Chapter 11. Performing Maintenance with Mac OS X
To keep Mac OS X running smoothly, maintain top performance, and reduce the risk of computer problems, you need to perform some routine maintenance chores. This chapter shows you how to empty the trash, delete unnecessary files, update applications, back up your files, and more.
Empty the Trash 244
Organize Your Desktop 245
Check Hard Disk Free Space 246
Uninstall Unused Applications 248
Set a Software Update Schedule 250
Update Software by Hand 252
Remove Unneeded Login Items 254
Configure Time Machine Backups 256
Restore Files Using Time Machine 258
Recondition Your Mac Notebook Battery 260
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