Slow Mac
Why might my 2.5-year-old iMac have slowed so much that it can take several minutes just to open a file?
iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 11.2
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Hi LakeElmoJG,
I believe we need to proceed with an EtreCheck report. EtreCheck is a useful app to diagnose and identify issues, both hardware and software. It is trusted by many users. Please follow the steps outlined below:
- Navigate to: https://etrecheck.com and get the free version of EtreCheckPro.
- Download it. It is a free and trusted app. It is often recommended here on Apple Support Communities.
- Open EtreCheck, and before running the report, be sure to check “Allow full Drive Access” at the bottom of the EtreCheckPro window.
- Run the report, and put it in a post, as seen here - https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250000211. We will then examine the report for issues in your Mac.
Cheers,
Jack