Maintenance utility Cocktail 4.1.4 released
All the way since back when I started using a Mac, the program that's been most recommended to new Mac users in my experience isn't Adium, Transmit, or Quicksilver (although those are certain all terrific apps/reasons to be a Mac owner) -- Cocktail is the one that I've seen on the Top 10 Mac apps most often. And there's no question that while Adium and those other apps might be flashier or more UI-driven, Cocktail is the nitro you toss in your car's fuel line to supercharge all of the stuff under the hood. From disk repairs and standard maintenance, to network optimization and cache and log file clearing, Cocktail is exactly the kind of program you buy a Mac for -- it gives you control over almost everything going on in your computer.They've just updated to 4.1.4, with a whole slew of optimizations to show for it -- the application itself has shrunk in size by 50%, and there are lots of upgrades for faster and more reliable performance. Additionally, compatibility with FAT32 volumes have been addressed, and they've upgraded Automator actions, so they've given you even more ways to control everything you've got.
Great app, well worth the $14.95 for a single-user license. All the other signature Mac apps will let you do your daily tasks in style and with a little flair, but Cocktail is the one that will help you do them quickly and cleanly.
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Seriously, just go with Onyx. Does it all and for FREE.
September 12 2008 at 6:33 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyCocktail is certainly powerful enough for a novice to get into serious trouble if due care is not taken. But Cocktail also includes very informative documentation. There is no mechanism in place anywhere to prevent people from buying and using software they do not know how to operate. That's life. Don't blame Cocktail.
September 11 2008 at 12:12 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThe only problem I've had with Cocktail has been with repairing permissions ever since upgrading to Leopard.
I'm not sure why, but it eventually freezes the application, and I need to restart the machine and run Disk Utility to perform the operation.
Anybody else experiencing this?
I don't know if "it gives you control over almost everything going on in your computer" is what "you buy a Mac for" - for most people I know it's the other way round.
September 11 2008 at 3:39 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyMaybe in the hands of someone that is aware of what they are doing. I've seen more novices then not screw up their system using Cocktail, just my .02
September 11 2008 at 2:27 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyWhat does this have over Onyx?
September 10 2008 at 7:52 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThe $14 dollar price.
I highly recommend Cocktail. Great app.
September 10 2008 at 7:22 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyMYEK MYEIK!!!
WOOO HHOHOOOO MYEK!!!!!!~`~!
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