Speed Up a Slow Mac

If the problem you’re trying to troubleshoot is that your Mac (or even just a certain app) is too slow, this chapter is for you. It offers tips for speeding up browsing as well as numerous other aspects of your Mac’s performance. And, if fiddling with settings and software isn’t enough, you can also read about ways you may be able to upgrade your hardware.

Speed Up Your Browser

Because most of us spend so much time in our web browsers, having a slow browsing experience can be a huge drain on productivity and happiness—even if everything else on your Mac is zippy. If you aren’t experiencing any browser speed problems, feel free to skip ahead to Check (and Reduce) CPU Usage.

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