Four alternatives for CCleaner in Ubuntu

Looking back at the days when I was using Windows, CCleaner is my favorite tool to release space, delete junk files, and accelerate Windows. I know that when I switch from Windows to Linux, I am not the only one who expects CCleaner to have the Linux version. If you are looking for a replacement for CCleaner in Linux, I will list four such applications below, which can be used to clean up Ubuntu or

Looking back at the days when I was using Windows, CCleaner is my favorite tool to release space, delete junk files, and accelerate Windows. I know that when I switch from Windows to Linux, I am not the only one who expects CCleaner to have the Linux version. If you are looking for a replacement for CCleaner in Linux, I will list four such applications below, which can be used to clear Ubuntu or Ubuntu-based Linux releases. But before we look at this list, let's first consider whether Linux requires a system cleanup tool.

 

Does Linux need a system cleanup tool like CCleaner?

To get the answer, let's see what CCleaner has done. As mentioned in the How-To Geek article:

CCleaner has two main functions. First, it scans and deletes useless files and releases disk space. Second, it erased private data, such as your browsing history and the list of recently opened files in various software.

So, in summary, it cleans up temporary files in your browser or media player within the system. You may know that Windows has the preference of saving junk files in the system. What about Linux? How does it process temporary files?

Unlike Windows, Linux automatically clears all temporary files (/tmp). There is no registry in Linux, which further relieves headaches. In the worst case, you may have damaged software packages that are no longer needed, as well as lost web browsing history, cookies, and caches.

 

Does this mean that Linux does not need a system cleanup tool?

• If you can run some commands to clear occasionally used software packages and manually delete browsing history records, the answer is: no;
• If you do not want to constantly jump from one place to another to run commands, and want to use a tool to delete all the things that can be selected by clicking one or more times, the answer is: yes.

If your answer is "yes", let's continue to look at some tools similar to CCleaner and use them to clean up your Ubuntu system.

 

Replacement of CCleaner in Ubuntu

Note that the system I use is Ubuntu, because some of the tools discussed below only exist in the Ubuntu-based Linux release version, and others are available in all Linux Release versions.

 

1. BleachBit

BleachBit system cleanup tool for Linux

BleachBit is a cross-platform application that can be used on both Windows and Linux platforms. It has a long list of programs that support cleanup. This allows you to selectively clean up cache, cookies, and log files. Let's quickly browse its features:

• Simple Graphic Interface confirmation box, you can preview or delete
• Supports multiple platforms: Linux and Windows
• Free and open-source
• Smash files to hide their content and prevent data recovery
• Overwrite idle disk space to hide previously deleted files
• Also has the command line interface

By default, BleachBit can be obtained in Ubuntu 14.04 and 15.04. You can use the following command in the terminal to install it:

1. sudo apt-get install bleachbit

BleachBit provides binary programs for all mainstream Linux releases. You can download BleachBit from the following link:

• Download BleachBit Linux

 

2. Sweeper

Sweeper's system cleanup tool for Ubuntu

Sweeper is a system cleanup tool that is part of the kde SC utilities module. Its main features include:

• Remove network-related traces: cookies, history, cache, etc.
• Remove image thumbnail Cache
• Clear application and file history

By default, Sweeper is available in the Ubuntu software repository. Run the following command on the terminal to install Sweeper:

1. sudo apt-get install sweeper

 

3. Ubuntu Tweak

Clear Ubuntu Tweak tools in Ubuntu

As its name says, Ubuntu Tweak is an adjustment tool, not just a cleanup application. In addition to adjusting compiz settings, panel configurations, startup program control, and power management, Ubuntu Tweak also provides a cleanup option that allows you:

• Clear browser cache
• Clear Ubuntu Software Center Cache
• Clear thumbnail Cache
• Clear apt repository Cache
• Clear old kernel files
• Clear package configurations

You can get Ubuntu Tweak's.debInstallation File:

• Download Ubuntu Tweak

Ubuntu 14.04 users how to install Ubuntu Tweak 0.8.8 http://www.linuxidc.com/Linux/2014-07/104029.htm

 

4. GCleaner (beta)

GCleaner tools similar to CCleaner

As a third-party application of elementary OS Freya, GCleaner aims to become a CCleaner In the GNU World. Its interface is very similar to that of CCleaner. Its main features include:

• Clear browser history
• Clear application Cache
• Clean up software packages and Their Configurations
• Clear recently used file history
• Clear garbage bins

When writing a book, GCleaner is still in the development stage. You can view the website of this project and obtain the source code to compile and use GCleaner.

• Learn more about GCleaner

 

What is your choice?

I have already listed some possible options for you. I asked you to decide which tool to use to clean up Ubuntu 14.04. But I am sure that if you are looking for an application similar to CCleaner, you will make the final choice among the four tools listed above.

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