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    defrag on OS X

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by hehe299792458, Dec 11, 2008.

  1. hehe299792458

    hehe299792458 Notebook Deity

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    I know OS x manages file fragmentation well, but does anyone know of a decent defrag software (disk defrag)?
     
    hehe299792458, Dec 11, 2008
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    accyroy Newbie

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    I have used Drive Genius in the past and it does make a difference. It is currently on offer in the macupdates bundle so well worth a look.
     
    accyroy, Dec 11, 2008
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    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    yes, keep you HDD under 50% (trouble-free) or 35% (when ur pushing it) full; to benefit from OS X's fragmentation resistance file system.

    otherwise, i recommend:
    -Micromat's - Techtool Pro
    -Coriolis Systems' - iDefrag
     
    wobble987, Dec 11, 2008
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