Why does uninstalling a Mac app feel like breaking up with a toxic partner? 💔🗑️

Hey PH! 👋

Let’s talk about a dirty secret in software development: Apps that refuse to leave when you delete them.

You drag an app to the Trash, empty it, and you think you’re done. But months later, you find 2GB of hidden cache files, random Launch Daemons, and preference files still lurking deep in your ~/Library folder.

Why is this considered normal? Why don't apps clean up after themselves?

When I was testing the Uninstaller feature for OptiClear, I was shocked by how many popular tools intentionally leave tracking IDs and hidden folders behind just in case you install them again. It feels intrusive.

Let's vent: Which app is the worst offender for leaving digital trash behind on your system? (For me, it’s anything by Adobe 😅). 👇