Furthermore, the upper part of the main window will enable users to access a new connection to the type of server they aim to use, get information regarding a certain one, refresh the pages, upload files and manage the transfers that have been executed or that are in progress. In fact, the innovative 3D-like design of the buttons associated with the connection functions in the lower section of the main window brings a welcome sparkle to an otherwise common look. Whilst not overly complex, the interface of the Cyberduck for Mac does look attractive and user friendly. Apart from that, the installation will commence automatically, but it is worthy to note that it tends to be a bit sluggish. Whilst it is recommended that you choose to install it, as its features can be very beneficial even for those who are not in charge of managing a network, it is not mandatory.

In the installation phase, users will be asked whether they want to install Bonjour, an application that enables discovering and configuring the IP and DNS settings of the computers on your network. However, Cyberduck for Mac incorporates a great amount of impressive features, from the ability to integrate it with outside editors to quick viewers, from document and picture browsing and management to keychain password systems and bookmarking. In essence, this SFTP and FTP browser is an open-source piece of software, meaning that users are welcome to download the base code and improve it, should they choose to do so. However, this review will refer strictly to the Cyberduck for Mac, in order to avoid confusion between the features proprietary to the other editions. While originally Cyberduck was a SFTP program designed particularly for the MAC OS, it seems that its producers have also designed a version that operates under the Windows operating system.

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