how to delete apps on a mac
To delete apps on a Mac, you can follow these steps:
- Launch Finder: Click on the Finder icon in your Dock (the smiley face icon).
- Go to the “Applications” folder: In the left sidebar of the Finder window, click on “Applications” to open the Applications folder.
- Locate the app you want to delete: Scroll through the Applications folder to find the app you want to delete. You can also use the search bar in the top-right corner of the Finder window to search for the app by name.
- Move the app to the Trash: Once you’ve found the app, click on it and drag it to the Trash icon in the Dock. Alternatively, you can right-click (or Control-click) on the app and select “Move to Trash” from the contextual menu.
- Empty the Trash: To completely remove the app from your Mac, right-click (or Control-click) on the Trash icon in the Dock and choose “Empty Trash” from the menu. You will be asked to confirm the action, so make sure you don’t have any important files in the Trash before emptying it.
After following these steps, the selected app will be deleted from your Mac. Keep in mind that some apps may require you to enter your administrator password before they can be deleted.