![]() Easy to use system optimization and cleaning app for the Mac You can also search and find corrupted preference files, delete hidden DS Store files, unneeded localization files, locked or inaccessible items.Ĭocktail also offers you a series of tools that allow you to change the speed, duplex and MTU of network cards, optimize network settings, configure the built-in macOS file server and change your IP configuration parameters. ![]() The Files tab helps you clear system caches, user caches, font caches, Internet caches, virtual memory swap files, cookies, download lists, history files, form values, Adobe Flash Player caches and cookies, DNS cache and more. Moreover, you can manage Spotlight indexing, purge inactive memory and optimize virtual memory usage, update locate and whatis databases, disable the Notification Center, personalize the Time Machine settings, force empty the Trash and manage the Spotlight indexing. System maintenanceīy accessing the System tab, you can enable or disable virtual memory swapping, disable startup sound, change startup mode, set startup delay, run periodic maintenance scripts, erase Spotlight indexes and rebuild Launch Services database. status of your drives, set disk sleep/spindown time, repair disk permissions, enable or disable journaling and Sudden Motions Sensor or reset the home directory permissions and Access Control Lists. ![]() The Disks tab helps you check the S.M.A.R.T. In addition, Cocktail features an automatic Pilot mode that enables you to sit back and relax while Cocktail does the hard work. Mac optimizer and cleanerįrom Cocktail’s user-friendly and clean interface you have instant access to numerous maintenance tools and tweaks that are grouped into five different categories, which can help you take care of various aspects of your Mac. Don't get sucked in by a pretty interface.Cocktail is a powerful and full-featured macOS utility designed to provide you with all the tools and features required to repair, clean and optimize your Mac. To say that nobody who really knows what they're doing with Macs and As for the rest, listed above, it is safe 3) I have used Northern Softworks' "Cache Cleaners" in the past (the latest being "Catalina Cache Cleaner," which I have not used) and their products are first rate. TinkerTool System is a an exceptional piece of qualityĮngineering, safe when used properly, and superbly documented, with Mac Care :: END LIST : :: The only system maintenance tools I recommendĪre 1) TinkerTool System, a true bargain priced at only $14 for a single : Stellar SpeedUpMac : TrashMe 3 : Washing Machine : WeCleanse : Wise Mojave Cleaner : PowerMyMac : Pro Disk Cleaner : Quick Cleaner : Sensei MacClean : MacClean360 : MacCleaner Pro : MacCleanse : MacEnizer : MacMaster : : Cleaner One Pro : CleanMyMac X : Cocktail : Combo Cleaner : Disk Aid : DiskĬleaner : Disk Cleaner Pro : Disk Expert : Disk Health : DiskKeeper Advanced Cleaner :ĭiskKeeper Cleaner - Modern : DiskKeeper Pro : Disk Xray : Doctor DiskĬleaner : HD Cleaner : iMac Cleaner : MacBooster : Mac Cleaner : :: BEGIN LIST: : Aooro : AppĬleaner & Uninstaller : AutoTrash : AweCleaner : CleanGeeker : Clean Me MacUpdate itself, which compresses maximum text into minimum space, And IĪpologize for the almost unreadable formatting, a severe limitation of Saying that program X is great and I don't know what I'm talking about, But if all you can come up with is 5 stars and a sentence or two Rate all these programs with one star, probably one more than theyĭeserve. Should be on the list, please leave a comment and let me know. Well-advised to read any program documentation and make a RELIABLEīACKUP before attempting any changes. Programs are notorious for being little more than malware. Macs simply do not need "cleaning." (See for example: Serve little useful purpose and they can easily do more harm than good. Maintenance advise against using any of them, because in general they Truth is, there are no good, comprehensive, head-to-head reviews of Most of theĭevelopers' descriptions boast about what a great job they do, but the Negative reviews, by users who have been burned by them. Many - probably the most accurate and honest - have ![]() Many have what look to be essentially fake 5-star reviews with no Space pop up every day, metastasizing like a cancer. The list, and it seems like new entries in the 'Mac cleaner' market Version of one of these things shows up on this site. MacUpdate will let me, I intend to post this every time a new or updated ![]() As a public service to the MacUpdateĬommunity, I've found as many of these "cleaner" apps on this website as This is not a review per se, it is a discussion of the class of software ![]()
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