Hi, this is my first question to the group and I wasn't able to find an answer. I run "Clean My Mac" and it shows my RAM usage starts at about 4 of 8GB, and within a few hours it only has 50 MB or less. Is this normal, and if not what do I do about it. Thanks for answering hat's likely a very simple question.
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.3
Cleanmymac is a malware.
It actually messes around with system caches, and fools you into thinking it is optimizing your machine.
Any software from Macpaw or Zeobit should be treated as a malware.
To remove it, use Reggie Answorth's AppDelete.
Then make sure all components of it are removed with Devon Technologies EasyFind and Etrecheck.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250002463
No optimizers should ever be used on Macs. Backup programs and keeping your hard disk less than 85% full are the key to happy fast Mac usage.
Cleanmymac is a malware.
It actually messes around with system caches, and fools you into thinking it is optimizing your machine.
Any software from Macpaw or Zeobit should be treated as a malware.
To remove it, use Reggie Answorth's AppDelete.
Then make sure all components of it are removed with Devon Technologies EasyFind and Etrecheck.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250002463
No optimizers should ever be used on Macs. Backup programs and keeping your hard disk less than 85% full are the key to happy fast Mac usage.
As to your initial question, depending on your usage, your RAM could
usage could get that high. However, it is likely the space is used up
by caching apps so they restart quicker when needed, various
data caches, etc. all of which all be purged by macOS as the need
arises. That is why it can increase during the day. As long as
Memory Pressure is showing green, there is no problem.
I followed your suggested steps and the issue appears to be gone! Thanks very much for the advice!
clean my mac is very likely your issue. it is not needed and is well known to cause issues within macOS. you should uninstall it per the developer's instructions.
RAM Usage Increases During the Day
