Even a high-quality tech device will slow down with age. While this may be a minor inconvenience for your phone or tablet, it can be a serious issue for used MacBook® owners who bring their laptops to work or school. If you’re hoping to speed up your computer and get back to business, use the following tips.

How to Speed up a Slow Used MacBook 

1. Clean up Your Hard Drive

When you cram the night before a test, your brain may find it harder to recall important details. Unfortunately, your hard drive acts the same way. The more data that’s packed in, the slower your computer will work. While you won’t want to delete files you still need, there are plenty of documents you can do without, such as duplicate downloads, forgotten files, caches, and items sitting in the trash.

2. Install the Latest Update

It can be annoying if your computer nags you about an update when you’re trying to meet a deadline or stream a movie. Unfortunately, if you keep ignoring the notification, your MacBook will be forced to continue running an old operating system that is no longer compatible with the newest apps and features. As a result, your computer will have to work harder to complete tasks.

3. Manage Startup Items

You can customize which apps and programs open automatically when your Mac starts up. Unfortunately, the default setting includes plenty of apps that you may not want to pop up right away, and the more that are on the list, the slower your computer will be. Simply go to System Preferences, then click Users & Groups, and find your username. Select Login Items and click the minus button to remove programs from the startup list.

If you’re still having trouble with your used Macbook laptop, take it to the experts at Experimax Fort Myers, serving Lee High Acres, Cape Coral, Estero, Naples, and Punta Gorda, FL. They have experience with a wide range of Apple products, including the iPhone® and Macbook. If your device can’t be repaired, they also offer used Macbooks for sale. To learn more about their services and products, visit the website. Call (239) 931-5665 to speak with a tech-savvy staff member.