Consumption volumes RAM modern applications can be very, very respectable, but operating systems are still unable to allocate RAM between applications as efficiently as possible based on user priorities.

However, there are quite a few ways to free up additional megabytes or even gigabytes of RAM by removing unclaimed ones from it. at the moment processes. In addition, there are a number of special utilities to clear RAM. In this article we will talk about one of such programs - Memory Clean. You can download it absolutely free from the Mac App Store App Store follow the link below.

So, first you need to configure Memory Clean. To do this, click on the application icon in the status bar and select Preferences.

There are a number of options here, including the Treshold Level parameter, with which you should specify the minimum amount of free RAM at which the program will start working.
The developers emphasize that the most powerful effect of the work Memory Clean noticeable after finishing work with applications that have high resource consumption. The utility works in the background, does not require user intervention and is not an eyesore, however, it can become useful tool for users who regularly push their PC to its limits.

You need to give eight when connecting devices: no moisture should penetrate here! Mouse and Keyboard Utensils: Input devices in particular require regular cleaning, which in some cases is necessary to ensure proper operation. easy to clean: only on the sliders at the bottom can dirt accumulate.

The keyboard is the cleanest trap: crumbs, hair, dust, and pollen that enter the room through open windows and clothing are deposited under the keys. From time to time, it helps to turn the keyboard over and shake it vigorously. For more targeted cleaning, you can carefully remove individual keys. You should always be careful and pay attention to a few things. Be careful because this requires a bit of power depending on the keyboard, and you have to deal with plastic buttons.

Storage optimization

Click the Optimize button, then choose one of the following options.

When optimizing storage for movies, TV shows, and attachments email iCloud storage is not used.

Automatic Trash Emptying

The Empty Trash Automatically option permanently deletes files that have been in the Trash for more than 30 days.

Be careful because you don't want to damage the delicate mechanism underneath the now black buttons. Two small nested ones connect the button to the body. The scissor mechanism and rubber tip provide a pressure point. Who removes the mechanism with the removal of the key, for example, to remove stubborn chips, a little patience is needed when re-carving. Observation is required! By the way, removing impurities is not always without risk: breath contains a small amount of moisture, and electronics under the keyboard, especially in laptops, are not at all pleasant.

Compressed air without the moisture from the spray is more suitable for this. A pocket vacuum is also recommended, with which you are gentle and tuned to the smallest level over which the keyboard flies. You shouldn't lose your keys too much. They are printed and may lose their identity through cleaning products.

Removing garbage

The Remove Junk option helps you find large files and files that may no longer be needed. Click the Browse Files button, then select any file categories in the sidebar, such as Programs, Documents, GarageBand, iOS Files, iTunes, or Trash.

Where are the settings for each function?

• Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, click the iCloud tab, then click the Options button next to iCloud Drive. iCloud Storage enables the Desktop and Documents Folders and Optimize Mac Storage options. To completely disable iCloud Drive, uncheck iCloud Drive.
• In the Photos app, choose Photos > Preferences, then click iCloud. The iCloud Storage feature enables options and Optimize Mac Storage.

• In iTunes, choose iTunes > Preferences, then click More. The Optimize Storage feature enables the Automatically delete watched movies and TV shows option.
• In Mail, go to Mail > Preferences and open Accounts. The Optimize Storage feature in the Account Information section of Mail account selects "Recent" and "None" from the "Download Attachments" drop-down menu.

: In Finder, choose Finder > Preferences, then click More. The "Empty Trash Automatically" feature enables the "Delete items from Trash after 30 days" option.

Other ways to automatically save space in macOS

OS macOS Sierra and later versions automatically take additional actions to conserve space:

• detects duplicate downloads in Safari and keeps only the latest version of the download;
• reminds you to remove used program installers;
• removes old fonts, languages ​​and dictionaries that are no longer used;
• Clears cache, logs, and other unnecessary data when you need to free up space.

Freeing up storage space manually

Even without using the storage optimization features in macOS Sierra or later, you can take steps to free up storage space.

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Terminal is a wonderful application, I must tell you. With it you can do things that are not available from the system's graphical interface. But you have to be extremely careful here, since not knowing what you are doing can lead to disaster (for example, the "rm *" command). But it can also be the other way around. About one of useful commands we'll talk today. It will allow you to clear your RAM for more fast work already open applications, as well as to launch new ones.

As you probably know, there is no such thing as too much memory. Especially when it comes to random access memory (RAM). It is its quantity that directly determines how quickly such monsters of the software industry as Photoshop will work. And, of course, the presence of free RAM affects the speed of the entire system as a whole. Therefore, it would be nice to have a simple and reliable tool that will allow you to “clean up” your RAM.

Launch the Terminal application and run just one command:

After this, your Mac will think seriously for a few seconds. But there is no need to be afraid. Just wait a little. This command, speaking in simple language, performs a mini-reboot of your computer. All open source software and the data will not be damaged. Everything will remain exactly in the state in which the Mac was before running the “purge” command.

