2023 24-inch iMac running slow
My iMac is running slow, and I see the spinning beachball quite often. Tahoe 26.1, 24-in, 2023. What should I do?
iMac 24″, macOS 26.1
My iMac is running slow, and I see the spinning beachball quite often. Tahoe 26.1, 24-in, 2023. What should I do?
iMac 24″, macOS 26.1
EtreCheckPro is an excellent tool for sorting out slowness and various other problems.
Download and run the free version of EtreCheckPro, from > https://etrecheck.com/en/index.html
Then post back here with your Report, as per > How to use the Add Text Feature When Post… - Apple Community
EtreCheckPro is an excellent tool for sorting out slowness and various other problems.
Download and run the free version of EtreCheckPro, from > https://etrecheck.com/en/index.html
Then post back here with your Report, as per > How to use the Add Text Feature When Post… - Apple Community
Agree with my colleague @ den.thed
Post the Full Report
Should any of the below apply to this computer >> Get rid of them via the Developers Instruction
There are 4 Categories of Third Party Software / Services that are not needed
In no special order
1 - Third Party 2 Way Firewalls
like Lulu and Little Snitch
2 - Commercial VPNs
They may not be what one believes they are doing for the computer and what they actually are doing behind the scenes and unbeknownst to the user ( you )
They may also reduce your Internet Speeds by upwards of 30%
https://gist.github.com/joepie91/5a9909939e6ce7d09e29
VPN: What you need to know - Apple Community
3 - Third Party Security Software
There are no known Windows-like Viruses in the wild that self replicate and affect macOS, because of the underling UNIX Foundation and Permission Limitation.
The Operating System resides in a Sealed and Read Only Volume that cannot be opened by the User nor by Third Party Applications.
The Only thing this Antivirus software is protecting is the Bank Account of the Developers and for zero return to the User aside from the problems this software creates.
The Built in Security is all that is required to protect the computer.
Protecting against malware in macOS
4 - Third Party Disk Cleaners / Optimizer
Any Third Party Applications that will interfere with the normal operation of the OS, is an invitation for disaster.
Certain Applications maybe available on the Apple Apps Store - this only means the Developer is prepared to pay Apple a percentage on each sale.
What the Application may do to the computer is up to the User to check this out before purchase
To put the Third Party Disk Cleaner / Optimizer in context and the damages it may have or has already done.
This type of applications can or will Muck Up your User Account ( Home Folder ) of this machine.
It does not touch the Operating System itself unless you consider your User Account ( Home Folder ) as part of the Operating System.
The Operating System is hosed
Good suggestions all.
Just about the time I made my post, I was sent to the ER and diagnosed with a mild form of leukemia. While it's not life-threatening, it has taken up a lot of my time. As soon as things get back on an even keel, I will run EtreCheckPro and follow through.
I just wanted you all to know that I appreciate your help, and I'm not ignoring you.
Thanks,
DONM1146
Sorry to hear that DONM1146, you take care.
No problem, there are plenty of doctor's and intern's around here.
2023 24-inch iMac running slow