{"id":2521,"date":"2021-08-27T20:17:04","date_gmt":"2021-08-27T20:17:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michaelleander.me\/?p=2521"},"modified":"2021-08-27T20:17:04","modified_gmt":"2021-08-27T20:17:04","slug":"common-macos-problems-troubleshoot-tricks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michaelleander.me\/common-macos-problems-troubleshoot-tricks\/","title":{"rendered":"Common macOS Problems & Troubleshoot Tricks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If your MacBook has started showing symptoms of distress, you must be thinking about getting it repaired professionally or buying a new one. Hold on, trying something at home without spending any extra bucks can help you to bring your MacBook back to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some of the common warning symptoms and technical issues that Mac users experience over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your device hangs, you must be wondering the reason behind it or thinking about upgrading the RAM. However, initially, you must hit the Activity Monitor by navigating to the Applications and then Utilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the Activity Monitor, you can identify the applications that are consuming too much memory. Click on the application name and then hit the X sign available on the upper left side of the window to close it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To stop multiple applications from consuming the system resources, you will need to select them one by one and repeat the process. Restart your device after a few seconds to check if the problem is resolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Overheating on a Mac is a common problem, and a little consideration over how you use the device can resolve it. First, make sure that Mac\u2019s air vents are not covered or blocked with any soft stuff such as a blanket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next, shut down your system properly for a few minutes and then restart. If overheating continues, run the hardware test, also known as Apple Diagnostics Check to ensure that no hardware issue exists. You can also try resetting the System Management Controller for which you need to shut down your Mac. After that, press and hold down Shift + Option + Control + Power keys for 10 seconds and restart your Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alternatively, check if your device is updated by navigating to the System Preferences, then clicking the Software Update. Here, you can see if any updates are available or pending; if yes, click on Update. Updating the software regularly will help to identify and resolve any security issues that might be hampering your system\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n