Mac startup is taking longer than it used to
Mac startup gets slower when apps accumulate at startup, or when your hard drive gets fuller. Remove unnecessary login items and delete old files. Both speed up startup immediately.
As time goes on, more apps get added to your startup list and your hard drive fills up. Both make startup slower. Removing unnecessary login items and deleting old files are the two easiest fixes. After a system update, Spotlight also re-indexes everything, which temporarily slows startup.
- ✓Have System Settings accessible
- ✓Know which apps you regularly use at startup
- ✓Have some storage space available for deletion
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Not checking Login Items. Many apps sneak themselves in during installation
- Not realizing how much a full hard drive affects startup speed
Signs you need professional help
- If startup is still slow after removing login items and clearing space, or if you want to do a more thorough cleanup, give us a call.
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