Man I gotta say your a good guy and I absolutely trust your opinion. I will never install an application that’s not available on the App Store or from a trusted website like when I downloaded RUclips. I’m grateful for all your videos I’ve been watching them for days trying to learn as much as possible with this new iMac 27” I purchased. I’m currently watching your 5 free third party apps worth getting video. Thank you 🙏
You are the best thank you ! I have been using PC all my life and just switched to an iMac M1 and know nothing about them, but with your help I've been managing very well thanks to you.
Hi.. I use a MBP 2020 M1 Big Sur version.. I am not sure if I shud upgrade the OS to the latest OS Monterey.. Is it risky if I upgrade? Will it bring down the performance or slow down? Can you create and release a vdo highlighting the pros and cons.. I cudnt find any vdos so far on this in your play list.. wud be of great help.. thanks in advance..
at 5:44 why wouldn't we go to library of the whole computer? aren't applications usually installed on the entire applications folder and not only a user?
Yes but if an app is going to store additional data it would do it on a per-user basis. For instance cache files, downloaded media, preferences, etc. Those would all be at the user level, not the system level.
@@macmost ah okay i see. Thank you for answering my question! Also, if you don't mind answering my next question, what is stored on the library folder of the whole system then? I'm new to mac and just would like to have more knowledge .Thanks again
Don't need cleaners. ruclips.net/video/qcu5H3ZfyqQ/видео.html As for Malwarebytes, the free version is fine for a one-time run if you really messed up and can't get to an expert for help. But better to be cautious about downloading anything and never need it.
Another method I use is to right-click the app and select "show package contents", drag this folder to trash. Go back to the App in (apps folder) and you see it's 0 KB, drag it to the trash.
If you have more than one startup drive or OS on your machine, there will be application folders for those Systems that won't show up in Launchpad for your current startup disk.
What about the "About this Mac" Storage section that lists installed apps? It also seems to show Steam games unlike the Applications folder so it seems to also spot stuff inside Application Support. If I use Delete there, will it differ in any way compared to dragging and dropping an app package to the Trash?
Yes, you can use that too (new since I made this video). It would be the same as uninstalling from LaunchPad or dragging the app to the trash. I think with Steam games, you want to uninstall inside the Steam app where it may give you even more control.
I was wondering, my MacBook Pro started making this rattling noise, it went away for a few hours then came back. Mac is working fine other than that. Please advise.
The only thing that can rattle is the fan, unless it is an old MacBook, in which case the hard drive can rattle. But if a drive was making that much noise, then it would probably not be working.
macmostvideo How about an antivirus and firewalls ? Do mac os need an antivirus like “bit-defender total security” or the other security applications? Or mac os has built in antivirus it self to handle security issues?
Hey I'm new to macOs...can you accidentally delete any important apps on the MacBook or Apple just won't allow you to delete at all? I was cleaning out the Utilities folder in Applications and I'm not sure if I deleted any important apps. Thanks
You shouldn't be able to easily delete any critical apps that can't be re-downloaded in the Mac App Store. But it is hard to judge what is "important" in your case.
Where are you doing this from? LaunchPad? The Applications folder in the Finder? Is your account an admin account? Are these apps you added, or ones that are part of the System?
The Mail app is part of macOS, you can't delete it. It isn't very large at all. 30MB. That's tiny for an app. If you have a 500GB drive, that it would be 0.006% of your drive!
Not really. You can find a shirt and cap at www.zazzle.com/store/rosenz but that doesn't help to support MacMost in any way (too expensive so I set the prices to minimum). If you are looking to help support MacMost, see macmost.com/patreon
When I uninstall and app that is on a free trial, does that mean that I won't be charged for it when the trial period ends? Or, is there an extra step I need to take in order to not be charged?
Case-by-case It depends on how the app developer set things up. Pay attention when you install to what you need to do. For instance if it asks for your credit card number and tells you you'll be charged in 30 days, then you need to take action to stop it. But most free trials require you to pay to keep using the app after X days. The app can't magically take your money if you haven't given them any info. In those cases, just uninstall the app and move on.
