CleanMyMac X
Developer(s)MacPaw Way Ltd.
Initial releaseJuly, 2008
Stable release
4.14.0
Operating systemmacOS High Sierra 10.13 or later
Websitehttps://macpaw.com/cleanmymac

CleanMyMac X is a cleanup utility for macOS.[1] It was developed by MacPaw Way Ltd. a software company based in Kyiv, Ukraine.[2]

CleanMyMac X is used to optimize performance on Apple Mac computers through various methods such as deletion of "junk" files and maintenance tasks.

Features

CleanMyMac X offers a variety of tools used to optimize performance, namely the smart scan. During a smart scan, the software determines possible useless files and caches. It then selects which of these should be deleted. After this, it determines potential malware. Finally, it determines maintenance tasks suitable for the device, such as clearing unused items in the memory. After doing these, it presents the user with these recommendations, so they can decide which to follow.[3]

Besides the smart scan, the tools are organized in categories displayed on a sidebar on the left of the window. The categories are cleanup, protection, speed, applications and files.[1] Users are able to individually clean system junk and mail attachments, as well as delete files in trash bins in the cleanup category. In the protection category users are able to do a more thorough scan and removal of malware as well as view privacy settings and apps that potentially violate users' privacy. Under speed, users are able to perform maintenance tasks and optimize app usage. Under applications, users are able to uninstall and update apps as well as manage extensions. Finally, files includes the "space lens" which allows users to visualize the size of files. Users can also view large and old files and use the shredder here.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "CleanMyMac X review: A solid scrubber with hit-or-miss malware removal". Macworld. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
  2. ↑ Michal (2016-06-09). "Inside MacPaw's Modern Kiev Office". Officelovin'. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  3. ↑ "CleanMyMac X Review: Is It Really Worth It in 2023?". 2023-04-11. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
  4. ↑ "CleanMyMac X Mac App REVIEW - MacSources". macsources.com. 2021-12-07. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
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