:summary[**Summary**:Mac stuck on spinning wheel? Wondering why and what to do? Here is the answer you are looking for.]


Mac users are familiar with the spinning wheel, a macOS wait cursor. Most of the time, it disappears after a few seconds of waiting. If unfortunately, it keeps showing up, or even gets stuck on your screen, how can you get rid of it to get your Mac working?

Keep reading this blog to learn how to successfully stop the pesky spinning wheel on your Mac.

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## What is the Spinning Wheel on Mac?


The official name of the spinning wheel is Spinning Wait Cursor. It is also known as Spinning Color Wheel, Rainbow Spinning Wheel, Spinning Wheel of Death, Spinning Pizza of Death, and Spinning Beach Ball of Death (SBBOD).

Whatever you call it, the spinning wheel is a waiting signal. It's usually accompanied by lag or freezing, which is really annoying. So why does it appear?

## Why Does the Mac Spinning Wheel Appear?

The spinning color wheel can occur for a number of reasons. Here are the main ones:

* Running out of RAM.
* CPU is overloaded.
* Not enough storage space.
* Mac is too old.
* Issues with your disk.
* macOS bugs.


Ideally, it should disappear within seconds. If it's stuck on your screen and you can't do anything on your Mac, how can you get your Mac back to normal? Read on!

## How to Stop the Spinning Wheel on Mac

There's nothing more annoying than getting stuck on a Mac spinning wheel. But don't panic. Here are some ways to get rid of it.

### Force Quit Apps

If the spinning wheel appears while using an app, force-quitting the problem app is a good solution.

1. Click the Apple menu and select Force Quit.
2. Select the frozen app and click the Force Quit button.

![Force Quit the Problem App](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/force_quit_problem_app_970b6ad2bb.png)

If you can't click, use the shortcuts **Command + Option + Shift + Esc** instead.

### Clear Disk Space

As we mentioned, running out of storage space can also lead to the rainbow wheel. In this case, click Apple menu > About This Mac > Storage to check how much free space you have left. (The steps may vary depending on your macOS.)

As a general rule of thumb, to keep your Mac running properly, you should reserve at least 10%  – 15% of storage space. If you're running low on storage space, use the Finder or [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com) to delete all unneeded files from your Mac to free up space. We prefer BuhoCleaner as it saves you a lot of time and effort.

![Clear Disk Space with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/buhocleaner_1643e129cc.png)

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

It is worth noting that BuhoCleaner also comes with app uninstallation, large and [duplicate file removal](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/find-and-delete-duplicate-files-on-mac), and disk space analysis. All of these features can help you further clean up and speed up your Mac.


### Free Up RAM

Another reason for the Mac spinning wheel is the lack of RAM. To check your RAM usage, Activity Monitor is the ideal tool.

1. Launch Activity Monitor using Spotlight or Launchpad.
2. Click the Memory tab and you will see all the running processes on your Mac.
3. Under the processes list, you'll see a graph that indicates how stressed your RAM is. (Red indicates high RAM pressure.)
4. To free up RAM, just select the processes you want to kill and click the Stop button and choose Quit or Force Quit.

![Check RAM Usage on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/check_ram_usage_mac_62031e11e6.png)

If your RAM is still stressed after quitting all unnecessary processes, buy and add more RAM.

:note[BuhoCleaner has a built-in RAM release feature that allows you to [free up RAM](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-ram-on-mac) with one click. You can easily find it in the Toolkit option. ]{notetype=Note}


### Reduce CPU Usage

In addition to insufficient RAM space, CPU overload is also a key factor in the appearance of the rainbow wheel. You can also use Activity Monitor to check CPU usage on your Mac.

1. Open Activity Monitor.
2. Click the CPU tab and you will see all the processes and the CPU resources consumed by each process.
3. To reduce CPU usage, double-click CPU-hogging processes and quit them.

![Check CPU Usage on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/check_cpu_usage_mac_b45bcd63ed.png)

Under the process list, you will also see a graph showing the CPU load and the percentage of CPU that is occupied by system, user, and idle.

If you're not running large programs or playing games and your system is using more than 50% CPU resource, it means your Mac is too old and you need to buy a new one.

### Restart Your Mac

Another way to get rid of the spinning wheel is to restart your Mac. Just click the Apple menu and choose Restart.

However, if your Mac freezes completely and neither the mouse nor the keyboard works, then Force Quit Mac is the ultimate solution. All you need to do is press the power button until your Mac shuts down completely, wait a few seconds and restart your Mac.

:note[Force quitting your Mac may result in the loss of unsaved files. Use this method with caution. ]{notetype=Note}

### Repair Disk Permissions

Disk problems can also cause the colored spinning wheel. What you should do is repair your disk permissions using Disk Utility in macOS Recovery Mode.

1. Start your Mac in macOS Recovery Mode.
    * Macs with Apple Silicon: Start your Mac, press the Power button until you see the startup options window. Click the gear icon, then click Continue.
    * Macs with Intel chips: Start your Mac, press Command + R until you see the Apple logo or other image.
2. Select a user and enter your password.
3. In macOS Utilities window, select Disk Utility and click the Continue button.
4. Select the disk you want to repair from the sidebar, then click the First Aid in the toolbar.
5. Click Run to begin checking and reparing your selected disk.
7. When all done, quit Disk Utility, then click the Apple menu and choose Restart to start your Mac again.

