Things everyone needs on their macbook

[hthomas]

What programs that help keep everything running well that everyone should get for their macbooks?

 

[spinnerlys]

None I suppose, as a lot of people run Onyx, but a lot of people don't run it, including me, thus invalidating the "everyone" part.

Maybe these can help: Links to Software Recommendation Threads

 

[happle]

- app cleaner - apple doesnt have an uninstaller, this app finds all assosiated files with the program you want to remove

- istat pro - its a widget that tells you the stats of your comp

- fan control - i use this to manually boost the speeds of my fans when doing cpu intensive tasks

- smcfancontrol - i just use this for the temp and fanspeed of my computer on the top bar

- menu meters - shows cpu %'s and such in top bar

- smart utility - check hard disk info

depends what you do on your computer really..

 

[spinnerlys]

- app cleaner - apple doesnt have an uninstaller, this app finds all assosiated files with the program you want to remove

Not really:

I just tested a few of these, using Skype.app as the file to be deleted.

AppZapper found 4 items
AppCleaner found 6 items
AppDelete found 9 items
EasyFind found 16 items
Finder found 17 items

Thus:

To properly uninstall applications:

To manually remove an application and all associated files:

1. Launch Finder and search for the app name (hopefully unique, such as Skype)
2. You can narrow the search to specific folders or search your whole Mac
3. Searching "File Name" vs "Contents" usually provides better results.
4. Click the + button below the search term to add criteria
5. Click the "Album" drop-down and select "System files"
6. Click the "Don't include" and change to "include"
7. Sort by name, kind, date, etc. to identify components of the app, such as folders, .plist files, cache files. etc.
8. Delete all files and folders related to the app.
9. Don't empty your Trash until you've determined that everything is working OK, in case you need to restore something you deleted by accident.
10. A reboot might be necessary to completely remove some apps.

from Best way to FULLY DELETE a program?

 

[ZazenZach]

Not really:



Thus:

To properly uninstall applications:



from Best way to FULLY DELETE a program?

or you can just get appzapper and not have to hassle with all that rubbish

 

[Axemantitan]

XSlimmer

VLC

 

[SubaruNation555]

or you can just get appzapper and not have to hassle with all that rubbish

I've used AppZapper for a number of years and it is really convenient but I've found it does not always find all of the hidden miscellaneous files. Not sure about the other programs out there though.

 

[GGJstudios]

or you can just get appzapper and not have to hassle with all that rubbish

Did you even read the post you quoted? AppZapper is the least effective app tested.

What programs that help keep everything running well that everyone should get for their macbooks?

You don't need any apps to keep your MacBook running well. There are plenty of apps for specific needs, but none are necessary for Mac OS X to run efficiently. Software recommendation links, among other helpful things, can be found here:

Helpful Information for Any Mac User