Where do you see your RAM is being used at 40%? That's completely fine. Usually it is closer to 100%. Modern operating systems will try to use all RAM as much as possible. Having 60% of your memory unused doesn't help you in any way. If more apps need memory, the OS reallocates automatically. This isn't something you need to manually manage. Just use your computer and let the OS worry about memory management.
Very good, but..... App Cleaner really is good. Not malware. Very simple. It just scans the folder locations automatically and gives you the option to leave anything you're not sure about or that has settings, etc.
Hi Gary and thanks for sharing such a useful information! Could you please tell me a couple of words about what you think about the Clean My Mac App? In one of the videos you shared previously you suggested avoid using any sorts of cleaning apps. Does the software I named above goes into the same list? I'm sure you aware of this program. Many thanks to you!
@@macmost I would like to uninstall my copy of that app. The app developer says that they suggest using cleanmymac for uninstalling... cleanmymac. Do you think that's ok or can it be better to manually uninstall it by dragging its icon into trash? Many thanks to you again!
@@paul9034 That's horrible that a developer suggests using a cleaning app to uninstall their own app. You never mentioned the name of the app so I can't say whether dragging to the trash is enough.
Life saving video. I haven't used a macOS in over 12 years and just got my own Macbook Pro. Installed a couple of Apps that I quickly realized I didn't need. Thank you for this video. Edit: This tutorial works on Catalina as well.
You can't remove the app since it is part of the operating system. But you can disable your account on it. Go to Messages, Preferences and then iMessage and then uncheck "Enable..."
Hey Gary, I live in Trinidad (West Indies) and watch all of your videos and really enjoy them. I have learned a lot. I am basically a new user to the MacOS but enjoying every minute of it. My question is the task bar at the top of the screen always hides (auto hide) is there anyway that I can adjust it in settings so that it always shows? === Thanks much and keep up the good work
Do you mean the menu bar? The white bar at the top of the screen with File, Edit, View, etc? In System Preferences, General, there is a checkbox for "Automatically hide and show the menu bar." The default is unchecked, but it sounds like you turned that on at some point.
@@macmost Thanks for your response. Yes, the menu bar. I have checked and unchecked that box "Automatically hide and show the menu bar." but to no avail, the menu still hides
@@russelmason8841 Are you using an app in Full Screen mode? The menu bar doesn't show there. Full Screen means Full screen. Try exiting Full Screen mode and just making the app window the largest size you can if you want to see both the menu bar and the app window at the same time.
Those who do use an uninstaller and say "I use it cuz by default it doesn't remove all the files completely", realize this: the files left behind are a few kb... not even 1mb... meaning... it's insignificant. Even if you had a million apps and uninstalled them normally, you would still only have a few mb's left behind in data uninstalling them normally. 7:30 well said.
Decades ago I would backup a client’s drive and then delete and reinstall. Select the installers they were interested in and reinstall with latest versions. Computer was amazingly fast again. “Now, this is as fast as it will be. Everything you do or add onto the rive will slow it down again.”
I uninstalled from the website that I downloaded, and I also went to applications and the apps aren’t showing up in applications, but they’re still in my iMac :(
Thank you so much, Garry! This video is super helpful!! Thank you for warning us about the cleaning apps, they are heavily advertised. Thank you for teaching us about the best practices of making sure it's clear how to uninstall an app before installing it.
Basically the same for uninstalling apps. But since old 32-bit apps are not supported, you are less likely to even have an old app that uses some unusual uninstall procedure.
Productivity tools (like calendar) are not part of the OS any more than IE was part of Windows. MS was forced by the EU to make IE something people could remove. I guess Apple paid off a few more people than MS did.
Gary, thanks for this tutorial- especially the part about pre-checking that the app to be installed has an easy uninstall path.. Ps How do you get such good color, hue and brightness from your webcam videos?