![Repair Disk Permission in macOS Recovery Mode](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/macos_monterey_recovery_mode_disk_utility_data_volume_first_aid_2e778e6dbc.png)

:p[The Bottom Line]{.h2}

Now you have got 6 ways to get rid of the spinning wheel on your Mac. Which method works best for you? If none of these methods work for you, you may need to update your macOS.

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How to Get Rid of the Spinning Wheel on Mac

Mac users are familiar with the spinning wheel, a macOS wait cursor. Most of the time, it disappears after a few seconds of waiting. If unfortunately, it keeps showing up, or even gets stuck on your screen, how can you get rid of it to get your Mac working?

Keep reading this blog to learn how to successfully stop the pesky spinning wheel on your Mac.

<summary>**Summary**: In this article, we'll talk about why there are duplicate files on your Mac and how to find and delete them in 2 ways.</summary>

If you've been using your Mac for a while, chances are you've accumulated a lot of duplicate photos, songs, documents, and other files without even knowing it. These duplicate files can take up a lot of space on your Mac. If you're running out of storage space, removing these duplicates can [free up some disk space](https://www.drbuho.com/mac-cleaner/how-to-free-up-disk-space-on-your-mac) for you. 

Read on this blog to know how to find and remove themf rom your Mac.

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:alsoread[[6 Best Duplicate Photo Finders for Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-duplicate-photo-finder-mac)]

## Why Are There Duplicate Files on Your Mac?

Duplicate files can be created in many situations, such as:

- Download the same file more than once.
- Accidentally copied files.
- Import the same photo from different devices.
- Attachments to emails and messages.

Now that you know there are duplicate files on your Mac, you may be wondering how to find and delete them. Read on and you'll find two ways.

## How to Find and Delete Duplicate Fils on Mac: The Easy Way

The easiest way to find duplicate files on your Mac is to use a [duplicate file finder](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-free-duplicate-file-finder). BuhoCleaner is the tool you need. Its Duplicates feature allows you to quickly find and delete all duplicate files in a selected folder or drive.

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1. Download, install, and launch BuhoCleaner.
2. Click Duplicates in the sidebar, then click the +  button to choose a folder or drive to scan.
   ![Duplicate File Finder - BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/duplicate_file_82a8fef2af.png)
3. After scanning, you can see the duplicate files are divided into categories such as images, documents, archives, and other files.
4. Preview the duplicate files and delete the ones you don't need. 

![How to Find and Delete Duplicate Files on Mac with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/duplicate_file_finder_buhocleaner_ffba78379a.png)

## How to Manually Find and Delete Duplicate Files on Mac

If you don't want to install BuhoCleaner on your Mac, then use Finder to manually find and remove unwanted duplicate files.

Here's what you need to do:

1. Click the File menu in Finder and choose New Smart Folder.

![Click New Smart Folder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/click_new_smart_folder_1ce9d9afac.png)

2. Click the + button in the upper right corner.

![New Smart Folder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/new_smart_folder_ca243c9942.png)

3. From the first drop-down menu, select Kind. Then from the second drop-down menu, select the desired file type.

![Find Duplicate Files](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_duplicate_files_b49bdab3d3.png)

4. Sort the files in the result list by size or name to check for duplicates. If there are, preview and delete the one you don't want.

:p[The Bottom Line]{.h2}

Now you have learned 2 ways to find and delete unwanted duplicate files on your Mac. As you can see, BuhoCleaner can save you a lot of time and effort. Why not go ahead and try it for yourself?


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2 Ways to Find and Delete Duplicate Files on Mac

If you've been using a Mac for a while, chances are you've accumulated a lot of duplicate photos, songs, documents, and other files without even knowing it. These duplicate files can take up a lot of space on your Mac. If you're running out of space, removing these duplicate files from your Mac can free up some disk space for you. Want to know how to do it? Keep reading, and you will learn two ways to find and delete them quickly.

<summary>**Summary:** This article will teach you how to clear space for the installation of macOS Ventura.</summary>

Apple has brought a lot of new features in [macOS Ventura](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/upgrade-to-macos-ventura) to further improve your productivity and gaming experience on your Mac. Ready to update your macOS but find you don't have enough storage space?

Don't panic. Keep reading this blog to learn how to clean up space for macOS Ventura.


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:alsoread[[Can't Update Mac? Here's Why and What To Do](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/cant-update-mac)]

## How Much Space Does macOS Ventura Need?

The installation package of macOS Ventura is about 12GB. But you need more extra space to install it. According to Apple's guides, if you are upgrading from macOS Sierra or later, the new macOS Ventura requires at least 26GB of free space. But if you're upgrading from an earlier version, macOS Ventura requires up to 44GB of free storage.

## How to Check Available Storage on Mac

Now that you know how much space you need to upgrade to macOS Ventura, let's see how much free storage space you have left.

1. Click the Apple menu, select About This Mac, and then click the Storage bar.
2. After a few seconds, you will see a colored storage bar. And the last white section is Available storage.

![Check Available Storage on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/check_available_storage_mac_b3f9644865_copy_5b99772642.png)

Do you have enough free storage space? If not, read on to learn how to clear space for macOS Ventura.

## How to Free up Space for macOS Ventura 

In the following sections, we'll show you how to free up space to fix not having enough space to install macOS Ventura error.

### Optimize Mac Storage

In macOS Sierra and later, there is a built-in optimization tool. You can open it by clicking the Manage button above the storage bar. 

Once you open it, you will find four recommended optimizations. All you need to do is follow the instructions to optimize your storage.

