Mac Optimization
MacOS generally does a good job of maintaining itself, but even the best operating system can use a helping hand now and then – especially if your computer is in heavy usage. Our expert reviews of the best Mac optimization software have helped our own computers run more smoothly, and they can do the same for you!
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Mac Optimization Software Buying Guides
Best Mac Cleaner Software and Optimization Utilities
After spending 30+ hours testing 16 apps, here's our most informed list of the best Mac cleaning apps.
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Best Mac Wallpaper Apps
Want to keep the look of your Mac's desktop screen fresh and see inspiring background pics?
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The Best Mouse for Mac
Choosing a mouse is a highly personal decision, we list another 11 highly-rated mice that meet a range of needs and budgets.
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The Best Duplicate File Finder
After days of intensive testing, here's an informed list of apps that help you quickly find and remove duplicates on a Mac or a PC.
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Best Text Editor for Mac
A text editor is a handy, flexible tool that deserves a place on every computer.
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Best Wireless Keyboard for Mac
We look at highly-rated compact, ergonomic and standard Mac keyboards that have different features.
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Best Monitor for MacBook Pro
We’ll cover a few Retina displays, as well as a range of affordable non-Retina displays that still look sharp.
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Best Mac for Programmers
We cover every Mac model that’s currently available, comparing them and exploring their strengths and weaknesses.
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Mac Optimization Software Reviews
iMobie MacClean Review
MacClean promises to spring clean your Mac, freeing up disk space, and protecting your privacy.
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CleanMyMac 3 Review
Do you really need CleanMyMac? In this review, I show you the pros, cons and my honest opinion about the app.
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MacPaw Gemini 2 Review
Gemini 2 is an app that can help you find lost of duplicate and similar files on your Mac and external drives.
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Dr. Cleaner Review
Is Dr. Cleaner safe and effective on your Mac? Is the Pro version worth it? See the pros, cons, and our final verdict in this review.
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Drive Genius Review
Drive Genius promises to keep your Mac running smoothly while ensuring you don't lose any valuable data.
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Easy Duplicate Finder Review
It's effective at finding duplicate files on Mac and Windows, but less effective at dealing with duplicate contacts, emails, and media files.
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CleanMyMac X Review
CleanMyMac offers the most pleasant interface and covers all the cleaning jobs you need, meaning you're more likely to actually use it.
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Compare Mac Optimization Software
Magic Mouse vs. Magic Trackpad: Which One Should I Use?
A Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, or combination of both? Here are some factors to consider.
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Mac Optimization Software Tips & Guides
macOS Monterey Slow? Here Are The Reasons Why and Fixes
Keeping your Mac in sync with the latest macOS update is always recommended for both the health and security of your machine.
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How to Open MSG Files on Mac
It’s a little ridiculous that Outlook for Mac can’t open files created by Outlook for Windows (it uses EML files instead).
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Top iTunes Alternatives for Mac and Windows
The eighteen-year-old app has been struggling to cope with its own bloat and something had to change.
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macOS Big Sur Slow? 10 Ways to Gain Speed
If you have an older Mac, installing Big Sur could slow your startup time further. Here are some ways you can speed it up.
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MacBook Pro Overheating? Top 10 Fixes (And Pro Tips to Prevent It)
It's natural for a MacBook Pro to warm up during normal use. But if your MacBook is running super-hot, it's probably not okay.
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How to Compress Photos on Mac
How do you safely reduce the size of a photo on Mac without losing image quality?
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How to Remove Third-Party Icons from Menu Bar on Mac
It can be frustrating when the icons you want in Mac Menu Bar are buried by third-party app icons, here are how to remove them.
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How to Clear History on Mac (Safari, Chrome, Firefox)
A step-by-step guide on how to delete browsing history on Mac, so you leave no trace after browsing the Internet.
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How to Uninstall & Reinstall Skype on Mac (3 Methods with Steps)
Having problems using Skype on your Mac? Maybe it's conflicting with another app or shows error during launch. Here's how to fix it.
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12 Alternatives to CleanMyMac
CleanMyMac is a great app. But it lacks some features and costs more than the competition.
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macOS High Sierra Slow? 8 Common Issues (How to Fix or Avoid Them)
Is your Mac slow after updating to High Sierra? Does it freeze during installation? Read our findings and observations, learned the hard way!
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How to Fix it When Mac System Has Run Out of Application Memory
You can easily fix a "system has run out of application memory" error using one of the methods described here.
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26 Reasons Why a Mac Computer is Running Slow [Infographic]
If you ever wonder why your MacBook or iMac is running slower, check out this infographic (26 possible causes) to get hints and fixes.
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5 Quality Alternatives to Apple’s Magic Mouse 2
It almost seems like there are as many pointing device preferences as there are users.
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How to DM on Instagram on Mac
There is an Instagram app for Windows 10 users, but not for Mac yet. We show you two methods for Instagram DM on your Mac.
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How to Clean “System” Storage That’s Taking Huge Disk on Mac
Your Mac is running out of storage, but what's taking up your disk space? "System" may occupy way more space than it should.
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7 macOS Mojave Slow Performance Issues (And How to Fix Them)
Is your Mac running slow or facing performance issues after updating to macOS Mojave? Here are some possible causes and fixes.
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Having Wi-Fi Problems with macOS Catalina? Here’s the Fix
Has your Mac’s Wi-Fi frustrated you since upgrading to Catalina? You’re not alone. The release of macOS 10.15 seems to be buggier than usual.
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How to Clear Purgeable Space on Mac
Purgeable space is a special macOS feature for optimizing storage. It represents files that your Mac can remove if more space is needed.
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12 Fixes for macOS Catalina Slow Performance Issues
I successfully installed macOS 10.15 Catalina on my MacBook Air in an hour. Read on to learn about the problems that I and others had.
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How to View Clipboard (copy-paste) History on Mac
macOS doesn't include a built-in feature for tracking anything besides your most recently copied items.
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How to Post on Instagram from PC or Mac
Instagram took the mobile world by storm, but luckily it doesn't have to stay on your phone. Here's how to post to Instagram on your computer.
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How to Uninstall Spotify on a PC or Mac
Having trouble deleting Spotify on your computer? Maybe the error reads “Can't uninstall Spotify”, fixes here.
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7 CCleaner Alternatives Worth Considering (Free + Paid)
Looking for an alternative to CCleaner? Here is a list of cleaning software for you to consider, covering both PC and Mac options.
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Space Lens is Coming Soon to CleanMyMac X
With the introduction of a powerful new feature Space Lens, CleanMyMac X is about to get even better.
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Apple Magic Mouse Troubleshooting Guide for Mac & PC (8 Issues)
If your Magic Mouse isn't working properly, not scrolling, won't pair, disconnecting, etc., see this guide for how to fix it.
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