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'''Commander One''' is a dual-pane [[file manager]] designed for [[macOS]]. Developed by Electronic Team, Inc. the app is created entirely in [[Swift (programming language)|Swift]] and aims to provide users with a powerful and intuitive tool to navigate, manage, and manipulate files and folders on their Mac computers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lifehacker.com/commander-one-adds-dual-pane-browsing-to-os-xs-finder-1724581859|title=Lifehacker|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=17 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cultofmac.com/385622/this-app-is-everything-os-x-finder-wants-to-be/|title=Cult of Mac|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=18 August 2015}}</ref> The application offers a wide range of features and meets the requirements of both casual users and professionals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mac360.com/free-a-mac-finder-replacement-app/|title=Free: A Mac Finder Replacement App|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=18 April 2023}}</ref>
'''Commander One''' is a dual-pane [[file manager]] designed for [[macOS]]. Developed by Electronic Team, Inc., the software is created entirely in [[Swift (programming language)|Swift]] and aims to provide users with a tool to navigate, manage, and manipulate files and folders on their Mac computers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lifehacker.com/commander-one-adds-dual-pane-browsing-to-os-xs-finder-1724581859|title=Lifehacker|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=17 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cultofmac.com/385622/this-app-is-everything-os-x-finder-wants-to-be/|title=Cult of Mac|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=18 August 2015}}</ref> The application offers a wide range of features for both casual and professional users.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mac360.com/free-a-mac-finder-replacement-app/|title=Free: A Mac Finder Replacement App|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=18 April 2023}}</ref>


Commander One is officially approved by [[Christian Ghisler]] as a decent alternative to [[Total Commander]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ghisler.com/download.htm|title=Total Commander - Download|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=17 September 2023}}</ref> It supports multiple languages, including English, Czech, Simplified Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, and Ukrainian.
Commander One is officially approved by Christian Ghisler, the developer of [[Total Commander]], as an alternative to his software for the MacOS platform<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ghisler.com/download.htm|title=Total Commander - Download|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=17 September 2023}}</ref> It supports multiple languages, including English, Czech, Simplified Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, and Ukrainian.


==Features==
==Features==
The app comes with a variety of features bundled together in the free version as well as the PRO package.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mac.softpedia.com/get/Utilities/Commander-One.shtml|title=Commander One (Mac) - Download & Review|author=|date=|work=softpedia.com|accessdate=25 September 2023}}</ref> These are some of the features:
The software application comes with a variety of features bundled together in the free version as well as the "PRO" package.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mac.softpedia.com/get/Utilities/Commander-One.shtml|title=Commander One (Mac) - Download & Review|author=|date=|work=softpedia.com|accessdate=25 September 2023}}</ref> These are some of the features:


