QUICK–FIX SOLUTIONS

Perform these simple steps first to see if they resolve any problems you’re having with your Mac

1

RESTART YOUR MAC

Turn it off and on again. Yes, that may sound like a tired old cliche, but often minor issues are resolved with a quick restart – especially if you haven’t done so in months.

2

UPDATE YOUR MAC

Launch System Preferences and then click on the “Software Update” option to check that your system software is up to date. Sometimes an out–of–date OS can affect your apps.

3

FORCE QUIT APPS

If certain apps are sluggish or unresponsive, then consider forcequitting them. To do this, click on Apple > Force Quit, select the app and then click on the “Force Quit” button.

4

CLEAN YOUR DESKTOP

Having hundreds of files loose on your Mac desktop can cause it to perform sluggishly over time. Rightclick on the desktop and choose “Use Stacks” to restore some order.

5

RUN FIRST AID

Open your Mac’s Disk Utility app, select your Mac HD, then click on the “First Aid” button to run and check to see if any obvious problems are flagged.

6

BACK UP EVERYTHING

At the first sign of trouble, and if you don’t already, connect an external drive to your Mac and go to System Preferences > Time Machine to start backing up your files.