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MacOS - Slow Performance and Freezing

Gordon Russell

  1. Check Available Disk Space:

    • Click on the Apple menu () in the top-left corner.
    • Select About This Mac.
    • Go to the Storage tab to see the available disk space.

  2. Close Unnecessary Applications:

    • Open Activity Monitor from the Applications > Utilities folder.
    • In the CPU tab, identify and select the applications consuming high resources.
    • Click the X button in the top-left corner to close them.

  3. Disable Visual Effects and Animations:

    • Open System Preferences from the Apple menu ().
    • Go to Accessibility.
    • In the Display section, check the boxes for Reduce motion and Reduce transparency.

  4. Clear Temporary Files and Caches:

    • You can use third-party utility software like CleanMyMac X or OnyX to clear caches and temporary files safely.

  5. Reset the SMC (System Management Controller):

    • Shut down your Mac.
    • For MacBooks with non-removable batteries: Press and hold Shift + Control + Option on the left side and the Power button for 10 seconds, then release all keys and turn on your Mac.
    • For desktops: Unplug the power cord, wait 15 seconds, plug it back in, wait 5 seconds, then turn on your Mac.

  6. Reset the PRAM (Parameter RAM):

    • Shut down your Mac.
    • Turn it on and immediately press and hold Option + Command + P + R for about 20 seconds.
    • Release the keys after the second startup sound or when the Apple logo appears and disappears for the second time.

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