Review: Forklift

Forklift is an advanced file manager from Binarynights.com. Forklift has several features built into, including file management, FTP, SFTP, and an app removal tool. While there are good stand alone programs for these applications, Forklift combines them all into one easy to use program.

The one thing that I like about Forklift is that everything is on one window. You don’t have to go clicking around to find what you need. The two side-by-side navigation windows makes moving files quick and easy. Just drag and drop. Navigating through your computer and all your files is painless.

The built in Delete App works great. I have seen other programs that do this, but they all cost money, and they’re not bundled with anything else. There are a few free applications out there that will delete apps, but I’ve not used one yet that does it as well as Forklift.

To access my web server at work, I have to use SFTP. Forklift makes this a breeze. I can connect to the server, view the server’s files in one window, and navigate through my files in the other. When I want to upload something, I just drag and drop and it’s there.

Forklift also integrates seamlessly with Spotlight. Just type in what you’re looking for, and Forklift will display the results in one of the two file windows.The navigation bar at the top put everything you need right at your finger tips.

Forklift is a great program with some wonderful features. Forklift isn’t free, but it’s worth the $29.99. There is a 15 day free demo available at http://www.binarynights.com.