Apps to improve system efficiency and security

CleanMyMac X

> From $39.95 per year > https://cleanmymac.com> Needs macOS 10.13 or later

There are many system–cleaning and maintenance apps available for macOS, but CleanMyMac X is a lot smarter and more user–friendly than most. It’s an all–in–one tool that can not only clean up the unnecessary clutter from your drive, but also detect and remove malware. In addition, it promises to speed up your Mac to make it feel like new again, in performance terms at least.

From the app’s slick interface, you can start off by simply clicking the large Scan button to do a Smart Scan on your system. This then runs through a series of tools, starting with disk cleanup to detect unneeded junk files, then moving on to checking for potential malware threats, and finally looking for ways to optimize your system speed. Once it’s finished, you can then click the Run button to run all the related tasks. Alternatively, use the left–hand sidebar to select individual options in each of those categories. For instance, under Cleanup, you can focus on system junk, mail attachments, or trash bins. The Protection category includes a handy privacy protection option along with malware protection. The Speed category covers optimization and maintenance.