If you’re like me, wondering whether the slowness is because of macOS Sequoia or if it’s just your Mac acting up, here’s what I’ve noticed after updating a few of my Macs to the latest macOS.
Technically, macOS Sequoia isn’t supposed to slow down your Mac. But after testing it on different machines, I’ve noticed that older models, like the iMac Pro (2017) and MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020), seem to struggle more with the update.
If your Mac is feeling a bit sluggish, don’t worry – there are a few things you can try to get it running smoothly.
Restarting clears out temporary files, resets system processes, and can fix those little glitches that pop up when things don’t load quite right after an update.
Like any other operating system, for it to run efficiently, it needs enough free storage space.
And while we’re on the topic of storage space, you’d be surprised how much space your cache files can take up over time.
Keeping your apps up to date is key to ensuring everything runs smoothly.
macOS comes packed with cool visual effects like animations, transparency, and motion effects, which make interacting with the UI look smooth and visually appealing.
Your Mac’s startup settings control which apps and services automatically launch when you turn on your computer.
While the methods above require manually adjusting different settings, there are actually Mac apps that can make the whole process a lot easier.