Defragmenting and optimizing software
Statement from The Ohio State University Tech Support Center:
"Disk optimization on the newer Intel-based Macintoshes is limited because the companies which produced disk defragmenting software are working on newer versions of their software. Currently MicroMat's TechTools Pro and Coriolis Systems iDefrag are the only Universal disk defragmenting application available."
Has anyone here used either one of these applications, or could recommend one?
Thanks in advance!
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Do yourself a favor
Do yourself a favor. Don't use ANY disk utilities at all. They cause more problems than they fix.
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No defrag required
Mac OS X by definition does not require defragmentation because of how it manages files. I agree with JimD, don't use any of the pay softwares out there. Here's a few I recommend, though, that are free. They just activate OS X's repair features when you want them to:
1. OnyX
2. Repair Permissions
3. Keep your hard drive as empty as possible
A great article on how Mac OS X handles files and defragmentation:
http://www.macfixit.com/article.php?story=20070301091515843
And another here:
http://www.macintouch.com/readerreports/macosx10_3_8/topic2779.html
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Thanks to both of you. I
Thanks to both of you. I guess I'll let the sleeping cat lie.
Cheers.
"Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible."
— Frank Zappa
I do recommend repairing
I do recommend repairing permissions once a month or whenever you start experiencing slowdowns or issues. Keeps things running smoothly.
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Do it when installing software, too
Every single time I have an OS X software update on my machine, I run OnyX first, then install the update, and then run OnyX again afterwards. I do this each time when installing any new software, too.
If you're curious for more information about maintaining your Mac, I'd suggest poking around the Apple discussion boards, too - they're chock full of useful tidbits.