Clean a Mac/Uninstalling programs/apps

Can programs/apps be uninstalled from Ventura 13.2.1. Any recommendations for programs to use for this purpose or how is it can be done.

MacBook Air 13″, 13.2

Posted on Mar 22, 2023 3:28 PM

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John Galt

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Posted on Mar 23, 2023 5:06 PM

Please refer to Uninstall apps on your Mac - Apple Support.

Install and uninstall apps from the internet or a disc on Mac is also applicable for apps obtained from sources other than the App Store.

If I may assume you wish to delete apps in an effort to increase available storage space on a typically space-limited MBA, the following Apple Support documents may help you to identify files that occupy a large amount of space:

Free up storage space on your Mac - Apple Support

Optimize storage space on your Mac - Apple Support

As others already noted, non-Apple "cleaning" apps are generally scams that result in abject misery. Anything they claim to do can be performed safely using the tools your Mac already has.

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Yer_Man

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Mar 24, 2023 12:06 PM in response to CornishRattler

Time Machine is very good but it does requite restoring to recover from it. I use Carbon Copy Cloner, which stores the back up in the same format as the original.

https://bombich.com/download

As a general rule you'll find an app that does whatever you need doing. The difference between the Windows and Mac ecosystem is that you'll often find more choices, even if not necessary better ones...

Mar 23, 2023 5:28 AM in response to Mac Jim ID

Thanks for the info Mac Jim. I will give it a try later.

Mar 23, 2023 6:14 AM in response to Michael Nelson11

Thanks for the heads-up

Mar 24, 2023 5:57 AM in response to Yer_Man

Weird why several ‘cleaner’ apps are on the Mac App Store though including the ‘infamous’ Cleanmymac X

Yer_Man

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Mar 24, 2023 12:06 PM in response to Old Toad

See? The experienced user...

Mar 25, 2023 4:54 AM in response to John Galt

Thanks for the info and explanation John, I appreciate it.

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