When it comes to Mac optimization, there are a lot of things to consider. Which is the best software for you? Which features do you need? How much are you willing to spend? But there’s one more problem, perhaps even the hardest question to answer: lifetime license or subscription service? Both have their advantages and disadvantages, so it is worth taking both into consideration when choosing the app(s) that will be servicing your Mac. Read More…
Mac Optimization Articles
How to Safely Remove Log Files
Besides tracking all the ongoing processes, macOS contains a variety of log files to keep track of a variety of system- and app-level functionality. These files store information about app crashes, issues, and internal errors. To the eyes of an average Mac user the information displayed in the log files will look like gibberish. That is normal since these logs are meant for developers who can then use the information to troubleshoot their apps and help them deliver a better user experience. Essentially this is what you are doing when you send crash or bug reports to developers, Apple included. Read More…
How to Delete the iPhone Photo Cache From Mac
Transferring images taken with your iPhone to your Mac is super easy no matter which method you choose. The options are simple, either plug the device in via the USB cable and import the new pictures into Photos or simply sync your Photos library with that of the iPhone over Wi-Fi using iTunes. Read More…
How to Upgrade CleanMyMac 2 to 3
Lifetime licenses have the great benefit of allowing you to use a particular software for as long as you wish on an authorized device without paying a cent for updates. CleanMyMac's sales policy underpins this by fine tuning its software regularly and releasing updates to users for free. But from time to time the program undergoes a major redesign and improvement process, which pushes the version number up a digit. And since MacPaw's license policy is to sell different versions separately (sequential updates are free), you'll need to purchase a separate license if you want to run CleanMyMac 3 despite already owning a CleanMyMac 2 license. Fortunately if this is the case you’ll score a major discount on CleanMyMac 3, and there are a few good reasons why you'll want to upgrade. Read More…
Fixes for Common macOS High Sierra Bugs and Problems
If you have just installed or are preparing to install macOS High Sierra, there’s something you should know, you may experience some issues. While the installation process is usually pretty straightforward and doesn't require much input from you, there is a slight chance that something could go wrong. Even after a successful installation you may run into issues that might affect the overall user experience, and in fact there are some known bugs that have been occurring after users have updated. The following are some of the more common issues with macOS High Sierra and – whether you’ve already been affected or are hoping to prevent any problems yourself – how to resolve them. Read More…
How Safari Intelligent Tracking Prevention Protects User Privacy
Along with macOS High Sierra, Apple will also release a new version of its web browser, Safari. What makes this update particularly interesting is a new feature called Intelligent Tracking Prevention, which uses machine learning to prevent cookies from tracking user activity and reduces cross-site tracking by further limiting cookies and other website data. It’s an important step toward protecting user privacy, which Apple is clearly trying to achieve – especially when compared to Facebook, Amazon and Google – but it is still not enough. Intelligent Tracking Prevention cannot actually block tracking, since it is instead addressing a problem from 2008 and not the same issue we face nowadays. It is a welcome addition to Safari and an effort to protect privacy, but it would be naive to think this technology will completely stop online tracking. Read More…
How to Speed Up and Optimize Mac Mail
If you are using the Mail app in macOS to handle all your emails instead of Mozilla Thunderbird or another third party app, then you are already using an excellent email client. However, if you happen to have a mailbox that has been in use for a very long time then you might run into issues such as getting the wrong search results, witnessing Mail running as slow as a snail, or opened messages being incomplete or displayed incorrectly. Read More…
Why Did Apple Drop Support for S.M.A.R.T. Status on Late-2016 MacBook Pros?
If files were corrupted out of the blue, an external drive you usually connect to the Mac doesn’t operate properly, or your computer doesn’t boot, then it’s time to check the health of your hard disk using Disk Utility via the S.M.A.R.T. status that a lot of disk drives include. This is a feature that lets a disk drive test itself for potential problems. Read More…
How to Crack Down on Memory Hogger Apps
If there is ever a time that your Mac suddenly becomes very slow and unresponsive – even crashing – then it’s a very good sign that the Mac has a memory problem. To solve the problem you’ll need to consider the following: first, does your Mac have enough physical memory to run all the apps you’re trying to use? Second, what software is using the most of the computer's hardware resources? And lastly, how can you quickly release the pressure from your memory modules? Read More…
Preparing Your Mac for Upgrading to the Latest macOS
Upgrading your Mac to the latest operating system has never been easier, but for a smooth upgrade experience we recommend going through a few preparatory steps before starting the process. In this article we will have a look at these steps, so read on to learn how to prepare your Mac for upgrading to the latest available operating system. Read More…
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