Slow MacBook – The strengths and selling points of the MacBook are its durability and speed. Even after using it for a long time, its speed and performance stay the same as when it was first turned on.
Even so, a MacBook isn’t immune to slowdowns and issues.
Support.apple.com reports that there are 3 reasons that can cause problems for a MacBook.
The first cause is the disk, aka the device’s storage media is nearing its full capacity.
A disk that is starting to fill up may affect device performance. Making it slower to process the data inside it.
The second is when the device is running too many applications so it drains too much of the device’s power.
Applications that are simultaneously open in large quantities can cause the device’s temperature to heat up. Making it laggy and sluggish.
And finally, the third cause lies in the operating system (OS), as in an out-of-date macOS.
Users often forget the importance of updating the operating system (OS). Because this can greatly affect the MacBook in carrying out its functions.
You don’t need to worry because these three cause of problems can be easy to overcome.
Here’s how you fix it.
Slow MacBooks and How to Overcome Them
How to manage storage media – Slow MacBook
To find how much free space is available on the storage media.
- Firstly click the “Apple” icon located at the top left.
- Select “About This Mac”.
- After that, a new window will appear then select “More Info”.
- It will then move you to the “Settings” page.
- Scroll down the screen until you find the “Storage” option.
- Select “Storage Settings”.
The remaining free space will be shown.
The usage will be split into several categories. For example, whether it is used for document data, applications, operating systems (macOS), data systems, and so on. To manage and delete multiple data, follow these steps :
Click the icon letter “i” which is located on the far right. In here, there is a selection of applications and documents that you want to delete. All you need to do is click on the document you want to delete, then select/click “Delete” button on the right.
How to remove unused applications – Slow MacBook
There are two ways to remove apps that you no longer use.
The first way, open Activity Monitor by pressing the Space bar + Command shortcut and typing “Activity Monitor”.
Open the application and you will see which applications use the most data.
The CPU tab, shows which applications are taxing the CPU and using the processing resource the most.
The Memory tab will show which apps are using the device’s RAM.
The Energy tab shows which apps are consuming the most power on your device.
The Disk tab displays how much data each process has read from and written to your storage device.
Each tab will provide a real-time report on device usage.
For the second method, the user can select “Quit” as in stopping active applications in the device’s Dock to run.
Apps that are active in the Dock will be marked with a dot below the app icon. Right-click on the Mouse or double-click on the trackpad and select “Quit”.
How to update macOS to the latest version – Slow MacBook
Apple always annually put out operating system updates. The updates in general promise a number of bug fixes, security patches, advanced features, and various other improvements.
Therefore, if users delay updating frequently, this will certainly have an impact on device performance.
The following is how to update the MacBook operating system
“System Settings” (Settings). Select “Software Update”.
The system will check what updates are available.
When an operating system update is available, the words “Update Now” will appear, you then need to click it. The system will install the update.
When finished, select “Install Now” and the device will automatically restart.