Apple's Macbooks, Mac Minis and Mac desktops are some of the best computing devices around.The aluminum powerhouses are just like any other computer in that they accumulate files over the years, run for long periods of time and eventually slow down if not maintained properly.Like a car, watch, or bicycle, anything regularly serviced and taken care of will greatly extend its life.There are a lot of things you can do to keep your Apple device running fast.
Step 1: Remove apps that you don't use.
Don't use the unused apps.uninstaller tools like AppZapper can be used to uninstall applications.You can use programs that you can download from the Mac App Store to get a trusted and verified file.If you want to uninstall files on a Mac, read this article.
Step 2: Get rid of the trash.
Your computer will run better if you clear out the trash regularly.You may need to restart or shut down your computer if you don't have enough space on your hard drive.
Step 3: XSlimmer can be used to clean up obsolete code from apps.
Maintenance programs remove the rest of the program from your computer.You can get your computer running faster by reducing the space taken up on your disk.
Step 4: Go ahead and archive your files.
If your files aren't already compressed, you'll be able to free up more space on your hard drive.To find out how to compress files on a Mac, click here.Move your files to an external hard drive after they are compressed.It will slow down if you keep files on your computer.
Step 5: It's a good idea to clean up system logs and temporary files occasionally.
Some earlier versions of Mac OSX only run the maintenance script between 3 and 5 AM, during which time most computers are either asleep or shut off, robbing your system of regular maintenance.To clean up system logs and temporary files, download a free app like OnyX.If you want to manually clean up system logs and temporary files, you need to access the terminal, type in "sudo periodic daily weekly monthly" and hit enter.
Step 6: It's a good idea to remove backups that are old.
When you plug your device into your computer, it will run a backup on specific files.You can free up space on your computer by trashing old backups.To access the backups, you have to navigate.There are newer backups and older backups.The older backups should be deleted.
Step 7: You should check your movies, music, and download folders on a regular basis.
unneeded files to the trashThis can result in used space, so be careful about what gets put in here.
Step 8: Any unused or old DMGs, iPhone software bundles, and similar files should be deleted.
These files take up a lot of space on your device.If you no longer need them, get rid of them.DMG files are disk images.You can trash your DMG once you mounted your disk image and installed your app.Drag the mounted volume to the trash.Deleting IPSW will allow you to locate any unused bundles.
Step 9: The deleted app's verify information is no longer available.
If you drag software to the trash, it will leave files on your mac.You should see a folder titled "Library" if you open the Finder window and locate the hard drive icon on the left sidebar.Select it.The program folders that did not get deleted by the Trash can be found in the folder titled "Application Support".You can uninstall programs from the Trash.The trash is empty.
Step 10: Disk Utility can be used to speed up system.
The installation and uninstallation of programs on macs can lead to changes in the permissions for programs.This can get obsolete and cause unnecessary processing.Think of your local office.The size of space taken on your hard drive won't be affected by this.Increased speed equates to increased efficiency.If you do 1/month, it will take 9 minutes to verify your hard drive.It may take 30 minutes if it's your first time.The time it takes applies if you select "repair permissions" once "verify permission" is complete.
Step 11: Allow your computer to refresh itself after shutting it down.
There are changes that take effect immediately.When the computer starts up again, others only process the change.If you have a tendency to keep your computer running all the time, give it a refresh.
Step 12: If you don't use them, you'll have to uninstall them.
Many people don't use them because they take up so much.If you want to remove the program, be sure to locate the trash and remove any unwanted files.
Step 13: You can buy an external storage device.
This can be either an external hard disk or a pen drive.Disc Utility is the best way to format the media device if you plan on using other computers.For use on Windows/Mac, choose exFAT, which has a filesize limit of 4GB, but older mac OS's may not have this option.You can't transfer files over that size.There is no size limitation for exFat.
Step 14: If you want to backup, restart before doing so.
The files can be saved from virtual memory.This could be dangerous.Don't use backup programs that back up the disk in sector mode.
Step 15: You need to have a dropbox account.
Dropbox is a cloud-based file-saving utility that allows you to access files from multiple devices.It is possible to save space on your hard drive by not having to download multiple copies of files across different platforms.It's a good idea to clear out your Dropbox cache.There is a hidden cache that stores deleted files.If you change your mind, it saves deleted files in the cache so that it can retrieve them.Some files are no longer necessary to keep.
Step 16: You can use DiskInventoryX to see what programs are on your hard drive.
You can see the sizes of files and folders using a graphical visualization.Take a look at what files are taking up the most space on your computer.You can archive any files you don't regularly use.
Step 17: It's a good idea to run CCleaner.
About 200MB of disk space is clear by getting rid of junk files.
Step 18: Time Machine has local backup storage.
Local backups have their obvious advantages, but if you're trying to converse space on your hard drive, it can be costly and unnecessary.It is possible to clear 100GB of free space by disabling local backups.You should see the difference after about 30 minutes, just to be safe.Go to the terminal and type in "sudo tmutil disabling local" and it will prompt you for a password.
Step 19: If you want to keep your apps and files, you should buy your next iMac with a larger boot drive and a bigger hard disk drive.