How do I clean up my Mac to make it run faster?

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Issabela Garcia
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Is your Mac feeling slow? Don’t worry! With a little cleaning, you can speed it up and make it feel brand new.

1. Declutter Your Desktop

Too many files and icons on your desktop can slow things down. Move old files into folders or delete them if you no longer need them.

2. Uninstall Unused Apps

Do you have apps you never use? They take up space and might run background processes that slow down your Mac.

  • Go to Finder > Applications
  • Drag unused apps to the Trash
  • Empty the Trash

3. Clean Up System Storage

Your Mac stores a lot of unnecessary files over time. Remove them to regain space.

  • Open About This Mac from the Apple menu
  • Click Storage and then Manage
  • Follow the recommendations for optimized storage

4. Delete Large and Old Files

Some large files might be hiding in your system. Use Finder to locate and remove them.

  1. Open Finder and press Command + F
  2. Click Kind and select File Size
  3. Find and delete old or unnecessary large files

5. Clear Cache Files

Cache files help apps run faster, but too many can slow your system.

  • Open Finder and click Go > Go to Folder
  • Type ~/Library/Caches/ and press Enter
  • Delete unnecessary files inside the folders

6. Manage Startup Programs

Too many apps launching at startup can slow down your Mac.

  • Go to System Settings > General > Login Items
  • Remove apps you don’t need to launch at startup

7. Close Unused Apps and Tabs

Running too many apps and browser tabs at once eats up memory.

  • Quit apps you don’t need by pressing Command + Q
  • Close unused browser tabs

8. Restart Your Mac Regularly

Restarting helps clear memory and speed things up. Try to restart your Mac at least once a week.

9. Update macOS and Apps

Updates often improve performance and security.

  • Go to System Settings > General > Software Update
  • Install any available updates

10. Use a Cleanup Tool

Several third-party apps can help automate the cleanup process. Some popular choices include:

  • CleanMyMac
  • CCleaner
  • DaisyDisk

Final Thoughts

By following these steps, your Mac should feel much faster. Keep it clean regularly, and it will run smoothly for years. Enjoy your speedy Mac!