Macs are generally good at keeping themselves clean. That said, if you have been using your Mac for a prolonged period, it will accumulate junk that will not only take precious storage space but will also make your device slow. That’s why using a third-part cleaning app to remove the old cruft is always recommended. MacKeeper 5 is the latest update to the popular Mac cleaning software that not only lets you remove unwanted files but also lets you remove duplicates, scan for viruses, and even browse anonymously using VPN. In this article, we are going to take a look at this app to see what features the new update brings to the table.
We will start this article by discussing the key features of MacKeeper 5. We will discuss all the improvements and new features that come with the latest update and see how these features can help clean, tune-up, and protect your Mac.
Fix & Scan is the one-stop solution for all your Mac needs. It gives you a report of your disk space, malware, virus, security, and performance. If you just run this scan every few days and do the required clean up, your Mac will run like a new machine.
It’s a myth that Macs are immune against viruses. Yes, they are attacked less frequently than Windows machines, but that has more to do with the fact that Windows machines are more ubiquitous, so it makes more sense for hackers to target them. And if you want to secure your Mac, you better be running a good antivirus.
If there’s something that I detest more than viruses, it’s adware. I understand that viruses are more dangerous. But if you go by the sheer level of annoyance, adware is the worst. Adware is a type of malware that, upon infecting your Mac, starts showing you ads on browsers.
Adware is also notoriously hard to uninstall. They latch onto browsers and change your homepage, search engine, and even install as an extension, thereby controlling ads on all the websites that you visit. They bombard you with ads, most of which are of an unsavory kind.
If you don’t want to run all the scans at once and just want to remove the junk files, you can use the Safe Cleanup option. It scans your Mac for all the junk files left by apps and services and lets you clean them up in one swoop. You should run this every week to gain back the lost storage. Less junk on your Mac also results in better performance, which is an added advantage.
This is a lifesaver feature for people like me who end up with multiple copies of the same file. For a running project, I generally keep multiple copies of all the required files. So even if I delete or lose a file by error, I have an option to get it back. And sometimes, instead of moving files, I mistakenly copy them, which also creates duplicates.
When you delete an app on your Mac, it generally leaves some residual files behind. It’s so that if you re-install the app in the future, all your settings and preferences are not lost. macOS purges these residual files from time to time, but the duration is too long. And if you are like me, who tests new apps daily, residual files become a big storage eater.
7. Performance Boosters
MacKeeper 5 also comes with several tools that let you boost the performance on your Mac. The first such tool is the “Memory Cleaner”. If your Mac only has 8GB of RAM, this feature will help you a lot. It monitors your Mac’s RAM and lets you know which apps are using it the most. You can also clean apps to release RAM, so your Mac doesn’t feel slow.
8. Privacy Features
MacKeeper 5 also brings several privacy features, the first of which is the ID Theft Guard. This keeps track of all your emails and online accounts and lets you know if it finds any breach of data for those accounts. This is an extremely handy feature for maintaining your only privacy. The best part is that you get instant notification, so you can change your passwords before any harm is done.
MacKeeper 5 is easy to use the software. Once you set it up, it does most of the work automatically. For example, you can turn on adware and virus protection, ID Theft Guard, and VPN, and they will work in the background protecting your Mac and online privacy. The Fix & Scan feature is useful for users who don’t want to dive deep into the software and get the best outcome with the least amount of effort.
MacKeeper 5 is available for all Mac users for free. You can download and install the app from the link below and start using the app right now. The free version is a bit watered-down. If you want to enjoy all the features that we discussed above, you will need to buy the premium plan that costs $14.95/month or $119.40/year.
MacKeeper 5 is an excellent software that keeps your Mac clean and protected. It even protects your online identity by keeping track of account breaches. I am not using hyperbole when I say that it’s a one-stop solution for all your Mac needs when it comes to protection and performance enhancements. So, click on the link and check it out right now.
