Best OSX Maintenance Software

I think its time to sprig clean my system - I've heard of Onyx, and some other "system Maintenance" software, but which is best for my previous gen Macbook Pro, I'm running latest OSX version with updates?

I tend to stick with the suggestions by Gulliver
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=122021&tstart=25
The Choice of app or utility is up to you (MacJanitor is a bit fussy about doing All Task in Leopard).
Since OS X came out originally some things have been moved in terms of when they run and the circumstances.
For sometime the Computer used to have to be ON and sometimes even Awake from the CRON Scripts would be run by the system.
Later this got changed but any sleep time was added to the period that it should run causing the odd delay now and then.
The current OS is a lot more organised about running them at times like Start up as well.
Backups are the main key. If making a Clone of your Current set up which you wish to be bootable test, test, test, before deleting the Original.
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Hello everyone, I was formerly using Mac Tune-up for my Macbook Pro and it did an okay job but I am not sure what Mac software I should be using to keep my system clean while keeping it running at optimal performance. Turns-out I can no longer use Mac Tune-Up since I upgraded to Mavericks from Snow Leopard. Can anyone recommend to me the best system maintenance software to use for my MBP with Mavericks OS and where I can get it (a link or site URL)? Thanks in advance!

How to maintain a Mac
1. Make two or more backups of all your files, keeping at least one off site at all times in case of disaster. One backup is not enough to be safe. Don’t back up your backups; all should be made directly from the original data. Don’t rely completely on any single backup method, such as Time Machine. If you get an indication that a backup has failed, don't ignore it.
2. Keep your software up to date. In the App Store or Software Update preference pane (depending on the OS version), you can configure automatic notifications of updates to OS X and other Mac App Store products. Some third-party applications from other sources have a similar feature, if you don’t mind letting them phone home. Otherwise you have to check yourself on a regular basis.
Keeping up to date is especially important for complex software that modifies the operating system, such as device drivers. Before installing any Apple update, you must check that all such modifications that you use are compatible. Incompatibility with third-party software is by far the most common cause of trouble with system updates.
3. Don't install crapware, such as “themes,” "haxies," “add-ons,” “toolbars,” “enhancers," “optimizers,” “accelerators,” "boosters," “extenders,” “cleaners,” "doctors," "tune-ups," “defragmenters,” “firewalls,” "barriers," “guardians,” “defenders,” “protectors,” most “plugins,” commercial "virus scanners,” "disk tools," or "utilities." With very few exceptions, such stuff is useless or worse than useless. Above all, avoid any software that purports to change the look and feel of the user interface.
It's not much of an exaggeration to say that the whole "utility" software industry for the Mac is a fraud on consumers. The most extreme examples are the "CleanMyMac" and “MacKeeper” scams, but there are many others.
As a rule, the only software you should install is that which directly enables you to do the things you use a computer for, and doesn't change the way other software works.
Safari extensions, and perhaps the equivalent for other web browsers, are a partial exception to the above rule. Most are safe, and they're easy to get rid of if they don't work. Some may cause the browser to crash or otherwise malfunction. Some are malicious. Use with caution, and install only well-known extensions from relatively trustworthy sources, such as the Safari Extensions Gallery.
Never install any third-party software unless you know how to uninstall it. Otherwise you may create problems that are very hard to solve. Do not rely on "utilities" such as "AppCleaner" and the like that purport to remove software.
