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I am using a brand new Macbook Air 13 inch running recently installed Catalina 10.15.4. I have a 1.6 Ghz processor. It runs unusually slowly for a brand new mac and lags when I open multiple tabs and/or programs at the same time. The Activity Monitor screenshots below show recent activity. Is the CPU% unusual? I think it is also worth noting that I have bought the mac from an authorized reseller overseas, not an Apple Store.
MacBook Air 13", 10.15
Was the computer new or used?
Run the Apple Diagnostics.
Try an SMC reset and a PRAM reset.
Do you have the same issue if you disconnect all external devices?
Run EtreCheck and post the report here using the "Additional Text" icon which looks like a piece of paper.
Was the computer new or used?
Run the Apple Diagnostics.
Try an SMC reset and a PRAM reset.
Do you have the same issue if you disconnect all external devices?
Run EtreCheck and post the report here using the "Additional Text" icon which looks like a piece of paper.
I bought the computer (allegedly) brand new. Apple Diagnostics said there were no issues. Etrecheck said nothing was wrong. Maybe I'm just low on memory? If so then how do I clear my cache and what can I do to lower usage?
Can you post Memory tab screenshot with sorted by Memory applications?
Another words – what applications are using maximum memory amount?
In your CPU usage screenshot WindowServer takes 21% of CPU. Do you have many Windows open or many icons on your desktop?
tom2760 wrote:
No I don't have many apps open besides chrome, Spotify and sometimes XCode. Should these apps really be using this much RAM?
Google Chrome itself is enough.
If you are required to use Google buy a Chromebook.
I don't monitor the memory consumption on my Mac that closely so I don't know what is normal for each process, but I would agree with @John Galt that Google Chrome (or any browser for that matter, but especially Chrome) will use a LOT of memory because each Window (and perhaps even tab) is sandboxed to add to the security of the browser. This overhead uses up a lot of memory. Plus a lot of web pages contain a lot of code and advertising which quickly zaps memory.
If you won't post the EtreCheck report there isn't much we can do to assist you in understanding your system because we don't have the details necessary since we cannot see the computer first hand. The EtreCheck report by itself isn't enough to know your system is Ok as it needs to be analyzed by someone familiar with the various apps and even the hardware itself. You can either post the report here for other experienced contributors to analyze for free or you can pay to have the developer analyze it for you. The report will alert you to possible adware, but it won't alert you to issues with questionable apps or "semi-legit" apps that are known to cause problems. The EtreCheck app is only designed to collect an anonymized snapshot of the hardware and software installed so it can be posted here to be analyzed.
Here is the report. What might the Other processes in CPU include? That category takes 32% of my CPU. Also is there a way to clear my cached files?
Yes it is running out of memory, but why? I don't have that many applications open.
No I don't have many apps open besides chrome, Spotify and sometimes XCode. Should these apps really be using this much RAM?
Hello!
You can look at Memory tab of Activity Monitor window.
May be your MacBook Air is running out of memory?
Post the EtreCheck report here so other contributors can examine it for software that may cause problems. Post the report by using the "Additional Text" icon which looks like a piece of paper.
Is the amount of CPU used here unusual?
