Maintenance

When most people think about the Internet of Things (IoT), it likely conjures ideas of activity-monitoring wearables like Fitbit or home devices for home security (iSmart), lighting (Hue), and coffee makers (Nespresso Prodigio). It’s a mixed opinion on the success of consumer IoT devices, but IoT is making its biggest impact in the industrial realm, where it’s used to reconcile problems that have plagued workplaces for centuries. Industry can use sensor technology to increase efficiency, improve supply chains, reduce waste and increase safety and speed. Last week, I attended the Connected World event from Bosch and bring a selection of companies and activities in what I will term, “The Internet of Industrial Things” (IoIT).

CleanMyMac has long been a go-to tool for macOS maintenance, but its recent addition of cloud storage cleanup is worth examining. In this post, I test the new feature to see how well it helps manage cloud storage across services like iCloud and Google Drive, and whether it's a useful addition or just a gimmick.