To Defrag or Not to Defrag

Is there a conclusive, definitive, and logical "rule" regarding defragging a MacBook Pro (15 inch late 2011) hard-drive?
If defrag is helpful, what is the SOP without downloading a software enabling app from "So-and-So Solutions".
If defrag is not helpful. Are there any fix-options available? Client currently has original hard drive and 8GB RAM.

Reasons -

Slow start-up,
Slow app opening,
Slow web performance,
Frequent and extended "pin-wheel of death",
MacBook Pro is 9-years old.

Appreciate any input!

Thank you.

Posted on Nov 19, 2020 12:51 PM

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