<summary>**Summary**: Looking for ways to downgrade macOS Monterey to Big Sur, Catalina, Mojave, or High Sierra? Look no further. In this article, you will learn 3 ways to downgrade macOS to an earlier version.</summary>

It's tempting to update to a new macOS. But when you upgrade, you may regret it. Common reasons include incompatible software, too many bugs, and your [Mac running slow](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/speed-up-mac-monterey). Installing a new version of macOS is easy, but downgrading is more complicated. In this article, We'll show you 3 ways to downgrade from macOS Monterey to Big Sur, Catalina, or older.

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### Back up Your Mac

Important things first, be sure to [back up your Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/back-up-mac). When you reinstall macOS, all data on your Mac will be wiped. If you backed up things that are important to you, you can quickly restore them after reinstalling macOS.

## How to Downgrade to the macOS That Came with Your Mac

If you are running High Sierra or a later, you can quickly downgrade your macOS to the version shipped with your Mac. Note that this method is only available for Intel Macs.

Here're the steps:

1. Make sure your Mac is well connected to the internet.
2. Close and restart your Mac.
3. Press and hold **Shift- Option-Command-R** until you see macOS Utilities.
4. On the macOS Utilities screen, select the Reinstall macOS option.
5. Click Continue and follow the instructions on the screen.
6. Select your startup disk and click Install. 
7. Your Mac will restart after the installation is complete.

![Downgrade Monterey: Reinstall macOS That Came with Your Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/reinstall_macos_shipped_with_f26d1e02d4.png)

<note notetype='Note'>Don't forget to back up your Mac before performing the reinstallation steps.</note>

## How to Downgrade macOS Using Time Machine Backup

Also, you can downgrade macOS using a Time Machine backup, but only if you have a full backup of your Mac on your earlier macOS.

Here's what you need to do.

1. Start your Mac and immediately hold down **Command-R** to start up from the built-in macOS Recovery system. （On Apple Silicon Macs, press the **Power** button.)
2. Keep holding these two keys until you see the Apple logo or other loading image.
3. In the macOS Utilities window, select Restore from a Time Machine backup and click the Continue button.
4. Select your Time Machine backup and click on Continue.
5. After the reinstallation process is complete, restore the files you backed up.

![Downgrade Monterey: Revert macOS with Time Machine Backup](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/restore_macos_with_time_machine_backup_de8abcb3c4.png)

## How to Downgrade macOS Using a Bootable Installer

What if you don't have a Time Machine backup but still want to revert to an earlier macOS? Do not worry. We'll show you how to install a downgraded macOS using a bootable installer. This method is more complicated than the two methods mentioned above. To help you understand better, we've divided the steps into 4 main parts. Let's get started.

### Part 1. Prepare an External Drive

You need an external drive of at least 14GB. Although the macOS installer is about 12GB, you'll still need some extra space to store your data.

There might be other files in your drive. Let's format it.

1. Plug your hard drive into Mac.
2. Open the Disk Utility app via Spotlight.
3. Select your drive in the sidebar and click the Erase button at the top of the window.

   ![Downgrade Monterey: Erase External Drive](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/erase_external_drive_c3844bcf82.png)


4. Name your drive as **MyVolume** or whatever you like and choose a format your Mac supports from the Format drop-down menu. 
    - If your Mac uses HFS+, choose Mac OS Extended (Journaled).
    - If your Mac uses APFS, choose APFS.

    <note notetype='Note'>To check which format your Mac is using, open the Terminal app and type and run the command: `diskutil info /`.</note>

5. If the Scheme is available, select GUID Partition Map.
6. Click the Erase button, then click Done.

![Downgrade Monterey: Format External Drive](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/format_external_drive_on_mac_446b65702f.png)

### Part 2. Download macOS Installers

In most cases, macOS installers are kept in the Application folder.

Before downloading the macOS installer you want, check if your Mac is compatible with it.

* macOS Monterey： :a[System Requirements]{href=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212551 rel=nofollow}
* macOS Big Sur 11： :a[System Requirements]{href=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211238 rel=nofollow}
* macOS Catalina 10.15：:a[System Requirements]{href=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT210222 rel=nofollow}
* macOS Mojave 10.14：:a[System Requirements]{href=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP777 rel=nofollow}
* macOS High Sierra 10.13：:a[System Requirements]{href=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP765 rel=nofollow}
* macOS Sierra 10.12：:a[System Requirements]{href=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP742 rel=nofollow}

Below are the download links for the different macOS versions. (Open them in Safari browser).

