and macOS version.

    FAQs

    Is BetterMouse free?

    It offers a free trial with full functionality for a limited period. After the trial, it is a one-time purchase for lifetime use rather than a subscription, according to the developer.

    Does it only work with Logitech mice?

    No. It is designed for third-party mice in general, not just one brand, and it also lets you assign functions to keys on any connected keyboard, including a MacBook's built-in keyboard.

  • BetterDisplay Pro Pre-Release 2.0.1 for Mac

    BetterDisplay Pro Pre-Release 2.0.1 for Mac

    BetterDisplay Pro Pre-Release 2.0.1 for Mac

    BetterDisplay Pro Pre-Release 2.0.1 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Nov 6, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Nov 6, 2026

    BetterDisplay Pro Pre-Release refers to the early-access builds of BetterDisplay, the Mac display management app, made available ahead of a stable release. These builds are meant for experienced users and testers who want to try new display features early - such as changes to HiDPI scaling, brightness handling and virtual screens - and who are comfortable reporting bugs. If you rely on your display setup for daily work, the stable release is normally the safer choice.

    Key Features

    • Early access to new BetterDisplay features before the stable release
    • HiDPI scaling and custom resolution tools for external displays
    • Brightness and DDC control for connected monitors
    • Virtual screens and picture-in-picture features on supported setups
    • A direct feedback path to the developer while features are still being refined

    How to Download

    1. Click the green Download button on this page to continue to the download options.
    2. Go to Download from the official site and download the installer or complete your purchase there.
    3. Open the downloaded file, follow the on-screen instructions to install it, and launch the app from your Applications folder.

    System Requirements

    Pre-release builds target recent versions of macOS on Apple silicon and Intel Macs, and the exact minimum system changes from build to build. Check the release notes for the specific pre-release build you plan to install.

    FAQs

    Should I install a pre-release build?

    Only if you are comfortable with occasional bugs and unfinished behaviour. Pre-release software is provided for testing, so most users should wait for the stable BetterDisplay release.

    Is the Pro licence included with pre-release builds?

    Pre-release builds use the same licensing as the stable app: free features for personal use, with Pro features requiring a licence purchased from the official site after any trial period.

  • BetterDisplay Pro 5.2.1 for Mac

    BetterDisplay Pro 5.2.1 for Mac

    BetterDisplay Pro 5.2.1 for Mac

    BetterDisplay Pro 5.2.1 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Nov 6, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Nov 6, 2026

    BetterDisplay is a display management app for Mac, and the Pro edition unlocks its full feature set. It is aimed at people who use external monitors and are frustrated by the limited scaling and brightness options macOS offers for third-party displays. With it you can create custom HiDPI resolutions, control display brightness and volume through DDC, and protect your preferred display configuration so it does not reset between restarts.

    Key Features

    • Flexible HiDPI scaling and custom resolutions for external displays
    • Brightness, contrast and volume control for connected monitors, including DDC control
    • Virtual screens and picture-in-picture for flexible multi-display workflows
    • Display arrangement, colour and HDR/XDR brightness options on supported hardware
    • Configuration protection so your display setup survives restarts and reconnections

    How to Download

    1. Click the green Download button on this page to continue to the download options.
    2. Go to Download from the official site and download the installer or complete your purchase there.
    3. Open the downloaded file, follow the on-screen instructions to install it, and launch the app from your Applications folder.

    System Requirements

    BetterDisplay 5 supports Apple silicon and Intel Macs running macOS 26 Tahoe (26.3 or later), including macOS 27. Macs on Ventura, Sonoma or Sequoia should use BetterDisplay 4 instead, which the developer still provides.

    FAQs

    Is there a free version of BetterDisplay?

    Yes. A set of features is available free for personal use, and the Pro features come with a trial period. A Pro licence is a one-time, perpetual purchase from the official site, not a subscription.

    Do I need Pro for basic brightness control?

    Basic display controls are part of the free feature set for personal use, while advanced scaling, virtual screens and configuration tools are Pro features. The official site lists exactly which features fall on each side.