![Optimize Mac Storage](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/optimize_mac_storage_970649bd8f.png)

You may also notice a category named System Data in the sidebar of the storage management window, which takes up tens to hundreds of gigabytes of space. However, you can't open it to find out what files it includes. We have an article about it, click the link below to find out.

Also Read: [How to Clear System Data Storage on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/clear-system-storage-mac)

### Clear Disk Space

Did you know how many junk files you have on your Mac? If not, do a quick scan of your Mac with [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/), a handy Mac cleaner. Its Flash Clean feature allows you to quickly find junk files on your Mac, such as log files, cache, dmg files, Xcode, etc.

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

1. Download, install and launch BuhoCleaner on your Mac.
2. Click the Scan button in the right column.
3. After the scan is complete, you can know how much space you can save.

![Clear Disk Space with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_disk_space_buhocleaner_mac_63155bee07.png)

### Remove Unneeded Files

Do you regularly clean your Downloads folder? Many files in it may be useless anymore. Deleting them will help you reclaim some space.

Just open Finder, click Download, sort files by time, name, or size, and remove the files you don't need to the Trash.

![Remove Unneeded Files on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_unneeded_files_f189c1780b.png)

Likewise, check folders such as Songs, Movies and Podcasts and delete unwanted media to free up more space.

### Uninstall Unused Apps

You probably have a lot of apps installed on your Mac. Are there any apps you have never used or haven't used in a long time?

If you're running low on storage space, removing these unwanted apps can also help you free up some space.

Apps downloaded from the App Store and the internet can be removed through the Finder. Note, however, that this approach will only delete the app itself, not all of its files.

To completely uninstalled an app, try BuhoCleaner. Its App Uninstall tool deletes apps without leaving any traces.

<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 App Uninstall, and then click the Scan button.
3. Check the boxes next to the apps you want to uninstall and click the Remove button.

![Completely Uninstall Apps on Mac with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_app_buhocleaner_mac_653cef9a78.png)

Related Article: [4 Ways to Completely Uninstall Apps on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/uninstall-apps-mac)

### Delete Duplicate Files

It is inevitable to create duplicate files when you use your Mac. If you don't clean them, they will pile up and take up more and more of your valuable space.

Manually finding duplicate files is a tough task. Luckily, you have BuhoCleaner, which is also a handy [duplicate file finder](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-free-duplicate-file-finder). It can find and delete duplicate files in every folder on your Mac.

1. Download [the free version of BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download).
2. Install it and launch it.
3. Click Duplicates in the sidebar and select a folder or a drive to scan.
4. After the scan is complete, you can preview and delete any duplicate files you don't need.

![Find and Delete Duplicate Files on Mac with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/duplicate_file_finder_buhocleaner_ffba78379a.png)

### Move Files to iCloud or External Drive

Deleted all unneeded files but still not freeing up enough space? Move some of your files, especially large files and files that you won't use for a while, to iCloud or an external drive.

Just select the files you want to move, drag or copy them to the destination folder, and delete the original files from your Mac.


### Delete Time Machine Local Snapshots

Many users claim that they are still unable to install macOS Ventura even if they have enough storage space. Why?

The reason may come from your Time Machine. Here's what you should do.

1. Click Apple menu > System Preferences > Time Machine.
2. Check if the Back Up Automatically option is checked. If it is, uncheck the box.
3. Launch Terminal via Spotlight or Launchpad.
4. Paste the command `tmutil listlocalsnapshots` in Terminal and hit the Return key.
5. If there are Time Machine local snapshots, you will see a list of backups sorted by date.
6. Continue to run the command `tmutil deletelocalsnapshots "xxxxxxx"` ("xxxxxxx" stands for the backup date of your Time Machine.)
7. Repeat step 6 to remove any other snapshots you don't want.

![Delete Time Machine Local Snapshots](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_time_machine_snapshots_on_mac_bf958d36f6_c1ddeb660f.png)

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

Hopefully, you have cleared enough space to install macOS Ventura. Which way worked best for you?

As you can see, we mentioned BuhoCleaner several times. It's indeed a handy Mac cleaning and optimization tool. We have just mentioned some of its features, and there are more waiting for you to discover. Go ahead and try it out yourself.






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How to Fix "Not Enough Space to Install macOS Ventura" Error

Apple has brought a lot of new features in macOS Ventura to further improve your productivity and gaming experience on your Mac. Ready to update your macOS but find you don't have enough storage space?

Don't panic. Keep reading this blog to learn how to clean up space for macOS Ventura.

Not Enough Space to Install macOS Ventura? Here's the Fix

<summary>This guide walks you through everything you should know before upgrading to macOS Ventura.</summary>

Apple has brought a lot of new features to the latest macOS Ventura, including a handy Stage Manager, richer Spotlight results, safer Safari, and more. Eager to upgrade your system? Wait a moment. Let's first take a look at what you should know before upgrading to macOS Ventura.


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:a[How to Downgrade macOS]{href="https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/downgrade-macos"}

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## 1. What‘s Changed in macOS Ventura?

Apple has added and improved many features to increase your productivity on your Mac. Here are some of them.

* Clock and Weather apps come to Mac.
* Stage Manager, a new tool that makes switching between apps easier.
* Continuity Camera: You can use your iPhone camera as a webcam.
* Spotlight finds photos in apps like Photos, Notes, and Finder.
* A new version of Safari with Passkeys and Shared Tab Groups features.
* Improved iMessage: You can edit and recall your latest message and mark messages you haven't replied to as unread.
* iCloud Shared Photo Library: You can seamlessly share photos and videos with family and friends.
* System Settings, redesigned System Preferences interface.
* Better gaming experience and new Game Center dashboard.

