
These pieces are smaller, usually under 100 Megabytes. If you ever decide to re-install that Application it in the future, it will try to pick up where it left off.Įxcept it’s leaving traces of the application on your System. This can be a good thing – and it makes sense from a digital hoarder’s point of view.


However, it leaves all the other pieces still installed. On deleting Applications: Apple has a specific technote for deleting applications in their fantastic dedication to documentation. They suggest deleting it via Launch Pad (like on iOS) or just putting the Application in the trash.

TL DR There’s a great free utility that does a better job deleting an Application and all of its traces from your Mac.
