Apple equivalents of Windows software?

[okieman]

I started out using Macs and still think they're the best computers anywhere. But I ended up with a Windows machine at home because I needed compatibility with a job that is Windows only.

Now I'm trying to help my sister tweak her Mac, but all the best software I've found is Windows. Can someone suggest Apple equivalents to the following Windows products?

Auslogics Defragmenter - Awesome freeware tool beats the built-in Microsoft defragmenter on every level.

CCleaner - Always-reliable freeware tool for cleaning a hard drive: removes Temporary files, history, cookies, Autocomplete form history. Cleans Recycle Bin, Recent Documents, Temporary files and Log files. Simple interface.

ESET - Small-footprint antivirus tool from a company that came out of nowhere and shot down all the big names. No bugs, excellent interface. Costs about $35/year and worth every penny.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware - Malware scanner/blocker/cleaner. Free version has almost all of the options of the "pro" version which only costs $25. Flawless performance for years.

TreeSize Free - Freeware tool finds out what files are hogging all the space on your hard drive. Right-click on the drive icon and it generates detailed chart of files, folders, space used, etc. Excellent GUI.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Someday when I have the bucks, I'll return to Apple world!

 

[RWil85]

I started out using Macs and still think they're the best computers anywhere. But I ended up with a Windows machine at home because I needed compatibility with a job that is Windows only.

Now I'm trying to help my sister tweak her Mac, but all the best software I've found is Windows. Can someone suggest Apple equivalents to the following Windows products?

Auslogics Defragmenter - Awesome freeware tool beats the built-in Microsoft defragmenter on every level.

CCleaner - Always-reliable freeware tool for cleaning a hard drive: removes Temporary files, history, cookies, Autocomplete form history. Cleans Recycle Bin, Recent Documents, Temporary files and Log files. Simple interface.

ESET - Small-footprint antivirus tool from a company that came out of nowhere and shot down all the big names. No bugs, excellent interface. Costs about $35/year and worth every penny.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware - Malware scanner/blocker/cleaner. Free version has almost all of the options of the "pro" version which only costs $25. Flawless performance for years.

TreeSize Free - Freeware tool finds out what files are hogging all the space on your hard drive. Right-click on the drive icon and it generates detailed chart of files, folders, space used, etc. Excellent GUI.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Someday when I have the bucks, I'll return to Apple world!

I don't think you'd have a need for the first four listed on a Mac..because they're awesome.

and IF you absolutely need something like TreeSize..can't you just use Activity Monitor?

 

[okieman]

P.S. My sister's setup is:

Mac OS X 10.4.11
Processor 2.16 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory 1 GB 667 MHz DDR SDRAM

 

[RWil85]

P.S. My sister's setup is:

Mac OS X 10.4.11
Processor 2.16 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory 1 GB 667 MHz DDR SDRAM

given any mac setup, my aforementioned opinion stills stands.

 

[Jkilla]

site

this might blow your mind www.alternativeto.net

Also for CCleaner- I'm loving CleanMyMac, but it's not free but it does everything.

Tree Size - Disk Inventory X (Free)

 

[angelwatt]

Auslogics Defragmenter
Disk management is automatic so the need for de-fragmenting is negligible, and most users never defrag.

CCleaner
There are automated scripts that the Mac runs which clears old logs and temp files. The recycle bin is easy to empty on your own. Every browser has a clear cache option. That said, I think there are some apps that address some of this, but they aren't coming to mind.

ESET
ClamXAV, free. ESET does make a Mac version as well.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
There's not really any malware to detect. Apple has some signatures it updates periodically for the few trojans that exist for Mac, but overall, there's no malware to worry about.

TreeSize Free
I like GrandPerspective. There's also OmniDiskSweeper.

 

[old-wiz]

this might blow your mind www.alternativeto.net

Also for CCleaner- I'm loving CleanMyMac, but it's not free but it does everything.

Tree Size - Disk Inventory X (Free)

A search of the forums would show that CleanMyMac can result in an unbootable disk resulting from removing system files.

 

[Jkilla]

A search of the forums would show that CleanMyMac can result in an unbootable disk resulting from removing system files.

OK, that sounds terrible. What do you recommend?

 

[Consultant]

Defrag = NO NEED
CCleaner = NO NEED
ESET Anti virus = NO NEED
Malwarebytes Anti virus = NO NEED
TreeSize = some mentioned on top

OK, that sounds terrible. What do you recommend?

UNIX based Mac OS X does not need it.

It's not windows.

 

[Knoodles]

One more replacement for TreeSize

WhatSize

Not free though.

All the other stuff not needed. That's why I use Macs.

 

[RWil85]

defrag = no need
ccleaner = no need
eset anti virus = no need
malwarebytes anti virus = no need
treesize = some mentioned on top



unix based mac os x does not need it.

It's not windows.

this!

 

[GGJstudios]

Auslogics Defragmenter

You probably won't need to optimize at all if you use Mac OS X. Here's why:

From: About disk optimization with Mac OS X

CCleaner

You really don't need "cleaner" or "maintenance" apps to keep your Mac running well, and some of these apps can do more harm than good. Most only remove files/folders or unused languages or architectures, which does nothing more than free up some drive space. It will not make your Mac run faster or more efficiently, since having stuff stored on a drive does not impact performance, unless you're running out of drive space.

Mac OS X does a good job of taking care of itself, without the need for 3rd party software. Also, app removal software doesn't do a thorough job of deleting files/folders related to deleted apps. For more information, read this.

ESET - Small-footprint antivirus tool
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

You don't need any antivirus software to protect Mac OS X from malware. No viruses exist in the wild that can run on Mac OS X, and there never have been any, since it was released 10 years ago. The handful of trojans that exist can be easily avoided with some basic education, common sense and care in what software you install:

Mac Virus/Malware Info​

TreeSize Free - Freeware tool finds out what files are hogging all the space on your hard drive.

Use Disk Inventory X or Grand Perspective to see how space is being used on your drive.

If you're looking for software equivalents between Windows and Mac, this may help: http://alternativeto.net/software

 

[okieman]

I don't think you'd have a need for the first four listed on a Mac..because they're awesome.

and IF you absolutely need something like TreeSize..can't you just use Activity Monitor?

Does your first statement mean these functions are built into my sister's Mac OS?

As for your question, well, I don't know, since I've been so out of touch with Apple software for years. I'll Google Activity Monitor to find out what you're talking about!