*'''Dual-Pane Interface''': Commander One adopts the classic dual-pane interface ideology, allowing users to browse and manage files and folders more efficiently.
*'''Dual-Pane Interface''': adopts a dual-pane interface for file and directory browsing
*'''Multi-Tab Browsing''': Users can open multiple [[Tab (interface)|tabs]] within the application to navigate between different locations.
*'''Multi-Tab Browsing''': supports simultaneously navigating through different locations using multiple [[Tab (interface)|tabs]]
*'''Built-in Viewer''': It includes a built-in viewer for various [[File format|file types]] without the need for additional software.
*'''Built-in Viewer''': includes a built-in viewer for various [[File format|file types]] without the need for additional software
*'''File Operations''': The software supports various file operations such as copy, move, rename, delete, compress, and extract, making file management more convenient.
*'''File Operations''': operations such as copy, move, rename, delete, compress, and extract are supported
*'''Quick and Advanced File Search''': Commander One allows users to quickly find files and folders through its search functionality, as well as offering an advanced search feature to quickly locate specific files or folders based on user-defined criteria ([[regex]]).
*'''Quick and Advanced File Search''': offers a simple search functionality, and an advanced search feature to locate files or folders based on user-defined criteria ([[regex]]).
*'''Hotkeys Setup''': Commander One allows users to customize hotkeys]], providing quick access to frequently used functions.
*'''Hotkeys Setup''': [[hotkeys]] can be configured to access frequently used functions
*'''Work with Archives''': It supports [[ZIP file]] compression and extraction as well as expanded support for various file compression formats, including [[RAR (file format)|RAR]] (extract only), TBZ, [[.tgz|TGZ]], and 7z formats.
*'''Work with Archives''': natively supports [[ZIP file]] compression and extraction, as well as expanded support for various file compression formats, including [[RAR (file format)|RAR]] (extract only), TBZ, [[.tgz|TGZ]], and [[7z]]
*'''Display of Hidden Files''': The application features a special toggle switch that allows users to display [[hidden files]], giving access to files that are not visible in the default macOS file manager.
*'''Display of Hidden Files''': provides a special toggle switch that allows displaying [[hidden files]], giving access to files that are not visible in the default macOS file manager.
*'''Renaming Files and Folders during Movement''': Users can conveniently rename files or folders while moving them to a different location.
*'''Renaming Files and Folders during Movement''': allows renaming files or folders while moving them to a different location.
*'''Three viewing modes''': The app provides three viewing modes: Full for detailed file information, Brief for a concise overview, and Thumbs for visual browsing through the media files.
*'''Three viewing modes''': offers three viewing modes for file browsing: "Full", for detailed file information; "Brief", for a concise overview; and "Thumbs", for visual browsing through media files
*'''Personalized Interface Customization''': Commander One offers an interface personalization experience through customizable fonts, colors, and themes, allowing them to change the [[User interface|UI]] according to their preferences and work environment.
*'''Personalized Interface Customization''': fonts, colors, and themes can be changed for a customized [[User interface|UI]], according to user preferences and work environment
*'''Root Access''': With the capability to gain [[root access]], advanced users can perform administrative actions and manage system files that require elevated permissions.
*'''Root Access''': allows [[root access]] for performing administrative actions and managing system files that require elevated permissions
*'''Built-in FTP Client''': Users can seamlessly connect to [[FTP]], [[FTPS]] (FTP over [[SSL/TLS]]), and [[SSH File Transfer Protocol|SFTP]] servers for file transfer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://technosoups.com/commander-one-review-reliable-ftp-client-file-manager-mac-os/|title=Commander One Review – The Most Reliable FTP Client And File Manager For MAC OS|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=25 January 2018}}</ref>
*'''Built-in FTP Client''': supports file transfers via [[FTP]], [[FTPS]] (FTP over [[SSL/TLS]]), and [[SSH File Transfer Protocol|SFTP]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://technosoups.com/commander-one-review-reliable-ftp-client-file-manager-mac-os/|title=Commander One Review – The Most Reliable FTP Client And File Manager For MAC OS|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=25 January 2018}}</ref>
*'''MTP, Android, and iOS Devices Mounting''': The app allows mounting of MTP ([[Media Transfer Protocol]]), [[Android (operating system)|Android]], and [[iOS]] devices (not available in the App Store version of the app) and managing files stored on these devices right on their Mac.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/12/05/how-to-transfer-files-from-android-to-macos/|title=How to transfer files from Android to macOS|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=5 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.macworld.com/article/233036/commander-one-2-1-review-mac-file-manager-now-works-with-ios-devices.html|title=Commander One 2.1 review: Mac file manager now works with iOS devices|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=17 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.androidauthority.com/how-to-transfer-files-android-mac-1026517/|title=How to transfer files from Android to Mac|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=22 August 2023}}</ref>
*'''MTP, Android, and iOS Devices Mounting''': allows mounting of MTP ([[Media Transfer Protocol]]), [[Android (operating system)|Android]], and [[iOS]] devices (not available in the [[App Store (Apple)|App Store]] version of the software) and managing files stored on these devices.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/12/05/how-to-transfer-files-from-android-to-macos/|title=How to transfer files from Android to macOS|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=5 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.macworld.com/article/233036/commander-one-2-1-review-mac-file-manager-now-works-with-ios-devices.html|title=Commander One 2.1 review: Mac file manager now works with iOS devices|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=17 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.androidauthority.com/how-to-transfer-files-android-mac-1026517/|title=How to transfer files from Android to Mac|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=22 August 2023}}</ref>
*'''Integration with Cloud Storage''': The app allows users to mount and manage cloud storage services such as [[Google Drive]], [[Dropbox]], [[OneDrive]], and [[Amazon S3]] directly from the Commander One interface.
*'''Integration with Cloud Storage''': allows directly mounting and managing cloud storage services, such as [[Google Drive]], [[Dropbox]], [[OneDrive]], and [[Amazon S3]]
*'''Terminal Emulator''': Commander One includes a built-in [[terminal emulator]]for executing command-line operations.
*'''Terminal Emulator''': a built-in [[terminal emulator]] is included for executing command-line operations
*'''Encryption on Online Connections''': The app offers [[encryption]] on online connections, ensuring that data transfers and interactions with remote [[Server (computing)|servers]] are encrypted for enhanced privacy.
*'''Encryption on Online Connections''': supports [[encryption]] of data transfers and interactions with remote [[Server (computing)|servers]]
*'''Process Viewer''': provides insight into currently running processes and [[system resource]] usage. This feature is valuable for users who need to monitor system performance or troubleshoot issues related to resource consumption.
*'''Process Viewer''': allows monitoring of running [[process (computing)|processes]] and [[system resource]] usage


