It's not all that straightforward to completely uninstall software on a Mac, so we've rounded up four apps whose purpose is to extricate those unwanted apps and leftover files from your hard drive.

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For new Mac users, figuring out how to install and remove programs can be vexing. Don't worry; it's way easier than you may have thought!

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For a good way to keep your Mac running smoothly, we recommend CheckUp, a shareware system utility that lets you quickly view system stats in a visually appealing interface.

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Adding applications you regularly use to the Dock can save time fumbling around in Finder. Here's the easy way to add apps to Dock.

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Apple releases a new media player version and recommends that Windows users replace outdated drivers for webcam products, scanners and some media card readers.

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While browsing the TechRepublic software vaults, I decided it was about time I found an automated backup solution for my iMac, which I use to store all of my master RAW photos, music, documents etc. I had been waiting for the release of Leopard (OS X 10.5) that has a built-in backup system called Time Machine, but with its release delayed yet again it's time to find an interim solution. Now, of course I know that as Mac OS X is BSD under the skin, I should have no trouble creating a simple rsync script running as a Cron job. If I wanted to be even more adventurous, I could have the scripts automatically kick off when an external backup disk is connected via the hot-plug daemon.

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You never realize you're low on hard disk space until you're too low -- you're trying to install an app, rip a DVD or re-sync your iPod, and all of a sudden your Mac is doing its impression of rush hour at a Japanese subway.

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