This is not helping. How do I get rid of things I never asked for. I want to get rid of applications that they say I MUST have. It is MY computer, if I don't want News in my computer, or games in my computer, why can't I delete this permanent items?????????
You mean the apps that come as a part of macOS. Just don't use them. You never have to launch them if you don't want to. They don't take up much space at all.
The way to uninstall non-AppStore apps from a Mac is an utter mess. I had profoundly wrong expectations about MacOS before making the jump. I miss Windows.
I'm sorry, this is... Jesus, is this what ya'll go through on mac? I got a mac recently and my God, I cannot believe this is how apps are uninstalled. Would it kill Apple to enforce an uninstall option in all their apps so that users can just click and bam, that's it? So much for mac being better than Windows.
For most apps it is simple, as I show. But how would Apple make it easier for third-party apps installed outside the App Store? They provide guidelines for developers, but *enforcing* rules would mean making everyone go through the App Store, or something similar. Some developers would hate that. There would be an uproar.
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thanks I am very happy because I can uninstall an app can not do it easily and with your video I did it
Man I gotta say your a good guy and I absolutely trust your opinion. I will never install an application that’s not available on the App Store or from a trusted website like when I downloaded RUclips. I’m grateful for all your videos I’ve been watching them for days trying to learn as much as possible with this new iMac 27” I purchased. I’m currently watching your 5 free third party apps worth getting video. Thank you 🙏
how to uninstall opera browser, not finding uninstaller for it inside launch pad
You are the best thank you ! I have been using PC all my life and just switched to an iMac M1 and know nothing about them, but with your help I've been managing very well thanks to you.
This helped me a lot. This guy gives the best advices.
how do i select 3 files stacked on each other at the same time to drag into trash?
Hi.. I use a MBP 2020 M1 Big Sur version.. I am not sure if I shud upgrade the OS to the latest OS Monterey.. Is it risky if I upgrade? Will it bring down the performance or slow down? Can you create and release a vdo highlighting the pros and cons.. I cudnt find any vdos so far on this in your play list.. wud be of great help.. thanks in advance..
at 5:44 why wouldn't we go to library of the whole computer? aren't applications usually installed on the entire applications folder and not only a user?
Yes but if an app is going to store additional data it would do it on a per-user basis. For instance cache files, downloaded media, preferences, etc. Those would all be at the user level, not the system level.
@@macmost ah okay i see. Thank you for answering my question! Also, if you don't mind answering my next question, what is stored on the library folder of the whole system then? I'm new to mac and just would like to have more knowledge .Thanks again
First time mac user.really starting to hate it. I have to look up how to delete an app. Thanks apple 🍎
what do you think of CleanMyMac X and also Malwarebytes? thanks
Don't need cleaners. ruclips.net/video/qcu5H3ZfyqQ/видео.html As for Malwarebytes, the free version is fine for a one-time run if you really messed up and can't get to an expert for help. But better to be cautious about downloading anything and never need it.
Another method I use is to right-click the app and select "show package contents", drag this folder to trash. Go back to the App in (apps folder) and you see it's 0 KB, drag it to the trash.
What to do with big Sur?
Awesome as always, this video was a great help to me, many thanks
Can I ask if there is any update or new way of deleting apps in MacOS recently?
Not with the App Store apps. As for non-App Store apps, it would depend on the app.
@ Thank you so much for very quick answer 🙏
If you have more than one startup drive or OS on your machine, there will be application folders for those Systems that won't show up in Launchpad for your current startup disk.
Can you please make a video like this for app removal on Sonoma?
Basically the same. That hasn't changed.
What about the "About this Mac" Storage section that lists installed apps?
It also seems to show Steam games unlike the Applications folder so it seems to also spot stuff inside Application Support.
If I use Delete there, will it differ in any way compared to dragging and dropping an app package to the Trash?
Yes, you can use that too (new since I made this video). It would be the same as uninstalling from LaunchPad or dragging the app to the trash. I think with Steam games, you want to uninstall inside the Steam app where it may give you even more control.
