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SmartClean: Manage RAM

This guide outlines how to access and manage the processes consuming RAM using the ONE application.

Version Note

These steps use Intego ONE Application version 1.3.3. Please note that the interface and specific steps may appear differently in newer versions.

Updated: 07/17/2026

Accessing the RAM Overview

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  1. Click the ONE application's icon in the taskbar to launch it.
  2. Navigate to the Dashboard by selecting the "Open" icon.
  3. Proceed to the SmartClean Dashboard.
  4. In the Content View section, select the "RAM" setting.

Understanding the Accessory View

The Accessory View provides a comprehensive overview of your machine's RAM consumption:

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  • Amount of RAM available.
  • Number of System and User applications currently running.
  • Percentage of RAM Load utilized by System and User applications.
  • Percentage of RAM Load used by Active, Wired, and Compressed memory.

Analyzing the Content View

The Content View lists all running applications and processes, displaying the following details:

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  1. The name of each Application or process that has been running.
  2. The duration each application/process has been running.
  3. The amount of RAM each application/process is consuming.
  4. The ability to expand certain processes to view a list of sub-processes.
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  1. The location of the application or process within Finder can be viewed by:
    • Selecting the arrow icon.
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  • Alternatively, selecting the three vertical dots and choosing “Reveal in Finder” from the drop-down menu.
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Quitting Applications or Processes

To terminate a running application or process:

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  1. Select your desired application or process from the list.
  2. Click “Quit Selected”.
    • Alternatively, hover over the application/process and select the (x) icon.
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  • OR, select the three vertical dots and choose “Quit [application name]” from the drop-down menu.
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  1. Confirm the action by selecting “Yes, Quit” in the pop-up window.
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