A Mac is a great investment for many people. They are known for being reliable and fast, but there are times when they can slow down. This can be frustrating to deal with, especially if you use your computer for work or school. In this blog post, we will discuss 8 ways to fix a Mac running slow. We will also talk about the difference between fixing a Mac desktop computer and a Macbook. So if your Mac has been running slowly lately, keep reading!
Before fixing a slow running Mac you first need to know what is causing it to slow down. This could be a multitude of things including a lack of storage space, too many programs running at once, or a virus. Once you know the cause, you can then start to fix the problem. For an in-depth explanation read here to learn more about what could be slowing your mac down.
If you are noticing slow speeds while browsing the internet or scrolling through Facebook, before assuming something is wrong with your computer you should first check the internet speed. There are multiple ways to do this but one of the simplest we have found is to type "internet speed test" into google then click the Run Speed Test Button. This will show you your internet speed to know if that is the reason you are experiencing lag.
One thing you can check is if there are any processes that are running in the background slowing your computer down. You can do this by opening the Activity Monitor and taking a look at the CPU usage. If there are any processes that are using a lot of CPU, you can quit them by selecting them and clicking on the “Quit Process” button.
You also need to check if your operating system is updated to the latest version. Outdated versions can cause your computer to run slow. To check for updates, open the App Store and click on the “Updates” tab. If there are any available updates, install them. To verify if your operating system is up to date you can go to the Apple menu and then click on “About This Mac”. The version number will be listed under the “Software” section.
Another way to help speed up your Mac is by freeing up storage space. If there are files or programs that you no longer use, get rid of them. This will help your computer run faster because it will have more space to work with. You can also try uninstalling programs that you don’t use often. This can be done by going to the Finder and then selecting Applications. From there, find the program that you want to get rid of and drag it to the trash.
Another thing you can do to try and speed up your computer is to give it a restart. This will close all running programs and clear out any memory that is being used. To restart your Mac, click on the Apple menu and then select “Restart”.
Depending on the model of your computer you can upgrade the RAM or random access memory as this could be a limiting factor for the speed of your computer. Certain app's like google chrome or Microsoft office are known to use large amounts of RAM on Mac's. If you are using these consider using one of Apple's own products, such as Safari, to free up memory space.
If your computer is still running slow after trying all of these things, you may need to take it to a professional to get it fixed. This is usually the case if there is something wrong with the hardware. If this is the case, they will be able to diagnose the problem and fix it for you.
We hope this blog post has helped you understand what can cause a Mac to slow down. If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to us in the comments section below. Thank you for reading!