I was wondering, my MacBook Pro started making this rattling noise, it went away for a few hours then came back. Mac is working fine other than that. Please advise.
The only thing that can rattle is the fan, unless it is an old MacBook, in which case the hard drive can rattle. But if a drive was making that much noise, then it would probably not be working.
@@macmost That's what I was suspecting.Thanks!
So we don’t need any extra app like “CCleaner” or etc to cleaning 🧹 caches or useless extra files?
And mac os will hande it automatically?
Not sure what you mean by "it" but yes, you don't need junk like "cleaner" apps. See ruclips.net/video/qcu5H3ZfyqQ/видео.html
macmostvideo How about an antivirus and firewalls ?
Do mac os need an antivirus like “bit-defender total security” or the other security applications?
Or mac os has built in antivirus it self to handle security issues?
@@mr2mato See ruclips.net/video/3wUmz8Vy9aM/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/onsizfsgOmo/видео.html
Hey I'm new to macOs...can you accidentally delete any important apps on the MacBook or Apple just won't allow you to delete at all? I was cleaning out the Utilities folder in Applications and I'm not sure if I deleted any important apps. Thanks
You shouldn't be able to easily delete any critical apps that can't be re-downloaded in the Mac App Store. But it is hard to judge what is "important" in your case.
Please help, I can't seem to drag my apps to the bin, and if I right click there is no option to delete or put to the bin, not sure what is going on..
Where are you doing this from? LaunchPad? The Applications folder in the Finder? Is your account an admin account? Are these apps you added, or ones that are part of the System?
@@macmost I am in finder in the apps folder, trying to drag to the bin, one is a chess app that came with the Mac..
i couldn't stop seeing you as joe caputo from orange is the new black lol !!
lololololol oooo shit !!! i see it too !!!
I was thinking the exact same thing 😂
This video is really helpful but I am unable to figure out where the files are. Particularly for Visual Studio Code and pycharm.
Hi! How do you remove the Mail app on a MacBook? I can check my email online and this app takes up so much space.
The Mail app is part of macOS, you can't delete it. It isn't very large at all. 30MB. That's tiny for an app. If you have a 500GB drive, that it would be 0.006% of your drive!
Thank you Gary, you save me 2 sometimes 3 times a week. would love to support you, do you have a mech store?
Not really. You can find a shirt and cap at www.zazzle.com/store/rosenz but that doesn't help to support MacMost in any way (too expensive so I set the prices to minimum). If you are looking to help support MacMost, see macmost.com/patreon
Thank you for this video Garry! I was able to remove now those Apps from my MacBook Air M1 that I no longer needed. 👍🏻
I am running macOS 10.15, I have used CleanMyMacX in the passed. Is that a safe program? Is it worth install it on my new iMac 27” ?
There is no need to use a cleaning app on your Mac. What did you use it for?
macmostvideo removeing apps, cleaning trash can, freeing up space
@@alexraven6295 You can do all of that without the assistance of a third-party app. See ruclips.net/video/qcu5H3ZfyqQ/видео.html
When I uninstall and app that is on a free trial, does that mean that I won't be charged for it when the trial period ends? Or, is there an extra step I need to take in order to not be charged?
Case-by-case It depends on how the app developer set things up. Pay attention when you install to what you need to do. For instance if it asks for your credit card number and tells you you'll be charged in 30 days, then you need to take action to stop it. But most free trials require you to pay to keep using the app after X days. The app can't magically take your money if you haven't given them any info. In those cases, just uninstall the app and move on.
@@macmost Thank you for your response. I got it all figured out! :)
how can i remove the apps that eat my ram memory , because when I turn up my computer my RAM memory run down to 40%
Where do you see your RAM is being used at 40%? That's completely fine. Usually it is closer to 100%. Modern operating systems will try to use all RAM as much as possible. Having 60% of your memory unused doesn't help you in any way. If more apps need memory, the OS reallocates automatically. This isn't something you need to manually manage. Just use your computer and let the OS worry about memory management.