==Operating system support==
==Operating system support==


Commander One is specifically designed for macOS systems and is compatible with [[macOS 10.12]] and later versions. The app runs natively on Mac computers with [[Apple silicon]]: [[Apple M1|M1]] and [[Apple M2|M2]] series.
Commander One is specifically designed for macOS systems and is compatible with [[macOS 10.12]] and later versions. The software runs natively on Mac computers with [[Apple silicon]]: [[Apple M1|M1]] and [[Apple M2|M2]] series.


==Reception==
==Reception==


'''MacWorld''' rated Commander One as 3.5 out of 5 stars, concluding that it adds some useful functions to the standard Finder, but it was let down by its user interface and bugs in some of its functions, in particular with the built-in FTP manager; the article was later updated with a notice that the problem with the FTP manager had been solved by a subsequent update (version 1.2) <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.macworld.com/article/226820/commander-one-pro-review-a-free-finder-alternative-for-power-users.html|title=Commander One Pro review: A free Finder alternative for power users|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=22 November 2015}}</ref>
In 2015, '''[[MacWorld]]''' rated Commander One as 3.5 out of 5 stars, concluding that it adds some useful functions to the standard [[Finder (software)|Finder]], but it was let down by its user interface and bugs in some of its functions, in particular with the built-in FTP manager. The article was later updated with a notice that the problem with the FTP manager had been solved by a subsequent update (version 1.2) <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.macworld.com/article/226820/commander-one-pro-review-a-free-finder-alternative-for-power-users.html|title=Commander One Pro review: A free Finder alternative for power users|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=22 November 2015}}</ref>


'''[[TechRepublic]]''' review mentions that Commander One offers convenient efficiencies and simplifies the workflow with its dual-pane interface and a number of features, like an FTP client, compression support, Terminal Emulator, and Dropbox integration. In general, the author finds it a handy application to use.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.techrepublic.com/topic/apple/|title=Commander One offers Mac users a potent Finder alternative|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=17 September 2015}}</ref>
A '''[[TechRepublic]]''' review mentions that Commander One offers convenient efficiencies and simplifies the workflow with its dual-pane interface and a number of features, like an FTP client, compression support, Terminal Emulator, and Dropbox integration. In general, the author finds it a handy application to use.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.techrepublic.com/topic/apple/|title=Commander One offers Mac users a potent Finder alternative|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=17 September 2015}} {{dead link|date=June 2024}} </ref>


Tom Nelson in his review of Commander One on About.com highlights the app's features, including File Viewer, FTP/SFTP/FTPS client, Dropbox integration, view modes, etc., and draws the conclusion that "Commander One provides additional file management capabilities at a very reasonable price (free) and offers more advanced functions as add-ons that you can purchase or not, depending on your needs."
Tom Nelson in his review of Commander One on About.com highlights the app's features, including File Viewer, FTP/SFTP/FTPS client, Dropbox integration, view modes, etc., and draws the conclusion that "Commander One provides additional file management capabilities at a very reasonable price (free) and offers more advanced functions as add-ons that you can purchase or not, depending on your needs."{{Citation needed|date=June 2024}}


