A - Thank you again for the Report.
A - The finding below are mostly related to the Age Of this computer and the Hardware it has configured and not so much the Software
Q - Runtime: 5:22
Q - Performance: Below Average
A - The above results are a Tip Off.
A - This light weight Application Etrecheck should not take this long to run “ Runtime: 5:22 “
Major Issues:
Q - Obsolete hardware - This computer may be considered obsolete.
A - Although the machine is functioning, at a reduced Performance Level - think the Users Expectations are much greater than this 2014 MacBookAir with 4 GB RAM and 128 GB Internal Drive can reasonable handle
A - Perhaps your needs have grown and it is time to consider a New or Newer Computer .
Q - SSD too slow - SSD is showing poor performance.
Q - disk0 - APPLE SSD TS0128F 121.33 GB (Solid State - TRIM: Yes)
Q - Size: 120.99 GB
Q - Free: 28.45 GB
Q - Available: 30.22 GB
Q - Low disk space - This computer is running low on free hard drive space.
A - All the above is evidence of the Age and Wear this computer has experienced over the years
A - It is generally a good computer practice to alway keep at least 15% to 20% of the Total Drive Capacity’s as Empty Space. Allowing the computer to drop below these guidelines may eventually, cause unintended consequence
A - Also, when the computer is Performing Slowly - it can be a indicator of a Lack Of Empty Spaces on the Drive.
A - In which case, it is searching for Empty Space to save all the Changes the user is performing.
Q - High battery cycle count - Your battery may be losing capacity.
Q - Battery: Health = Normal - Cycle count = 1023
A - 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 - No Time Machine backup - Time Machine backup not found.
A - Suggest making a Time Machine Backup before doing anything else
A - Right now, all your Personal Data that can or can not be replaced is in peril of being lost forever
Hardware Information:
MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2014)
Status: Obsolete
MacBook Air Model: MacBookAir6,1
1.4 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 (i5-4260U) CPU: 2-core
Q - 4 GB RAM - Not upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0 - 2 GB DDR3 1600
BANK 1/DIMM0 - 2 GB DDR3 1600
Drives:
Q - disk0 - APPLE SSD TS0128F 121.33 GB (Solid State - TRIM: Yes)
Mounted Volumes:
disk1s1 - Macintosh HD - Data [APFS Virtual drive]
Filesystem: APFS
Mount point: /System/Volumes/Data
Used: 76.06 GB
Q - Size: 120.99 GB
Q - Free: 28.45 GB
Q - Available: 30.22 GB
