Gemini 2 for Mac

Gemini for Mac's great interface and quick search features help users locate and remove duplicate files that have accumulated over time and taken up too much computer space. The program uses balanced algorithms that enable it to search for and locate duplicates in a flash.

The program starts by scanning your whole disk quickly, even if it's very large. It finds duplicate files wherever they are on your system. After the scan, Gemini 2 shows you all the duplicates it found. You can go through these results yourself and pick which ones to delete. If you prefer not to check each file, the Smart Select feature can make these decisions for you, saving you time and effort.

Gemini 2 doesn't just look for exact copies. It also finds files that are very similar to each other. These files often use up space without you realizing it. The program lets you see these files side by side so you can understand how they differ. You can then choose which ones to keep and which to remove, helping you better manage your storage.

What makes Gemini 2 stand out is its ease of use. The program is designed to be very simple. Whether you want to review files in detail or quickly get rid of them, it only takes a few clicks. Gemini 2 also gets smarter the more you use it. It learns from your choices and starts to make similar decisions itself. It's like teaching an apprentice how to manage files the way you do.

While Gemini for Mac comes with a demo version with unknown limitations, the full version is available for $9.99. The program, itself, opens into a basic but modern interface, which contains well-designed and labeled buttons. A plus button allows the manual selection of a folder for searching, but the program also allows folders to be dragged into the center of the window. Users can place almost any type of folder into the program, including those with songs, videos, photos, or documents for searching. Pressing a search button initiates the program, which returns results quickly. Once searched, the program moves to another menu where the potential duplicates are displayed. The program window lists the type of files it's searching in the upper left, as well as the total size of the alleged duplicates. Clicking the individual files moves them into a large, left-side bar, where they are displayed for easier comparison by the user. The user can then select the files for removal, and click a button at the top to complete the deletion. Additionally, in the program's settings, the user can set the minimal file size, manually, or leave the program to define it, automatically, as well as set the program to automatically move duplicates to Trash and remove empty folders. They can also exclude certain files, folders, and extensions to prevent the program from scanning them, as well as prioritize certain locations for scanning, such as the Downloads folder.

Gemini for Mac packs many useful features in a modern and easy-to-use interface. It is a good choice for any user who needs to quickly locate duplicate files on their Mac and clean them up for good.

Editors' note: This is a review of the trial version of Gemini for Mac 1.5.

• Numerous improvements and bug fixes.