4. Don't install bad, conflicting, or unnecessary fonts. Whenever you install new fonts, use the validation feature of the built-in Font Book application to make sure the fonts aren't defective and don't conflict with each other or with others that you already have. See the built-in help and this support article for instructions. Deactivate or remove fonts that you don't really need to speed up application launching.
5. Avoid malware. Malware is malicious software that circulates on the Internet. This kind of attack on OS X was once so rare that it was hardly a concern, but malware is now increasingly common, and increasingly dangerous.
There is some built-in protection against downloading malware, but you can’t rely on it—the attackers are always at least one day ahead of the defense. You can’t rely on third-party protection either. What you can rely on is common-sense awareness—not paranoia, which only makes you more vulnerable.
Never install software from an untrustworthy or unknown source. If in doubt, do some research. Any website that prompts you to install a “codec” or “plugin” that comes from the same site, or an unknown site, is untrustworthy. Software with a corporate brand, such as Adobe Flash Player, must come directly from the developer's website. No intermediary is acceptable, and don’t trust links unless you know how to parse them. Any file that is automatically downloaded from the web, without your having requested it, should go straight into the Trash. A web page that tells you that your computer has a “virus,” or that anything else is wrong with it, is a scam.
In OS X 10.7.5 or later, downloaded applications and Installer packages that have not been digitally signed by a developer registered with Apple are blocked from loading by default. The block can be overridden, but think carefully before you do so.
Because of recurring security issues in Java, it’s best to disable it in your web browsers, if it’s installed. Few websites have Java content nowadays, so you won’t be missing much. This action is mandatory if you’re running any version of OS X older than 10.6.8 with the latest Java update. Note: Java has nothing to do with JavaScript, despite the similar names. Don't install Java unless you're sure you need it. Most people don't.
6. Don't fill up your disk/SSD. A common mistake is adding more and more large files to your home folder until you start to get warnings that you're out of space, which may be followed in short order by a startup failure. This is more prone to happen on the newer Macs that come with an internal SSD instead of the traditional hard drive. The drive can be very nearly full before you become aware of the problem.
While it's not true that you should or must keep any particular percentage of space free, you should monitor your storage use and make sure you're not in immediate danger of using it up. According to Apple documentation, you need at least 9 GB of free space on the startup volume for normal operation.
If storage space is running low, use a tool such as OmniDiskSweeper to explore the volume and find out what's taking up the most space. Move seldom-used large files to secondary storage.
7. Relax, don’t do it. Besides the above, no routine maintenance is necessary or beneficial for the vast majority of users; specifically not “cleaning caches,” “zapping the PRAM,” "resetting the SMC," “rebuilding the directory,” "defragmenting the drive," “running periodic scripts,” “dumping logs,” "deleting temp files," “scanning for viruses,” "purging memory," "checking for bad blocks," "testing the hardware," or “repairing permissions.” Such measures are either completely pointless or are useful only for solving problems, not for prevention.
To use a Mac effectively, you have to free yourself from the Windows mindset that every computer needs regular downtime maintenance such as "defragging" and "registry cleaning." Those concepts do not apply to the Mac platform. A well-made computing device is not something you should have to think about much. It should be an almost transparent medium through which you communicate, work, and play. If you want a machine that needs a lot of attention, use a PC.
The very height of futility is running an expensive third-party application called “Disk Warrior” when nothing is wrong, or even when something is wrong and you have backups, which you must have. Disk Warrior is a data-salvage tool, not a maintenance tool, and you will never need it if your backups are adequate. Don’t waste money on it or anything like it.

