Exploring Additional Utility Applications

The Utilities folder, located within the Applications folder, is host to several dozen applications and utilities that help you manage the daily activities with running your Macintosh computer system, internet and wireless connections, and troubleshooting.

Bluetooth Serial Utility

The Bluetooth Serial Utility is designed to allow your Bluetooth transmitter (external or internal), to serve as a wireless serial port, and let you, for example, HotSync your PDA device to your computer scheduling application.

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AirPort Admin Utility

The AirPort Admin Utility lets you monitor the connections ...

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