In our case, the amount of free RAM increased from 400 MB to about 1 GB, which is a very good result.

Thus, if you feel that the system is due to many running applications starts to slow down, but you don’t want to unload them from memory - try this method. It will be especially relevant for computers with a small amount of RAM (4 GB or less).

Based on materials from cultofmac

Modern Mac models are equipped with fast, but rather modest-sized SSD drives. 128 or 256 GB quickly becomes filled with useful data, games, documents and content.

Over time there is a shortage free space, quick cleaning does not produce results, and the analysis of system load indicates the main space eater - the partition "Other".

What falls into the "Other" category

• documents that are stored on disk or in the application cache (for example, with automatic saving);
• archives and disk images;
• temporary files and user data;
• library files, application caches, plugins, add-ons and program extensions;
• virtual machine files.

As you can see, the list is quite extensive; after reading it, several associations immediately arise in your memory.

Perhaps you saved a couple of installation archives for programs or games somewhere, made backup copy documents or installed a second OS via virtual machine, and then they simply forgot about it.

Why you shouldn’t trust automatic “cleaners” and “optimizers”

Cleaning utilities, the most popular of which is CleanMyMac, do not allow you to completely remove all system cache and garbage.

I personally have nothing against the utility from MacPaw, but he himself gave up using it a long time ago.

The developers of such programs include in the cleaning algorithms all the places and nooks and crannies of macOS that should be checked when searching for garbage and cache. If you give the program too much space, there is a high chance that the necessary data will be deleted. This is how programmers indicate the paths and folders in which most programs save their data and documents by default.

After the next update third party applications may start using a different folder or temporary directory location, and the cleaning utility will no longer know where to look for this garbage.

Cleaner developers try to keep their finger on the pulse and regularly update such data, but it is simply impossible to keep track of all applications.

Sometimes developers get greedy and they call new cleaning rules key update, requiring payment of a license even from current users of the program.

For the most effective cleaning of the system, manual cleaning and removal is essential.

How to Search "Other" on Mac

Instead of an automatic “cleaner”, it is better to get a sensible “informer”. I have been using a utility for a long time that visually displays the structure of files and folders in the system. With its help, in a couple of clicks you can find yourself in the most “gluttonous” directory and manually clean it up.

It makes no sense for developers of such applications to deceive and profit from paid updates. In fact, the utility only displays a diagram of the occupied space, and what exactly to delete is up to the user to decide.

1. First, look through the pack Downloads And Documents for large files, document archives or incomplete data.

2. Look at the cache folder at ~/Library/Caches/. Data is often stored there even for a long time remote programs and games.

3. Using Smart Folder, you can find the largest files in the system (create a smart folder with a filter for file sizes greater than 150-200 MB).

4. Try the DaisyDisk utility (there is a free one trial version) to search for garbage in the system.

There is another reason for “disappearing” memory on Mac

Sometimes a certain amount of disk space is not occupied by any data, and the system simply does not perceive it.

This happens if you haven’t done a clean installation of macOS on your Mac for a long time, but only updated it on top of the installed system.

You need to check the disk for errors using standard tools.

1. Disable encryption system FileVault while checking and eliminating errors.

Go to and go to the FileVault tab. Click on the lock icon and enter the administrator password. Disable FileVault.

2. Boot Mac into Safe Mode. To do this, at the very beginning of the computer boot, hold down the key Shift.

The computer will boot from a special area on the disk. This way you can quickly test the system partition for errors.

3. Take advantage Disk Utility. Launch the application from the menu safe mode, select the system drive and go to the section First aid.

Run disk check and wait for it to complete. If errors occur during the process, use the button Fix disk.

4. Once the verification process is complete, restart your Mac and be sure to re-enable FileVault encryption ( System Settings– Protection and safety).

It would seem, why clear the RAM memory? operating system, which has proven itself to meet the most demanding requirements of users?! The system works stably and quickly, but sometimes the situation may change, for example, during startup large quantity applications, some of which are very demanding on computer resources. Application FreeMemory comes to the rescue just in such a situation.

An operating system is an operating system, but the hardware is not infinite, so the user may encounter “brakes” if he launches too many programs/games/Internet pages... which are famous for their “good appetite”. If you close active application windows, this will not save you from freezing, because they still remain in RAM. This is the reason for the slowdowns.

FreeMemory is a fast and free solution. With this utility you can monitor the state of RAM and clear it if necessary. At the same time, the program will not once again be an eyesore - its icon will be modestly located in the top menu bar.

If the functionality free version If that’s not enough for you, then the Mac App Store also has a paid version (Pro), which has advanced features: automatically clearing memory, setting memory graphs and creating reminders. Regardless of the version, the program is very easy to use, and there is no doubt about its usefulness.

General information about the program:

Type: Productivity

Devices: MAC

Version: 1.6.1

Developer: Rocky Sand Studio

Price: Free / $0.99

Requirements: OS X 10.6+

Tested on MacBook Pro