  • Better Trash 1.7.5 for Mac

    Better Trash 1.7.5 for Mac

    Better Trash 1.7.5 for Mac

    Better Trash 1.7.5 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Nov 6, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Nov 6, 2026

    Better Trash is a small menu bar utility for Mac from Fireebok Studio that gives you more control over the Trash than macOS provides on its own. If you have ever had a file refuse to leave the Trash because it was supposedly in use, or you simply want the Trash to clear itself on a schedule, this is the kind of tool designed for that job. It sits quietly in the menu bar and puts its main actions one click away.

    Key Features

    • Force empty the Trash when stubborn or locked files will not delete normally
    • Securely delete files and folders by overwriting them before removal
    • Automatically empty the Trash on a daily, weekly or monthly schedule you choose
    • View where trashed items came from and review your empty Trash history
    • Trash delete protection to help prevent accidental permanent deletion

    How to Download

    1. Click the green Download button on this page to continue to the download options.
    2. Go to Download from the official site and download the installer or complete your purchase there.
    3. Open the downloaded file, follow the on-screen instructions to install it, and launch the app from your Applications folder.

    System Requirements

    It runs on a recent version of macOS and works on both Apple silicon and Intel Macs. Check the official page for the exact minimum macOS version for the current release before installing.

    FAQs

    Does Better Trash delete files permanently?

    Emptying the Trash removes files permanently, and its secure delete option overwrites data before removal, so use those actions carefully and check the Trash contents first.

    Is Better Trash a free app?

    The developer offers the app through its own website. Check the official page for the current pricing and any trial options, as these can change over time.

  • Better Rename 12.36 for Mac

    Better Rename 12.36 for Mac

    Better Rename 12.36 for Mac

    Better Rename 12.36 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Nov 6, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Nov 6, 2026

    Better Rename, known in full as A Better Finder Rename, is a long-running batch file renamer for Mac from publicspace.net. It is built for anyone who regularly has to rename large sets of files - photographers, musicians, office workers and archivists - and it shows you exactly what every new name will look like before anything is changed. Instead of renaming files one by one in the Finder, you build a renaming plan once and apply it to hundreds or thousands of files in a single pass.

    Key Features

    • Rename thousands of files at once using multi-step renaming actions
    • Live preview of every proposed new name before you commit to the change
    • Rename photos using EXIF shooting data and audio files using their music tags
    • Find and replace text, add sequence numbers, and use regular expressions for complex jobs
    • Save favourite renaming setups as presets to reuse on similar jobs

    How to Download

    1. Click the green Download button on this page to continue to the download options.
    2. Go to Download from the official site and download the installer or complete your purchase there.
    3. Open the downloaded file, follow the on-screen instructions to install it, and launch the app from your Applications folder.

    System Requirements

    The current version 12 line requires macOS 15 Sequoia or later, and the developer keeps an earlier 12.x build available for Macs on macOS 13 Ventura and macOS 14 Sonoma. It runs on both Apple silicon and Intel Macs.

    FAQs

    Is Better Rename free?

    No. It is a paid app sold as a one-time purchase from the developer, and a free trial is available on the official site so you can test it on your own files before buying.

    Can it rename photos by the date they were taken?

    Yes. It can read EXIF metadata stored in photos and use the shooting date and time as part of the new file name, which is a popular way to organise large photo libraries.

  • BestZip 2 Unarchive 7z RAR ZIP 1.6.1 for Mac

    BestZip 2 Unarchive 7z RAR ZIP 1.6.1 for Mac

    BestZip 2 Unarchive 7z RAR ZIP 1.6.1 for Mac

    BestZip 2 Unarchive 7z RAR ZIP 1.6.1 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Nov 6, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Nov 6, 2026

    BestZip 2 is a Mac unarchiving app for people who regularly receive compressed files in formats that macOS cannot open on its own. It extracts a long list of archive types, including ZIP, RAR, 7z, TAR, GZ, ISO and many less common formats, and it can also create ZIP archives for sending files on. A preview feature lets you look inside an archive and extract only the files you actually need, and password-protected archives are supported, which makes it a handy everyday utility for downloads, backups and shared project files.