* :a[macOS Monterey]{href='https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/macos-monterey/id1576738294?l=en&mt=12' rel=nofollow}
* :a[macOS Big Sur]{href='macappstores://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-big-sur/id1526878132?mt=12' rel=nofollow}
* :a[macOS Catalina]{href='macappstores://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-catalina/id1466841314?mt=12' rel=nofollow}
* :a[macOS Mojave]{href='macappstores://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-mojave/id1398502828?mt=12' rel=nofollow}
* :a[macOS High Sierra]{href='macappstores://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-high-sierra/id1246284741?mt=12' rel=nofollow}
* :a[macOS Sierra]{href='http://updates-http.cdn-apple.com/2019/cert/061-39476-20191023-48f365f4-0015-4c41-9f44-39d3d2aca067/InstallOS.dmg' rel=nofollow}

### Part 3. Create Your Bootable Installer 

Now that you have prepared the external drive and macOS installer. Let's create your bootable installer.

1. Connect your formatted hard drive to your Mac.
2. Open the Terminal app.
3. Run a command like below. (The command will vary depending on your version of macOS. Let's assume that the installer is located in your Applications folder and **MyVolume** is the name of your external drive. If your drive has a different name, replace **"MyVolume"** with the name of your external drive.)

    - **Monterey**: `sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Monterey.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolume`
    - **Big Sur**: `sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Big\ Sur.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolume`
    - **Catalina**: `sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Catalina.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolume`
    - **Mojave**: `sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Mojave.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolume`
    - **High Sierra**: `sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ High\ Sierra.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia     --volume /Volumes/MyVolume`

4. Enter your password and hit Return again.
5. Follow the instructions in Terminal.
6. When you see Done, quit Terminal and eject your hard drive.

![Downgrade Monterey: How to Create a Bootable Installer](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/how_to_create_bootable_installer_bb60d64baa.png)

### Part 4. Install macOS with Your Bootable Installer

Finally, you're ready to install your macOS.

1. Plug your hard drive into Mac. (Make sure you have an internet connection.)
2. Click Apple menu > Restart.
3. If you're using an Intel-based Mac, hold down the **Option/Alt** key until you see the Startup Manager window. If you're using an Apple Silicon Mac,  hold the **Power** button while rebooting Mac.
4. Click on your external drive to select it as your startup disk. Your Mac will start up in Recovery Mode.
5. From macOS Utilities, select Disk Utility.
    ![Downgrade Monterey: Disk Utility macOS Recovery Mode](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/disk_utility_macos_recovery_mode_2b169eb158.png)

6. Erase everything on your Mac and quit Disk Utility.
7. Select Reinstall macOS > Continue.
8. Follow the instructions to install your macOS with the bootable drive you created.

Read Also: [How to Reset MacBook Pro/Air Without Losing Data](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/reset-macbook)

<note notetype='Note'>M1 Macs do not support macOS versions earlier than macOS Big Sur.</note>

### Bonus Tip: How to Speed Up a Slow macOS

Mac running slow after update? No need to rush to downgrade your macOS. It is recommended that you use [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/) to clean and optimize your Mac.

BuhoCleaner is one of the best Mac cleaning and optimization software. It has many useful features that allow you to free up gigabytes of space in just a few clicks.

<group><linkbutton href='/buhocleaner/download' prefix='download'>Free Download</linkbutton></group>

1. Download, install, and launch BuhoCleaner.
3. Scan and remove unneeded files from your Mac.

![Clean and Speed up Mac with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clean_boost_mac_speed_319c52fe37.png)

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

That's all for how to downgrade macOS Monterey to an earlier version. Do back up your Mac before downgrading your macOS. 

If you downgrade macOS because it is slow, you might as well use a cleaning tool like BuhoCleaner to clean up and speed it up. Click [here](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/clean-up-mac) for more Mac cleaning tips.


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3 Ways to Downgrade macOS Monterey to Big Sur, Catalina or Earlier

It's tempting to update to a new macOS. But when you upgrade, you may regret it. Common reasons include incompatible software, too many bugs, and your Mac running slow. Installing a new version of macOS is easy, but downgrading is more complicated. In this article, we'll show you how to downgrade macOS Monterey to an earlier Big Sur, Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, or Sierra in 3 ways.

