*MacKeeper* is a feature-packed maintenance tool that aims to keep your Mac
running in tip-top shape. Many Mac users believe that OS X doesn't require
maintenance like Windows, but that simply isn't the case. While OS X doesn't
require fragmentation, it does suffer from cluttered caches and incorrect
permissions. MacKeeper helps Mac users maintain their computers as well as
offering *security*, *anti-theft*, and *backup tools*. MacKeeper's interface
is *beautifully simplistic*. Users are greeted with a 'System Status' screen
where it will tell you when you last scanned your computer and if any
problems are detected. There is a built-in anti-virus scanner. It works well
but takes a long time to scan the entire hard drive. It does, however, run
quietly in the background. Users can *schedule scans* or trigger a scan in
the menu bar. There are also a ton of useful file features in MacKeeper.
There is a 'Data Encryptor,' which allows users to *hide files on a hard
drive with a password*. There is also a file recovery system in MacKeeper,
which scans your hard drive for recoverable files that you may have
*accidentally deleted*. There's a file *Shredder* that allows you to delete
files permanently and securely. One of the more useful tools in MacKeeper is
its *update tracker*, which updates all of your applications, whether or not
you've downloaded them from the Mac App Store. It works well and will even
take you to a program's download page if it cannot download the program
within the application. MacKeeper's backup system offers more flexibility
than Apple's Time Machine application. MacKeeper will allow users to select
specific files and folders to back up to different drives or a FTP server.
Finally, MacKeeper offers an feature called *ZeoDisk*, which is still in
development. It offers online storage for your backups, which can be synced
to different computers and platforms. It will also allow you to share files
with your friends. *While it might be overkill for some users, MacKeeper is
an excellent, full-featured security and maintenance application for those
looking for a one stop Mac maintenance app. *Download *MacKeeper 2.2.1* in
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