Great tips as usual, thanks Gary.
thanks
Very good, but..... App Cleaner really is good. Not malware. Very simple. It just scans the folder locations automatically and gives you the option to leave anything you're not sure about or that has settings, etc.
how to uninstall Automator , should I uninstall
That comes as part of macOS.Why do you want to uninstall it? Just leave it there and don't use it if you don't want to use it.
Hi Gary and thanks for sharing such a useful information! Could you please tell me a couple of words about what you think about the Clean My Mac App? In one of the videos you shared previously you suggested avoid using any sorts of cleaning apps. Does the software I named above goes into the same list? I'm sure you aware of this program. Many thanks to you!
You don't need any "cleaning app." Avoid them. See ruclips.net/video/qcu5H3ZfyqQ/видео.html
@@macmost thank you again!
@@macmost I would like to uninstall my copy of that app. The app developer says that they suggest using cleanmymac for uninstalling... cleanmymac. Do you think that's ok or can it be better to manually uninstall it by dragging its icon into trash?
Many thanks to you again!
@@paul9034 That's horrible that a developer suggests using a cleaning app to uninstall their own app. You never mentioned the name of the app so I can't say whether dragging to the trash is enough.
@@macmost the app name is Clean My Mac 3. I would appreciate your advice on this. Thanks again!
Life saving video. I haven't used a macOS in over 12 years and just got my own Macbook Pro. Installed a couple of Apps that I quickly realized I didn't need. Thank you for this video.
Edit: This tutorial works on Catalina as well.
your great man! good prepared, many useful informations and easy to understand. Thanks a lot!
Brilliant video, thanks for your help! (My first Apple Mac)
Thanks for sharing your wonderful brain!
How to install internet explorer on Mac to use phototool pls? Thanks
Thanks for reminding us of the simplicity, intuitive, and user friendly nature of MACOS. Thx ✌🏾
how do i remove message app, its annoying i don't want my phone msgs on my mac
You can't remove the app since it is part of the operating system. But you can disable your account on it. Go to Messages, Preferences and then iMessage and then uncheck "Enable..."
Hey Gary, I live in Trinidad (West Indies) and watch all of your videos and really enjoy them. I have learned a lot. I am basically a new user to the MacOS but enjoying every minute of it. My question is the task bar at the top of the screen always hides (auto hide) is there anyway that I can adjust it in settings so that it always shows?
===
Thanks much and keep up the good work
Do you mean the menu bar? The white bar at the top of the screen with File, Edit, View, etc? In System Preferences, General, there is a checkbox for "Automatically hide and show the menu bar." The default is unchecked, but it sounds like you turned that on at some point.
@@macmost Thanks for your response. Yes, the menu bar. I have checked and unchecked that box "Automatically hide and show the menu bar." but to no avail, the menu still hides
@@russelmason8841 Are you using an app in Full Screen mode? The menu bar doesn't show there. Full Screen means Full screen. Try exiting Full Screen mode and just making the app window the largest size you can if you want to see both the menu bar and the app window at the same time.
macmostvideo thanks so much
Your videos are invaluable…
This worked for me using MAC Catalina. This was great, thanks!
Those who do use an uninstaller and say "I use it cuz by default it doesn't remove all the files completely", realize this:
the files left behind are a few kb... not even 1mb... meaning... it's insignificant.
Even if you had a million apps and uninstalled them normally, you would still only have a few mb's left behind in data uninstalling them normally.
7:30 well said.
You mean you don’t need cleanmyMac ~~
Gary, great advise 👍
Ok. The first app to uninstall is the cleaning app 😂
Decades ago I would backup a client’s drive and then delete and reinstall. Select the installers they were interested in and reinstall with latest versions. Computer was amazingly fast again. “Now, this is as fast as it will be. Everything you do or add onto the rive will slow it down again.”
I can always count on you to have the right answer. Thanks!