Best osx cleaning software

I am starting to notice a few slow issues with my macbook pro It is an older pro but has upgraded hardware, I am using mountain lion, and wanted to know what the best cleaning software to help speed things up for osx is.
thanks
bret

sorry it took so long.
DU found no errors on safe startup option. below is the clip board copy, I used the etrecheck in safe mode. should I do that in normal mode?
bret
Hardware Information:
          MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro6,2
          1 2.66 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 2 cores
          6 GB RAM
Startup Items:
          fcserver - Path: /Library/StartupItems/fcserver
          HW_CreateNetwork - Path: /Library/StartupItems/HW_CreateNetwork
          HWPortDetect_driver - Path: /Library/StartupItems/HWPortDetect_driver
          Qmaster - Path: /Library/StartupItems/Qmaster
System Software:
          OS X 10.8.2 (12C60) - Uptime: 0 days 0:8
Disk Information:
          Hitachi HTS545050B9A300 disk0 : (500.11 GB)
                    disk0s1 (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
                    internal hdd (disk0s2) /: 499.25 GB (16.85 GB free)
                    Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
          MATSHITADVD-R   UJ-898
USB Information:
          HP Portable HD BB07 1 TB
                    disk1s1 (disk1s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
                    leopard (disk1s2) <not mounted>: 999.86 GB
          Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
          Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
          Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
                    Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
          Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
          Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
FireWire Information:
Kernel Extensions:
          at.obdev.nke.LittleSnitch          Version: 2.5.3
Problem System Launch Daemons:
                 [failed] com.apple.xprotectupdater.plist
Problem System Launch Agents:
                 [failed] com.apple.afpstat.plist
Launch Daemons:
             [not loaded] at.obdev.littlesnitchd.plist
             [not loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist
             [not loaded] com.adobe.versioncueCS4.plist
             [not loaded] com.bombich.ccc.plist
             [not loaded] com.eltima.ElmediaPlayer.daemon.plist
             [not loaded] com.logmein.logmeinserver.plist
             [not loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist
             [not loaded] com.parallels.desktop.launchdaemon.plist
             [not loaded] com.timesoftware.timemachineeditor.backupd-auto.plist
Launch Agents:
             [not loaded] at.obdev.LittleSnitchNetworkMonitor.plist
             [not loaded] at.obdev.LittleSnitchUIAgent.plist
             [not loaded] com.adobe.CS4ServiceManager.plist
             [not loaded] com.epson.ews.launcher.plist
             [not loaded] com.logmein.logmeingui.plist
             [not loaded] com.logmein.logmeinguiagent.plist
             [not loaded] com.logmein.logmeinguiagentatlogin.plist
             [not loaded] com.parallels.desktop.launch.plist
             [not loaded] com.parallels.DesktopControlAgent.plist
             [not loaded] com.parallels.vm.prl_pcproxy.plist
User Launch Agents:
             [not loaded] com.divx.agent.postinstall.plist
             [not loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist
             [not loaded] com.leadertech.PowerRegister.EPS2.3225e2aba39c7d96ac29a3778c5ebb7a.plist
User Login Items:
          MagicMenu
          AdobeResourceSynchronizer
          EEventManager
          JustCloud
          Google Drive
          SurplusMeterAgent
          WFTPairing
          Dropbox
          CFAgent
          EpsonLowInkReminderAgent
          EEventManager
3rd Party Preference Panes:
          Adobe Version Cue CS4
          DivX
          Flash Player
          Flip4Mac WMV
          MacFUSE
          Perian
Internet Plug-ins:
          AdobePDFViewer.plugin
          DirectorShockwave.plugin
          DivXBrowserPlugin.plugin
          Flash Player.plugin
          FlashPlayer-10.6.plugin
          Flip4Mac WMV Plugin.plugin
          iPhotoPhotocast.plugin
          JavaAppletPlugin.plugin
          LogMeIn.plugin
          LogMeInSafari32.plugin
          LogMeInSafari64.plugin
          OVSHelper.plugin
          QuickTime Plugin.plugin
          SharePointBrowserPlugin.plugin
          Silverlight.plugin
User Internet Plug-ins:
          CitrixOnlineWebDeploymentPlugin.plugin
          Google Earth Web Plug-in.plugin
Bad Fonts:
          None
Top Processes:
          41.8 %          com.apple.qtkitserver
          32.2 %          sandboxd
          1.5   %          Finder
          1.5   %          EtreCheck
          1.1   %          WindowServer
          0.5   %          fontd
          0.0   %          coreservicesd
          0.0   %          imagent

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Couple questions. I do a lot of audio production and
work currently. I use a gateway with Cubase, and its
not bad, but I feel like I need something mroe high
end.
Yes, you do indeed need sth more high end.
I'm looking at the 17 inch Imac. Does anyone record
using this computer? How's it sound? Is there any way
to put in a new soundcard or something if i don't
like the current one?
It's not an iMac, but a faithful PowerBook G4 that I am using. Apples Core Audio is awesome. Your sound, however, will depend on your interface.
Secondly, is logic pro the most advanced and best
audio recording software for the mac? Are there
others as well?
That's why we are here, and that's why you ended up in this forum as well
To me personally, Logic sounds warmer and bigger than any ProTools system I've ever heard. From what yopu described as the work you need to do, there is no comparable application. Logic also offers you many more features above and beyond what you currently need to do.
I know about Pro Tools, but it seems like there isn't
anything high end enough that is TOO high end.
Everybody is using PT, and you should maybe get a Light Edition version of it. However, as stated above, Logic offers by far more possibilities.
Does the Pro version have superior mixing
capabilties. I am primarily going to be micing a
guitar amp and having a mixer run into a firewire
port, and also using a preamp for my guitar direct
into the computers USB.
For your purpose, Logic does have superior mixing capabilities. In my humble opinion, only the popularity of PT made it become the choice of studios and engineers, but things are turning...
Lastly, how are the mixing features on Logic Pro vs.
Logic Express? I do a lot of post production mixing
as well, and use VST plugins. Speaking of that, will
it accomodate using a drum program like BFD through
VST or Midi like Cubase will?
If you do post production mixing, forget about Logic Express altogether and go for Logic Pro. LP will accomodate tons of plug-ins, and it comes with a bunch of great one's as well!
The format for the plug-ins is called A(udio) U(nit) and works flawlessly. Many VST plug-ins are also available in AU format and the development of those is moving fast forward.
In other words, yes, you will be able to use BFD in Logic by means of the AU format.
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You're welcome.

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