Short answer: Start by checking the workload and free storage.
Try these steps
- Save your work and restart. Close apps you are not currently using.
- Check Activity Monitor for unusually heavy activity and review available storage in System Settings.
- Install compatible macOS and app updates after verifying a current backup.
When to ask for help
Get help for repeated crashes, disk warnings or unexplained overheating.
Learn more
Learn more: read this article — Find out why a Mac is slow. Menu names and available features can vary by device, software version and account type.
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