HOW TO Remove unwanted apps, files and tools
1 Uninstall apps
There are a number of options out there for uninstalling apps. We’re using FIPLAB Ltd’s Delete Apps (from the Mac App Store) because it’s free. Identify your Application and User folders as instructed to proceed.
2 Check the list
Every app on your Mac is listed. The menu sets how they’re presented. Find every app you want to clean uninstall and click their checkboxes. The Details buttons show what data is deleted if the app is removed.
3 Create some space
Click Next, and make a new Time Machine backup as instructed if you wish. The apps you chose to remove are uninstalled, along with all their component pieces. The final screen shows how much space you’ve freed.
4 Unnecessary language
Monolingual (https://ingmarstein. github.io/Monolingual) can delete unwanted languages. Make sure you don’t delete ones required by installed apps. Select languages you want to remove, then click the Remove button.
5 Remove app code
Click the Architectures tab, and you can similarly remove application code your computer doesn’t need. Use this application with care, and only remove languages and architectures you’re absolutely sure you don’t need.
6 Move data to iCloud
To move your Desktop files and Documents folders to iCloud Drive, head to Apple menu > System Settings/ Preferences. Click Apple ID > iCloud > iCloud Drive. Select Options. Check the box next to Desktop & Documents Folders.
7 Stop spam
In the Mail app, click the Mail menu in the top bar and open the Settings. Click Junk Mail in the toolbar, and set up your filter. Under the Blocked tab, you can add email addresses and phone numbers to your blocked list.
8 GarageBand sounds
If you want to delete GarageBand’s sound library, go to the Apple menu and open About This Mac. Click More Info > Storage Settings, then the “i” next to Music Creation. Then click “Remove GarageBand Sound Library”.
9 Website notifications
If you no longer want to receive notifications from a website, open Safari, then under the Safari menu, select Settings. Click Websites in the toolbar and Notifications in the sidebar, then turn them off for any websites you choose.