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How do I completely uninstall applications on a mac?
To completely uninstall apps on Mac, follow these steps:
1. Drag the application to the Trash: This method is the most straightforward way to uninstall an application. Simply locate the application in the Applications folder, click and hold on it, and drag it to the Trash. This will move the application to the Trash folder, but it won't delete it yet.
2. Empty the Trash: To completely uninstall apps on Mac, right-click (or control-click) on the Trash icon in the Dock and select "Empty Trash." This will permanently delete the application.
Alternatively, you can use the Application Uninstaller method:
1. Locate the application in the Applications folder: Find the application you want to uninstall in the Applications folder.
2. Right-click (or control-click) on the application: Click on the application and select "Show Package Contents" from the context menu.
3. Navigate to the Contents folder: In the Package Contents window, navigate to the Contents folder.
4. Delete the application data: Look for the application's executable file (usually an .app file) and delete it. You can also delete any other files related to the application.
5. Empty the Trash: As mentioned earlier, right-click (or control-click) on the Trash icon in the Dock and select "Empty Trash" to permanently delete the application.