CleanMyMac
Aug 27, 2021 08:35:32 #
I thought CleanMyMac was another one of those worthless programs, but many Mac users on YouTube list it as one of their must-have programs. I seem to remember hearing negative comments about CleanMyPC. Any opinions?
Aug 27, 2021 08:37:52 #
Aug 27, 2021 08:40:27 #
Longshadow wrote:
How does it know what's "dirty"?
It's very, very smart, and it has a fantastic sense of smell.
Aug 27, 2021 08:47:29 #
Those cleaning programs seem to slow things down for me and are constantly asking me if I want to do this or that. But I suppose they’d can be of help…
Aug 27, 2021 09:03:20 #
jerryc41 wrote:
It's very, very smart, and it has a fantastic sense of smell.
Aug 27, 2021 09:17:41 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I thought CleanMyMac was another one of those worthless programs, but many Mac users on YouTube list it as one of their must-have programs. I seem to remember hearing negative comments about CleanMyPC. Any opinions?
Jerry,....can you recommend a good cleaning program that you know of or have used for a mac.
My wife has used a mac forever,...and has never and I mean never used a cleaning utility,...she instead constantly figures self works arounds to resolve issues,....some are very cumbersome but she keeps it going somehow complaining all the while..
I would like to help her out but fear messing up her methodology and way of doing things,...if you know what I mean.
Anyway I would appreciate your input any suggestions if it's not to much trouble.
Thank you muchly.
Marty,.......her PC oriented husband.................lol
Aug 27, 2021 09:26:00 #
butty
Loc: South Wales, United Kingdom
Clean My Mac is an excellent program. I have it on both my MBP's
Aug 28, 2021 06:57:31 #
I've used Clean my Mac since it was recommended by TechTalk America. I'm pleased with it and use it regularly.
Aug 28, 2021 07:36:37 #
Martys wrote:
Jerry,....can you recommend a good cleaning progra... (show quote)
Apparently, CleanMyMac is the one to get. I've had three Macs since 2012 - never been "cleaned."
Aug 28, 2021 07:41:13 #
PaulBrit
Loc: Merlin, Southern Oregon
After I was scammed I purchased Trend Micro and early indications are that this a comprehensive program.
Aug 28, 2021 08:05:50 #
butty wrote:
Clean My Mac is an excellent program. I have it on both my MBP's
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Aug 28, 2021 08:21:00 #
Rab-Eye wrote:
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I see it's by subscription or $90! I've gotten by without it for nine years.
Aug 28, 2021 09:05:55 #
"Memory Clean 3" is fast, frees up a lot of memory and costs only $10.00 but I can't see that it particularly improves my iMac's performance. CleanMyMac seems a little pricey at $90.00.
BTW as I scrolled down looking at responses, guess which advertisement was inserted between two of them? Yup; there was an ad and link for CleanMyMac. If their program is as fast as their algorithm monitoring and responding to posts, maybe I should consider it.
BTW as I scrolled down looking at responses, guess which advertisement was inserted between two of them? Yup; there was an ad and link for CleanMyMac. If their program is as fast as their algorithm monitoring and responding to posts, maybe I should consider it.
Aug 28, 2021 10:40:49 #
I use CleanMyMac and have found it to be reliable, fast, and very effective in speeding up my Mac, especially after using Topaz DeNoise and AiSharpen which seem to leave behind "stuff" in RAM and gradually slows down the Topaz processing the more it is used. I even get a warning message pop-up about RAM is almost filled to the limit after using Topaz for about an hour on probably 5-10 files. I then run CleanMyMac and go back to Topaz which then runs really fast again.
I love it and feel I'm getting my money's worth.
I love it and feel I'm getting my money's worth.
Aug 28, 2021 13:52:04 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I thought CleanMyMac was another one of those worthless programs, but many Mac users on YouTube list it as one of their must-have programs. I seem to remember hearing negative comments about CleanMyPC. Any opinions?
Never used it...
However, what I do is
> Uninstall unused software using the uninstaller that came with the program.
> Periodically back up seldom-used files to external drives.
> About every three years, right before a major system upgrade, I first find all the license and installation codes for my software. Then, I back everything up (TWICE), reformat my drive, install all fresh copies of all the software I still use, and initialize them. Finally, I migrate back just the data I want on my main drive.
In 2019, I did this when installing an SSD with double the storage, then doubling my RAM while I was in there. That was a perfect opportunity to upgrade the OS, and all my software, and to do a completely clean installation. It was like getting a new computer. It took a couple of days, but was well worth the speed boost.
This past week, I bought a new M1 MacBook Air, and did essentially the same thing.
I recommend Carbon Copy Cloner for those who want to be sure EVERYTHING is backed up. CCC makes a mirror image of your drive that can be fully bootable.
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