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Macbook pro 2018 is too slow

My macbook gets slow nearly unusable, speciially after starting any software. I attached the log from etrecheck.

Posted on Feb 21, 2022 7:57 AM

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Posted on Feb 21, 2022 8:10 AM

Q 1 - Battery failure - Your battery is reporting that it needs to be serviced.


Q 1 - Battery: Health = Service Battery - Cycle count = 640


A 1 - Batteries are considered Consumable Products. Over time it will degrade to a point where it needs to be replaced. The usage is normal as the capacity will go up and down all the time and never stay always at 100%. Apple Batteries are rated for 1000 Full Battery Cycles and / or 80% Capacity before needing Evaluation or replacement.



Q 2 - Unsigned files - There are unsigned software files installed that could be adware and should be reviewed.


A 2 - Self explanatory


Q 3 - No Time Machine backup - Time Machine backup not found.


A 3 - Make Time Machine Backup  is very useful and can be used to Revert to Previous Working macOS


Q 4 - System modifications - There are a large number of system modifications running in the background.


A 4 - Running a computer with a heavily Modified System may result in unintended results including Slownesses


Q 5 - Limited drive access - More information may be available with Full Drive Access.


A 5 - For more detailed assistance Run the application with Full Disc Access ( Security & Privacy - Full Disc Access ).


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Feb 21, 2022 8:10 AM in response to peppe65

Q 1 - Battery failure - Your battery is reporting that it needs to be serviced.


Q 1 - Battery: Health = Service Battery - Cycle count = 640


A 1 - Batteries are considered Consumable Products. Over time it will degrade to a point where it needs to be replaced. The usage is normal as the capacity will go up and down all the time and never stay always at 100%. Apple Batteries are rated for 1000 Full Battery Cycles and / or 80% Capacity before needing Evaluation or replacement.



Q 2 - Unsigned files - There are unsigned software files installed that could be adware and should be reviewed.


A 2 - Self explanatory


Q 3 - No Time Machine backup - Time Machine backup not found.


A 3 - Make Time Machine Backup  is very useful and can be used to Revert to Previous Working macOS


Q 4 - System modifications - There are a large number of system modifications running in the background.


A 4 - Running a computer with a heavily Modified System may result in unintended results including Slownesses


Q 5 - Limited drive access - More information may be available with Full Drive Access.


A 5 - For more detailed assistance Run the application with Full Disc Access ( Security & Privacy - Full Disc Access ).


Macbook pro 2018 is too slow

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