Category: Mac Utilities

  • Cisdem VideoPaw 11.0.0 for Mac

    Cisdem VideoPaw 11.0.0 for Mac

    Cisdem VideoPaw 11.0.0 for Mac

    Cisdem VideoPaw 11.0.0 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 7, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 7, 2026

    Cisdem VideoPaw is an all in one video toolkit for Mac, formerly known as Cisdem Video Converter. It brings several jobs into one place. You can convert video and audio between formats, download online video, record your screen, edit clips and work with DVDs. It suits anyone who handles media files often and prefers one app over many single purpose tools.

    Key Features

    • Convert video and audio files into formats that suit phones, tablets and TVs
    • Download video from popular sharing sites and save it for offline viewing
    • Record your screen, webcam and audio for lessons, demos and calls
    • Edit clips with trim, crop, merge and basic effects before you export
    • Rip DVDs and Blu ray discs and compress large files to save space

    How to Download

    1. Read the vendor guide and Download from the official site to reach the product download.
    2. Open the downloaded file and follow the install steps shown on screen.
    3. Launch VideoPaw, pick a module such as Convert or Download, and add your first file.

    System Requirements

    Cisdem VideoPaw runs on current versions of macOS. Check the Cisdem product page for the exact minimum macOS version for this release before you install it.

    FAQs

    What was Cisdem VideoPaw called before?

    It was previously sold as Cisdem Video Converter. Cisdem renamed the product to VideoPaw and kept the core conversion tools while adding recording and other modules.

    Can VideoPaw record my screen?

    Yes. The toolkit includes screen recording along with webcam and audio recording, so you can capture lessons, presentations and online meetings from your Mac.

    Does it work with DVDs?

    Yes. VideoPaw includes tools to rip DVDs and Blu ray discs into digital files, which helps you back up a collection and play it on modern devices.

  • PCDJ DEX Pro 4.1.0 for Mac

    PCDJ DEX Pro 4.1.0 for Mac

    PCDJ DEX Pro 4.1.0 for Mac

    PCDJ DEX Pro 4.1.0 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 7, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 7, 2026

    PCDJ DEX Pro is DJ software for Mac that covers three jobs in one app: mixing music, mixing music videos and hosting karaoke nights. The 4.1 release adds smarter track preparation and a refreshed audio engine. It suits mobile DJs, bar and venue hosts and home performers who want one program for a full evening of entertainment instead of separate tools for each task.

    Key Features

    • Four deck main mixer with RGB waveforms, sync, loops and hot cues
    • Smart analysis finds beats, musical key, energy and mood for each track
    • Next Picks suggests tracks that fit the one playing now, with reasons shown
    • Stem tools separate vocals, drums and instruments for creative mixes
    • Karaoke mode with synced lyrics, plus DVS and wide controller support

    How to Download

    1. Use the download button on this page and save the DEX installer package.
    2. Open the package, complete the install, then launch DEX and import your music library.
    3. Release notes and vendor downloads are listed when you Download from the official site.

    System Requirements

    PCDJ states that DEX 4.1 needs macOS 12 or newer. A solid state drive for your music, a backup of your DEX data and time to test your controller before a live event are all sensible.

    FAQs

    Can DEX host karaoke as well as DJ sets?

    Yes. Karaoke is a core part of the app, with synced lyrics, singer rotation tools and filler music support between performances.

    Does it work with DJ controllers?

    Yes. DEX supports a wide range of controllers, and the 4.1 release adds and improves support for several motorized platter models.

    What does Next Picks actually do?

    It ranks tracks from your library against the deck that is playing, weighing key, tempo, genre, energy and mood, and explains each suggestion.

  • JixiPix Artoon 1.15 for Mac

    JixiPix Artoon 1.15 for Mac

    JixiPix Artoon 1.15 for Mac

    JixiPix Artoon 1.15 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 7, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 7, 2026

    Artoon from JixiPix is a small creative app for Mac that converts ordinary photos into cartoons and flat colour illustrations. It is made for hobbyists, scrapbookers and social media creators who want a playful illustrated look without learning complex drawing tools. You load a picture, pick a style and adjust the result until it looks right.

