Would you recommend OSX Cocktail for a disk utility?

I think I need more than my built-in Mac disk utility to keep my machine clean and running well. Is there only the one "OSX Cocktail" version 4.7.2 and does anyone here use it and think that it's useful?

I have Onyx, but don't use it, not liking any app that does things without allowing you to control its actions. For disk directory issues, I recommend DiskWarrior, and for better disk repairing than Disk Utility, I use TechTool Pro 5 (Apple provides TechTool Deluxe as part of its AppleCare package). For other maintenance tasks, see:
Mac Maintenance Quick Assist,
Mac OS X speed FAQ,
Speeding up Macs,
Macintosh OS X Routine Maintenance
Essential Mac Maintenance: Get set up,
Essential Mac Maintenance: Rev up your routines,
Maintaining OS X, and
Myths of required versus not required maintenance for Mac OS X for information.

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NeoOffice ($10 but older version is free)
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