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## 2. Is It Worth Upgrading to macOS Ventura?

As far as features are concerned, the answer is yes. However, the official version won't be released until this fall. If you are a developer and want to be the first to experience the new features, you can download and install the beta version. It's worth noting that the beta version may have bugs that could corrupt your important files, so don't forget to [back up your Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/back-up-mac) first. But for most people, we strongly recommend that you wait for the official release before upgrading.


## 3. What Are the System Requirements for macOS Ventura?

The new macOS Ventura drops support for Macs released between 2013 and 2017. The following are the compatible Mac models.

* MacBook 2017 and later
* MacBook Air 2018 and later
* MacBook Pro 2017and later
* Mac Mini 2018 and later
* iMac 2017 and later
* iMac Pro 2017
* Mac Pro 2019 and later

## 4. How Much Space Does macOS Ventura Take Up?

Now that you know if your Mac is compatible, let's see how much space macOS Ventura needs.

The macOS Ventura installer is about 12 GB. To install it, you'll need an additional 2 GB of space. If you are upgrading from an earlier version such as EI Capitan or Yosemite, macOS Ventura requires more space.

To check your available storage, click **Apple menu > About This Mac > Storage**.

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Don't have enough storage space? Click the **Manage** button to manually delete files you don't want to free up space. Note, however, that this process may take you some time. To quickly clean up your drive, try BuhoCleaner, one of the [best cleaning software for Mac.](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-mac-cleaner-software) It cleans and optimizes your Mac in just a few clicks.

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

![How to Clear Disk Space with BuhoCleaner on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_disk_space_buhocleaner_mac_eccce53605.png)
## 5. How to Download and Install macOS Ventura?

Upgrading to macOS Ventura now is risky. It's a good idea to create a backup of your Mac data using Time Machine, iCloud, or backup software.

At this time, the official version has still not been released.

If you're an Apple developer, go to the :a[Apple Developer]{href=https://developer.apple.com/ rel=nofollow} page, log in to your account, download your preferred beta version and follow the on-screen instructions to install it.

For public users, go to the :a[Apple Beta Software Program]{href=https://beta.apple.com/sp/en/betaprogram rel=nofollow} page, register or sign in to your account, download the latest public release, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

When the official version becomes available, you'll be able to upgrade it via the Apple Store or Software Update.

Related Article: [Can't Update Mac? Here's the Fix](https://www.drbuho.com/zh-tw/how-to/cant-update-mac)

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

Now you have learned the five things you should know before upgrading to macOS Ventura. Note that it is necessary to make a backup of your Mac before upgrading your system. 

So, are you ready to perform the upgrade? 




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Apple has brought a lot of new features to the latest macOS Ventura, including a handy Stage Manager, richer Spotlight results, safer Safari, and more. Eager to upgrade your system? Wait a moment. Let's first take a look at what you should know before upgrading to macOS Ventura.


5 Thing You Should Know Before Upgrading to macOS Ventura

<summary>**Summary**: From this article, you will learn 5 tips to fix the Finder not responding issue on Mac.</summary>

Finder is a powerful and handy file manager in macOS. Sometimes,  especially after a macOS update, you may find it doesn't respond or doesn't work.

If you're experiencing this problem and don't know what to do, read on to find out five ways to get it working again.

Let's dive right in.

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:a[Apps Keep Crashing on macOS Monterey? Here's the Fix]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/fix-crashing-apps-macos'}

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## Reasons Why Your Mac Finder Is Not Responding or Working

There are tons of reasons why your Finder might become unresponsive or not work properly. Here are some of them.

* Your Mac is running out of storage space.
* The Finder preferences file is corrupted.
* Spotlight is indexing.
* There are issues with third-party apps and plugins.

## How to Fix “Finder Not Responding or Working” Issue on Mac

Now that you know the possible reasons why the Finder is not working or responding, let's see how to fix the problem.

### Relaunch Finder

The simplest way to fix an unresponsive Finder is to relaunch it. Here are 3 methods you can try.

#### Method 1. Force Quit Finder

1. Click on the Apple menu and select Force Quit.
2. From the Quit Applications list, highlight Finder and click the Relaunch button.

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#### Method 2. Relaunch Finder Using Dock

1. Press the Option key while right-clicking the Finder icon in the Dock.
2. Select Relaunch.

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#### Method 3. Relaunch Finder Using Activity Monitor

1. Launch Activity Monitor via Spotlight or Launchpad.
2. In the list of processes, locate Finder, double-click it and click the Quit button.
3. Click the Quit or Force Quit button in the new window.

![Relaunch Fidner with Acitivity Monnitor](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/relaunch_finder_activity_monitor_9f613f623a.png)

### Clear Disk Space

As we mentioned, insufficient disk space can also cause problems with the Finder, such as slow response, not working, crashing, or not launching.  For Finder to work properly, you should reserve at least 15-20% of your storage space.

To check how much free space you have left, click **Apple menu > About This Mac > Storage.**

If you don't have enough storage space, use [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/)to clean your drive. BuhoCleaner is one of the best Mac cleaning software. It takes care of all the junk files on your Mac, including cache, log files, .dmg files, [duplicate files](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-free-duplicate-file-finder), etc. Also, with its App Uninstall feature, you can uninstall any unwanted apps without leaving any traces.

