Older versions of OnyX for OS X will prompt you for authentication and for a 'Verify Disk Structure' check before the main program window appears on the desktop. Open Onyx: Select Go -> Applications -> OnyXīefore opening the OnyX application you can optionally drag and drop the OnyX icon onto your Dock or create an alias (shortcut) and drag and drop it onto the desktop. Eject the installer file by either right mouse clicking on the installer and select Eject or drag and drop the installer into the desktop Trash Bin. Once OnyX copies into the Application folder you can close the installer window and eject the OnyX desktop installer file. To install OnyX drag and drop the OnyX icon over the Application folder. Your installer window may look slightly different dmg file, the following window will appear: ( my downloaded installation file is named 'OnyX - El Capitan.dmg'). After the download has completed navigate to the Download folder and locate the installation file. This is the correct version for my MacBook Proĭownload your version of OnyX. Since I am running El Capitan I will go down the list at Titanium Software OnyX page and select OnyX version 3.1.9. My aging MacBook Pro is running OS X El Capitan version 10.11.6 OnyX is donationware (freeware) and can be downloaded at:ĭownload the version of OnyX that matches your version of MacOS or OS X. OnyX is a MacOS/OS X utility that will help maintain your Mac's good health.

In this article we will look at two utilities for cleaning and backing up your Mac. A monthly system cleaning and regular backups will do the job. No worries about defragging the hard drive or running antivirus scans. Unlike Microsoft Windows PCs there is not a whole lot of maintenance required for your Mac PC/Laptop. Well this should turn out be a short article.

Maintenance for mac .dmg