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Utilities & Operating Systems for Mac

From driver downloads to registry cleaners, CNET Download.com features all the latest utilities and drivers. Whether you're looking for FTP clients, compression utilities, or software to back up your hard drive, CNET Download.com has you covered. See all 2,676 in this category.

for the week of: November 01Downloads
  1. 1.
    CNET TechTracker app

    Operating Systems & Updates5,666

  2. 2.
    StuffIt Expander

    File Compression5,016

  3. 3.
    MacZip

    File Compression1,617

  4. 4.
    StuffIt

    File Compression1,474

  5. Manage and share your digital photos and videos and transform them into musical PhotoShows.
  6. 5.
    MacRaR

    File Compression1,031

  7. 6.
    Apple Boot Camp

    Operating Systems & Updates931

  8. 7.
    VMware Fusion

    System Utilities694

  9. Sync files across all computers/devices including your phone.
  10. 8.
    TechTool Pro

    System Utilities395

  11. 9.
    BetterZip

    File Compression393

  12. 10.
    VirtualLab Data Recovery

    System Utilities388

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  1. Monitor PC activity by logging websites, keystrokes and chats.
Release date
  1. FileFinder Nov 07

    File Management

  2. DV Backup Nov 07

    Backup Software

  3. QuickTime Player X & iTunes Preference Pane Nov 07

    Applets & Add-Ins

  4. iTunes Preference Pane Nov 07

    Applets & Add-Ins

  5. MCS Utilities Nov 07

    File Management

  6. RAID Monitor Nov 06

    System Utilities

  7. Default Folder X Nov 06

    File Management

  8. Chipmunk Nov 06

    Maintenance & Optimization

  9. AASync Nov 06

    Backup Software

  10. MacPilot Nov 06

    System Utilities

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    Macaroni

    Perform maintenance tasks on your Mac on a regular schedule.

  2. 2.
    SuperDuper

    Backup, clone, and restore your information.

  3. 3.
    CrashPlan

    Schedule backups and control geographic location of your files.

  4. 4.
    Carbon Copy Cloner

    Comprehensive bootable backup solution.

  5. 5.
    Path Finder

    Browse and manage files on your Mac.

  6. 6.
    VMware Fusion

    Run windows & other x86 systems side-by-side with os x.

  7. 7.
    Mactracker

    Database of every Mac model.

  8. 8.
    HoudahSpot

    Spotlight front-end for Leopard.

  9. 9.
    A Better Finder Rename

    Powerful file, photo, and MP3 batch renamer with advanced features.

  10. 10.
    Name Mangler

    Batch file renamer with droplets.

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an introduction to Utilities & Operating Systems

Have you ever added a TV tuner card to your computer, only to have the DVD drive stop working? Maybe you've tried to install software and gotten an error message such as "The file foofah.dll is missing or damaged." The only time most people will need to deal with a driver is when something goes awry. Essentially, a driver is a piece of software that communicates the special needs of a hardware device or software application to an operating system. Windows comes with most of the drivers you need, but sometimes plugging in a new device--such as a digital camera or printer--will trigger a search for drivers. If the maker of your device doesn't offer drivers on its Web site, try searching our library for the name of the device or corrupted DLL.

This category is also the home of popular programs such as the top-rated SmartFTP Client, which made our list of the best free utilities. Installing and uninstalling software, deleting files, and other daily tasks can take a toll on your computer's performance. To test how well your PC is running, try a benchmarking program such as SANDRA Lite. Cleaning out the dead wood with a system optimizer such as Ace Utilities or System Mechanic will straighten out some Registry problems, improve system speed, and free up disk space. Don't forget to back up your data regularly with something like Second Copy so you can replace any files you regret erasing, such as the driver for your nVidia ForceWare Graphics card.

File-compression tools include the classic WinZip and the newcomer WinRAR, which are both excellent shareware products that provide lots of free functionality. Among the wide variety of software within Tools & Utilities, you'll find bookmark managers such as Bookmark Buddy, download managers such as Download Accelerator Plus, file-sharing tools such as LimeWire or Morpheus, and search tools such as Google Desktop.