<summary>**Summary**: Wondering why your Mac other storage is huge? This article will explain what the Other storage is and then how to delete it in order to free up more space on your Mac.</summary> 

In macOS Big Sur and earlier versions, you may notice a storage space named Other, which varies in size from tens to hundreds of gigabytes. If you are suffering from insufficient storage space, clearing the Other storage space will undoubtedly free up the most disk space. So, what exactly is the Other storage on your Mac? Can you delete it? And most importantly, how should you clear it?

Keep reading this article and you will find the answers you are looking for.

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:a[Mac System Data Storage Huge? How to Clear It?]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/clear-system-storage-mac'}

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## What is "Other" in Mac Storage?

System files and files that the system cannot recognize will be labeled as "Other." Here are some things that may be included in other storage.

- macOS system and temporary files.
- PDF, .psd, .doc and other files.
- Cache files, such as user cache, browser cache, and system cache.
- Installer packages, such as .dmg and .pkg files.
- Browser plugins and app extensions.
- All other content that does not fall into the main macOS category.

### How to Check Other Storage on Mac

Apple has made some changes to the storage category in a recent update to [macOS Monterey](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/not-enough-space-to-install-macos-monterey). On the latest operating system, there is no longer Other storage. However, if you're using macOS Big Sur or an earlier version,  the Other storage is still there. You can check it by following these steps.

1. Click the Apple Menu > About This Mac > Storage.
2. After the storage analysis is complete, you will see your storage space divided into several different colored sections, including Apps, Documents, Movies, Photos, System, Other, and more.
   ![Check Other Storage on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/check_other_storage_40b7f3120b.png)
3. Click the Manage button above the storage bar to open the storage management window. In the lower-left corner of the window, you will see a category named Other and the size of the space it occupies.
   ![Manage Mac Storage](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/manage_storage_3370666f49.png)

<note notetype='Note'>If you don't see the Manage button above the storage bar, open Terminal and run the command: `open -a "Storage Management.app"` to open the storage management window.</note>

### Can I Delete Other Storage on Mac?

Yes, but be careful. Things like [.dmg files](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/find-and-delete-dmg-files-mac) and leftovers from uninstalled apps are safe to clear. However, when deleting cache files, especially those in the system, you should be careful because you don't know what impact it will have on your macOS if you delete them by mistake.

As a rule of thumb, if you don't know what the file is or what it does, leave it alone. In addition, it is strongly recommended that you make a full [backup](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/back-up-mac) of your system before deleting anything so as to avoid a potential disaster.

## How to Delete 'Other' Storage on Mac

As you can see, the contents of Other storage are not easily accessible. We don’t know exactly what it contains, which means we can’t safely get rid of it completely. Nevertheless, we can do something to reduce it to some extent, such as clearing cache junks, deleting useless documents, getting rid of unneeded downloads, and removing useless application logs and support files. Let's take a look.

### Delete Cache Files on Mac

Cached files are temporary files that your Mac downloads and stores after you open an app or visit a page for the first time. They are there to speed up the loading of an app or a page. If you are running low on storage space, clearing them will help you free up some space.

There are two ways to delete cached files on Mac. One is to use [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/), the best Mac cleaner for macOS Monterey and M1 Macs, and the other is to use Finder.

**How to Quickly Delete Cache Files with BuhoCleaner**

<group><linkbutton href='/buhocleaner/download' prefix='download'>Free Download</linkbutton></group>

1. Download and install BuhoCleaner on your Mac.
2. Launch it and click the Scan button.
3. In a few seconds, you'll be able to clear caches from browsers, systems, and applications with just one click.

![Delete Mac Cache Files with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_cache_with_buhocleaner_81b7dcc4d6.png)

<note notetype='Tip'>BuhoCleaner also allows you to clear DMG files, uninstall unwanted apps, find and delete large files, and more. Explore more from [here](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download).</note>

**How to Manually Remove Cache Files with Finder**

1. From your desktop, press **Command-Shift-G** keys.
2. Type in **~/Library/Caches** and press Return.
3. Drag the cache files you want to delete to the Trash.
4. Empty your Trash.
5. Follow the steps above to check **/Library/Caches**.

![Delete Mac Cache Files Manually](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_cache_files_manually_0465227077.png)

<note notetype='note'>It is recommended that you back up the cache files first before cleaning them up.</note>

### Remove Unneeded Documents

You may be surprised at how many unneeded documents you have on your Mac. To find them, you can follow the following steps.