'''Apple Tech Talk''' introduces Commander One 2.1, a dual-pane file manager for macOS, as a robust alternative to Finder. The article highlights the app’s benefits, including a clean interface, the ability to view hidden files, and create hotkeys. The PRO Pack extends the functionality with features like FTP support, cloud integration, and theme customization. While acknowledging a learning curve, the article sees Commander One as a valuable addition for Mac users seeking enhanced file management capabilities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://appletechtalk.com/commander-one-2-1/|title=Commander One 2.1 – Updated|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=31 July 2020}}</ref>
An '''Apple Tech Talk''' article on Commander One 2.1 highlights the software’s benefits, including a "clean" interface, the ability to view hidden files, and create hotkeys. It also mentions that the PRO Pack option extends its functionality with features like FTP support, cloud integration, and theme customization. While acknowledging a learning curve, the article sees Commander One as "a valuable addition to any Mac user" seeking enhanced file management capabilities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://appletechtalk.com/commander-one-2-1/|title=Commander One 2.1 – Updated|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=31 July 2020}}</ref>


In an article by Krishna on August 17, 2019 for pcweenies.com, the author provides an in-depth evaluation of Commander One software. The article outlines the features and capabilities of the app, comparing it to macOS Finder and highlighting its strengths as a file management tool. The review touches on various aspects, including customization options, keyboard shortcuts, process monitoring, and cloud storage and mobile device integration.
In an article on '''pcweenies.com''', the author provides an in-depth evaluation of Commander One, outlining the features and capabilities of the software, comparing it to macOS Finder and highlighting its strengths as a file management tool. The review touches on various aspects, including customization options, keyboard shortcuts, process monitoring, and cloud storage and mobile device integration. The author praises the software's functionality and accessibility while also discussing some nuances and differences in behavior compared to macOS Finder. The review offers insights into the user experience, particularly for [[power users]] who seek advanced file management solutions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pcweenies.com/2019/08/17/review-commander-one-version-2/|title=Review: Commander One version 2|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=17 August 2019}}</ref>


The author praises the software's functionality and accessibility while also discussing some nuances and differences in behavior compared to macOS Finder. The review offers insights into the user experience, particularly for power users who seek advanced file management solutions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pcweenies.com/2019/08/17/review-commander-one-version-2/|title=Review: Commander One version 2|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=17 August 2019}}</ref>
Commander One is a "very capable" file manager designed specifically for Mac systems, as reviewed in an article on '''MacSources'''. The reviewer highlights its "intuitive" design and "aesthetically pleasing" user interface, earning a rating of 92% for its "excellent" performance.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://macsources.com/commander-one-file-manager-mac-app-2022-review/|title=Commander One File Manager Mac App 2022 Review|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=9 June 2022}}</ref>


Commander One is a comprehensive file manager designed specifically for Mac systems, as reviewed in an article on '''MacSources''' by Robyn. The reviewer highlights its intuitive design and aesthetically pleasing user interface, earning a high rating of 92% for its excellent performance.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://macsources.com/commander-one-file-manager-mac-app-2022-review/|title=Commander One File Manager Mac App 2022 Review|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=9 June 2022}}</ref>
In a review by Hammad Baig for '''twitgoo.com''', the author evaluates the software’s capabilities as a file management solution for Mac users. The reviewer highlights the features Commander One's offers that are not supported by the default Mac file manager, such as dual-pane mode, hidden file viewing, hotkey support, file previews, root access, built-in [[FTP client]], and compatibility with various cloud services. He also mentions the software's ease of use, encryption capabilities, Android file transfer feature, and "dark mode".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitgoo.com/commander-one-review/|title=Commander One Review – Best File Manager for Mac|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=11 October 2011}}</ref>


In the review of Commander One, by Hammad Baig for twitgoo.com, the author evaluates the app’s capabilities as a comprehensive file management solution for Mac users. The reviewer highlights Commander One's superiority over the default Mac file manager due to its advanced features such as dual-pane mode, hidden file viewing, hotkey support, file previews, root access, built-in [[FTP client]], and compatibility with various cloud services. He also mentions the software's ease of use, encryption capabilities, Android file transfer feature, and dark mode.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitgoo.com/commander-one-review/|title=Commander One Review – Best File Manager for Mac|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=11 October 2011}}</ref>
A '''TechWhoop Team''' review emphasizes the software's dual-pane design for multitasking, features like RegEx search, mobile device management, menu functions, and cloud storage support. The review also mentions the availability of both free and paid versions, with the Pro version offering additional benefits such as cloud data storage integration and FTP client capabilities. The review concludes by affirming Commander One's "smooth" and "user-friendly" experience.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.techwhoop.com/|title=TechWhoop - Hub of Tech Tips & Tricks|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=17 September 2023}} {{dead link|date=June 2024}}</ref>


