When compared to other computers Macs are sleek and slick computers that run for a very long time. In Mac, there are no worries about the system slowing down, bugs, and other problems. So it is in our best interest to keep it happy, healthy, and safe for a long time. In this, we will discuss tips on how to achieve this by keeping the Mac for a long time.
List of tips
- Backup Data: Make sure of Backing up the data within a week of one or two. Try to go for a full-back one in a while, because it is the only source that will restore all the data later on.
- Cut down background run: The utilities and services like printers, Bluetooth, wifi, cloud service, and application sending data through the internet, are utilities or services which run almost all the time in the background. This will increase the load of the RAM, tending to slow down the system. Ensure you’re using minimal utilities and service.
- Anti-Malware Software: There is a myth that Macs are vulnerable to viruses and other types of malware, but it’s just a myth. As the popularity of the Mac grows and malware targeting the OS X operating system has also increased. So download some good antivirus or anti-malware software to keep your system running safely and securely.
- Clear Memory: For an effective process of the system ensure you keep 10% of the memory free always. This can be achieved by clearing unwanted images or video files. Backup can be stored on an external hard drive. Whatever the system may be, it is good to keep the machine not being too cluttered.
- Run Disk Utility: All Macs come with a Disk Utility program, which you will find in the utility folder which is stowed in the Applications folder. Running it 3 to 4 times a year helps you to keep your Mac system functionally performing well.
- Clean Desktop: Its Mac or other system keeps the desktop clean. It is common to put the most frequently used applications or files on the desktop As in Mac RAM is used to display each icon resulting in the resource utilization, resulting in performance issues.
- Software Updation: Make sure you update your software in a timely manner as well, don’t rush to update your application, wait for a few days and update. The reason behind this is that when updates are fresh in the market little real-time bugs may be caused, so wait so that they would solve it as early as possible. Apple is one such company that started to fix the bugs immediately.
- Shut Down: If you are not using the system, shut down it. If there is any problem with the Mac system it’s best to take an authorized service centre like Megatronics Tirupur.