How to uninstall a program on Mac?

 If you have ever had a enquiry about how to uninstall a program on Mac so that the space it is using on the hard drive is completely clean, this is your article.

Each operating organization has its own way of working. When a user changes from one system to another, for example, from Windows to macOS, doubts can arise in processes that, a priori, seem as simple as installing or uninstalling an app.

According to Apple, the recommended way to remove programs on Mac is using Launchpad or the Finder. Let's see the procedure in each case.

Uninstall Mac applications with Launchpad

 Launchpad is an tender that allows you to find and open apps on Mac easily and quickly. It also allows you to form the applications within the different folders.

To access Launchpad you just have to click on the icon with the drawing of a rocket that is in the Dock. You can also type the name and press the "Return" key.

All programs downloaded from the App Store or included with macOS can be managed through Launchpad.

To remove an application:

1.Open Launchpad and look for the app icon. If you don't see it, you can enter the name in the search field that appears at the top of the screen.

2.Click on the image and clasp down the app until they all start to move.

3.Click on the X that appears next to the application you want to remove. Apps that must be present on the Mac or that do not come from the App Store will not show the X for deletion.

4.Pressing the X will display a message like: Are you sure you want to delete the application "App name"? > Press the "Delete" button to uninstall it.

Keep in mind that when programs are uninstalled from the computer, the possible subscriptions that may have been made with them are not canceled.

To cancel an app subscription from the Mac, follow these steps:

1.Open the App Store and click login or your name if it was already logged in.

2.Click on "View information" on the user icon that appears at the top of the window.

3.Scroll down the page you are accessing until you read "Subscriptions" and press "Manage."

4.Find the subscription you want to manage and press "Edit".

5.Choose the option "Cancel subscription". If it doesn't appear, you have already canceled it.

How to uninstall a program on Mac with Finder

 The Mac Finder is the app that allows you to find and organize documents, folders, and other files on your computer. A tool similar to Windows "File Explorer".

Finder launches automatically as soon as your Mac starts and remains open even when other applications are in use. It has its own menu and shows you the content of the hard drive or other storage devices through windows and icons.

To delete apps with Finder:

1.Open Finder and click on "Applications" in the side menu. Most of the programs are in that folder. If you don't see it, you can use Spotlight (search engine icon or magnifying glass).

2.Keep in mind that there are applications that have their own "uninstaller". In that case, it appears in the "Uninstaller of -Application name-" folder. Clack on it and follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

3.For apps without an uninstaller, once the application is located, hold down the "Command" key and double-click on the icon.

4.Drag the app to the “Refuse” or select “File”> “Move to Trash”.

5.You may have to enter your Mac username and password to move the app to the "Trash."

6.To delete it permanently, go to “Finder”> “Empty the trash”.

According to Apple, when uninstalling programs on Mac without uninstaller, “junk files” may remain in system folders. In the long run, these "system files" can cause problems with the operation of your computer.

To avoid this, there are some “cleaner apps” compatible with Mac in the App Store. Such is the case, for example, of:

•Cleaner-App, with a rating of 4.3.

•CleanMyMac X, rated 4.4.

•Cleaner One (Lite): Disk Clean, with a rating of 4.6.

Although from ANOVO we have ever talked to you about what a cleaner app is and why not use it on your smartphone, system file cleaning applications or programs on Mac have a different objective and type of operation. Always use official apps from the App Store.

Eliminar apps de iPhone, iPad o iPod touch

To delete an app on an Apple mobile device such as iPhone or iPad:

1.Press and hold the application icon.

2.Select "Remove app."

3.Click on "Delete" again to confirm.

Keep in mind that gamble you uninstall an application that is integrated with macOS, you delete user data and related configuration files, which can affect the operation of the system.

As in the case of Mac, uninstalling apps from iPhone or iPad does not delete the subscription that has been made with them. To do this, you will have to access "Settings"> "Your name"> "Subscriptions". Select the one you want to delete and click on "Cancel subscription"

Visit Apple Authorized Service Center

From ANOVO , as an authorized Apple technical service , we recommend that if you detect any incidence of operation, slowdown or lack of disk space for no apparent reason on your Mac, iMac , MacBook or any Apple mobile device, visit our Apple SAT located at Calle Ponzano, 94 in Madrid and consult with our technicians.

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