You finally want more memory on your MacBook? No problem. We tell you how the CleanMyMac X cleaning software cleans up your Apple device.
We all know the feeling of a brand new laptop – a blank desktop ready to be filled with pictures, music and files. But over time, the new MacBook is getting slower and slower. Increasingly, data garbage clogs the hard drive and takes up valuable storage space. Soon you are faced with an overloaded computer that only offers mediocre performance. If you know this feeling only too well, don’t worry – GIGA shows you how to clean up your MacBook with CleanMyMac X.
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This is what makes CleanMyMac X special
CleanMyMac X is one All-in-one Mac cleaning software, which helps clean the entire system, removes junk files, optimizes performance and protects privacy. Compared to other cleaning programs, it is particularly easy and intuitive to use and has a wide range of features that make it a valuable tool for anyone who wants their Mac to run smoothly. If you want to make your laptop faster, the program will guide you with useful additional information and advise you on how to proceed with the cleanup. For valuable tips, simply call up the Smart Assistant, which you can find in the upper right corner of the cleaning program window.
Delete junk files
One of CleanMyMac X’s most useful features is its ability to Detect and remove junk files. These are files that take up disk space but are no longer needed by the system. Deleting superfluous data works with just a few clicks – CleanMyMac X can distinguish essential data from unnecessary ones. The program searches your Mac for junk data such as failed downloads and outdated caches and then shows you what it found. You don’t have to be afraid of accidentally deleting something important – you can always decide for yourself what is really eliminated from the data found. In this way you also free iTunes as well as your mail and photos app from junk files. However, it is questionable how useful it is to do this with the photo app, because it then creates the cache files again anyway. In addition, CleanMyMac X unfortunately does not scan your Mac for duplicates – i.e. data sets that are available more than once on your device.
Remove unnecessary programs
Another practical feature is the possibility with CleanMyMac X to remove programs, which you don’t need anyway. For example, the cleaning program under the “Uninstall” menu item recognizes which software you haven’t used for a long time and thus helps you to identify and get rid of these apps. Also, deleting old apps the traditional way creates unnecessary leftovers that slow down your Mac’s performance. CleanMyMac X also recognizes these, so you can effectively rid your Mac of them. This way you can also remove unwanted internet plug-ins and Safari extensions.
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Remove malware and other harmful software
In addition, CleanMyMac X also offers the option to Scan your Mac for malicious software. With the Malware Removal tool, the program detects malware, adware, and ransomware specific to macOS that threaten your security and slow down device performance. CleanMyMac X will clean your Mac of this so you don’t have to worry about it anymore. We explain in detail what malware is and where it comes from.
Permanently delete sensitive data
If you delete a file via the recycle bin, you are actually only removing the access point for it – meaning the file is still on your hard drive and could be restored by special programs. On the other hand, the Shredder tool removes unwanted ones Files irrevocably destroyed. With the “Privacy” module you also effectively blur your digital footprint, because with it you can delete your browser history and other online and offline data with just a few clicks.
Make the Mac faster
Under the menu item “Speed” you have the option under “Optimization”. Speed up your Mac startup. With CleanMyMac X, you can identify and kill programs that start when you turn on your device, slowing down its performance. With the “Start Agents” function, you can define a list of all the programs that you can disable so that they no longer compete for valuable memory. Under “Maintenance” CleanMyMac X determines for you which apps are particularly memory-hungry and thus slow down the performance of the Mac so that you can also take action against them.
As you can see, the cleaning program can do more than most comparable software. CleanMyMac X costs you 34.95 euros in an annual subscription.
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