Facebook Twitter Instagram
    TechOwns
    • Home
    • Best Apps
    • How To
    • Streaming
    • VPN
    • What is?
    • News
    TechOwns
    Home ยป How to Uninstall Apps on Mac within a Minute [2 Ways]
    Apple

    How to Uninstall Apps on Mac within a Minute [2 Ways]

    NathanBy NathanMay 11, 2020Updated:May 11, 2020No Comments3 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr WhatsApp VKontakte Email
    How to Uninstall Apps on Mac
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    Contents

    • How to Uninstall Apps on Mac OS using Finder
    • How to Uninstall Mac Apps from Launchpad
    • Delete Built-in Mac Apps
    • To Conclude

    macOS is a classy and secured operating system that runs on Mac. It supports most of the iOS apps which are available on the Mac App Store. Installing apps on Mac is very simple and straightforward but in the case of uninstalling it involves several navigations, not complicated. The apps which are not used for a long time or apps consuming storage space will result in slow device performance. During this circumstance, uninstalling or deleting the unwanted app is the only solution to resolve the issue. You can hunt down know the procedure to uninstall apps on Mac using two different methods.

    How to Uninstall Apps on Mac OS using Finder

    #1: Open Finder from the dock of your Mac.

    #2: Select Applications from the left side menu.

    Click on Applications

    #3: Discover the app you want to delete using the search bar or select the app by scrolling down.

    #4: Right-click the selected app or tap using two-finger on the trackpad.

    Move to Trash

    #5: Next, select the Move to Trash option.

    #6: Now, enter your system password on the pop-up and click OK to delete the app on Mac.

    How to Uninstall Apps on Mac

    #7: Finally, right-click on the Trash and select Empty Trash to remove the app from your Mac.

    How to Uninstall Mac Apps from Launchpad

    #1: Open the Launchpad on your Mac PC.

    Open Launchpad

    #2: Click and hold the app icon that you want to uninstall.

    Click and hold

    #3: Instantly, the selected app begins to jiggle, and the X icon appears on the app logo.

    #4: Click the X icon, a small pop up will appear on the screen.

    How to Uninstall Apps on Mac

    #5: At last, click Delete to uninstall the app on Mac.

    Delete Built-in Mac Apps

    There is no possible way to delete or remove the built-in Mac Apps. If you are using Mac OS X 10.10 (Yosemite) or an earlier version, then you will be able to remove the system apps which are located in the Applications Folder. It can be done by using the terminal,

    sudo rm -rf /Applications/ (App name)

    As per the source, there is no option to delete the system apps if you use Mac OS X (El Capitan). The System Integrity Protection (SIP) prevents you from deleting the system apps and also provides end-to-end encryption to safeguard your device from malware.

    To Conclude

    These are the effective ways to uninstall corrupted or unethical apps from your Mac without affecting existing programs. Each method has its own requirements and procedure. You can use any of the above methods to uninstall apps. If you still wish to clean your Mac, then use the best Cleaner apps for Mac.

    If you find any different ways to uninstall apps on Mac, kindly mention it in the below comments section. Stay connected with our Facebook and Twitter pages for more useful updates.

    Was this article helpful?
    YesNo
    Apps Guide Tips & Tricks
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr WhatsApp Email
    Previous ArticleHow to Pair Apple Watch With Android Phone
    Next Article Best Free Live TV Apps for Android Phones & Tablets
    Nathan
    • Website

    Related Posts

    How to Stream UEFA Champions League 23/24 on Firestick

    September 23, 2023

    How to Watch UFC Fight Night | Fiziev vs Gamrot

    September 22, 2023

    How to Watch UFC Fight Night on Apple TV

    September 22, 2023

    How to Watch La Liga Season 2023/24 in the US

    September 22, 2023

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    How to Stream UEFA Champions League 23/24 on Firestick

    September 23, 2023

    How to Watch UFC Fight Night | Fiziev vs Gamrot

    September 22, 2023

    How to Watch UFC Fight Night on Apple TV

    September 22, 2023

    How to Watch La Liga Season 2023/24 in the US

    September 22, 2023

    How to Watch Bundesliga Season 2023/24 in the US

    September 22, 2023

    How to Watch Ligue 1 Season 23/24 in the US

    September 22, 2023

    How to Watch F1 [Formula 1] on Xbox One

    September 22, 2023

    How to Watch Serie A Season 2023/24 in the US

    September 22, 2023
    • Home
    • Privacy policy
    • Terms of Service
    • Affiliate Disclosure
    • Advertise
    • Editorial Guidelines
    • Contact Us
    © 2023 TechOwns.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.