November 18, 2025 Tips

10 Essential Tips to Speed Up Your Mac

10 Essential Tips to Speed Up Your Mac

Is your Mac running slower than usual? Don't worry - you're not alone. Over time, Macs can accumulate clutter and unnecessary files that slow them down. Here are 10 proven tips to boost your Mac's performance.

1. Clear System Cache

System cache files can take up gigabytes of space. Navigate to ~/Library/Caches and remove old cache files. CleanUrMac can do this automatically for you!

2. Remove Unused Applications

Uninstall apps you no longer use. Don't just drag them to the Trash - use a proper uninstaller to remove all associated files.

3. Manage Startup Items

Too many apps launching at startup can slow down your Mac. Go to System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login Items and remove unnecessary apps.

4. Free Up Disk Space

A full hard drive can significantly slow down your Mac. Aim to keep at least 10-15% of your disk space free.

5. Update macOS and Apps

Keep your system and apps up to date. Updates often include performance improvements and bug fixes.

6. Disable Visual Effects

If you're on an older Mac, disabling some visual effects can help. Go to System Preferences > Accessibility > Display and check "Reduce motion".

7. Clean Up Desktop

A cluttered desktop can slow down your Mac. Store files in folders instead of keeping them on the desktop.

8. Reset SMC and NVRAM

Sometimes resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) and NVRAM can resolve performance issues.

9. Monitor Activity Monitor

Use Activity Monitor to identify apps that are using too much CPU or memory. Quit or uninstall resource-hungry apps.

10. Use CleanUrMac

The easiest way to maintain your Mac's performance is to use CleanUrMac. It automatically handles cache cleaning, duplicate file removal, and system optimization.

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