Constant Buffering

Major Issues

These are major issues identified by EtreCheck. Anything that appears on this list needs immediate attention. If you cannot resolve these issues by yourself, contact Apple Support or post a question on Apple Support Communities and include your EtreCheck report.

No Time Machine backupTime Machine backup not found.ReviewAdwareAdware detected.Review

Solutions to Major issues

Solutions are available via in-app purchase to help with these problems. These instructions may include step-by-step tasks that apply to your overall problem as well as instructions to help solve the these specific issues.

Purchased instructions will be generated using an online, AI-driven diagnostic engine using information from your EtreCheck report. All personal information will be removed from your report before submitting it to the diagnostic engine.

Minor Issues

These are minor issues identified by EtreCheck. These issues do not need immediate attention but they may indicate future problems or opportunities for improvement. If you cannot resolve these issues by yourself, post a question on Apple Support Communities and include your EtreCheck report.

Upgradeable RAMThis machine has upgradeable RAM that would help its performance.ReviewOut of RAMThis machine is running short on RAM and has a mechanical hard drive, reducing the speed of the virtual memory system.ReviewApps crashingThere have been numerous app crashes.ReviewClean upThere are orphan files that could be removed.ReviewUnsigned filesThere are unsigned software files installed. They appear to be legitimate but should be reviewed.ReviewVintage hardwareThis machine may be considered vintage.Review32-bit AppsThis machine has 32-bits apps will not work after macOS 10.14 “Mojave”.Review

Solutions to Minor issues

Solutions are available via in-app purchase to help with these problems. These instructions may include step-by-step tasks that apply to your overall problem as well as instructions to help solve the these specific issues.

Purchased instructions will be generated using an online, AI-driven diagnostic engine using information from your EtreCheck report. All personal information will be removed from your report before submitting it to the diagnostic engine.

I have copied the report, but cannot seem to figure out how to post it on here. I tried the whole thing, but it won't let me send it because it has over 5000 characters. I am such an idiot when it comes to this computer. Any suggestions. I did copy the report and made it a pdf, but can't find a place to attach it to this message board.

I sent an email to EtreCheck and they sent me step by step instructions to post my report. I have to start a new question according to their instructions, so I will be doing that, under the same heading.

Okay. When I select the third icon from the right I get a window that says Additional Text. It asks me to add text and then says I need to add a title. Then I go to the body and paste the report. The report appears on the screen, but then, obviously, nothing happens on your end.

I get the rotating wheel all the time, no matter what I am doing.

The Major issues EtreCheck found are No Time Machine Backup and Adware detected.

The Minor issues are This machine is running short of RAM and has a mechanical hard drive, reducing the speed of the virtual memory system.

Also have had numerous app crashes, Orphan files that could be removed, unsigned software files installed that should be reviewed. It sayd this machine may be considered vintage and will not work after macOS 10.14 "Mojave".

Problem solved!! I ordered a new Mac and it will be here tomorrow. I had no idea how out of date this computer is - Thanks everyone for your help. I would never have known why my computer kept buffering all over the place until you answered my questions.