I'm using an iMac 24" with 16GB memory. At this time I have issues with it but in some ways still able to use it. Apple informed me that others have the issue and that when they upgrade their software the issue will be resolved ... does anyone else have issues with this operating system?
iMac 24″, macOS 14.6
The suggestion from @den.thed 😎 would probably enlighten all of use as to just where the problem might be
For starters and Yes these softwares would show up in the report
There are 3 Categories of Third Party Software / Services that are baffling to me.
Why some users, insist on installing and using the below software.
In no special orders
Commercial VPNs
They may not be what one believes they are doing for the computer and what they actually are doing behind the scenes
https://gist.github.com/joepie91/5a9909939e6ce7d09e29
Third Party Security Software
There are no known Windows-like Viruses in the wild that self replicate and affect macOS, because of the underling UNIX Foundation and Permission Limitation.
The Operating System resides in a Sealed and Read Only Volume that cannot be opened by the User nor by Third Party Applications.
The Only thing this Antivirus software is protecting is the Bank Account of the Developers and for zero return to the User aside from the problems this software creates.
The Built in Security is all that is required to protect the computer.
Protecting against malware in macOS
Third Party Disk Cleaners / Optimizer
Any Third Party Applications that will interfere with the normal operation of the OS, is an invitation for disaster.
Certain Applications maybe available on the Apple Apps Store - this only means the Developer is prepared to pay Apple a percentage on each sale.
What the Application may do to the computer is up to the User to check this out before purchase
To put the Third Party Disk Cleaner / Optimizer in context and the damages it may have or has already done.
This type applications can or will Muck Up your User Account ( Home Folder ) of this machine.
It does not touch the Operating System itself unless you consider your User Account ( Home Folder ) as part of the Operating System
The suggestion from @den.thed 😎 would probably enlighten all of use as to just where the problem might be
For starters and Yes these softwares would show up in the report
There are 3 Categories of Third Party Software / Services that are baffling to me.
Why some users, insist on installing and using the below software.
In no special orders
Commercial VPNs
They may not be what one believes they are doing for the computer and what they actually are doing behind the scenes
https://gist.github.com/joepie91/5a9909939e6ce7d09e29
Third Party Security Software
There are no known Windows-like Viruses in the wild that self replicate and affect macOS, because of the underling UNIX Foundation and Permission Limitation.
The Operating System resides in a Sealed and Read Only Volume that cannot be opened by the User nor by Third Party Applications.
The Only thing this Antivirus software is protecting is the Bank Account of the Developers and for zero return to the User aside from the problems this software creates.
The Built in Security is all that is required to protect the computer.
Protecting against malware in macOS
Third Party Disk Cleaners / Optimizer
Any Third Party Applications that will interfere with the normal operation of the OS, is an invitation for disaster.
Certain Applications maybe available on the Apple Apps Store - this only means the Developer is prepared to pay Apple a percentage on each sale.
What the Application may do to the computer is up to the User to check this out before purchase
To put the Third Party Disk Cleaner / Optimizer in context and the damages it may have or has already done.
This type applications can or will Muck Up your User Account ( Home Folder ) of this machine.
It does not touch the Operating System itself unless you consider your User Account ( Home Folder ) as part of the Operating System
To help pinpoint the issues,
Download and run the free version of EtreCheckPro, from > https://etrecheck.com/en/index.html
Then post the Report, as per > How to use the Add Text Feature When Post… - Apple Community
EtreCheckPro was created and is maintained by a longtime forum user to help other users with software and hardware issues.
The front line Apple Support folks only have a basic set of troubleshooting steps, which does not include or make provisions for evaluating things like EtreCheckPro reports.
Why would Apple not have suggested that I run the free version of EtreCheckPro? I've spoken with Apple more than once about the issue I have and they told me that others have the similar situation, etc.
Thanks for your clarification ..
Sonoma 14.6.1 (23G93)
