‘My Mac is slow and I don’t know what to do!’

Has this happened to you before? Maybe it’s even happening right now as you read this article. If yes, then you have definitely come to the right place. Here you will learn why your Mac is running slow in the first place and what you can do to rectify the situation. Let’s start by looking at the common reasons why a Mac can become slow over time. Many of these reasons actually have to do with the way your computer is used.

Possible Reason #1: Unused Apps

The next time you say to yourself, ‘Oh no, my Mac is running slow!’ try to check how many unused apps you have on your hard drive. Keep in mind that your Mac needs around 512MB of RAM to run at full speed and perform at optimal levels. Therefore, running too many applications simultaneously will reduce the performance of a Mac for the simple reason that there is not enough RAM available to keep it in top condition.

Possible Reason #2: System Preferences

I found that unused programs in System Preferences are also among the reasons my Mac is running slow. This may also be true in your case. Tools like Bluetooth, Universal Access, Internet Sharing, and Speech Recognition are rarely used, but they usually run all the time, consuming valuable RAM in the process.

Possible Reason #3: Outdated Software

Your Mac could also be running slow due to out-of-date software, particularly those running with the Rosetta translator. These apps usually take up too much space and need to be updated regularly to keep up with the speed of your Mac.

Possible Reason #4: Excess Binaries and Irrelevant Code

Most of the software available today has binaries and codes that are compatible with PPC and Intel processors. The problem is that the binaries you’re not using are just taking up valuable space on your hard drive and slowing down your Mac.

Possible Reason #5: Unused Languages ​​and Translations

A Mac usually comes with multiple language localization options. But, you are not likely to use each and every one of these languages. Therefore, they will only take up space that you could otherwise use for more important applications. This is also true for those little widgets on your system dashboard. They can be small files when taken individually, but in total, they can also be the biggest culprits that make you say, ‘Wow, my Mac is running slow again!’

Now that you have an idea of ​​why your Mac slows down as time goes by, you’ll surely appreciate knowing the best way to restore its speed.

You don’t have to do it yourself – let MacKeeper quickly fix your machine…

I’m talking about MacKeeper, an aptly named 911 application for your Mac. It has a quick scan feature that locates all unused files and applications, binaries, language packs, and caches. After completing a full scan, you can remove all this computer junk from your Mac simply by clicking a single button. Viola! Your Mac is running at full speed once again. MacKeeper has much more to offer than this Mac cleanup feature and it will be even more exciting for you to find out for yourself what its other features are.