2012 Macbook Pro running slow!

EtreCheck version: 5.2 (5C006)

Report generated: 2019-04-17 17:33:05

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Runtime: 5:24

Performance: Good

Problem: Beachballing

Major Issues:

    Anything that appears on this list needs immediate attention.

    No Time Machine backup - Time Machine backup not found.

Minor Issues:

    These issues do not need immediate attention but they may indicate future problems or opportunities for improvement.

    Upgradeable hard drive - This machine’s hard drive could be replaced with an SSD. This would dramatically improve your machine’s performance.

    Upgradeable RAM - This machine has upgradeable RAM that would help its performance.

    Out of RAM - This machine is running short on RAM and has a mechanical hard drive, reducing the speed of the virtual memory system.

    High battery cycle count - Your battery may be losing capacity.

    Unsigned files - There are unsigned software files installed. They appear to be legitimate but should be reviewed.

    Vintage hardware - This machine may be considered vintage.

    32-bit Apps - This machine has 32-bits apps will not work after macOS 10.14 “Mojave”.

Hardware Information:

    MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2011) - Vintage!

    MacBook Pro Model: MacBookPro8,1

    1 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (i5-2435M) CPU: 2-core

    4 GB RAM - Upgradeable

        BANK 0/DIMM0 - 2 GB DDR3 1333  ok

        BANK 1/DIMM0 - 2 GB DDR3 1333  ok

    Battery: Health = Normal - Cycle count = 1589