MacPilot for Mac User Reviews
Very good
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"Good prog. Very intuitive"
Version: MacPilot 4.1.8
Pros
Good prog. Very intuitive
Cons
remember to clear cache
Summary
Re MacPilot:
I installed the program and was adjusting this and that, back and forth, seeing the effects of what I was doing and then after doing that I tried to use Word, Excel, and Safari. None of these would work.
I was freaking out. But then I remembered the old Empty the Cache routine. I did this, with MacPilot, under the maintenance section but Word would still not work. Then I did a restart, and all's well. Yay. It's a good program, but do remember to do the above. By the way it runs really fast now. I guess I was getting bogged down with cache files for some time now. -
"Comprehensive and powerful"
Version: MacPilot 4.0.8
Pros
Covers many elements of system management, most of which you should be aware, and many of which you should exercise some control. Covers more system admin areas than the competition.
Cons
In an ideal world there would be a better overview of the system admin tasks/elements, how they interact, and pros/cons of making any changes. I'd enjoy the bigger picture(s) as well as the item summaries.
Summary
Comprehensive, powerful - more so than the competition. Better big-picture info to supplement the individual item summaries would be most helpful.
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"When I need it I need it!"
Version: MacPilot 4.0.8
Pros
The ability to perform many tasks which I could do on terminal but don't do often enough to recall all the syntax and options.
Cons
You need a modicum of system knowledge OR the good sense to not do things you don't undersstand.
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"Worthwhile functions. Needs good tech knowledge"
Version: MacPilot 4.0.8
Pros
Makes many utilities easily available. Great way to fine tune your Mac. Can definitely improve computer function.
Cons
Requires some technical knowledge. Number of tasks performed is daunting at first. Documentation could be better.
Summary
I like it. I use it frequently. Has never caused any problems.
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"Great product."
Version: MacPilot 4.0.3
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
Nuff said......... -
"Provides very easy GUI access to many program settings."
Version: MacPilot 3.5.1
Pros
Rapidly updated and easy to use.
Cons
A more detailed explanation of what each setting does and showing examples would make it more approachable.
Summary
This is something that everyone that is an Intermediate or better Mac OS X user should have in their toolbox.
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"very useful to me"
Version: MacPilot 3.5.1
Pros
Options to change almost everything
Cons
Options to change almost everything. can be dangerous if you do not know what you are doing
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"Great way to access some well-hidden features"
Version: MacPilot 3.5
Pros
simple interface
Cons
explanation of functions is often unclear or too brief
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"Very strong application for customising Snow Leopard"
Version: MacPilot 3.5
Pros
Simple UI.
Cons
Y will need to keep your wits about you.
Not an app for random trial and error. -
"Multiple utility tools in one application"
Version: MacPilot 3.4.2
Pros
MacPilot combines an eclectic aggregate of useful utilities in one package. it's functions for system management, disk utilities and Easter egg like preference access for multiple applications.
Cons
There is no function to explain howt a preference activation will affect a program.
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