Clean the junk out of your MAC

I was wondering about all the junk and viruses that could be "in" my computer. I've seen several sites to clean it, but I'm not sure I trust them. Des apple have a specific one or does anyone recommend any sites to "clean my Mac"?

Ok I am new to these forums but Mac Viruses are very rare but they are out there. I do run an antivirus and a cleaner just encase. I do a lot of online gaming so it helps in the performace of my computer and I feel a little more secure with having it on there, it may just be a personal preference. It helps a lot just clearing your history and clearing your cache every now and then. Clearing your cache which can be done in your browser under prefrences, advanced, network, cached web content, and then i just use clear now. Clearing your history is similar under your browser prefrences, privacy, history, should say "you may want to clear your recent history" or "remove individual cookies". I don't like to do individual cookies but i have, normally I just use "clear your recent history." Just know that it will also get rid of your logins so make sure you got your login information for the sites you go to that you need to log in. As far as an antivirus and/or cleaner, if you have friends or co-workers that use a Mac I would ask them what they reconmend for an antivirus and a cleaner. I know of several out there and can't say one is better than the other. I can only go by reputation that I hear about and my own personal experience which I have been fairly statisfied with the ones I use. I would suggest that if you have any friends or co-workers that use a Mac ask them their personal experience in regards to the ones you are considering and go from there. In the end if you have done your homework on the program you are considering, think it will meet your needs, and you have spoken with people you know; chances are you will be satisfied with it. Most companies will offer a trial version, you might consider giving that a try (after doing your home work on it) and if you don't like it - uninstall it and try something else. Just my thoughts... hope it helps.

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