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[SOLVED] System cleaners

Stephanie

Mon Jan 26, 2015 11:58:59 pm

Hi I am still quite new to Zorin but do I need to use any cleaners to remove junk files etc ?, any help appreciated :)

Linx

Tue Jan 27, 2015 2:37:31 pm

It is a good idea to clean up every once in a while.
Code:
rm -rv ./.cache/* #This will remove cached data for most programs
rm -r ~/.local/share/Trash/* #This cleans your trash
sudo apt-get autoclean #Erase old downloaded repository archive files
sudo apt-get autoremove #Remove automatically all unused packages


I suggest running the autoremove after running updates, clean up trash once every 3-6 months (dependent on how often you delete stuff and how much space you have/need), and personally, I run autoclean with autoremove however you really only need to autoclean when you having issues with updates.

Hope this answers your questions!

Stephanie

Tue Jan 27, 2015 3:45:49 pm

Thank you very much Linx for your help I have copyed and saved the codes :)

Anonymous

Tue Jan 27, 2015 3:58:08 pm

Take a look at the screenshot......
It's pretty self explanatary as to what yo can also do.....
[ Z ] Memu > System Settings > Security & Privacy !!!!

Stephanie

Tue Jan 27, 2015 4:04:39 pm

Hi Gizmuntu and thank you, is it best to have Record File on or off ?, I have just cleared my data :)

Anonymous

Tue Jan 27, 2015 4:08:16 pm

Stephanie wrote:Hi Gizmuntu and thank you, is it best to have Record File on or off ?, I have just cleared my data :)




Just like the screenshot.... [ OFF ] / [ All - Unchecked ] !!!! :D :D

Stephanie

Tue Jan 27, 2015 4:10:56 pm

Got it .. thanks honey :D

Wolfman

Tue Jan 27, 2015 4:42:05 pm

Hi Stephanie,

there is also Bleachbit:

http://www.howtogeek.com/116971/7-tips- ... for-linux/

Stephanie

Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:01:12 pm

Yes thats what I want (Like Ccleaner) thank you Wolfman :D

Linx

Tue Jan 27, 2015 8:15:55 pm

I edited my original post, to include some cache information =]

Stephanie

Tue Jan 27, 2015 8:17:44 pm

Thank you Linx :D

Swarfendor437

Tue Jan 27, 2015 9:21:40 pm

Finally, to remove duplicate files, don't forget 'fslint':

http://archive09.linux.com/feature/149490

If you have Ubuntu Tweak installed there is also 'Janitor'.

Stephanie

Tue Jan 27, 2015 9:28:24 pm

Thank you Swarfendor437 and I do have Tweak Tool installed, will look for Janitor :D

Swarfendor437

Tue Jan 27, 2015 9:34:49 pm

Not Tweak Tool - Ubuntu Tweak! ;)

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Stephanie

Tue Jan 27, 2015 9:47:12 pm

Oh no sorry not got that ... yet :D looking now thank you 8-)

Stephanie

Tue Jan 27, 2015 9:59:16 pm

No cant seam to find that :?:

Swarfendor437

Tue Jan 27, 2015 10:36:30 pm

You need to install it manually! ;)

http://ubuntu-tweak.com/

You can install it with the software cente or use 'gdebi' if you have it installed by right-click after download - it will not show in the menu.

Next open a terminal (Menu | Accessories | Terminal) and enter:

Code:
ubuntu-tweak


Once launched you should see an icon in the panel (ubuntu logo on green background) - pin it to the panel by right-click and 'pin application' ;)

Stephanie

Tue Jan 27, 2015 10:56:22 pm

Thank you will look at that bit later, shower time :D

Stephanie

Wed Jan 28, 2015 3:05:05 am

Thank you Swarfendor437 :D

Swarfendor437

Wed Jan 28, 2015 12:48:14 pm

Can we mark this thread as [SOLVED]? :D

Stephanie

Wed Jan 28, 2015 12:57:17 pm

Yes please and thank you for your good advice and help :D