I need something reliable and efficient to cleanup and use my Macbook Pro safely.
I know there are some expensive options but would like suggestions for good, FREE software!
Thanks
MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2010), iOS 5.1
What "cleaning up" had you in mind? There really isn't any required...
Regards
TD
The Mac OS is based on Unix and does a very good job of cleaning up after itself. I can't think of anything you'd really need unless you want to clear caches or something on a regular basis. In that case I would recommend the free Onyx utility. Read Thomas Reed's excellent article on the 'myth of the dirty Mac' here - http://www.reedcorner.net/the-myth-of-the-dirty-mac/.
As for anti-virus software, you really don't need it, either. However, if you're just paranoid and coming from the PC world, you might want to read Thomas' excellent discussion of Mac malware here - http://www.reedcorner.net/mmg/.
If you want to install some sort of free a/v software, I believe that Thomas recommends both ClamXav and Sophos. If you feel that you need them, download them.
Good luck,
Clinton
Your Mac runs maintenance for you > Mac OS X: About background maintenance tasks
Best to avoid any third party so called cleaning utilities that can do more harm than good.
Best security for your Mac is to keep the system software up to date.
I am currently using Sophos on my 2009 13' Inch MacBook on " Mac OS X 10.10.5 ." (I will upgrade to "El Capitan". But not yet.)
Best FREE cleanup and security software for macbook?
