Scan & Fix 50 registry issues FREECNET Editors' review
If you're not already a pro at using the command line, OnyX is a solid choice for conducting routine maintenance and tweaking the interface on your Mac. This free utility shares much of the functionality of applications like Cocktail (which its help files suspiciously resemble), and it can help you with everything from checking SMART status on your disks to configuring the Dock, Finder, and Dashboard and Expose to your liking.
OnyX can even help you run Unix utilities, change your desktop to an animated background, and unlock hidden functions in apps like Safari and iTunes. As with all OS-tinkering applications of this kind, most features work most of the time, but your mileage may vary when it comes to effectiveness and stability--so buyer beware (especially given that OnyX doesn't cost anything). This version will only work with Snow Leopard, so check out earlier versions if you're using an older version of Mac OS X.
Publisher's Description
From Titanium's Software:
OnyX is a multifunction utility for Mac OS X. It allows you to verify the Startup Disk and the structure of its System files, to run misc tasks of system maintenance, to configure the hidden parameters of the Finder, Dock and of some of Apple's own applications, to delete caches, to remove a certain number of files and folders that may become cumbersome and more.
What's new in this version:
- User and System Dialog Report divided (Cleaning > Logs)
- Enable/disable the Expos�?�© menu
- Show/hide the Spotlight icon
- Check at launch if the account is administrator
- Help updated and reindexed
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All versions:
4.1 starsout of 359 votes
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Current version:
3.9 starsout of 14 votes
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"Why pay for cocktail when...."
Version: OnyX 2.1.1
Pros
It does most everything a non Pro user should do and it is free to boot...
Cons
Drive check too slow..
Summary
A must buy (OOPS sorry Cocktail.. it's free) for all who want and need maintanance for their Mac. These are the same features found in most of the other maintanance and tweaking programs of the same level and for the price you can NOT beat it. If you are a beginner then you really should have this program. Chances are you won't need to BUY any of the other programs (except DiskWarrior) to keep your Mac happy. (Remember the smiling Mac face on PreOSX versions of the OS.. oops again, I digress) Noobies........Get OnyX...... you'll be glad you did..
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"Great stuff!"
Version: OnyX 2.1.1
Pros
versatile optimizer and cache cleaner. I use this and diskwarrior at the first sign of crashes on my mac. Keeps my macs functioning well and crash free.
Cons
The initial disk checks lock up the machine while they are running.
Summary
An essential part of any serious user's troubleshooting and mantenance kit
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"Simple, cleans the caches, does the job"
Version: OnyX 2.1.1
Pros
A lot of choices without needing to use or understand Terminal.
Cons
Checking the SMART function of your drive is sl-o-o-o-w.
Summary
Who can argue with free?
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"ues and trust this program"
Version: OnyX 2.1.1
Pros
Easy to use and pretty much fool proof
Cons
Its a little slow with the system checks it insists on.
Summary
Great program to have, a must have for any new user of Mac.
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"pretty cool"
Version: OnyX 2.1.1
Pros
does a bit more than the "secrets" fr mac (anothr awesome software)
it can do various maintenance tasks, but i lov the feature where you cn hav an animated desktop wallpaper :)Cons
havnt used this xtensively but so far, none
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"used for years"
Version: OnyX 2.1.1
Pros
it works. easy to use
Cons
Happy with this product
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"All MAC OS X users should have."
Version: OnyX 2.1.1
Pros
Although it is possible for power users to accomplish the same results through knowledge of the tools provided in the MAC OS OnyX makes the task simple and effortless.
Cons
There is really nothing to dislike about this app
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"Indispensible for maintenance"
Version: OnyX 2.1.1
Pros
It packs together a lot of UNIX commands in a nice interface, and it does a lot of maintenance work. Necessary to keep the mac in good shape.
Cons
I don't see any cons.
Summary
Use it, but you should know what it does. Read the notes that follow Onyx.
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"OnyX is quite capable doing general tasks efficiently."
Version: OnyX 2.1.1
Pros
Like this as you just set it and forget it,
Cons
The only draw back is the pre-checks it carries out, a little time consuming.
Summary
I like this application, its a simple and trust worthy way of keeping my Mac up to scratch.
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"Has not failed me yet."
Version: OnyX 2.1.1
Pros
Easy to use.
Cons
You ask for too much information
Summary
Try it, you'll like it...
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