How to clean and speed up my mac

are there any apps i can use to help keep my mac book pro clean and healthy it has been really slow the past 2 weeks

Use this as a guide:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3521
Do not download any third party 'cleaning applications'. They will do more harm than good.
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what is the best mac cleaner and anti virus for mac pro.

OS X already includes everything it needs to protect itself from viruses and malware. Keep it updated with software updates from Apple.
A much better question is "how should I protect my Mac":
Never install any product that claims to "speed up", "clean up", "optimize", or "accelerate" your Mac. Without exception, they will do the opposite.
Never install pirated or "cracked" software, software obtained from dubious websites, or other questionable sources. Illegally obtained software is almost certain to contain malware.
Don’t supply your password in response to a popup window requesting it, unless you know what it is and the reason your credentials are required.
Don’t open email attachments from email addresses that you do not recognize, or click links contained in an email:
Most of these are scams that direct you to fraudulent sites that attempt to convince you to disclose personal information.
Such "phishing" attempts are the 21st century equivalent of a social exploit that has existed since the dawn of civilization. Don’t fall for it.
Apple will never ask you to reveal personal information in an email. If you receive an unexpected email from Apple saying your account will be closed unless you take immediate action, just ignore it. If your iTunes or App Store account becomes disabled for valid reasons, you will know when you try to buy something or log in to this support site, and are unable to.
Don’t install browser extensions unless you understand their purpose. Go to the Safari menu > Preferences > Extensions. If you see any extensions that you do not recognize or understand, simply click the Uninstall button and they will be gone.
Don’t install Java unless you are certain that you need it:
Java, a non-Apple product, is a potential vector for malware. If you are required to use Java, be mindful of that possibility.
Disable Java in Safari > Preferences > Security.
Despite its name JavaScript is unrelated to Java. No malware can infect your Mac through JavaScript. It’s OK to leave it enabled.
Block browser popups: Safari menu > Preferences > Security > and check "Block popup windows":
Popup windows are useful and required for some websites, but popups have devolved to become a common means to deliver targeted advertising that you probably do not want.
Popups themselves cannot infect your Mac, but many contain resource-hungry code that will slow down Internet browsing.
If you ever see a popup indicating it detected registry errors, that your Mac is infected with some ick, or that you won some prize, it is 100% fraudulent. Ignore it.
Ignore hyperventilating popular media outlets that thrive by promoting fear and discord with entertainment products arrogantly presented as "news". Learn what real threats actually exist and how to arm yourself against them:
The most serious threat to your data security is phishing. To date, most of these attempts have been pathetic and are easily recognized, but that is likely to change in the future as criminals become more clever.
OS X viruses do not exist, but intentionally malicious or poorly written code, created by either nefarious or inept individuals, is nothing new.
Never install something without first knowing what it is, what it does, how it works, and how to get rid of it when you don’t want it any more.
If you elect to use "anti-virus" software, familiarize yourself with its limitations and potential to cause adverse effects, and apply the principle immediately preceding this one.
Most such utilities will only slow down and destabilize your Mac while they look for viruses that do not exist, conveying no benefit whatsoever - other than to make you "feel good" about security, when you should actually be exercising sound judgment, derived from accurate knowledge, based on verifiable facts.
Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows more about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them.
Summary: Use common sense and caution when you use your Mac, just like you would in any social context. There is no product, utility, or magic talisman that can protect you from all the evils of mankind.

How to erase and start over on mac air

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Click here and follow the instructions. If the computer originally shipped with Mac OS X 10.6.8 or earlier, when you reach step 5, connect its original thumbdrive, restart with the C or Option key held down, use the Disk Utility to erase the internal drive, and install a fresh OS.
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How to clean the surface of my mac book pro?

Howdy. I have a retina mac book pro (I think model doesn't matter). My question is how to clean the surface when it gets dirty. Like to use what kind of cloth and maybe some special cleaners and etc. Someone if you are experienced could you please answer me?
Thanks in advance!

