CCleaner

CCleaner is pretty well-known by now, even if it didn’t catch on as much with Mac users as it did with Windows fans. Sure, the app has had its share of ups and downs, but it's still a solid way to clean out those pesky unnecessary files and apps.

What’s New in CCleaner 2?

With CCleaner 2, you’ll notice a fresh new look and some neat features that help you clear out unwanted photos to free up storage space. Plus, there are lots of other cool updates and support for M1 processors!

Scanning Your System

This app really shines when it comes to scanning your system for junk files. It digs up application caches, logs, development leftovers, and downloads you forgot about. It even points out larger files and can spot duplicates that are just taking up space!

Browser Cleanup Made Easy

CCleaner also checks your installed browsers, cleaning out cookies, cache files, and browsing data. Sure, you could do this manually in each browser, but it's super convenient if you want to tidy up multiple browsers all at once.

Taming Your Photo Library

A fun new tool helps slim down your photo library by finding pics that aren’t exactly masterpieces. The app looks for photos that are blurry or poorly lit and suggests they be deleted.

Your Photo Collection Just Got Smarter

This feature can even find similar photos that aren't identical but probably don’t need to be kept either. You can go through these suggestions one by one before deciding what stays and what goes.

Privacy Matters

If you're big on privacy (and who isn’t?), make sure to check the app's preferences under the Privacy tab. You might want to turn off data sharing with third-party analytics tools. Piriform says they anonymize your info, but it’s always good to be cautious.

The Bottom Line on CCleaner

All in all, CCleaner remains a trusty option for cleaning junk files and uninstalling apps. Plus, it now helps manage those overflowing photo collections! The revamped interface is a bit more user-friendly too, which is a nice bonus.