When you’re trying to finish that presentation or load those family vacation videos, a slow Mac® computer can be frustrating. Luckily, you may be able to solve speed issues with a few quick fixes. If your laptop is running like a snail, here’s what you can do.

3 Reasons Your Mac Computer Is Slow & What You Can Do 

1. Your Applications Are Straining Your Computer

Over time, the apps you open on your computer may remain running in the background, even when you thought you closed them out. This will require your computer to multi-task, slowing it down. To close out these hidden energy-suckers, go to Finder > Go > Utilities and select Activity Monitor. From there, you can see which apps are using the most CPU, Memory, Energy, or Disk space and close out the ones you don’t need.

2. Your Software Is Out-of-Date

Just like your Mac computer’s operating system urges you to keep up with any updates, your software programs also need to be kept up-to-date. Otherwise, you may be dealing with bugs, security issues, and energy drains that the new update eliminates. To do this, simply head to the Mac App Store®, click Updates in the toolbar, and use the Update buttons to install the newest versions. If an app was not bought in the App Store, go into the software program, and get the new version from the program developer.

3. Your Hard Drive Is Full

Similar to your brain when cramming before a big test, your Mac computer will work slower when it’s jam-packed with information. To free up some space on your hard drive, see if you can delete any files that are taking up considerable space. Go to Finder, press Command-F, and select + > Kind > Other. Next, click File size and OK. This will allow you to pinpoint any files larger than 500MB so you can get rid of the data you no longer need.

If you’re still struggling with your Mac computer, take it to Experimax North Tampa in Florida. Their tech-savvy staff will be happy to troubleshoot your device and provide lasting repairs or point you to a pre-owned Apple® product to replace your current device. With a 90-day guarantee on their services, you can rest assured you’re making a sound investment. To learn more about their skills, visit the website or call (813) 280-2620.