1. From your desktop, press **Command-F** keys.
2. Click This Mac.

![Find Other Documents](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_other_documents_0ff6a5794f.png)

3. Tick File Size and File Extension in the Search Attribute Window.
4. Click the Kind menu and choose File Extension to find and remove files in a specific extension, such as .pdf, .doc, .psd, and more.

![Find and Delete Documents](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_and_delete_documents_e9a702eb18.png)

5. Click the Kind Menu and choose File Size to find and get rid of documents that are equal, less than, or greater than the size number you enter.

![Find and Delete Large Files Manually](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_and_delete_large_files_manually_3f6c619476.png)

<note notetype='note'>If you want to quickly check the files larger than 50MB, you can give BuhoCleaner a try. Click [here](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download) to download</note>

### Remove DMG Files

You may have downloaded a lot of DMG files in your Downloader folder. They are no longer needed after installation, and clearing them out will help you reclaim some precious space.

Follow these steps to remove them from your Mac.

1. Open Finder > Downloads.
2. Click the search icon in the upper right corner, enter .dmg in the box and select Kind: Disk Image.
3. Drag the unwanted DMG files to the Trash and empty your Trash.

![Remove DMG Files on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_dmg_files_mac_476368c623.png)

Alternatively, you can use BuhoCleaner to clean out all those DMG files in just one click.



### Remove Application Logs and Support Files

Applications running on the Mac will create logs and support files in the system library folder and user library folder. These files may also take up a lot of your storage space. If an application is no longer in use, you can follow the steps below to remove all of its related files.

1. Open Finder and press **Command-Shift-G** keys.
2. Type in the folder addresses below:
     - ~/Library/Application support
     - ~/Library/Logs
     - ~/Library/Containers
     - /Library/Application support
     - /Library/Logs
     - /Library/Containers
3. Delete the files you don't need.

![Delete App Logs on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_app_logs_13c3ab42ef.png)

### Delete App Plugins and Extensions

Popular applications, such as Safari and Chrome, offer plugins or extensions to provide you with a better experience. However, these extensions and plugins can not only eat up storage space but can also weigh down your app. It's a good idea to remove the ones you don't use.

Let's see how to remove extensions from Safari, Chrome, and Firefox.

**Safari:**

1. Open Safari browser.
2. Go to the Safari menu and click Preferences.
3. Select the Extensions tab.
4. Select the extension you want to remove and click the Uninstall button.
![Remove Safari Extensions](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_safari_extensions_en_7b2278cf90.png)

**Chrome:**

1. Open Chrome browser.
2. Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of your browser.
3. Hover your mouse over More tools and choose Extensions.
4. Disable or remove the extensions you don't want.
![Remove Chrome Extensions](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_chrome_extensions_en_b7c5fd591b.png)

**Firefox:**

1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. Click on the three-line menu in the top-right corner and choose Add-ons.
3. Disable and remove the extensions or plug-ins you don't need.
![Delete Firefox Extensions and Addons](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_firefox_extensions_en_495c58b4b7.png)

## Conclusion

We have outlined a few different ways for you to deal with the Other storage on your Mac and how to reclaim space. If you find it cumbersome to do the cleaning in a manual and tedious way, you can try BuhoCleaner. Not only can you use it to delete cache junks and log files, but you can also use it to uninstall unwanted apps and clean up duplicate files and large files. Why don’t you give it a try now?

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Mac 'Other' Storage Huge? Here's How to Delete It

In macOS Big Sur and earlier versions, you may notice a storage space named Other, which varies in size from tens to hundreds of gigabytes. If you are suffering from [insufficient storage space](https://www.drbuho.com/mac-cleaner/how-to-free-up-disk-space-on-your-mac), clearing the Other storage space will undoubtedly free up the most disk space. So, what exactly is the Other storage on your Mac? Can you delete it? And most importantly, how should you clear it?

<summary>Summary: From this blog post, you will get to know 5 of the best free app uninstallers for Mac. </summary>

Dragging an app to the Trash doesn't completely uninstall it. You will also need to use the Finder to find and delete all related files. As you know, this process is time-consuming and tedious, and you may not find all the files related to the application. Thanks to third-party app uninstallers, removing unwanted Mac apps has never been easier.

Wondering what's the best free app uninstaller for Mac? You have come to the right place. Here, we've rounded up 5 of the best for you.

Let's take a look.

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## 5 Best Free App Uninstallers for Mac


### 1. AppCleaner

AppCleaner is a very simple and easy-to-use app uninstaller for Mac. Its interface is simple and straightforward. To [remove an app](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/uninstall-apps-mac), you just need to drag it into AppCleaner and click the Remove button. You can also switch to its list mode to quickly find and delete unwanted apps, widgets, and plugins.

