As a security purist, I prefer to trust open source software over closed source software, because it can be peer-reviewed and audited so the general public knows exactly how the code works. Even the most trusted brands in the computing industry have made some massive security mistakes.
If you answered yes, perhaps your as good-natured or as naive as I am. The NSA used all of these companies software, digital services, cloud technologies, etc. And because many types of the security software label it as dangerous makes me think it does more harm than good. Apart from rendering your Mac computer unusable, I have my doubts about whether or not it collects personal data in the background.
I would also like to warn you about an acquisition. Apparently, the original creator and seller of Mackeeper as stated previously was Zeobit. However, be warned: Zeobit was acquired by Kromtech Alliance Corp in early What their plans may be for this awful piece of software are, I can only imagine. It might be that they are trying to raise a dead and notoriously awful piece of software from the grave.
First of all, they have engaged in less than respectable popup advertising and shady digital marketing. To make matters worse, it seems that MacKeeper has tried to boost their credibility with fake reviews.
Page content loaded. Sep 26, PM. MacKeeper is highly invasive malware that can de-stablize your operating system. It is also a rip-off. Sep 26, PM in response to cdcongdon In response to cdcongdon. Nov 7, AM. Nov 7, AM in response to cdcongdon In response to cdcongdon. Jul 19, PM in response to cdcongdon In response to cdcongdon. I have been using MacKeeper since the end of last year with NO problems. It installed with no problems and I was satisfied with the free trial and then upgraded.
I had one small problem with my upgrade and the technical assistance was prompt and professional. Problem solved in minutes and I would purchase it again if I ever needed to do so. I have read most of the complaints and I disagree with them all.
Jul 19, PM. I don't believe this is an honest post. It has to be part of the robust scam operation that Zeobit is mounting to maximize profits.
There is a clear consensus in these forums that actually doesn't identify the depth of the deception and sabotage scheme that is in place to make you think that you have to by Mac Keeper once it has invaded your mac and brought it to your knees. To run the custom scan, all I had to do was select the file I wanted to inspect and start scanning. The real-time antivirus scanner checks all new files entering your computer for malware. To see how it works, I downloaded a virus-infected file and MacKeeper immediately notified me through a push notification.
I could either choose to quarantine it or restore it. I find that the real-time scanner is very important in addition to full and customs scans because it gives you instant and automatic protection.
Worse still, many could slow down your computer and take up precious resources. None were found on my system, but I felt confident knowing there was an easy way to check for it. MacKeeper offers a great assortment of useful features with tools for system cleaning, performance optimization, ID theft protection, and even a VPN.
The feature selection is comparable to those boasted by the top antiviruses on the market. Every server is protected by military-grade encryption. I ran a leak test to check whether my Internet Protocol IP address was really hidden — and it was! I find MacKeeper is sufficient for casual web browsing, but you might want to consider a standalone VPN if you enjoy streaming or torrenting.
Stop Ads is quite capable, but if you want something that is more consistent you c heck out the top ad blockers out there free and paid. When I tested this feature, I was shocked to find 1 email address had been compromised. MacKeeper showed me the passwords revealed in the breach and prompted me to change them.
Fortunately, none of the passwords listed were still in use. However, it did give me a scare to think that my data could be so easily accessed online — but at least MacKeeper will alert me if my passwords have been breached in the future.
These tools are a simple and effective way to wipe unnecessary files from your Mac and maximize storage for files you actually use.
This feature identifies and removes useless files that are taking up precious space on your computer. It was very easy to operate with only 1 button to click. After a minute scan, it showed me different junk files in different categories like logs, caches, trash, languages, and email attachments.
I freed over 7GB of data on my Mac when I tested this tool. Seeing how much space I recovered, I felt that it was still worth the wait. I especially liked that I could inspect each file individually and select those I still wanted to keep before deleting the rest.
The Smart Uninstaller feature helped me find and remove apps, widgets, plugins, and browser extensions that I no longer used. Currently, there is no way to auto-select all programs at once for removal, but that may be a good thing. I found quite a few in there that I still wanted e.
So remember to look through each program before selecting it for deletion. I could even configure the unused programs MacKeeper recommends for removal. The Performance functions helped my Mac operate at the fastest speeds by keeping apps up to date and boosting RAM. During tests, my machine was using 7. However, it was still a good way to free up some RAM without restarting my computer. The Update Tracker scans all the apps on your Mac for updates. The analysis took about 30 seconds when I tested it.
I could select all the programs together to have them updated simultaneously. The Login Items feature shows you which programs are automatically enabled during startup.
You can select which apps you want to disable so that booting your Mac becomes faster. However, I wished there was more guidance about which programs to remove. MacKeeper is extremely well designed because of its minimalistic look and intuitive interface.
I started the program and managed to figure out how to use it just by clicking around. If you want an antivirus that can work across both operating systems, you can try Intego risk-free with its day money-back guarantee.
When you first open the program, MacKeeper prompts you to do an overall check of your system. It then gives you its recommendations in the 4 main areas of security, privacy, cleaning, and performance. Using each function is also extremely simple. Most of the time, I only had to click 1 or 2 buttons to review or implement the suggested fixes.
I was concerned that uninstalling the program could be difficult as there were many reports of people having problems with the old version of MacKeeper. Fortunately, the updated MacKeeper is very easy to remove. All you need to do is drag and drop the application into the trash like any other program.
The company has even added a simple FAQ to follow on its website if you need more guidance. Unfortunately, in my experience, only phone and email support can help answer complex technical queries. When I first opened the MacKeeper program, I was immediately impressed that the live chat feature is built into the app interface itself.
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