TCP Viewer Blog

Field notes for packet debugging on macOS, with product updates, capture workflows, filter techniques, and practical network analysis guides from the Proxyman Team.

Wireshark Alternative for macOS: TCP Viewer vs Wireshark

Compare TCP Viewer and Wireshark, and see when TCP Viewer is a simpler Wireshark alternative for macOS packet capture and inspection.

May 18, 2026 · 5 min read · Proxyman Team

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How to open pcap and pcapng file on macOS

Learn what pcap and pcapng files are, how to capture them from the macOS command line, and how to open them with TCP Viewer.

June 10, 2026 · 3 min read