What AppCleaner attracts me the most is its SmartDelete feature. Once you turn the feature on in Preferences, AppCleaner automatically detects and deletes files when you drag an app to the Trash, without even launching it.

![Best Free App Uninstallers for Mac - AppCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/appcleaner_c1af38af5a.png)

**Pros:**
- Totally free to use.
- Friendly to all users.
- Smart Delete feature.

**Cons:**
- Limited features.

### 2. [BuhoCleaner](/buhocleaner/download)

BuhoCleaner is also a very easy-to-use app removal tool. It allows you to completely delete multiple apps with one click. You can also use it to scan and delete the leftover files of uninstalled apps, helping you to free up more disk space.

BuhoCleaner is more than an app uninstaller. It is also a junk file cleaner, a large file and [duplicate file finder](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-free-duplicate-file-finder), a startup program manager, and more.

![Best Free App Uninstallers for Mac - BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_apps_with_buhocleaner_d50af4d7c9.png)

If you are looking for a tool that combines app uninstallation and junk file cleaning, BuhoCleaner is the right choice for you. 

<group><linkbutton href='/buhocleaner/download' prefix='download'>Free Download</linkbutton></group>

**Pros:**
- Simple and intuitive interface.
- Remove one or more apps with a click.
- Completely delete the residual files of uninstalled apps.
- Has more cleaning features.

**Cons:**
- Try it for free for 7 days.

### 3. AppCleaner & Uninstaller

As the name suggests, AppCleaner & Uninstaller is an app cleaning and uninstallation tool. It can help you to completely remove applications, extensions and [remaining files](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/remove-leftover-files-mac), as well as manage login items and default apps.

It comes with a free version and paid version. After the 7-day free evaluation period, you need to pay $19.99 to upgrade to its paid version to continue to use its full features. Otherwise, it is just a scanner that helps you locate files associated with apps.

![Best Free App Uninstallers for Mac - AppCleaner & Uninstaller](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/appcleaner_and_uninstaller_595b99fb30.png)

**Pros:**
- Ease of use.
- Delete apps, extensions, remaining files, and more.

**Cons:**
- Free 7-day trial.
- A bit expensive. 

### 4. AppDelete

AppDelete is another straightforward app remover. It can remove unneeded apps, widgets, preference panes, plugins, and screensavers and their related files. The best part of the tool is that you can preview the related files of an app before uninstalling it to avoid accidental deletion. What's more, it has an ignore list, which can prevent you from deleting some essential or important apps by mistake. 

![Best Free App Uninstallers for Mac - AppDelete](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/appdelete_73d76b7d19.png)

**Pros:**
- Simple and intuitive interface.
- Thoroughly delete apps, plugins, preference panes, widgets, etc.
- Easily preview app-related files. 

**Cons:**
- 5 detection deletion.

### 5. AppZapper

AppZapper looks the same as AppCleaner and AppDelete. It does a great job of uninstalling apps on Mac. All you need to do is drag and drop an app, and AppZapper will automatically detect all files related to the app. In addition, it has a Hit List that allows you to easily view all installed apps on your Mac, and you can search, scroll, and filter them. By clicking the icon of an app, you can easily preview all its related files.

![Best Free App Uninstallers for Mac - AppZapper](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/appzapper_f232dbf869.png)

**Pros:**
- Drag-and-drop apps to uninstall.
- Preview app-related files.

**Cons:**
- Supports English only.
- Delete 5 apps for free.

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

Now you have 5 best free app uninstallers to get rid of unwanted apps on your Mac. As you can see, all these tools have pros and cons. As for which one is best for you, it depends on your needs.

If you are just looking for a free app uninstaller for Mac, AppCleaner is ideal for you. However, if you prefer a tool with junk cleaning and app uninstallation features, BuhoCleaner can be your first choice.



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5 Best Free App Uninstallers for Mac


Dragging an app to the Trash won't uninstall it completely. You also need to use the Finder to find and delete all its associated files. Just as you think, the process is time-consuming and tedious, and you may not find all the app-related files. Fortunately, third-party app uninstallers can save your time and effort. Wondering what are the best free app uninstallers for Mac? Read on this blog, and we have collected 5 of the best ones for you. All you need to do is choose the one that suits you best.