    Key Features

    • Several cartoon styles that turn photos into bold illustrated artwork
    • Ready made presets that give you a strong starting point in one click
    • Sliders for colour smoothing and edge detail so results stay clean
    • Randomise button that shuffles settings when you want a fresh idea
    • Save finished images in common formats for printing or sharing online

    How to Download

    1. Visit the official JixiPix products page for details: Download from the official site
    2. Find Artoon in the product list and follow the vendor buying options
    3. Install the app on your Mac, open a photo and start experimenting

    System Requirements

    Artoon runs on current macOS versions. It is a light app, so any Mac that handles everyday photo viewing will handle Artoon comfortably.

    FAQs

    Do I need drawing skills to use Artoon?

    No. The app does the drawing work for you. You simply choose a style and move sliders until the picture suits your taste.

    Can I use my own photos?

    Yes. You open photos from your own library, including portraits, pets, landscapes and objects, and apply the cartoon treatment to them.

    Is Artoon part of a bundle?

    Yes. JixiPix also includes Artoon in its Premium Pack, which groups many of its creative photo apps in one package.

  • Caffeinated 3.3.0 for Mac

    Caffeinated 3.3.0 for Mac

    Caffeinated 3.3.0 for Mac

    Caffeinated 3.3.0 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 7, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 7, 2026

    Caffeinated is a small menu bar utility from Yugen that keeps your Mac awake when you need it to stay on. One click stops the Mac from going to sleep, dimming the screen or starting the screensaver. It is handy during long downloads, exports, presentations and remote sessions, and anyone tired of wiggling the mouse to keep a job alive.

    Key Features

    • Keep your Mac awake with a single click from the menu bar
    • Set a duration so the Mac can sleep again once your task window ends
    • Use a global shortcut to start or stop a session without opening menus
    • Choose options for battery use and display behaviour while a session runs
    • Run quietly in the background with a clean, minimal interface

    How to Download

    1. Open the store listing and Download from the official site to install the app.
    2. Wait for the install to finish, then launch Caffeinated from Applications.
    3. Click its menu bar icon, choose a duration, and let your task run undisturbed.

    System Requirements

    Caffeinated 3.3.0 requires macOS 15.0 or later, as shown on its Mac App Store listing. Older releases are available for Macs on earlier systems.

    FAQs

    What does Caffeinated actually prevent?

    It prevents idle sleep, screen dimming and the screensaver while a session is active. Your Mac stays awake and ready until the session ends or you turn it off.

    Can I set it for a fixed time?

    Yes. You can pick a duration from the menu, and the app remembers your expanded menu state. When the time runs out, normal sleep behaviour returns.

    Does it keep a MacBook awake with the lid closed?

    Recent versions added an option related to lid closed use, but behaviour varies by model. Test it on your own Mac first.

  • DropDMG 3.7.2 for Mac

    DropDMG 3.7.2 for Mac

    DropDMG 3.7.2 for Mac

    DropDMG 3.7.2 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 7, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 7, 2026

    DropDMG is a Mac utility for creating and working with disk image files, the dmg format most Mac software is shared in. You drop a folder or files onto it and it builds an image with a tidy Finder window, your own background picture and icon positions. It suits app developers, IT staff and anyone who shares Mac files and wants the result to look neat and professional.

    Key Features

    • Creates dmg, iso and zip archives by simple drag and drop
    • Layouts control window size, background pictures and exact icon positions
    • Can sign images, add licence agreements and encrypt with a password
    • Converts existing images between formats and verifies them afterwards
    • Automation through folders, AppleScript and a command line tool

    How to Download

    1. Use the download button on this page and save the DropDMG disk image.
    2. Open the image and drag the app into your Applications folder.
    3. The vendor page lets you Download from the official site and read the full manual there too.

    System Requirements

    The vendor states that DropDMG 3.7.2 runs on macOS 10.13 High Sierra through the current macOS releases, on both Intel and Apple silicon Macs. Older versions are offered for older systems.

    FAQs

    Who mainly uses DropDMG?

    Mostly Mac developers preparing app downloads, but it is equally handy for anyone who packages files into a presentable disk image.

