Security wih Onyx

[Alwyn]

As my 2017 iMac has slowed down significantly I need to declutter ***. I've downloaded Onyx and Passwords has flashed up. Given that this is free software and it has full access to everything including all my passwords how secure is it?

 

[hughvane]

Top shelf! It has to get access to the innermost of your OS to do what is necessary. Trust it, let it do its thing; you will not regret it, as I can attest over years of using it on successive OS.

 

[IWT]

+1 for what Hugh said. It needs full access. It is safe and reliable, but I would suggest that you use the "Maintenance" Tab and keep all the default settings.

Ian

 

[Alwyn]

Thanks. I've also looked at Randy Singer's suggestions and removed some surplus files.

 

[RadDave]

As my 2017 iMac has slowed down significantly I need to declutter ***. I've downloaded Onyx and Passwords has flashed up. Given that this is free software and it has full access to everything including all my passwords how secure is it?

Hi Alwyn - have to agree w/ the others about Onyx - not sure what you are referring to by 'Passwords' (iCloud Keychain or another password manager?) Doubt that Onyx does anything w/ password files since encryption would like be a barrier - if you're still concerned you can contact Joël Barrière in the Onyx app - I've had a number of email exchanges w/ him over the years (and have also donated several times to his site - a consideration for all using this useful and 'free' app). Dave

BTW - some of our newer forum members may not be aware of Randy Singer's many contributions here but no link was left - for those interested, check HERE