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Is there software like cc cleaner and malwarebytes for a mac

how vulnerable is OS10.8 to malware and viruses? Is there software like malwarebytes and cc cleaner available, or is a purchased version of antivirus software recommended and if so which is best, preferrebly not totally slowing everything down

Some are totally opposed to their use.
Some I venture are against CCCleaner.... because they don't think cleaning temp and cache files are....? or that it "came from Windows world" or maybe the authors don't understand Mac??
I of course had to try CCCleaner - Windows (great product) and Mac (seems safe).
Any utility can be abused. Onyx and Lion Cache Cleaner have long strong support history. And yet if used or over used - and using to 'fix' a problem rather than as mild general house-cleaning and keeping... (If you disk drive has problems, maybe you need to run fsck -fy or Repair Disk Directory or SMART Utility to find if there are bad blocks).
You posted in a forum of non-notebook (tower size, server type cpu)
I get the feeling whether users or type of computer and work, that "my computer feels slow" comes up in Mac OS X forums from notebook owners more often, too often even.
Fragmented free space, low free space, really low, not enough memory, installing too much stuff, or web browsers that leave too much on the disk drive (and don't use quotas or size limits or how many days of cache, history etc).
My experieince: BACKUP and CLONE your system. Try on the clone. Or on main hard drive (but first make sure you've got a bootable backup clone) and test and try out and experiment. Then make up your own mind on your own experience. I would even go a step further: a "test system" computer that you can play with. Try out new OS or whatever on it. A Mini or something is great for that or older and 2nd hand too.
Generally the feedback under products on www.macupdate.com and/or MacIntouch reader feedback have been helpful. Pre-Cnet so was MacFixit but I spend less time there now (they had great support forums at one time 8-13 yrs ago). Especially for Mac OS stuff.
MacBook Pro
https://discussions.apple.com/community/notebooks/macbook_pro
https://discussions.apple.com/community/mac_os?view=discussions
http://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro

How to clean and fix up Macintosh 128k?

Hello,
I recently received an original Macintosh 128k (M0001), and would like to use it. I have the ImageWriter, mouse, keyboard, and disks. The mouse and keyboard have been cleaned, but I was wondering how/where I can get the Macintosh and printer cleaned. Anything else? I have tried booting up the computer (without disks), and luckily, no Sad Mac appeared!
So,is there anyone out there who is good with classic Macs?
Thanks!

The original 128k Mac is very valuable, they're worth hundreds even in average condition. This one sold for almost $3000.
The sizzling sound may be arcing due to a failing high voltage (flyback) transformer. Charge attracts dust, which tends to be slightly conductive, which causes current to leak around the flyback and accelerate its demise. Simply cleaning all the black dust off the conductors may fix it, but when the internal winding insulation degrades it will eventually fail. Fortunately parts are readily available and not terribly expensive. When the flyback transformer fails it's easiest to simply replace the entire "analog / power" board, but the transformers are available too. CRTs themselves last practically forever - burn-in is the issue with them.
Classic Macs are easy to fix, but don't crack the case unless you are familiar with electronics and especially the high voltages used for CRTs. Apple used bleeder resistors but if it failed open you'd have no way of knowing.
I have not had a single problem with Imagewriter printers. No rubber degradation whatsoever. Vacuum out the dust once in a while and drop a very tiny bit of light machine oil on the carriage slide if it becomes dry. If it becomes dry linear scratches will appear. Avoid using alcohol on the platen. The print heads themselves will eventually wear out but they're easily replaced too. Replace the ribbons before they become too worn or you will accelerate the print head's demise also.
I routinely use a 24 year old Imagewriter II with my OS X Lion iMac. It's never needed any attention. They're bulletproof.

How can clean the inside of my Mac Pro properly?

I cleaned the inside of my Mac Pro recently but am not sure I got to all of the places I needed to. Doe the panel at the at the very top top of my 7 year old monster
come off so I can clean in there?

It comes off. There is a latch that helps you remove it. However, cleaning it is a delicate task, and because static electricity can damage it, I'd only let someone familiar with doing it safely do it.
Many an authorized service center and Apple retail shop will do the cleaning properly.
Backup your data before taking it in.

How to slow and speed up a whole project in logic pro 8

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I use Logic Pro 8 on my powerBook G4 17".
I can't find function to slow and speed up a whole project.
I need to prelisten and (maybe) change tempo of recorded audio for my project.
Can anyone please let me know how to do it?
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Two Questions. How to clean and a speech tool for PDF's online with my Mac

Hello,
I watch a lot of videos and movies on YouTube and also listen to a lot of audio recordings and use the txt to speech to read websites. Do you know if I need to be concerned about cleaning my mac at some time, and how would I do that? Don't want to download something that might hurt my mac.
I have a 2008 quad 4 Mac Pro Desktop OS X 10.9.2
Also is there a too I can get for my computer to read PDF's on websites or even a PDF document for me on a Mac?
Thank you for any help I can get

sorry the last paragraph should read" Is there a tool like text to speech so the computer can read PDF on a Mac?
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How can I repair and speed up my Mac?