5 Best FREE App Uninstallers for Mac in 2022


Whatever the reason you want to uninstall BuhoCleaner, the best way to get rid of it is to use BuhoCleaner itself.

:::alsoread

:a[Top 6 Best Free and Paid CleanMyMac Alternatives]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/cleanmymac-alternative'}

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Here are the steps:

1. Launch BuhoCleaner.
2. Choose Uninstall and click the Scan button.
   ![Quickly Uninstall BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quickly_uninstall_buhocleaner_9c838b560f.png)
3. In the app list, check the box next to BuhoCleaner and click the Remove button.
   ![Uninstall BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_buhocleaner_a723f881f2.png)
4. Confirm your uninstallation, click the Uninstall button, and all files related to BuhoCleaner will be wiped out.
   ![Confirm Your Uninstallation](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/confirm_uninstallation_a68ed42bdb.png)

Hope you uninstall BuhoCleaner just because you want to move it to another Mac. BuhoCleaner is worth the price. Hope to see you again.

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How to Uninstall BuhoCleaner on Mac

<summary>**Summary**: In this blog, we'll show you how to uninstall Microsoft Office 365, 2019, 2016, and 2011 from your Mac completely.</summary>

Microsoft Office is essential to our daily work. However, many reasons might make you want to remove it from your Mac, such as upgrading to a new version, [freeing up storage space](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac), or fixing errors in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or other Office applications.

Uninstalling Microsoft Office for Mac should have been easy, but the Microsoft Office Removal Tool only supports Windows. Want to know how to uninstall Microsoft Office for Mac? Please read on. In this article, we will provide you with detailed instructions on how to completely remove Office 365, 2019, 2016, and 2011 from your Mac.

Let's get started.

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## How to Uninstall Microsoft Office on Mac Manually

There are many versions of Microsoft Office. Different versions have different functions. Commonly used versions for Mac are Office 2011, Office 2016, Office 2019, and the latest Office 365. Let's take a look at how to remove them from your Mac.

<note notetype='Note'>Make sure you have signed in to your administrator account on Mac.</note>

### How to Remove Office 2011 on Mac

Microsoft Office stopped supporting Office for Mac 2011 on October 10, 2017. Although you can continue to use its functions, you cannot keep up to date with all the latest features, patches, and security updates. To uninstall it, follow the following steps:

1. Quit all the Office applications first.
2. Open Finder in the Dock and go to the Applications folder.
3. Locate the Microsoft Office 2011 folder and move it to Trash.
4. Empty your Trash and restart your Mac.

### How to Uninstall Office 365, 2019, and 2016 on Mac

Uninstalling newer versions of Office, such as Office 365, is more complicated than uninstalling Office 2011 because you have to delete not only the application itself but also related files stored on the hard drive.

In fact, the steps to remove Office 365, 2019, and 2016 are similar. And they mainly include deleting the Office app icons, removing related files, and unlocking apps from the Dock.

<step step="step 1">**Remove Office for Mac Applications**</step>


1. Launch Finder from Dock.
2. Click on the Applications option, locate and select all Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, OneDrive, and Outlook).
3. Move them to the Trash.

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<step step="step 2">**Delete Office Associated Files on Mac**</step>

1. On the Finder window, press Shift + Command + G to open the Go to Folder window. 
2. Enter **~/Library** in the box and click the Go button.

    ![Navigate to Library Folder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/open_users_library_folder_mac_8dd24a9af9.png)

3. Find and open the **Containers** folder.
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4. Locate these folders below and move them to Trash. (Note: Some of them may not be present.)
    - com.microsoft.errorreporting 
    - com.microsoft.Excel
    - com.microsoft.netlib.shipassertprocess
    - com.microsoft.Office365ServiceV2
    - com.microsoft.Outlook
    - com.microsoft.Powerpoint
    - com.microsoft.RMS-XPCService
    - com.microsoft.Word
    - com.microsoft.onenote.mac
    - com.microsoft.OneDrive.FinderSync
5. Click the back arrow in the Finder window to go back to the ~/Library folder.
6. Locate the **Group Containers** folder and open it.
    ![Delete Office Related Files in Group Containers Folder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_office_related_files_in_group_containers_290adcec23.png)
7. Locate these folders below, if present, and move them to Trash.
    - UBF8T346G9.ms
    - UBF8T346G9.Office
    - UBF8T346G9.OfficeOsfWebHost
    - UBF8T346G9.OneDriveStandaloneSuite
    - UBF8T346G9.OneDriveSyncClientSuite
    - UBF8T346G9.OfficeOneDriveSyncIntegration

    <note notetype='Note'>All your Outlook data will be deleted when you move the first 3 folders to the Trash. Please back them up before you remove them.</note>
8. Empty your Trash.

