Mac Tune-up Checklist

[Trusted IT Solutions]

Originally Posted by 300DDR

9) Install Smart Reporter, Onyx, Tinker Tool, OmniDiskSweeper

As far as I can tell smart reporter is not a free app. I am assuming that you are installing it and then charging it to the customer? Or am I mistaken?

[300DDR]

It used to be free. Looks like they are charging for it now, but still have a free version, which is likely better than nothing: http://www.corecode.at/smartreporter_lite/index.html

The paid version (only $5) may be worth it for the i/o error and RAID checking features.

[Trusted IT Solutions]

Originally Posted by 300DDR

It used to be free. Looks like they are charging for it now, but still have a free version, which is likely better than nothing: http://www.corecode.at/smartreporter_lite/index.html

The paid version (only $5) may be worth it for the i/o error and RAID checking features.

Cool. Thanks for the link.

EDIT: The free version is rather old and unsupported according to corecode. I'll give it a look anyhoo. I may just break the bank and spend the $5.

[gunslinger]

Originally Posted by anonymous Mac Tech

In my personal experience, if a Mac is running slow, there is almost always reason for it beyond any kind of maintenance. But the maintenance suggestions offer some valid checks. Once you find and fix the problem (i.e. dying drive, lack of RAM, 3rd party app, multiple user login items, OSX reinstall, stuck print job) it's happy again and runs fine.

Agreed. About the only things I'll do in addition to these things are:

1. Run Ccleaner
2. Run Cron scripts