    Key Features

    • Extracts ZIP, RAR, 7z, TAR, GZ, ISO and dozens of other formats
    • Preview archive contents and extract only selected files
    • Supports password-protected and encrypted archives
    • Batch extraction for unarchiving several files at once
    • Drag-and-drop interface that is simple for everyday use

    How to Download

    1. Check your Mac runs a supported macOS version, as listed below.
    2. Use the green Download button on this page to get BestZip 2, or find BestZip on the Mac App Store.
    3. Install the app, then double-click an archive or drag it onto BestZip to extract its contents.

    System Requirements

    Listings for BestZip 2 state macOS 10.12 or later on a 64-bit Mac, and the app runs on Intel machines and Apple silicon Macs through modern macOS versions. Requirements are modest, since extraction speed mostly depends on your drive and the archive size.

    FAQs

    Can BestZip open RAR files on a Mac?

    Yes. RAR is one of its main formats, along with 7z and ZIP, which covers most archives you are likely to download or receive by email.

    Is BestZip free?

    BestZip has been offered on the Mac App Store with a trial period and a paid unlock, while a lighter Lite edition focuses on extraction only. Check the current App Store listing for today's pricing.

  • beQUIET Simple 3.45 for Mac

    beQUIET Simple 3.45 for Mac

    beQUIET Simple 3.45 for Mac

    beQUIET Simple 3.45 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Nov 6, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Nov 6, 2026

    beQUIET Simple is the streamlined edition of Jiulong Zhao's beQUIET utility for the Mac. Its single job is to keep your Mac's internal speakers muted for as long as it is running, while your headphones continue to work normally. That makes it a quiet companion for libraries, classrooms, lecture halls, courtrooms, theatres and open offices, anywhere a sudden burst of sound from laptop speakers would be a real problem. There is very little to configure: you launch it, and your speakers stay silent until you say otherwise.

    Key Features

    • Keeps internal speakers muted continuously while running
    • Headphones remain fully usable, with their own volume control
    • Saves and restores speaker volume around its sessions
    • Simple password function for teachers and parents
    • No extra hardware or complicated setup required

    How to Download

    1. Make sure your Mac runs a recent version of macOS.
    2. Use the green Download button on this page to get beQUIET Simple, or search the Mac App Store for beQUIET by Jiulong Zhao.
    3. Install the app, launch it, and your internal speakers are muted while headphone listening continues as normal.

    System Requirements

    beQUIET Simple requires a recent version of macOS on an Intel or Apple silicon Mac, and works with the Mac's built-in speakers and headphone output. It is a small utility with modest storage and memory needs.

    FAQs

    What is the difference between Simple and Pro?

    Simple focuses on the core muting job with a minimal interface. The Pro edition adds more controls for managed and shared Macs, such as extra hotkey and protection options.

    Does it mute my headphones too?

    No, that is the point of the app: only the internal speakers are held muted, and you can listen and adjust volume through headphones freely.

  • beQUIET Pro 3.60 for Mac

    beQUIET Pro 3.60 for Mac

    beQUIET Pro 3.60 for Mac

    beQUIET Pro 3.60 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Nov 6, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Nov 6, 2026

    beQUIET is a small Mac utility by Jiulong Zhao, created after a teacher asked for a way to keep a computer lab silent without stopping students from listening through headphones. While beQUIET is running, your Mac's internal speakers stay muted in real time, even if headphones are unplugged or the volume keys are pressed, while headphone listening keeps working normally. The Pro version adds controls suited to shared and managed Macs, making it a practical tool for schools, libraries, offices and other quiet public spaces.

    Key Features

    • Mutes internal speakers in real time while the app runs
    • Headphone audio keeps working and can be adjusted freely
    • Simple password option so students or others cannot just switch it off
    • Customisable global hotkey to toggle the speaker mute
    • Options such as muting the startup sound and re-muting after sleep

    How to Download

    1. Check that your Mac runs a recent version of macOS.
    2. Use the green Download button on this page to get beQUIET Pro, or look for beQUIET by Jiulong Zhao on the Mac App Store.
    3. Install and launch the app, set your password and hotkey preferences, and leave it running in the background.

