Troubleshooting Slow Performance on macOS

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Follow these steps to improve system performance:

Step 1: Check Resource Usage

1. Open Activity Monitor:
   • Navigate to Applications > Utilities > Activity Monitor.
2. Review CPU and Memory tabs for apps consuming high resources.

Step 2: Close Resource-Heavy Apps

• Select the app in Activity Monitor.
• Click the X button in the top-left corner to quit the process.

Step 3: Restart Your Mac

• Click Apple Menu > Restart.

Step 4: Update macOS

1. Go to Apple Menu > System Settings > Software Update.
2. Install any available updates.

Step 5: Free Up Disk Space

1. Click Apple Menu > About This Mac > Storage > Manage.
2. Remove unnecessary files or enable Optimize Storage.

Step 6: Reset PRAM/NVRAM

1. Shut down your Mac.
2. Turn it on and immediately hold Option + Command + P + R.
3. Keep holding for about 20 seconds, then release.

Step 7: Reset SMC

1. Shut down your Mac.
2. On the built-in keyboard, hold Shift + Control + Option and Power for 10 seconds.
3. Release all keys and restart your Mac.

Additional Notes

• Ensure at least 10–15% free disk space for optimal performance.
• If issues persist, consider running Disk Utility > First Aid or reinstalling macOS.