![Clear Disk Space with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_disk_space_buhocleaner_2c1ef76905.png)

Related Article: [8 Ways to Get More Disk Space on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac)

### Check If Spotlight is Indexing

The Finder may not work correctly if Spotlight is indexing. Follow the steps below to check if it is indexing.

1. Click the search icon in the status menu to launch Spotlight.
2. Enter a keyword in the search box. 
3. If Spotlight is indexing, you will see a blue progress bar. When the indexing is complete, check that your Finder is working properly.
    ![Spotlight Is Indexing](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/spotlight_indexing_56db89bfca.png)

Related Article: [Spotlight Search Not Working? Here's How to Rebuid Spotlight Index](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/rebuild-spotlight-index)

### Delete the Finder Preferences File

Whether the Finder works properly also depends on its preferences file. If your Finder keeps crashing, then you need to go ahead and delete its preferences file in the Preferences folder.

1. Launch Terminal via Spotlight.
2. Run the command in Terminal: rm ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.finder.plist.
3. Restart your Mac to see if the Finder is working.

![Delete the Finder Preferences File](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_finder_preferences_files_terminal_43b14e90a7.png)

### Log Out and Log In Again

If your Finder still doesn't work, try logging out and back in to your Mac.
1. Click the Apple menu, then select Log Out.
2. Click the Log Out button, and all running applications will be quit out.
3. Log in to your Mac again to see if your Finder is working.

![Log Out and Log In Again](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/log_out_mac_cc32d74d51.png)

### Start Mac In Safe Mode

If none of the above solves your problem, start your Mac in Safe Mode. This will help you determine if the problem is caused by an application that starts automatically when your Mac logs in.

#### For Macs with Apple Silicon:

1. Click the Apple menu and select Shut Down.
2. Click the Power button on your Mac until you see "Loading startup options".
3. Select a volume.
4. Press and hold the Shift key, then click Continue in Safe Mode.

#### For Macs with Intel Chips:

1. Restart your Mac, then press and hold the Shift key until you see the login window.
2. Log in to your Mac.

:note[If your Mac is in Safe Mode, you should see Safe Mode words in the menu bar.]{notetype=Note}

:p[The Bottom Line]{.h2}


Now that you probably have fixed the Finder not responding or working issue. If you don't, try power cycling your Mac, updating your apps and plugins, resetting PRAM/NVRAM or [resetting your Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/reset-macbook) to default settings.

It's worth noting that BuhoCleaner is a simple and useful tool that not only cleans your Mac, but also frees up memory and reindexes Spotlight. You should give it a try.

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Finder Not Working on Mac? Here's the Fix

Finder is a powerful and handy file manager in macOS. Sometimes,  especially after a macOS update, you may find it doesn't respond or doesn't work.

If you're experiencing this problem and don't know what to do, read on to find out five ways to get it working again.

Let's dive right in.

Mac Finder Not Responding? Here's the Fix

<summary>**Summary**: We will walk you through how to reset your Safari browser to its default settings on your Mac. </summary>

Safari is a built-in browser on Mac. If your Safari browser [quits unexpectedly](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/fix-crashing-apps-macos), lags in working, or has problems loading pages, you may need to reset it.

In earlier versions of macOS, Safari had a reset feature. But unfortunately, in recent macOS versions, this feature is gone forever. So, what should you do when you need to reset your Safari browser?

Don't worry. We have collected two ways to reset the Safari browser on Mac for you. Let's get started.

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:::alsoread

:a[How to Clear Cache on Mac]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/clear-cache-on-mac'}

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## How to Manually Reset Safari on Mac

As we mentioned, the Safari browser no longer has a one-click reset feature. To reset it, you can follow the steps below.

* Clear Safari Cache
* Delete Safari History and Cookies
* Disable/Uninstall Safari Extensions
* Disable Safari Plugins
* Remove Plug-ins from Library Folders

:note[These steps will clear all your bookmarks, web data and passwords. It is recommended that you back up all your important data before resetting your Safari.]{notetype=Note}


Let's take a closer look at the detailed steps.

### Step 1. Clear Safari Cache

1. Open Safari on your Mac.
2. Click on the Safari menu and choose Preferences.
3. Click the Advanced tab, and check the box next to the Show Develop menu in the menu bar. (Ignore this step if you have already checked the box.)
4. Go back to the menu bar, click Develop and choose Empty Cache from the drop-down menu. (Shortcuts: **Alt+Command+E**.)
![Clear Safari Cache on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_safari_cache_39447b39f8.png)

Related Article: [How to Clear Cache in Safari on Mac, iPhone and iPad](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/clear-cache-in-safari)

### Step 2. Delete Safari History and Cookies

1. Click the History menu in Safari and choose Clear All History.
2. You will see a new window, which clears all history and data by default. Click the Clear All History button, and all the history and web cookies will be wiped out.

![Delete Safari History and Cookies on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_history_cookies_safari_1276d5113c.png)

:note[Deleting website cookies may reduce tracking, but it will also sign you out of your logged-in website.]{notetype=Note}

### Step 3. Disable/Uninstall Safari Extensions

1. Click Safari menu > Preferences > Extensions.
2. To disable an extension, uncheck the box in front of the extension.
3. To uninstall an extension, click the Uninstall button and follow the onscreen instructions to delete it from your Mac in the Finder.

