![]() ![]() Cleans some caches, but OnyX does so much more. Turning a Mac off then on does nothing to update apps. (I have not installed Ventura and am still Intel.)Ī lot of users install CMM if for no other reason than the name sounds great and the promotional material convinces them. And works with Mac OS through Beta 12.6.4. Then, one click and all shown is deleted. When you drag the app to the window AZ opens, another will show all of the support files as well - in case there is a shared resource with an app you don’t want to disable. Been around for years and still reliable for removing apps as well as all of the support files. One of the simplest program removers is AppZapper. Rather than spend a lot of time listening the features of the five sections, you might try visiting the software site and take a look at what OnyX offers - for free. OnyX not only takes care of many problems, you can precisely target problem areas. However, some still had to be torn out by the roots yet again by a free copy of Malwarebytes, which make one raise an eyebrow and wonder what else might be missed.Not sure what “garbage” you refer to. After infecting my Mac with a fair amount of dubious software (including an infamous keystroke logger disguised as an Adobe Flash Player update), the Malware Removal module was able to diagnose and remove most of my malware. Once again, the Malware removal module has gotten better but isn’t where it could be. I’ve had much better luck with CoreCode’s MacUpdater, which can be purchased for $14.99 for a single user license and has been able to find just about every conceivable update for my Mac’s applications given its single-minded focus to this task as well as robust updates along the way. Once again, the Updater module located updates to the handy MacTracker utility and GraphicConverter editing program, but missed an update to Google Chrome, which was somewhat worrying. My previous version of this review noted that the Updater module had missed significant updates to Zoom and Mozilla’s Firefox browser, both of which became vital to users during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. While well-intentioned and focused as marketing and selling points, the Updater function seems to only locate a smattering of available application updates, and it’s almost anyone’s guess as to what it will see and what will be glossed over. Unfortunately, CleanMyMac X has a couple of modules that are the app’s greatest hurdles. IDG The Updater and Malware Removal features The System Junk module after locating 7.41 gigabytes of extraneous files. The modules are Smart Scan, System Junk, Mail Attachments, Trash Bins, Malware Removal, Privacy, Optimization, Maintenance, Uninstaller, Updater, Extensions, Space Lens, Large & Old Files, and Shredder. The catch-all utility offers an assortment of modules with its core focus centered around identifying and cleaning out gigabytes upon gigabytes of unused system garbage. There’s also a possibility that the developer overextended themselves trying to be everything to everyone, and the result is that some features aren’t as good as others, making you wonder about the value of the total app.ĬleanMyMac X is routinely updated (in November 2022 version 4.12 brought Ventura support, and a February 2023 update added the ability to remove Xcode images and a battery drain alert) and well cared for by its developer, MacPaw, but it does seem to be in danger of trying to do too much. With Mac utilities, a multifaceted approach that offers several base functions can be excellent. But for the price, it would be ideal if all of its modules worked equally well. Updater feature missed some app updatesĬleanMyMac X offers some nice surprises with its disk maintenance tools and new Menu Bar feature. ![]()
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