    Can it protect an image with a password?

    Yes. DropDMG can build encrypted images, so the contents stay private until the recipient enters the password you set.

    Does it only make dmg files?

    No. It also creates and converts other formats, including iso images and zip archives, and it can mount and verify images.

  • Slimjet Web Browser 51.0.3.0 for Mac

    Slimjet Web Browser 51.0.3.0 for Mac

    Slimjet Web Browser 51.0.3.0 for Mac

    Slimjet Web Browser 51.0.3.0 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 7, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 7, 2026

    Slimjet is a web browser from FlashPeak built on the Chromium project, the same foundation as Chrome, with a focus on speed and privacy. It packs many tools that other browsers leave to extensions, so Mac users who want a capable browser with less setup will feel at home. It is free for personal and commercial use.

    Key Features

    • Built in ad blocker with anti tracking options to limit web trackers
    • Fast page loading on the Chromium engine with Chrome extension support
    • Built in tools for capturing pages and downloading online videos
    • Form filler and password management to speed up repeated tasks
    • Customisable toolbar, mouse gestures and flexible privacy settings

    How to Download

    1. Open the official FlashPeak download page: Download from the official site
    2. Choose the Mac package that matches your computer and save the file
    3. Open the downloaded package and follow the steps to install Slimjet

    System Requirements

    Slimjet runs on recent macOS versions. Check the official download page for the current Mac build and pick the package offered for your machine.

    FAQs

    Is Slimjet free?

    Yes. Slimjet is released under a freeware licence and is free for both personal use and commercial use, according to the vendor.

    Can I use Chrome extensions in Slimjet?

    Yes. Because Slimjet is based on Chromium, it works with most extensions and plugins made for Chrome.

    Does Slimjet send my data to Google?

    Slimjet is designed to avoid the data collection built into Chrome, and it adds anti tracking controls you can adjust in settings.

  • MWeb Pro 4.8.4 for Mac

    MWeb Pro 4.8.4 for Mac

    MWeb Pro 4.8.4 for Mac

    MWeb Pro 4.8.4 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 7, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 7, 2026

    MWeb Pro is a Markdown writing app for Mac that covers both quick notes and serious publishing. You can keep documents in its library or edit files in local folders, then publish work to blogs and other platforms when it is ready. It suits bloggers, students and developers who write in Markdown every day and want one calm space for drafts, notes and finished pieces.

    Key Features

    • Write Markdown with live preview, outline view and a focus friendly editor
    • Manage a document library with categories and full text search across notes
    • Edit external folders directly so files stay where your other tools expect them
    • Publish to common blog platforms and export to HTML, PDF and other formats
    • Add images with simple pasting and keep media organised beside your documents

    How to Download

    1. Visit the vendor page and Download from the official site to get the current build.
    2. Open the downloaded file and move MWeb Pro into your Applications folder.
    3. Launch the app, create a library or open a folder, and start your first document.

    System Requirements

    MWeb Pro 4 is compatible with macOS 10.13 High Sierra and above, as stated on the vendor download page, and runs on current Mac systems.

    FAQs

    Can MWeb Pro publish to my blog?

    Yes. MWeb Pro can publish Markdown documents to popular blog platforms and also exports clean HTML, a practical tool for regular bloggers.

    Does it only work with its own library?

    No. Alongside its document library, MWeb Pro can open and edit external folders. Your files stay as plain Markdown documents on disk in both modes.

    Is MWeb Pro good for long documents?

    Yes. The outline view, document library and fast handling of image heavy files help with long guides, books and research notes.

  • KeePassXC 2.8.0 for Mac

    KeePassXC 2.8.0 for Mac

    KeePassXC 2.8.0 for Mac

    KeePassXC 2.8.0 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 7, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 7, 2026

    KeePassXC is a free and open source password manager that keeps your logins in one encrypted database file stored on your Mac, not on a company server. You open it with a master password and can add a key file or a hardware key for extra protection. It suits people who want full control of their password data and no account or subscription standing between them and their vault.

