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Key Details of BatChmod
- An old Mac utility tool
- Last updated on
- There have been 2 updates
- Virus scan status:
Clean (it’s extremely likely that this software program is clean)
Editors’ Review
BatChmod for Mac lets you change file permissions more quickly without using the Terminal, by checking or unchecking boxes corresponding to different levels of permissions. It's a practical app but its interface offers room for improvement.
The key features of BatChmod include the ability to manage permissions, letting you decide who can view or modify your files and folders. You can also change ownership of files and folders, which helps in keeping your system organized. If you encounter files that you cannot open or edit, BatChmod can unlock them, restoring your access. Additionally, it can remove ACLs (Access Control Lists), which are advanced security settings that may complicate your file system.
Using BatChmod requires caution, as incorrect changes to file permissions can lead to unintended access issues or expose your files to security risks.
Besides its core functions, BatChmod offers several other helpful features. One notable feature is its ability to force empty the trash on your Mac. This function is particularly useful when files stuck in the Trash refuse to delete because they are supposedly in use. Another useful feature is the command history, which displays the commands that BatChmod has executed previously. This is handy if you need to review or repeat a command.
Despite its rather dull interface, BatChmod for Mac lets you import files with ease. To get started you need to click the "File" button that brings up a Finder window for selecting the file whose permissions you want to modify. Once the file is selected, drop-down boxes automatically display the owner and group, and you can check or uncheck boxes for each of the permissions. For those unfamiliar with the types, the short labels of R, W, and X will likely be a mystery; more information should have been provided, i.e. R = read, W = write, and X = execute. Additional check boxes are also available to modify other properties, but they are also poorly labeled and even less clear.
Bottom Line
If you want a quick way to change a file's permissions without using the Terminal, BatChmod for Mac can help you. However, if you never used Unix nor Linux and are not familiar with the chmod command you'll have to spend some time figuring out what those unnamed shortcuts mean. While this isn't a bad app by all means, it's not the most intuitive one, either -- unless you are an advanced user and know exactly what you're doing.
What’s new in version 1.7.5
- This version may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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