How to boost your MacBook performance - you don't need to buy a new one

Your MacBook may get slow over time, but that 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.

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.

A weak battery can 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.

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.

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.

As with any other 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.

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.

These are just a few steps that you can follow 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