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== General Maintenance Tips == | |||
* Prevent data loss: Time Machine backups OR put everything into Google Drive | |||
* Upgrade the operating system to the latest version | |||
* Keep your software up-to-date in the App Store and elsewhere | |||
* Reboot the machine regularly (once per week is good) | |||
* Delete stale wireless preferred networks in Network Preferences. NOTE: If you use [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204085 iCloud Keychain], any wireless networks you have connected to, ''on any Apple device also connected to iCloud Keychain'', will appear in the list of preferred networks. | |||
*[https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204063 Zap the PRAM] (also called NVRAM) | |||
** Reboot, then hold command-option-P-R until you hear the chime twice | |||
* Boot into [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262 Safe Mode] by holding Shift during the startup chime | |||
** This will clear the Mac's cache files; just log in (twice if you have FileVault turned on), and then restart once more | |||
* Install anti-virus software (we use Sophos at RCS) | |||
* Review the Trash and empty it | |||
* Review contents of Downloads folder and delete files that you don't need | |||
* NOTE: You're also welcome to open a ticket and we can assist you with a performance tune-up! | |||
== Browser Fixes == | |||
* [https://www.lifewire.com/using-task-manager-in-chrome-446159 Chrome Task Manager] - like the Activity Monitor, but for Chrome (if you use Chrome) | |||
* Check browser extensions / add-ons: Running a lot of them can slow down your browsing | |||
* Clear your browser (especially Chrome): history, cache, passwords - these things can dramatically speed up Chrome | |||
* Restart your browser: Especially after clearing things above | |||
* Reset your browser: This is a last-case fix, so come discuss with the Tech Dept before doing this |
Revision as of 22:26, 21 September 2021
Show some love to your Mac by giving it a tune-up OR visit the help desk and we’re happy to help you out! | |
Intended for Employees, Students and Parents | |
Categorized under | |
Maintained by Rob Shin | |
in need of review. |
General Maintenance Tips
- Prevent data loss: Time Machine backups OR put everything into Google Drive
- Upgrade the operating system to the latest version
- Keep your software up-to-date in the App Store and elsewhere
- Reboot the machine regularly (once per week is good)
- Delete stale wireless preferred networks in Network Preferences. NOTE: If you use iCloud Keychain, any wireless networks you have connected to, on any Apple device also connected to iCloud Keychain, will appear in the list of preferred networks.
- Zap the PRAM (also called NVRAM)
- Reboot, then hold command-option-P-R until you hear the chime twice
- Boot into Safe Mode by holding Shift during the startup chime
- This will clear the Mac's cache files; just log in (twice if you have FileVault turned on), and then restart once more
- Install anti-virus software (we use Sophos at RCS)
- Review the Trash and empty it
- Review contents of Downloads folder and delete files that you don't need
- NOTE: You're also welcome to open a ticket and we can assist you with a performance tune-up!
Browser Fixes
- Chrome Task Manager - like the Activity Monitor, but for Chrome (if you use Chrome)
- Check browser extensions / add-ons: Running a lot of them can slow down your browsing
- Clear your browser (especially Chrome): history, cache, passwords - these things can dramatically speed up Chrome
- Restart your browser: Especially after clearing things above
- Reset your browser: This is a last-case fix, so come discuss with the Tech Dept before doing this