I uninstalled from the website that I downloaded, and I also went to applications and the apps aren’t showing up in applications, but they’re still in my iMac :(
It also says they’re uninstalled too but is still there
What app?
macmostvideo they were games I downloaded from steam
@@Jadestone281 Oh, well then I'm pretty sure you need to use the Steam app to uninstall them.
macmostvideo I did and I already uninstalled them for some reason it’s still showing up in my iMac ^^
Thank you so much, Garry! This video is super helpful!! Thank you for warning us about the cleaning apps, they are heavily advertised. Thank you for teaching us about the best practices of making sure it's clear how to uninstall an app before installing it.
Great video man! Helped me a lot!
thank you!!!! Shine some support people!
Thanks for this Video. It helped me alot.
What about Catalina?
Basically the same for uninstalling apps. But since old 32-bit apps are not supported, you are less likely to even have an old app that uses some unusual uninstall procedure.
as Tina Turner says : youre simply the best !
I can see you can uninstall stuff like garageband, which isn't possible on my mac (also mojave)
Perhaps you have multiple user accounts on your Mac or have used multiple Apple IDs to download GarageBand from the App Store?
Awesome guide!
Hey are u the one who make best and cool Mac videos ?? u are great!!!! Subscribe goes to u !!!!
Awesome video thanks
Productivity tools (like calendar) are not part of the OS any more than IE was part of Windows. MS was forced by the EU to make IE something people could remove. I guess Apple paid off a few more people than MS did.
Thank you thank you thank you!
Thank you for your help!!!
I downloaded Microsoft Outlook on my Mac and since everything I do with the Microsoft suite freezes on my Mac laptop and I am furious
Dude thank you
Gary, thanks for this tutorial- especially the part about pre-checking that the app to be installed has an easy uninstall path.. Ps How do you get such good color, hue and brightness from your webcam videos?
Good webcams, I guess. I use a Logitech Brio and a C920. Oh, and I've got some decent lighting. Could be better, though.
VERY helpful! Thanks a lot!!
Great information.....Thank you
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oh man this made me want to get a cc cleaner even more. Why did i pay extra to be this inconvenienced
App cleaner
Thank you.
I Cant understand how apple allow people to add dodgy apps to the app store for peole to download
Which apps in the App Store do you consider to be "dodgy?"
Thank you! All you need to know for uninstalling :))
Thank you for the info.
thank you for your Vdo
it's did help me : )
Well, I am really shocked! dude you did not even remove an app! WTHHH
it's works thank you
This is not helping. How do I get rid of things I never asked for. I want to get rid of applications that they say I MUST have. It is MY computer, if I don't want News in my computer, or games in my computer, why can't I delete this permanent items?????????
You mean the apps that come as a part of macOS. Just don't use them. You never have to launch them if you don't want to. They don't take up much space at all.
Thanks
Great advice. Thank you!!
Thank you
Thaaaank you so much!
thank you so much
The way to uninstall non-AppStore apps from a Mac is an utter mess. I had profoundly wrong expectations about MacOS before making the jump. I miss Windows.
Thank youuuu
Well said
No help
I'm sorry, this is... Jesus, is this what ya'll go through on mac? I got a mac recently and my God, I cannot believe this is how apps are uninstalled. Would it kill Apple to enforce an uninstall option in all their apps so that users can just click and bam, that's it? So much for mac being better than Windows.
For most apps it is simple, as I show. But how would Apple make it easier for third-party apps installed outside the App Store? They provide guidelines for developers, but *enforcing* rules would mean making everyone go through the App Store, or something similar. Some developers would hate that. There would be an uproar.
These vids are usually good, but this one is absolute bunkum!
How many times a week do you change your underwear?
I agree. Gary is off the mark on this one.
10 min of complications for somethings as simple as uninstall - Mac sucks at this.
10 MIN video just to do 1 thing smh bad content
just stop talking and hurry up
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I will never buy or receive Apple devices in my life, not even for free.
Thanks very detailed!
Awesome! Thank you very much, big help.
Thanks very much
Thank you so much
thank you!