'''TechWhoop Team''' review emphasizes the software's dual-pane design for multitasking, features like RegEx search, mobile device management, menu functions, and cloud storage support. The review also mentions the availability of both free and paid versions, with the Pro version offering additional benefits such as cloud data storage integration and FTP client capabilities. The review concludes by affirming Commander One's smooth and user-friendly experience.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.techwhoop.com/|title=TechWhoop - Hub of Tech Tips & Tricks|author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=17 September 2023}}</ref>
'''Digital Connect Mag''' describes the software as a potential solution for simplifying file management tasks and emphasizes its compatibility with various cloud services and remote servers. The article highlights the features of Commander One in detail, including its "easy file selection and management" capabilities, brief mode, "smooth" file selection, hotkey customization, etc.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalconnectmag.com/commander-one-a-superior-alternative-to-finder-and-the-best-ftp-client-for-mac/|title=Commander One: A Superior Alternative To Finder And The Best Ftp Client For Mac |author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=10 February 2021}}</ref>

'''Digital Connect Mag''' describes the software as a potential solution for simplifying file management tasks and emphasizes its compatibility with various cloud services and remote servers. The article highlights the features of Commander One in detail, including its easy file selection and management capabilities, brief mode, smooth file selection, hotkey customization, etc.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalconnectmag.com/commander-one-a-superior-alternative-to-finder-and-the-best-ftp-client-for-mac/|title=Commander One: A Superior Alternative To Finder And The Best Ftp Client For Mac |author=|date=|work=eltima.com|accessdate=10 February 2021}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 11:51, 29 June 2024

Commander One
Developer(s)Electronic Team, Inc.
Written inSwift
Operating systemOS X v.10.9.x - 11.x
Size58.68 MB
Available inEnglish, French, German, Dutch, Czech, Chinese, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Ukrainian
TypeFile manager, FTP client, Archiver
LicenseProprietary
Websitewww.electronic.us/products/commander-one/

Commander One is a dual-pane file manager designed for macOS. Developed by Electronic Team, Inc., the software is created entirely in Swift and aims to provide users with a tool to navigate, manage, and manipulate files and folders on their Mac computers.[1][2] The application offers a wide range of features for both casual and professional users.[3]

Commander One is officially approved by Christian Ghisler, the developer of Total Commander, as an alternative to his software for the MacOS platform[4] It supports multiple languages, including English, Czech, Simplified Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, and Ukrainian.

Features

[edit]

The software application comes with a variety of features bundled together in the free version as well as the "PRO" package.[5] These are some of the features:

  • Dual-Pane Interface: adopts a dual-pane interface for file and directory browsing
  • Multi-Tab Browsing: supports simultaneously navigating through different locations using multiple tabs
  • Built-in Viewer: includes a built-in viewer for various file types without the need for additional software
  • File Operations: operations such as copy, move, rename, delete, compress, and extract are supported
  • Quick and Advanced File Search: offers a simple search functionality, and an advanced search feature to locate files or folders based on user-defined criteria (regex).
  • Hotkeys Setup: hotkeys can be configured to access frequently used functions
  • Work with Archives: natively supports ZIP file compression and extraction, as well as expanded support for various file compression formats, including RAR (extract only), TBZ, TGZ, and 7z
  • Display of Hidden Files: provides a special toggle switch that allows displaying hidden files, giving access to files that are not visible in the default macOS file manager.
  • Renaming Files and Folders during Movement: allows renaming files or folders while moving them to a different location.
  • Three viewing modes: offers three viewing modes for file browsing: "Full", for detailed file information; "Brief", for a concise overview; and "Thumbs", for visual browsing through media files
  • Personalized Interface Customization: fonts, colors, and themes can be changed for a customized UI, according to user preferences and work environment
  • Root Access: allows root access for performing administrative actions and managing system files that require elevated permissions
  • Built-in FTP Client: supports file transfers via FTP, FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS), and SFTP[6]
  • MTP, Android, and iOS Devices Mounting: allows mounting of MTP (Media Transfer Protocol), Android, and iOS devices (not available in the App Store version of the software) and managing files stored on these devices.[7][8][9]
  • Integration with Cloud Storage: allows directly mounting and managing cloud storage services, such as Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Amazon S3
  • Terminal Emulator: a built-in terminal emulator is included for executing command-line operations
  • Encryption on Online Connections: supports encryption of data transfers and interactions with remote servers
  • Process Viewer: allows monitoring of running processes and system resource usage

