TinkerTool
Apple Silicon version seen at v11.5 · Reported by 3 Macs in the community.
TinkerTool is a popular freeware utility for macOS that provides a graphical interface to access and modify hidden system settings that are normally buried in the command line or configuration files. Developed by Bresink, it allows users to customize their Mac experience by enabling features like showing hidden files, adjusting Dock behavior, modifying Finder settings, and tweaking various interface elements. The app is widely used by Mac power users, system administrators, and anyone wanting to personalize their macOS environment beyond Apple's standard System Preferences. TinkerTool is particularly valued because it provides a safe, reversible way to make system modifications without requiring Terminal commands or manual file editing.
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1 suggestionGood news! A native Apple Silicon version of TinkerTool is confirmed to be available. Our user community has verified that version 11.5 runs natively on Apple Silicon Macs, which is a significant update from the Intel-only version 5.0 you currently have. You should update to the latest version (11.5 or newer) directly from the developer's website at Bresink. This represents a major version jump that includes native Apple Silicon support, so you'll get better performance and compatibility on your Mac. Simply download and install the latest version from the official source to ensure you have the native build.
Native version · Reported by in the community.
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