![Disable/Uninstall Safari Extensions on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/disable_uninstall_extensions_safari_f8c31aa8a3.png)

### Step 4. Disable Safari Plug-ins

1. Click Safari menu > Preferences.
2. Click the Security tab and uncheck the check box next to Allow Internal Plug-Ins.

![Disable Safari Plug-ins on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/disable_plugins_safari_0073ea23db.png)

### Step 5. Remove Safari Plug-ins in Library Folder

You can disable plug-ins in Safari, but you cannot delete them. Safari plug-ins are usually stored in the ~/Library and Library folders. To delete them, follow these steps.

1. On your desktop, press **Shift+Command+G** keys to open the Go to Folder window.
2. Paste the file path **~/Library** into the search box and hit Return.
3. Find the folder named Internal Plug-Ins and drag the extensions related to Safari to the Trash.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to delete the Safari extensions in **/Library** folder.

![Remove Safari Plug-ins in Library Folder on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_safari_plugins_mac_1e7879ec3e.png)

## How to Reset Safari on Mac Using Terminal

If you know Terminal well, you can use it to reset your Safari browser. Here's what you need to do.

1. Quit your Safari browser.
2. If your Safari browser is still in use, use the Force Quit feature in the Finder to quit it. Just click Apple menu > Force Quit.
3. Launch Terminal via Spotlight or Launchpad.
4. Run the commands below and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the reset steps.

* mv ~/Library/Safari ~/Desktop/Safari-`date +%Y%m%d%H%M%S`
*  rm -Rf ~/Library/Cache/*
* rm -Rf ~/Library/Caches/Apple - Safari - Safari Extensions Gallery
* rm -Rf ~/Library/Caches/Metadata/Safari
* rm -Rf ~/Library/Caches/com.apple.Safari
*  rm -Rf ~/Library/Caches/com.apple.WebKit.PluginProcess
*  rm -Rf ~/Library/Cookies/*
* rm -Rf ~/Library/Cookies/Cookies.binarycookies
*  rm -Rf ~/Library/Preferences/Apple - Safari - Safari Extensions Gallery
* rm -Rf ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.Safari.LSSharedFileList.plist
* rm -Rf ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.Safari.RSS.plist
* rm -Rf ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.Safari.plist
* rm -Rf ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.WebFoundation.plist
*  rm -Rf ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.WebKit.PluginHost.plist
* rm -Rf ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.WebKit.PluginProcess.plist
* rm -Rf ~/Library/PubSub/Database
* rm -Rf ~/Library/Safari/*
* rm -Rf ~/Library/Safari/Bookmarks.plist
* rm -Rf ~/Library/Saved Application State/com.apple.Safari.savedState


:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

Hopefully, you have successfully reset Safari to its default settings on your Mac. If you are still having problems with Safari, you may need to reinstall Safari by updating your macOS.

Found this article helpful? We would appreciate it if you could share it on your social media platforms.

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2 Ways to Reset Safari to Default Settings on Mac 

Safari is a built-in browser on Mac. If your Safari browser quits unexpectedly, lags in working, or has problems loading pages, you may need to reset it.

In earlier versions of macOS, Safari had a reset feature. But unfortunately, in recent macOS versions, this feature is gone forever. So, what should you do when you need to reset your Safari browser?

Don't worry. We have collected two ways to reset the Safari browser on Mac for you. Let's get started.

2 Ways to Reset Safari to Default Settings on Mac

<summary>**Summary**: This guide shows you how to completely uninstall photoshop on Mac in 2 ways.</summary>

There is no doubt that Adobe Photoshop is the best image editing tool in the world. Although it is powerful and feature-rich, it also has obvious disadvantages such as high prices and large storage space consumption.

If for any reason you want to completely remove it from your Mac, follow this guide to learn how.

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:::alsoread

:a[Photoshop Scratch Disk Full on Mac? Here's How to Clear It]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/fix-scratch-disk-full-error-in-ps'}

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## How to Uninstall Photoshop on Mac with Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe Creative Cloud is a suite that includes all Adobe apps, such as Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, etc. With the utility, you can download, update, and uninstall all Adobe apps quickly and efficiently.

How to uninstall Photoshop on Mac using Adobe Creative Cloud:

1. Quit Photoshop.

    If Photoshop is still in use, you may not be able to remove it. To avoid this, use Activity Monitor to stop all Photoshop processes.

2. Open Adobe Creative Cloud via Launchpad or Spotlight.

3. You will find all the apps you have installed. Find Photoshop and click the Three Dots button and choose Uninstall.
   ![Uninstall Apps in Creative Cloud](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_apps_in_creative_cloud_ae8500244b_c4ec2d84b0.png)

:note[You can also click Finder > Applications > Photoshop > Uninstall Adobe Photoshop to access the Adobe Creative Cloud app and complete the uninstall process.]{notetype=tips}

Related Article: [How to Completely Uninstall Adobe Creative Cloud on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/uninstall-creative-cloud-mac)

### How to Remove Photoshop Leftovers on Mac

After following the steps above, you have uninstalled Photoshop. However, it might leave some traces on your Mac and take up your valuable space for nothing. It is recommended that you go to the following file paths to delete any remaining files of Photoshop.

* ~/Library/Application Support
* ~/Library/Preferences
* /Library/LaunchAgents
* /Library/LaunchDaemons
* /Library/PrivilegedHelperTools

Here's what you need to do.

1. On your desktop, press **Shift + Command + G** to open the Go to Folder window.
2. Paste these paths individually and hit Return.
3. Find Photoshop related files and drag them to the Trash.

![Remove Photoshop Leftovers on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_photoshop_related_files_9f526e07f0.png)

## How to Uninstall Photoshop on Mac with BuhoCleaner

If you find the above method difficult and time-consuming, try BuhoCleaner. It is one of the [best app uninstallers for Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-free-app-uninstallers-for-mac). With this tool, you can uninstall Photoshop without leaving any traces. 

