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== General Maintenance Tips ==
== General Maintenance Tips ==
*Perform Time Machine backups
* Prevent data loss: Time Machine backups OR put everything into Google Drive
*Upgrade the operating system to latest version
* Upgrade the operating system to the latest version
*Keep your software up-to-date in the App Store and elsewhere
* Keep your software up-to-date in the App Store and elsewhere
*Reboot the machine regularly (once per week is good)
* 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.
* 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)
*[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
** 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
* 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
** 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 here at RCS
* Install anti-virus software (we use Sophos at RCS)
*Review the Trash and empty it
* Review the Trash and empty it
*Review contents of Downloads folder and delete files that you don't need
* 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

This article is...
Summary.pngShow some love to your Mac by giving it a tune-up OR visit the help desk and we’re happy to help you out!
IntendedESP.pngIntended for
Employees, Students and Parents
Categories.pngCategorized under
Google
RS.jpgMaintained by
Rob Shin
2021-2022.pngin 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