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Freeware favorite OnyX goes 2.0



Whenever we write about Mac OS X utilities for system maintenance, our readers always remind of us one freeware utility that does a lot of work at no cost -- OnyX from Titanium Software.

This multifunction application does verification of your Startup Disk and System file structure, performs a lot of miscellaneous tasks for system maintenance and cleanup, and lets you configure some hidden parameters for the Finder, Dock, Dashboard, Exposé, Safari, the Login window, and even some of Apple's applications.

The improvements in OnyX 2.0 include faster operation, and deleting the applications cache, Internet cache, and logs has been improved. Most of these improvements are due to the application now being complied with the latest version of Xcode. One new feature lets you rebuild Mail's envelope index in the automation panel.

While the version 2.0 download is only available for Leopard, you can also download earlier versions for Tiger, Panther, and Jaguar. Support is pretty good; it's done through Titanium's forums and there are always answers available for most of your questions.

If you don't use OnyX, what's your favorite free Mac system maintenance utility?

Whenever we write about Mac OS X utilities for system maintenance, our readers always remind of us one freeware utility that does a lot of...
 

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THE.MAC.GOD

Xupport. Have been forever.

December 29 2008 at 9:29 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Sam

I like Onyx but their website is and always has been painfully slow. I hate downloading new versions because it always take 30 years.

As I was typing this, the page finally loaded enough that I could click the download link and it actually took just a few seconds, so I guess I'll eat my words now.

December 29 2008 at 8:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Dave

I use Main Menu and Tinker Tool. Great combination.

December 29 2008 at 6:33 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bangler

Combination of Main Menu (maintenance) and Secrets (hidden prefs).

December 29 2008 at 4:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Bill

Onyx works fine for me.

December 29 2008 at 3:46 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
brad

I use IceClean:
http://www.we-rate-stuff.com/2008/10/iceclean-mac-only.html

December 29 2008 at 3:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Julian_dunbar

I really enjoy the program Yasu. It's really simple!

http://jimmitchelldesign.com/projects/yasu/

I believe it's even been mentioned on TUAW once or twice..

December 29 2008 at 1:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
sporobolus

i truly dislike OnyX; i consider it one strain of the virus that infects people with the urge fix things that aren't broken

December 29 2008 at 1:17 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ray415

i use main menu

December 29 2008 at 12:13 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ed

My favorite is Leopard Cache Cleaner followed by Cocktail.

December 29 2008 at 12:05 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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