And not only that, but BuhoCleaner also comes with a leftover removal feature that allows you to get rid of all the leftover files of uninstalled apps on your Mac in a matter of seconds.

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

How to use BuhoCleaner to delete Photoshop on Mac:

1. Download, install, and launch BuhoCleaner.
2. Click App Uninstall in the sidebar and click the Scan button in the right column.
   ![Quickly Uninstall Photoshop on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quickly_uninstall_photoshop_mac_17e3e5651f.png)
3. You will find all the apps installed on your Mac. Locate Photoshop, check the box next to it, and click the Remove button in the lower-right corner. (If Photoshop is running in the background, you may be asked to quit it first.)
   ![Uninstall Photoshop on Mac with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_photoshop_mac_with_buhocleaner_efde0482be.png)

:p[Final Words]{.h2}

Now that you have two ways to uninstall Photoshop on your Mac. Which way do you prefer to use?

As you have seen, BuhoCleaner is the faster and easier way. Why not go ahead and try it yourself?

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There is no doubt that Adobe Photoshop is the best image editing tool in the world. Although it is powerful and feature-rich, it also has obvious disadvantages such as high prices and large storage space consumption.

If for any reason you want to completely remove it from your Mac, follow this guide to learn how.

:summary[**Summary**: In this blog post, you will learn 3 ways to uninstall Fortnite on your Mac completely.]

Fortnite is a third-person shooting game developed by Epic Games. It has received a lot of popularity from users all over the world since its launch. Although it is a popular game, users may still want to remove it from their Macs for various reasons, such as [freeing up disk](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac) space, fixing errors in it, or simply because they don't want to play it anymore. Whatever the reason you want to delete it, if you don't know the proper steps to delete it, don't miss this blog post. We will show you how to uninstall Fortnite on Mac in 3 ways.

:toc{allow=1,2,3}

:::alsoread

:a[How to Completely Uninstall Steam and Steam Games on Mac]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/uninstall-steam-on-mac'}

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## How to Uninstall Fortnite via Epic Games Launcher

The easiest way to remove Fortnite is to use [Epic Games Launcher](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/uninstall-epic-games-launcher), which allows you to download, install, play, and uninstall games. Whether you want to remove Fortnite from your PC or Mac, you can quickly delete it with the Epic Games Launcher. :br
Here's what you need to do:

1. Quit Fortnite.
    - On a Mac, click the Apple Menu > Force Quit, find Fortnite in the list and click the Force Quit button.
    - On a PC, open Task Manager, find Fortnite and double-click it to exit all its processes in the background.
2. Open the Epic Games Launcher and log in to your account.
3. Click the Library option, and you will find all the games you downloaded.
    ![Go to the Games Library](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/go_to_games_library_6e24e3cc5c.png)
4. Click the three dots menu on Fortnite and select Uninstall.
    ![Uninstall Fortnite with Epic Games Launcher](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_fortnite_with_epic_games_launcher_1e0531c5fd.png)

By following these steps, you can remove Fortnite. However, this method will not delete all Fortnite associated files. To completely remove Fortnite, you also need to go to Finder to manually find and delete the related files. We'll show you how-to steps in part 2 of Method 3.

## How to Uninstall Fortnite and Other Epic Games in One Click

As you can see, the above method does not entirely remove Fortnite. And when you want to delete multiple Epic Games, you have to delete them one by one, which is troublesome. In this regard, we recommend that you use [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/) to uninstall Fortnite.

BuhoCleaner is a super easy-to-use Mac application uninstaller. It can help you completely delete Fortnite and many other Epic Games with one click. Not only that, it can also quickly scan and clean up the remaining files of your uninstalled apps.

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

Here are the steps:

1. Download, install, and launch BuhoCleaner.
2. Click App Removall > Scan.
    ![Uninstall Fortnite with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_fortnite_with_buhocleaner_46645a34cf.png)
3. After the scan is completed, you will see all the apps you can remove. Check the boxes next to Fortnite and other games you want to remove and click the Remove button.
   ![Uninstall Fortnite on Mac with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_fortnite_buhocleaner_mac_e1a64824d4.png)
4. To find and delete the residual files of uninstalled apps, switch to Leftovers, check the files you want to delete, and then click the Remove button.

## How to Manually Remove Fortnite on Mac via Finder

In addition to the above two methods, you can also manually remove the Fortnite by using Finder. The steps are divided into two main parts: Delete Fortnite and Delete Related Files.

### Part 1. Uninstall Fortnite App

1. Open Finder by clicking its icon in the Dock.
2. In the left sidebar, select the Applications.
3. Locate Fortnite, right-click on its icon and select Move to Trash.
    ![Delete Fortnite in Finder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_fortnite_db03e45234.png)

### Part 2. Delete Fortnite Related Files

Fortnite related files are stored in the shared and current user directories. You need to go to the corresponding folder to delete them.

1. On a Finder window, press **Shift + Command + G** to open the Go to Folder window.
2. Paste the following file paths into the blank boxes respectively, press Return on the keyboard, and then move the files or folders inside to the trash.
    - /Users/Shared/Epic Games/Fortnite
    - ~/Library/Application Support/Epic/FortniteGame
    - ~/Library/Logs/FortniteGame
    - ~/Library/Preferences/FortniteGame
    - ~/ Library/Caches/com.epicgames.com.chairentertainment.Fortnite
    ![Find and Delete Fortnite Associated Files on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_fortnite_assoicated_files_692f9f0aa8.png)
3. Empty the  Trash.

