Clean My Mac X

[Randy B. Singer]

Certainly do. But surely Apple think it's a safe application as they chose to include it in the App Store

We had a discussion about this on the Macintosh consultants list.

The overall opinion was that Apple doesn't endorse anything in the Mac App Store unless they actually endorse it. And there is indeed a selection of software that Apple highlights and recommends. (Even then, I'm not sure that they really review the software. They may just get paid for their endorsement.)

Beyond that...there is a lot of crapware in the Mac App Store. Apple tests software to be sure that it meets their programming guidelines and that it doesn't contain malware. I don't think that you can read anything else into an app just being in the Mac App Store.

The Mac OS itself has storage management built-in. There are several very nice free utilities that will allow you to do routine maintenance on your Mac. CleanMyMacX is a waste of money, and it has gotten people in trouble. Even if the version in the Mac App Store has been neutered, I personally would recommend not patronizing a company that used to (and apparently still does outside of the Mac App Store) peddle dangerous or unethical software. It sets a bad example.

 

[Sally45]

Clean Mac?
To completely clean anything from Mac?

 

[pm-r]

Clean Mac?
To completely clean anything from Mac?

I think it might help if you could clarify and provide some actual details for your question.

PS: FWIW: I have "CleanMyMac 3" and have used it successfully to fix a problem that none of the other suggested Mac utilities could fix, and I still use it occasionally for some maintenance and cleanup.

I used to think it was close to the horrible MacKeeper Mac software crap, but one does have to be aware and careful of what they are doing when they use it!!! And of course, don't even attempt using it without a current backup, like all such utilities.




- Patrick
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[Rod]

I suppose the question is what do define as "clean"? OnyX for example does a really good job at verifying the system as well as emptying system trash, caches, resetting parameters of some native apps, removing problematic files and folders and rebuilding various databases. Titanium Software | Operating system utilities for Mac - OnyX
It's tried and tested on its "Maintainence" script as well as offering additional scripts and preferences for more advanced uses which like CMM should only be used when the user is confident that they know the implications.
I would happily reccomend this app to any user but as with all such "cleaning" apps a full backup is advised prior to use. Having siad that i have used this app for several years without it causing any issues except (not really an issue) you will find that some third party app will when opened state "You are using this app for the first time are you sure you want to open it?" This is simply a result of system caches being emptied and can be ignored.

PS. Onyx is free from the link listed above and it is important that you choose the version for your operating system.

 

[jga40]

I think it takes a while to learn which functions to use on CleanMyMac X. Did some stupid things when I first started using CleanMyMac, but CleanMyMac X has come a long way and I believe I've learnt which functions to disregard.

 

[Rod]

A little like a chisel CMM X is a potentially dangerous tool. It does not do the job on its own, you need to learn how to use it. I use its Uninstaller frequently because its simple, quick an easy to use but it's worth checking occasionally with Find Any File to make sure all traces are gone.