Access to additional preference settings Apple has built into OS X

TinkerTool for Mac

TinkerTool 5.3

  -  3.78 MB  -  Freeware

Sometimes latest versions of the software can cause issues when installed on older devices or devices running an older version of the operating system.

Software makers usually fix these issues but it can take them some time. What you can do in the meantime is to download and install an older version of TinkerTool 5.3.


For those interested in downloading the most recent release of TinkerTool for Mac or reading our review, simply click here.


All old versions distributed on our website are completely virus-free and available for download at no cost.


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What's new in this version:

- Added a more aggressive workaround for a design issue of OS X which can cause preference settings to become effective only after a major delay.
- Added new setting to re-enable the backspace key to navigate backwards in Safari.
- Added new setting to disable the revised function of the power button to switch to sleep mode instead of displaying a power-down dialog (10.9.2 or later only).
- Added new setting to control the speed of Mission Control animations.
- Added new setting to use Notification Center to display information about crashes.
- The internal architecture of the application was updated on all levels to be prepared for the latest developments of OS X.
- The documentation was revised.