Do too many files on desktop slow a Mac in Ventura

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Do too many files on desktop slow a Mac in Ventura

A long time ago in Mac years, it was said that having too many files on your desktop would slow down your Mac. Is this true in Ventura?

Posted on Dec 7, 2022 6:55 AM

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dialabrain

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Dec 7, 2022 7:34 AM in response to Roger Lier1

Roger Lier1 wrote:

I am sure that was what Apple was advising Mac users pre-OS X.

You could be right. I can't remember that far back.

I have been a Mac user since 1984 and experienced too many files on the desktop slowing down my Macs.

1985 for me and as I mentioned, I can't remember that far back. :)

Thank you for your answer regarding Ventura. Just trying to figure out why my 2019 16-inch MBP is slow.

You're welcome. There can be numerous reason a Mac could be slow. If you post an EtreCheck report that may reveal the problem.

https://etrecheck.com/

Use the Additional Text icon to paste in the report.

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Roger Lier1 Author

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Dec 7, 2022 7:26 AM in response to dialabrain

I am sure that was what Apple was advising Mac users pre-OS X. I have been a Mac user since 1984 and experienced too many files on the desktop slowing down my Macs. Thank you for your answer regarding Ventura. Just trying to figure out why my 2019 16-inch MBP is slow.

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