<step step="step 3">**Remove Microsoft Office Apps from Dock and Restart Mac**</step>


1. If you have Microsoft Office Apps locked in Dock, right-click app icons > Options > Remove from Dock.
2. Restart your Mac to uninstall Microsoft Office for Mac completely.

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## How to Uninstall Microsoft Office on Mac Quickly

You may notice that it takes a long time to manually remove Microsoft Office for Mac. Is there an easier solution? The answer is yes. [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/) is exactly the tool you need. It is a simple and easy-to-use Office uninstaller for Mac. With this tool, you can remove Office applications and related files safely and completely.

<group><linkbutton href='/buhocleaner/download' prefix='download'>Free Download</linkbutton></group>

1. Make sure you have BuhoCleaner installed on your Mac.
2. Launch it, click on the App Uninstall tab and click the Scan button.
    ![How to Uninstall Microsoft Office Easily on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quickly_uninstall_office_mac_568dc18490.png)
3. After the scanning process is complete, find Office apps in the result list, check the boxes next to them, and click the Remove button.
    ![How to Remove Microsoft Office with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quickly_uninstall_office_buhocleaner_c6c46ac3fc.png)


:p[The Bottom Line]{.h2}

That's all about how to uninstall Microsoft Office on Mac. All in all, it is easy to uninstall Office 2011 for Mac, but it is a bit complicated and time-consuming to remove Office 365, 2019, and 2016 on Mac. For a quicker and easier solution, we recommend you to use BuhoCleaner. This handy Office uninstaller allows you to delete all Office applications and their related files in a few clicks. [Try](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download) it for free now.

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How to Completely Uninstall Microsoft Office on macOS

Microsoft Office is essential to our daily work. However, many reasons might make you want to remove it from your Mac, such as upgrading to a new version, freeing up storage space, or fixing errors in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or other Office applications.

Uninstalling Microsoft Office for Mac should have been easy, but the Microsoft Office Removal Tool only supports Windows. Want to know how to uninstall Microsoft Office for Mac? Please read on. In this article, we will provide you with detailed instructions on how to completely remove Office 2011, 2016, 2019, and 365 from your Mac.

2 Ways to Completely Uninstall Microsoft Office from Mac

:summary[**Summary**: Don't like the notch on your new MacBook Pro? Want to hide it? Read this blog and learn how to make it disappear from your screen in 3 ways.]

Apple brought the iPhone's notch to the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro. The notch is designed to house the camera and other sensors, but it also makes your MacBook Pro look ugly. If you're the one who doesn't like it, then check out this blog to learn how to hide it from your screen.

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## Hide MacBook Pro's Notch in Full-Screen Mode

According to Apple, when macOS apps are in full-screen mode, the system automatically places a black bezel at the top of the display. This method makes the notch invisible and does not hide your essential information.

In addition, to prevent apps from inadvertently placing content in the notch area, Apple has released a new macOS compatibility mode. To activate this feature, you can right-click the app icon in Applications, select Get Info, and check the box next to Scale to fit below built-in camera. When you relaunch the app, you will find that the menu bar is placed under the notch.

![Open Compatibility Mode of App](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/open_compatability_mode_a415f086cf.png)

## Hide MacBook Pro's Notch Using Third-Party App

The above method is limited to full-screen mode only, then how to hide the notch in non-full-screen mode?

Actually, you can use a third-party app to help you. TopNotch is just the tool you need to make the notch invisible automatically. All you need to do is to install it on your MacBook Pro and activate it. It will automatically add a black bar to your wallpaper.

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## How to Hide MacBook Pro's Notch with Wallpapers

Another way to hide the MacBook Pro's notch is to use wallpaper. You simply use wallpaper with a black background or wallpaper with the top half in black. Since the wallpaper is approximately black, it makes the notch unnoticeable. But in fact, the notch is still there.

![Hide the New MacBook Pro's Notch with Wallpapers](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/hide_macbook_pro_notch_f7d5aa876c.png)

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

The notch feature makes the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro thinner than the previous 13-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro. If you really don't like it, try the above methods to make it disappear from your screen.



