I have a mac 2009 and since the last software update my computer has been exceptionally slow in resounding to programs - is there anything I can do to rectify this?
MacBook (13-inch Late 2009)
Update from what, to what.
How much Ram do you have, how much disk space is free. Do you use any antivirus/optimization/protection/cleaning software?
Hi ...
Not enough free storage space can slow your Mac down.
Click your Apple menu icon top left in your screen. From the drop down menu click About This Mac > More Info > Storage. Make sure there's at least 15% free disk space.
Anti virus software can slow your Mac down.
The startup disk may need repairing.
Launch Disk Utility located in HD > Applications > Utillities
Select the startup disk on the left then select the First Aid tab.
Click: Verify Disk (not Verify Disk Permissions)
If Disk Utility reports errors, restart your Mac while holding down the Command + R keys.
From there you should be able to access the built in utilities in OS X Recoveryto repair the startup disk and restore OS X.
Mac software slow response
