Safety

CCleaner for Mac still exists, and it isn't malware. But macOS has no registry to clean, so the Windows habit doesn't transfer. Here's what it actually does on a Mac, the history worth knowing, and what to use instead.

Your Mac has been scanning itself for malware since the day you switched it on. What XProtect, XProtect Remediator, Gatekeeper and notarization actually do, how to check the version you have, and the honest answer on whether you need antivirus as well.

Looking for a MacKeeper alternative? The current app is legitimate, but if you want Mac cleanup without the subscription, the upsell, or the reputation, here are honest picks, including what MacKeeper does that they don't.

Are Mac cleaners safe? Most reputable, notarized ones are. The scam reputation comes from old MacKeeper and fake counterfeits. Here's how to tell them apart.