rEFIt

rEFIt is a handy set of tools for Mac OS X that helps you manage the boot menu on your EFI-based Macintosh. With rEFIt, you can easily boot into different operating systems. So if you're using Boot Camp to install Windows or Linux, this is a great tool to have!

Installation Made Simple

You can install the rEFIt toolkit right onto your OS X volume. This means that next time you restart your Mac, you'll see the rEFIt boot menu pop up. If you'd rather not clutter your main drive, you can also install it on a separate volume, an external disk, or even on the EFI System Partition.

Boot From a CD

If you're not ready to commit yet, there's even an option to burn rEFIt onto a CD and boot from that without messing with your existing system! Plus, if you decide to uninstall it later, no worries—the developers provide clear removal instructions, tailored to where you've installed it.

Navigating the Boot Menu

The rEFIt menu shows up every time you start your Mac. You can easily scroll through the options using your arrow keys. One of the cool features is that rEFIt automatically finds all the bootable operating system loaders and gives you info about each storage volume.

Accessing Boot Options

If you hit the F2 key while in the menu, you'll get access to all supported boot options. Need to restart? No problem! rEFIt lets you restart either the EFI shell or your computer with ease. Plus, it includes a useful partitioning tool.

Maintenance Tools at Your Fingertips

The best part? rEFIt comes packed with maintenance tools available through the EFI shell. You can sync your MBR and GPT partition tables, check out supported protocols, switch between graphic and text consoles, test TCP/IP connectivity, and more!

Your Go-To Tool for Multi-OS Management

If you're searching for an easy-to-install set of tools that makes switching between different operating systems smooth and straightforward—while also offering great management options for EFI-based computers—give rEFIt a try!