If your computer is using most of its built in storage space, this can cause it to slow down and experience errors. Rarely, but sometimes, you will need to do this several times to get an error to clear itself. Occasionally, the computer will need to be forced to shut down by holding down the power button for several seconds. It does not have to be daily, but possibly weekly, and it is always the first thing we do when there is any issue. For this reason, it is useful to fully shut down your computer routinely. There are many internal cleanup routines that only happen when a computer shuts down.

There is a big difference between what the computer does when it goes to sleep, and what it does when it shuts down or restarts (shut down plus start again). Here is the list of actions that we would start with to help someone check their Mac, followed by detailed steps for each.īefore running any repair steps, please make sure your computer is backed up. While it is still rare for a Macintosh computer to have an actual virus, there are many malware programs, and other things that can slow down your Mac. Have you wondered how to check your Mac if it is running slow or you are experiencing pop ups? Often a client will come to the SDM Shop and say one of the following: