does not mean you need a new one. Small tips and smart use of tools can give
your Mac a big boost. In this guide, we have put together a few tricks that can
help you make your device faster.
Free up your storage
A full disk is a main
cause of slow MacBooks. Files, apps, and caches can build up fast. Freeing
unused files makes your Mac run smoothly. You can free up space by following the steps
below
Steps:
1.
Click the Apple logo, go to About This Mac.
2.
Pick Storage to
see disk use.
3.
Click Manage to
see tips like empty trash or remove big files.
4.
Move old files to iCloud or a disk drive.
5.
Clear browser caches and downloads.
Free space lets apps
and the system run fast with less lag.
Keep battery in check
slow your Mac. When power is low, your Mac may slow speed to save energy. Good
battery habits keep it fast and last longer. To do this, use the steps below
Steps:
1.
Click on System
Settings
2.
Go to Battery.
3.
Turn on Optimized
Charging to save battery.
4.
Check apps that drain energy and limit or close them.
5.
Keep the Mac cool and unplug when full.
A healthy battery
helps your Mac run smooth for a long time.
Use Activity Monitor
Activity Monitor
shows apps that use too much CPU, memory, or power. Some apps are pretty heavy-duty
duty and a single app can block your Mac, causing it to lag. Therefore, it is
important to always check your app performance using the steps below
Steps:
1.
Open Finder, go
to Apps > Utilities > Activity
Monitor.
2.
Check CPU for
apps using high power.
3.
Check Memory for
RAM use.
4.
Quit heavy apps or restart Mac if needed.
5.
Check Energy for
apps draining battery.
Check Activity
Monitor often to keep the Mac fast.
Work faster with keys
Slow workflow can
feel like a slow Mac. Keyboard shortcuts save time and make your work smoother.
Steps:
1.
Use Cmd + C to
copy
2.
Cmd + V to paste
3.
Cmd + Tab to switch apps.
4.
Press Cmd + Space
for Spotlight to start apps fast.
5.
Use Cmd + Option +
Esc to quit frozen apps.
6.
Press Cmd + Shift + 4
to take fast screenshots.
Keys make tasks
fast and free memory from idle apps.
Keep Mac updated
electronic device with software, updates can fix bugs and speed up your Mac.
Old macOS slows down apps and the system.
Steps:
1.
Click Apple logo, go to System Settings.
2.
Pick General
> Software Update.
3.
Install updates when ready.
Updates keep your
Mac safe and fast.
Limit startup apps
Too many apps at
startup slow down your Mac’s boot. This is because all these apps will be competing
for resources that the notebook may not have. Therefore, the fewer the apps at
startup, the faster the device
Steps:
1.
Go to System Settings
> Users & Groups.
2.
Pick your account and click Login Items.
3.
Remove apps not needed at startup.
This makes your Mac
start quick and run smooth.
to make your MacBook better. The interesting part about these steps is that you
can do them yourself. You don’t have to take your device to an expert to make
these moves. Let us know your experience with the options above