Update Logs

Track the latest features, improvements, and fixes for SimpleCommander.

v1.6
Latest
4 October 2026
  • Launch

    Hello, SimpleCommander!

    TK-mac has been officially renamed to SimpleCommander, complete with a brand new app icon and a refined identity.

  • New

    macOS Golden Gate Support

    Added full compatibility and seamless support for the upcoming macOS Golden Gate.

  • Security

    App Lock Protection

    Secure individual applications using Touch ID or custom Keychain passwords, complete with customizable re-lock grace periods.

  • Security

    Watchdog Protection

    The new Anti Force Quit system instantly restarts the app if it gets forcefully closed, keeping your App Lock protection continuous and resilient.

  • New

    Network Devices Scanner

    Easily discover and view all devices currently connected to your local network directly within the app.

  • New

    Remote Hardware Control

    Adjust your Mac's volume and screen brightness right from your phone using the remote web dashboard.

  • New

    Remote Screenshots

    Capture exactly what's on your Mac's screen with a single tap from the remote web dashboard.

  • New

    Remote Speed Test

    Accurately measure your Mac's internet performance directly through the remote dashboard.

  • Improved

    Performance & UI Enhancements

    Refined visual elements for a cleaner native macOS experience alongside major under-the-hood optimizations for speed and stability.

v1.5
Retired
17 June 2026
  • New

    Built-in Speed Test

    Accurately measure your internet performance directly from the dashboard, powered securely by M-Lab's open-source infrastructure.

  • New

    Network Menu Bar

    Keep an eye on your live upload and download speeds, straight from your Mac's menu bar.

  • New

    Remote Mac Locking

    You can now instantly lock your computer remotely using your phone via the remote access dashboard.

  • Improved

    UI Polish & Bug Fixes

    Refined dashboard visual elements for a cleaner native experience, and squashed several under-the-hood bugs to improve overall app stability.

v1.4.2
Retired
30 May 2026
  • Fix

    System Memory Sampling

    Resolved an issue where RAM usage for system processes was not displaying during sampling. You can now accurately track memory usage for all processes.

  • Security

    Safer Uninstallations

    When uninstalling applications, they are now safely moved to your Mac's Trash rather than being permanently deleted immediately.

  • Improved

    UI Polish & Bug Fixes

    Refined dashboard visual elements for a cleaner native experience, and squashed several under-the-hood bugs to improve overall app stability.

  • Fix

    Desktop Power Status

    Resolved an issue where iMacs and other desktop Macs displayed incorrect battery stats. They will now correctly show as running on a Power Adapter in System Info.

  • Security

    Advanced Firewall Safety

    Completely rebuilt the firewall engine to be dynamic and crash-proof. It now perfectly remembers your settings and guarantees your internet is never accidentally blocked when you quit the app.

v1.4.1
Retired
26 May 2026
  • Fix

    Critical Stability Fix

    Addressed a resource management issue that could cause memory pressure and unresponsiveness during extended use. This update ensures SimpleCommander stays light on your system resources.

  • Improved

    Enhanced Performance

    Optimized how background communication channels handle system requests, significantly reducing the app's overall memory footprint and ensuring long-term stability.

  • Improved

    General Refinements

    Squashed several minor bugs to provide a smoother, more reliable experience across all dashboards.

v1.4
Retired
24 May 2026
  • New

    New Control Panel

    Easily manage your installed applications. Perform regular uninstalls or deep clean uninstallations, including batch-uninstalling multiple apps at once. We have also introduced a firewall which allows you to block incoming and outgoing traffic from your Mac.

  • New

    Custom Sampling Time

    From now on you can choose between 60 seconds, 2 minutes, 10 minutes, 30 minutes, and 1 hour sampling.

  • New

    Menu Bar Only Mode

    You can now hide the Dock icon and run the app entirely from your Menu Bar in the background or you can do the opposite.

  • Security

    System Processes Unlocked

    We introduced system process actions to give you full control over every process when running in system mode.

  • Improved

    Massive Performance Polish

    We squashed tons of bugs and added more optimizations to make the app significantly faster and lighter on your Mac.

v1.2
Retired
29 April 2026
  • New

    Phone Remote Control

    Manage your Mac from any phone. Force quit apps, eject disks, or shut down from your browser.

  • Improved

    Custom Remote Port

    You can now customize the broadcast port for the remote control web server to avoid local network conflicts.

  • New

    Public IP Toggle

    Your Public IP is now visible in both System Information mode and the Network dashboard. Simply click on your Local IP to instantly switch between your public and local addresses.

  • New

    CPU Thermals

    CPU temperature is now visible when using Pro mode. Click on the 'Thermal' label directly in the CPU dashboard to easily toggle between Celsius and Fahrenheit.

  • Security

    CPU Power Limits

    Stop apps from hogging your power. You can now restrict exactly how much CPU an app is allowed to use.

  • New

    Custom Shortcuts

    Assign your own keyboard keys to quickly eject all disks or clear your workspace in one tap.

  • Fix

    Bug Fixes

    General bug fixes, UI improvements, and underlying stability enhancements.

v1.0
Retired
Initial Release
  • Launch

    Initial Release

    SimpleCommander is officially live!

  • New

    Core App

    A beautifully crafted, intuitive system monitor designed to replace Activity Monitor.

  • Improved

    Architecture

    Full native support for Intel and Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) chips.

  • Security

    Security

    Fully notarized and code-signed by Apple for safe installation.