    System Requirements

    beQUIET Pro requires a recent version of macOS and runs on Intel and Apple silicon Macs; it works with the built-in speakers and the headphone jack or connected headphones, and needs no extra hardware.

    FAQs

    Why not just turn the volume down?

    Because anyone, or any app, can turn it back up, and sound bursts out if headphones are pulled out. beQUIET holds the internal speakers muted until you deliberately allow sound again.

    Who is the Pro version for?

    It suits teachers, parents and anyone managing shared Macs, thanks to extras like password protection and hotkey control on top of the basic speaker muting.

  • BentoBox 1.1.7 for Mac

    BentoBox 1.1.7 for Mac

    BentoBox 1.1.7 for Mac

    BentoBox 1.1.7 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Nov 6, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Nov 6, 2026

    BentoBox is a window management app for the Mac, inspired by FancyZones on Windows. Instead of dragging windows into place by hand every day, you draw your own layout of zones once for each display and each macOS Space, then snap windows into those zones with the mouse, trackpad or keyboard. It suits anyone with a large or ultrawide monitor, or a multi-display desk, who keeps the same arrangement of editor, browser, chat and reference windows open and wants that arrangement back in seconds.

    Key Features

    • Draw tiled or freeform window zones to match how you work
    • Snap windows into zones with mouse, trackpad or keyboard shortcuts
    • Separate layouts for each display and each macOS Space
    • Cycle through windows that share the same zone
    • One-time purchase that covers up to two Macs, no subscription

    How to Download

    1. Make sure your Mac runs macOS 14 or later, as the developer requires.
    2. Download from the official site and download BentoBox from the developer's site.
    3. Install the app, grant the accessibility permission macOS asks for, then draw your first layout and snap a window into it.

    System Requirements

    BentoBox requires macOS 14 or later, according to the developer, and it runs on modern Intel and Apple silicon Macs. Like other window managers, it needs accessibility permission in System Settings to move and resize other apps' windows.

    FAQs

    Is BentoBox like FancyZones for Mac?

    Yes, that is exactly how the developer describes it: you draw custom zones, tiled or freeform, and snap apps into them, with separate layouts per display and Space.

    Is it a subscription?

    No. The developer sells it as a one-time purchase, with a free trial available, and one licence covers up to two of your Macs.

  • Benchmark AI System Monitor 1.1.2 for Mac

    Benchmark AI System Monitor 1.1.2 for Mac

    Benchmark AI System Monitor 1.1.2 for Mac

    Benchmark AI System Monitor 1.1.2 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Nov 6, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Nov 6, 2026

    Benchmark AI System Monitor is a Mac utility for keeping an eye on how your machine is performing, aimed at users who run demanding work such as local AI tools, development or media jobs and want to see what the hardware is doing. System monitors of this kind typically present live CPU, memory, GPU and storage activity in one dashboard, so you can spot bottlenecks, watch thermals and load during heavy tasks, and build a picture of whether a slowdown is caused by one busy process or by the machine reaching its limits.

    Key Features

    • Live view of core system activity such as CPU and memory load
    • Helps identify which processes or workloads are pushing the hardware
    • Useful when testing demanding AI, rendering or compiling jobs
    • Dashboard-style monitoring without digging through separate tools
    • Lightweight enough to leave running while you work

    How to Download

    1. Check that your Mac runs a recent version of macOS before installing.
    2. Use the green Download button on this page to get the app, since we could not verify a separate official product page for it.
    3. Install the app, open the dashboard, and watch the readings while you run your usual heavy workloads.

    System Requirements

    This app requires a recent version of macOS and runs on Intel and Apple silicon Macs. Because system monitors rely on macOS reporting interfaces, the exact metrics available can vary between macOS releases and chip generations.

    FAQs

    Why monitor my system while running AI tools?

    Local AI workloads can push the CPU, GPU and memory hard for long periods. Monitoring shows whether you are limited by memory, compute or heat, which helps you choose better settings or models.

    Does monitoring slow my Mac down?

    A well-made monitor uses very little power itself. If you notice any impact, reduce how often it refreshes its readings in the app's settings.