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finding/closing open apps and activity monitor

im trying to speed up my MacBook Pro (early 2015) and I can't figure out how to find what apps are open so I can close them..will this help speed up my computer ? Also, I was wondering if using "quit" or "force quit" on activity monitor will speed things up. The problem is that there are soooooo many things open so it will take all day to close it all out.


I NEED HELP FINDING OUT HOW TO SPEED UP MY MACBOOK PLEASE!!!

MacBook Pro

Posted on Feb 27, 2023 1:22 AM

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Posted on Feb 27, 2023 2:02 AM

This sounds like the Open Application are Not Actually Open ( Visually Appear on the Screen ) but rather Open Process running in the background.


Download the Application Etrecheck directly from the Developer.


This is a Diagnostic Tool that makes no changes to the computer.


It makes a coherent and readable inventory of both the Hardware and Software used on the computer 


The application is free or paid from added features. 


The Report will Not Reveal Any Personal Information. 


Post back the Full Report - copy and paste - >>>> using the Additional Text Icon ( 3rd Icon to last ) <<<<



We can have a look at the report for possible issues and may have possible suggestions to resolve the issues

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Feb 27, 2023 2:02 AM in response to hhunt143

This sounds like the Open Application are Not Actually Open ( Visually Appear on the Screen ) but rather Open Process running in the background.


Download the Application Etrecheck directly from the Developer.


This is a Diagnostic Tool that makes no changes to the computer.


It makes a coherent and readable inventory of both the Hardware and Software used on the computer 


The application is free or paid from added features. 


The Report will Not Reveal Any Personal Information. 


Post back the Full Report - copy and paste - >>>> using the Additional Text Icon ( 3rd Icon to last ) <<<<



We can have a look at the report for possible issues and may have possible suggestions to resolve the issues

finding/closing open apps and activity monitor

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