Uninstalling/removing apps????

hey, i know its a stupid question to ask...but what is the proper way to uninstall or remove apps on the mac? i have always just moved it to the trash but for some reason it doesnt seem right...is that the way to do it or is there some other way. thanks

For most Mac apps, it really is that simple. Unlike in Windows, where various little files are put all over the place and it's impossible to do anything without the help of an uninstaller, on a Mac, the entire app really is contained in that one little icon in your Applications folder (or wherever you put it).
There are certain exceptions: some complicated apps (I'm thinking things like Norton Antivirus) may come with uninstallers because they do put a few files in other places. If the app came with its own uninstaller, use it. But otherwise, go ahead and just toss the app in the trash. The only thing some/most apps leave behind is a preferences file, which is in /Users/[your username]/Library/Preferences. Also, certain apps (such as Mozilla and Adium) have a folder in /Users/[your username]/Library/Application Support. You can get rid of these if you'd like, or if you feel like doing spring cleaning, but it's not a big deal.

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