Here are some of our favorite Web-based and downloadable tools. They’re all helpful — and most are free.
SNOW CHECKER – Snow Leopard Compatibility Checker
http://snowleopard.wikidot.com/snowchecker
Check to see if software will be compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.
IPCHICKEN
http://www.ipchicken.com
Identifies your network’s external IP address.
SPEEDTEST
http://www.speedtest.net
Checks the speed of your Internet connection.
DISKINVENTORY X
http://www.derlien.com
Disk drive full? This utility will tell you what’s hogging space.
VINE
http://testplant.com
Enables remote viewing or control of a MacOS X machine (formerly OS X VNC).
CHICKEN OF THE VNC
http://sourceforge.net
Allows for interaction with a remote computer.
IPSECURITAS
http://lobotomo.com
The only free tool (we know of) for VPN-to-SonicWALL appliances.
APPLEJACK
http://sourceforge.net
System troubleshooting without CD or GUI.
ISTUMBLER
http://www.istumbler.net
A wireless discovery & troubleshooting tool.
ISTAT MENUS
http://www.islayer.com
Awesome hardware and system monitoring.
OpenDNS
http://www.opendns.com
Makes navigating the Internet on your network a safer, more secure experience.
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