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How to Hide the New MacBook Pro's Notch

Apple brought the iPhone's notch to the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro. The notch is designed to house the camera and other sensors, but it also makes your MacBook Pro look ugly. If you're the one who doesn't like it, then check out this blog to learn how to hide it from your screen.

Apple announced that its second event of the year will take place on October 18 at 1 p.m. EDT/10 p.m. PT. The MacBook Pro with M1X chip and :a[Airpods 3]{href=https://www.nadgryzione.pl/iphone/akcesoria-iphone/airpods-roznice/ rel=nofollow}are expected to unveil at the event.

According to the screenshot provided by :a[@MajinBuOfficial]{href=https://twitter.com/MajinBuOfficial rel=nofollow}, the new MacBook Pro will be equipped with the M1X chip and have 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM. The prototype photo shows that the new MacBook Pro is equipped with HDMI and SD card ports and has the same magnetic charging port as the old MacBook Pro.

![Leak of M1X MacBook Pro](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/m1x_macbookpro_info_c5da65cccc.png)


Rumors say that the M1X chip is expected to have a 10-core CPU and up to 32-core GPU with top graphics performance comparable to RTX 3070 series graphics cards.

In addition, the new MacBook Pro is rumored to come in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes. The screen will be upgraded to :a[Mini LED]{href=https://www.macrumors.com/guide/mini-led/ rel=nofollow}. Compared with the ordinary LCD screen, the Mini LED screen can bring a better color effect, which is certainly a big attraction for professionals with high color demand.

In terms of price, the 14-inch MacBook Pro is expected to start at $1,499, while the 16-inch starts from about $2,300.

Do you have expectations for the new MacBook Pro? Will Mac Mini also be released at this event? Let's wait and see!

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M1X MacBook Pro to Be Released Soon, GPU May Be Up to 32GB

Apple's second event of 2021 is rumored to take place later this month. The MacBook Pro with an M1X chip will be released at this event.

Apple urgently released  :a[security updates]{href=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212807 rel=nofollow} to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS after researchers found an NSO Group’s spyware in iPhone.

On Monday, researchers at the  :a[Citizen Lab]{href=https://citizenlab.ca/ rel=nofollow}, a cybersecurity regulator at the University of Toronto, discovered that the iPhone of a Saudi militant was infected with NSO's advanced spyware Pegasus. This spyware can turn on the user's camera and microphone, record messages, texts, emails, and phone calls, and send them back to NSO's customers in governments around the world. Not just the iPhone, all Apple devices may also be affected. After the news came out, Apple urgently released a patch to the vulnerability.

Go and update your iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch now.



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Apple Patches an NSO Group Spyware Flaw

Apple urgently released security updates to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS after researchers found an NSO Group’s spyware in iPhone.

According to a Twitter post by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple may host two events this year.

Apple will hold a special "California Streaming" event on September 14, 2021. What to expect in this event are [iPhone 13](https://www.drbuho.com/news/iphone13-coming-launch-september) and Apple Watch Series 7. According to multiple media reports, the biggest changes to iPhone 13 will be a narrower notch display and the new add-in "Portrait Mode feature. The Apple Watch Series 7 will continue the design concept of previous Apple phones and tablets, with the dial size increasing to 41mm and 45mm.

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As for the Mac and iPad, they may not be released until the next event. In the Power On column, Gurman said that a new MacBook Pro with the M1X chip is expected to launch in the coming weeks, but he didn't explicitly mention that it would be unveiled at a California streaming event. Gurman also revealed in July that Apple was continuing to develop its own chip-based version of the larger-screen iMac. The larger, redesigned iMac will replace the Intel version of the 27-inch model.

Apple is also expected to launch iPad mini 6 and iPad 9 this fall. Gurman said the iPad mini 6 would be similar in design to the latest iPad Air, but with the latest processor and the biggest redesign in the iPad mini's nine-year history. iPad 9 could come with a larger 10.5-inch processor and a faster A14 Bionic chip, and it will be cheaper.

Last year, Gurman successfully predicted three events for Apple. So, his news is still quite reliable.

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Mac and iPad May be Launched in the 2nd Apple Event in 2021

According to a Twitter post by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple may host two events this year.

Apple will hold a special "California Streaming" event on September 14, 2021. What to expect in this event are iPhone 13 and Apple Watch Series 7. According to multiple media reports, the biggest changes to iPhone 13 will be a narrower notch display and the new add-in "Portrait Mode feature. The Apple Watch Series 7 will continue the design concept of previous Apple phones and tablets, with the dial size increasing to 41mm and 45mm.