    Key Features

    • Stores entries in an encrypted KDBX database that works across major platforms
    • Strong password generator with length and character controls for new logins
    • Auto Type fills credentials into apps and forms with a keyboard shortcut
    • Browser integration through the KeePassXC Browser extension for major browsers
    • Built in support for time based one time codes, attachments and notes

    How to Download

    1. Use the download button on this page and save the KeePassXC disk image.
    2. Open the image, drag the app to Applications, launch it and create your database.
    3. Separate Intel and Apple silicon builds are listed when you Download from the official site.

    System Requirements

    The official download page lists KeePassXC 2.8.0 for macOS 12 and later, with separate builds for Intel Macs and Apple silicon Macs. Pick the build that matches your machine in About This Mac.

    FAQs

    Where do my passwords live?

    In one encrypted file on your own computer. Nothing is uploaded by the app itself, so backups and any syncing between devices are your choice.

    What happens if I forget the master password?

    The database cannot be opened without it, and there is no recovery service. Store a written copy somewhere safe that only you control.

    Is KeePassXC free to use?

    Yes. It is free and open source software released under the GPL, for personal and work use alike, with no paid tier.

  • Zettlr 4.9.0 for Mac

    Zettlr 4.9.0 for Mac

    Zettlr 4.9.0 for Mac

    Zettlr 4.9.0 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 7, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 7, 2026

    Zettlr is a Markdown writing app for Mac aimed at researchers, students and authors who work with long texts and many sources. Your writing stays in plain text files on your own disk, organised in workspaces you control. It combines a calm editor with citation tools and strong export options, so a draft can grow into a finished paper inside one app.

    Key Features

    • Markdown editor with helpful formatting aids and a clear document overview
    • Citation support through reference managers such as Zotero, in many styles
    • Export to PDF and other document formats through Pandoc
    • Internal links between notes, plus search across a whole workspace
    • Built in table editor and writing goals to keep long projects moving

    How to Download

    1. Open the official Zettlr website: Download from the official site
    2. Go to the download section and choose the Mac build for your chip
    3. Install the app, then point it at a folder to create your first workspace

    System Requirements

    Zettlr 4.9.0 runs on current macOS versions. The vendor notes that support for macOS 12 ended with this release, so a newer system is required.

    FAQs

    Is Zettlr free?

    Yes. Zettlr is free and open source software, released under the GPL licence, and you can download it from the official site at no cost.

    Where are my texts stored?

    Your texts are plain Markdown files in folders on your Mac. You can back them up or sync them with any tool you already trust.

    Can Zettlr handle academic citations?

    Yes. It connects to reference managers and supports thousands of citation styles, which makes it popular for papers and theses.

  • Fork 2.71.0 for Mac

    Fork 2.71.0 for Mac

    Fork 2.71.0 for Mac

    Fork 2.71.0 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 7, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 7, 2026

    Fork is a Git client for Mac that puts your repositories, branches and commits into one clear window. Instead of memorising long terminal commands, you can review changes, stage files and follow the history of a project visually. It suits developers who use Git every day and want a quicker, calmer way to handle version control work.

    Key Features

    • Clear commit graph that shows branches, merges and tags at a glance
    • Stage and unstage files or single lines with a simple click
    • Built in merge conflict helper with an easy side by side compare view
    • Interactive rebase tools for tidying up commits before you share them
    • Handles fetch, pull, push, stash and submodules from one place

    How to Download

    1. Use the download button on this page to get the Fork installer for Mac.
    2. Or Download from the official site and open the file once it finishes.
    3. Move Fork to your Applications folder, launch it and open your first repository.

    System Requirements

    Fork for Mac is listed as needing macOS 10.13 or later. Confirm your version under the Apple menu in About This Mac before installing. You will also need Git projects stored locally or on a hosting service you use.

    FAQs

    Is Fork a replacement for the Git command line?

    For most daily tasks, yes. Commits, branches, merges and rebasing all have visual tools, though advanced users can still open a terminal.

    Does Fork work with GitHub and other hosting services?

    Yes. You can clone and work with repositories hosted on GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket or any standard Git remote using your normal account credentials.

    Can I try Fork before buying a licence?

    The developer offers it for evaluation, so you can try it on your own repositories first and see whether the workflow fits you.