Operating system support

[edit]

Commander One is specifically designed for macOS systems and is compatible with macOS 10.12 and later versions. The software runs natively on Mac computers with Apple silicon: M1 and M2 series.

Reception

[edit]

In 2015, MacWorld rated Commander One as 3.5 out of 5 stars, concluding that it adds some useful functions to the standard Finder, but it was let down by its user interface and bugs in some of its functions, in particular with the built-in FTP manager. The article was later updated with a notice that the problem with the FTP manager had been solved by a subsequent update (version 1.2) [10]

A TechRepublic review mentions that Commander One offers convenient efficiencies and simplifies the workflow with its dual-pane interface and a number of features, like an FTP client, compression support, Terminal Emulator, and Dropbox integration. In general, the author finds it a handy application to use.[11]

Tom Nelson in his review of Commander One on About.com highlights the app's features, including File Viewer, FTP/SFTP/FTPS client, Dropbox integration, view modes, etc., and draws the conclusion that "Commander One provides additional file management capabilities at a very reasonable price (free) and offers more advanced functions as add-ons that you can purchase or not, depending on your needs."[citation needed]

An Apple Tech Talk article on Commander One 2.1 highlights the software’s benefits, including a "clean" interface, the ability to view hidden files, and create hotkeys. It also mentions that the PRO Pack option extends its functionality with features like FTP support, cloud integration, and theme customization. While acknowledging a learning curve, the article sees Commander One as "a valuable addition to any Mac user" seeking enhanced file management capabilities.[12]

In an article on pcweenies.com, the author provides an in-depth evaluation of Commander One, outlining the features and capabilities of the software, comparing it to macOS Finder and highlighting its strengths as a file management tool. The review touches on various aspects, including customization options, keyboard shortcuts, process monitoring, and cloud storage and mobile device integration. The author praises the software's functionality and accessibility while also discussing some nuances and differences in behavior compared to macOS Finder. The review offers insights into the user experience, particularly for power users who seek advanced file management solutions.[13]

Commander One is a "very capable" file manager designed specifically for Mac systems, as reviewed in an article on MacSources. The reviewer highlights its "intuitive" design and "aesthetically pleasing" user interface, earning a rating of 92% for its "excellent" performance.[14]

In a review by Hammad Baig for twitgoo.com, the author evaluates the software’s capabilities as a file management solution for Mac users. The reviewer highlights the features Commander One's offers that are not supported by the default Mac file manager, such as dual-pane mode, hidden file viewing, hotkey support, file previews, root access, built-in FTP client, and compatibility with various cloud services. He also mentions the software's ease of use, encryption capabilities, Android file transfer feature, and "dark mode".[15]

A TechWhoop Team review emphasizes the software's dual-pane design for multitasking, features like RegEx search, mobile device management, menu functions, and cloud storage support. The review also mentions the availability of both free and paid versions, with the Pro version offering additional benefits such as cloud data storage integration and FTP client capabilities. The review concludes by affirming Commander One's "smooth" and "user-friendly" experience.[16]

Digital Connect Mag describes the software as a potential solution for simplifying file management tasks and emphasizes its compatibility with various cloud services and remote servers. The article highlights the features of Commander One in detail, including its "easy file selection and management" capabilities, brief mode, "smooth" file selection, hotkey customization, etc.[17]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
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  2. ^ "Cult of Mac". eltima.com. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  3. ^ "Free: A Mac Finder Replacement App". eltima.com. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  4. ^ "Total Commander - Download". eltima.com. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  5. ^ "Commander One (Mac) - Download & Review". softpedia.com. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
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