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Why Use Mole?
Mole is a handy command-line utility that performs deep scans, cleans unnecessary files, and optimizes core macOS services.
Launching Mole from Terminal
Follow these steps to open the Terminal where Mole runs:
- Click the Launch Pad icon on the dock.
- Search for "Terminal".
- Click the Terminal app to open it.
Running a Deep Scan
In the Terminal, execute the Mole command to start a deep scan of your system. The scan duration depends on the amount of data stored on your Mac, so allow it to finish.
Optimization Features
The Mole optimizer can perform several tasks to keep your Mac running smoothly:
- Rebuild system databases.
- Clear diagnostic logs.
- Reset network services.
- Clean up swap files.
- Refresh Spotlight indexing.
Each optimization step may take time; let Mole complete the process before using your Mac.