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

These are the 3 ways we want to share with you how to remove Fortnite on Mac. Hopefully, you can get rid of Fortnite safely and completely.



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3 Ways to Completely Uninstall Fortnite on Mac

Fortnite is a third-person shooting game developed by Epic Games. It has received a lot of popularity from users all over the world since its launch. Although it is a popular game, users may still want to remove it from their Macs for various reasons, such as freeing up disk space, fixing errors in it, or simply because they don't want to play it anymore. Whatever the reason you want to delete it, if you don't know the proper steps to delete it, don't miss this blog post. We will show you how to uninstall Fortnite on Mac in 3 ways.

:summary[**Summary**: If you are looking for ways to uninstall apps on your MacBook, you've come to the right place. This guide will show you 4 great ways to completely delete those unwanted apps.]

We all know that deleting apps can [save your Mac space](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac). But getting rid of an unwanted app may not be as easy as you think. Did you know that the app’s related files are stored in different folders? So how you can COMPLETELY remove an app from your Mac? Read on and we’ll give you 4 easy ways to get that done. 

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:::alsoread

:a[How to Find and Delete DMG Files on Mac]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/find-and-delete-dmg-files-mac'}

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## How to Delete Apple Apps on MacBook with Launchpad


For apps downloaded directly from the Apple Store, you can remove them using Launchpad. Here's how:

<step step="step 1">Click the Launchpad icon in the Dock.</step>
<step step="step 2">Find the app you want to delete.</step>
<step step="step 3">Click and hold the unwanted app until its icon starts shaking.</step>
<step step="step 4">Click X in the top-left corner of the app icon to uninstall it from your Mac.</step>

![Uninstall Apps with Launchpad](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_apps_with_launchpad_9ffc017e74.png)

## How to Uninstall Apps on MacBook with Finder

For apps downloaded from the internet, you can use Finder to uninstall them. The process is similar for macOS Monterey, Big Sur, Catalina, and Mojave.

Here are the steps:

1. Quit the app your want to uninstall.
2. Open Finder and click Applications in the sidebar.
3. Locate the app you want to delete, right-click on its icon, and choose Move to Trash.
   ![How to Delete Apps with Mac Finder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_apps_with_mac_finder_db6b1cea08.png)
4. Click the Go menu in Finder and choose Go to Folder.
5. Go over the following folders one by one to delete all the related files of the app.
* `~/Library/Application Support` 
* `~/Library/Internet Plug-Ins`
* `~/Library/Preferences`
* `~/Library/Application Support/CrashReporter` 
* `~/Library/Saved Application State`
* `~/Library/Caches` 
* `/Library/Caches`
   ![Remove Leftovers of Apps on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_cache_mac_ead73eccde_e217d9ec95.png)
6. Empty the Trash.

## How to Remove Apps on MacBook with App Uninstaller

Some apps downloaded from the Internet come with their own uninstaller. You can easily find an application's built-in uninstaller in the Finder or in its preferences.

All you need to do is find the uninstaller and click on it to complete the removal.


## How to Completely Delete Apps on MacBook with BuhoCleaner

Another way to uninstall apps is using [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/). It is one of the [best app uninstallers for Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-free-app-uninstallers-for-mac). Not only can you use it to delete unwanted apps in bulk, but you can also use it to quickly remove the leftover files of uninstalled apps. 

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

1. Launch BuhoCleaner.
2. Click App Uninstall > Scan.
   ![Quickly Uninstall Apps on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quickly_uninstall_apps_on_mac_78df0d8848.png)
3. Find the apps you want to uninstall, check the boxes next to them, and click the Remove button.
   ![Quickly Unisntall Apps on Mac with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quickly_unistall_apps_with_buhocleaner_f6e5630168.png)
4. Switch to Leftovers if you want to delete leftovers of uninstalled apps.
   ![Remove App Leftovers on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_app_leftovers_mac_6cc6c5f349.png)

### Extra Tip: How to Remove Third-Party App Icons from Mac Menu Bar 

Sometimes, even if you have uninstalled an app, you will still see its icon in the menu bar. The reason for this is that the app’s plugin has not been deleted. You can use Finder to completely erase it from your Mac.
1. On your desktop, press Shift + Command + G keys to open the Go to Folder window.
2. Go to the following 3 paths respectively to find the plist file of the app you want to delete.
* ~/Library/LaunchAgents
* /Library/LaunchAgents
* /System/Library/LaunchAgents
3. Open the plist file and find its location.
4. Go to its directory, delete its related files, and then remove the plist file.
5. Restart your Mac and its icon in the menu bar will disappear.

![Delete App Icons in the Menu Bar](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_app_icon_in_status_menu_f77ca56818.png)

:p[The Bottom Line]{.h2}

Now that you know how to completely delete those unwanted apps, you can go ahead and free up some more space on your Mac.

By the way, BuhoCleaner is more than just an app uninstaller. It is also a [Mac cleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-mac-cleaner-software) that can easily remove all the junk files on your Mac in just a matter of seconds.  Why not check it out and see for yourself?

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4 Ways to Completely Delete Apps on MacBook

We all know that deleting apps can save your Mac space. But getting rid of an unwanted app may not be an easy job, because its related files are stored in different folders. Wondering how you can completely uninstall an app from your Mac? Read on this blog and you will find 4 easy ways.