I appreciate how CleanMyMac pulls all of the scattered cleanup tools into a single interface.

My brain can only hold so much information on how to run my computer, and I prefer to use those brain cells for photography related things.

There are likely ways to clean mail accounts and find other unnecessary system files - but I don’t remember what they are. I liked how CleanMyMac rooted out things like older Mail attachments and other system junk. Sure, I can empty the Trash… that’s straightforward and something I do periodically anyway. There are also a set of maintenance scripts and other under-the-hood cleanup tasks you can kick off, too. One of the things that can slow down a system is an overly full hard disk. It’s primarily looking for old or unnecessary cruft on your computer. The first time CleanMyMac is launched, you execute a “Smart Scan” of your computer. CleanMyMac won’t do anything destructive without my say-so… but hey, call me paranoid… when it comes to my photo library, I am very protective! I have details on the tweaks I made below, and I recommend making customizations before you run the initial scan. There are areas of my computer I simply don’t want any software other that my photo tools touching. There are certain features that either aren’t the best fit for my photo library. I did tweak the settings a little from the point of view of a photographer. I haven’t tried it (I’m a Mac user) although I expect it works very similarly to the Mac version. If you’re running on Windows, MacPaw also has a CleanMyPC app as well. If you have an aging Mac or are looking for a simple tool to monitor and scrub your Mac, download the free trial and check it out for yourself. In short, I’m quite happy with how it works and how easy it makes it to tidy up my Mac. I’d read good things about MacPaw’s CleanMyMac X and decided to give it a try. The problem is… I forget all the various steps and subsystems to go visit, because I don’t do it very often. I’ve read articles on tidying up a Mac system and steps to take to keep it running at its peak performance. It runs pretty well, although I notice sluggishness from time to time. Modern software continues to push the envelope of what the hardware can do, and it’s only a matter of time before my once speedy, shiny machine is looking long in the tooth.

I max out the processor speed, the graphics card, fill it full of memory. When I buy a Mac, I plan to get 3 or 4 years of solid use out of it.

Macpaw clean my pc