CNET Editors' review
Yasu is a free utility that gives you a very simple interface for running system-level maintenance tasks. It is not a feature-filled system-optimization app, but rather a one-stop shop for executing Unix shell scripts that you would otherwise have to run manually through Terminal (or through some other maintenance app).
The interface is a bare-bones window with check boxes for 24 different tasks, everything from cache- and log-clearing to the Mac's "cron" scripts (which are otherwise executed automatically daily, weekly, and monthly). Yasu--which stands for Yet Another System Utility--recognizes that many system utilities offer an often bewildering abundance of tweaks and settings, so Yasu (originally designed for sysadmins) sticks to the basics. Yasu executes its tasks in the background, and a drop-down menu lets you choose whether to restart or shutdown after completion.
If you're looking for more-extensive tweaking capabilities, Yasu isn't for you. But if you want a basic, worry-free interface for troubleshooting problems and keeping your Mac healthy, this app is a great option and a good first line of defense against system weirdness.
Publisher's Description
From Jim Mitchell Design:
Created with System Administrators who service large groups of workstations in mind, Yasu (Yet Another System Utility) was made to do a specific group of maintenance tasks quickly within a few clicks, rather than needing to endlessly type shell script commands in the Terminal application.
What's new in this version:
- Excluded “~/Library/Safari/LocalStorage/” path from browser history cleaning for OS X 10.6 since Apple stores pertinent info there now.
- Added additional system kernel cache cleaning routines.
- Added additional Safari History cache cleaning.
- Changed to Sparkle Update Engine v1.5
- Other minor UI tweaks
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All versions:
4.6 starsout of 20 votes
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Current version:
4.8 starsout of 4 votes
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"Very Easy to use"
Version: Yasu 2.7.3
Pros
This program is very easy to use. Runs quickly on my 'book. It does what it says.
Cons
Doesn't seem as robust as, say, CCleaner for Windows. Then again, this is a Mac so . . .
Summary
I think this is a great program. All in all, worth downloading, in my mind.
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"YASU did everything I was hoping it would."
Version: Yasu 2.7.3
Pros
Easy to use
Cons
None I saw
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"Just works."
Version: Yasu 2.7.3
Pros
Works well. Notice the difference in speed.
Cons
None that I've noticed.
Summary
Great App. Just what I was looking for. Easy to use for the non tech head.
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"It does the basics well."
Version: Yasu 2.7.3
Pros
It takes about 10 minutes to run and I use it about every 3 days. Each time, I end up with about 3-5 gigs more of memory and the machine runs more quickly.
Cons
Nothing to dislike. Not the fault of Yasu, but I was surprised at how long it took to deal with the "permissions." Gonna have to learn more about that.
Summary
If you have a Mac (I have a Macbook Pro) and don't want to become a technical expert, Yazu is something you absolutely need.
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