Computer really started to slow down about 6 months ago, kept buffering on everything. I added 4gb memory but this didn't really help much. I have been trying to repair via 'disk utilities, first aid' but getting message: ERROR: The underlying task reported fail:- 1HFS volume checked:- volume needs repair
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First, backup your HDD immediately, you might indeed have a bad harddisk.
Next, please confirm which iMac model and OS X version you are using. Your signature here says 10.4.11 - is that true?

How to clean out junk on a mac?

I notice a TON of stuff on my mac I have never even seen, and I wanted to know if there was a program to scan your computer for crap and clean it out?
Thanks

There are many programs that claim the ability to do what you describe, but none of them can do it safely or reliably. They're all junk as shldr2thewheel says.
Ideally, you should know what you're installing before you install it, and know how to remove it as well. Most programs can simply be dragged to the Trash but some (generally, those that require a user name and password to install) require using their accompanying uninstallers to ensure all its remnants are eradicated.
If a program does not modify OS X, or is not configured to launch when you log in, it's just taking up space and can be ignored. Files, folders, music, pictures, and similar work that you create are not programs and can be deleted if you no longer need them. However, if a program installs kernel extensions, "daemons" or other running processes it can have detrimental effects on your Mac's operation.
You can use a little program written by Apple Support Communities contributor Etresoft to create a quick summary of the latter category as well as other system details. It does not delete anything, it merely reports what system modifications are running or installed and can be helpful in determining what may be burdening your system, so that you can decide what to do about such programs rather than delegate that task to some ill-conceived junkware. Read about it and download it here: http://www.etresoft.com/etrecheck.
Etrecheck itself is tiny, and when you're finished with it, can be left alone or dragged to the Trash as you wish.

How to Clean and Polish iPod Nano 6th Gen?

Hey guys,
I just got a good deal off eBay of a used iPod Nano 6th Gen in the mail today, but it seems quite dirty. Their is much dust and gunk under the clip, the buttons and screens have many smudges, and the the 30-pin connector port and headphone jack are a little dirty on the inside, kinda moldy in too.
Does any one know how to properly clean the ports, and the rest of the iPod before I use it? Thanks.
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See chapter 12 of your iPod's User Guide for the proper ways to clean the iPod Nano.
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/iPod_nano_6thgen_User_Guide.pdf
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How to install and setup macports for mac os mavericks, for open vpn purpose.

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You're going to need to figure out the required settings for the VPN server you're working with, whether you use the standard client or some add-on. That information is a prerequisite for a VPN client; for any VPN client.
If the standard VPN client present in OS X doesn't and cannot be gotten to work, then something like IPSecuritas or the OpenVPN client would be a typical fallback choice, but IPSecuritas is far more flexible — which means far more complex. These clients are available as application downloads; no Brew or MacPorts required.
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How to zip and unzip files in Mac OS X

Hi There,
I want to know how can I unzip and zip my files and folder in mac. Also is there any software that can unzip .rar files in mac. Any help will be appreciated.
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how can I unzip and zip my files and folder in mac
To make a zip file, select your file in the finder and then File > Create Archive.
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How much storage and ram does a Mac need?

I'm thinking about buying a Macbook Air as a present for my Mum, however I've always used Windows and have no clue at how OSX works. For example I know that Windows requires 8GB of ram and 500GB of storage at least for it to run well and be future proofed for the next couple years. I'm guess OSX uses less resources since all the models seem to be really low on storage and ram, the models with more are way more expensive but you cannot add more later which *****. So I'm just wondering how much does a modern Mac need these days?
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I'm mainly making this purchasing decision on battery life, every Windows Laptop I've come across seems to only last about 3 hours. Will OSX be able to do everything Windows generally does? My Mum isn't a heavy user with specific needs but she uses Microsoft Office a lot and her work requires for her to have Flash Player in the browser and I know IOS doesn't support that, does OSX?
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How much she need depends on what she wants to do with it. I am perfectly happy with my mid-2012 Air with 4/128. The storage issue might be most easily answered by seeing how much space she has filled on her current computer.
You can install Flash Player with OS X.

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