This usually happens when I'm browsing my local newspaper's electronic version. When I try to scroll up or down there is an extended delay (anywhere from 15 seconds to a minute or more) before I can click on a specific story or link. During these times I also see the "pinwheel" while I am unable to perform any navigation at all.
MacBook Pro (15-inch Mid 2010), iOS 8.4
Which OS X is installed on your Mac?
If you aren't sure, click your Apple top left in your screen.
From the drop down menu click: About this Mac
Which version do you see?
If you are using Safari to view an online newspaper, it may just a matter of updating your OS X software.
If you have a Machine ID of 6,2 then see:
The problem is likely due to the discrete GPU failing. Download gfxCardStatus 2.3 and use it to disable the discrete GPU. This is a temporary workaround until you get your motherboard replaced.
As for the question asked see:
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6 Easy Tips to Speed Up OS X Yosemite on Your Mac
Avoid using any third-party software that claims to clean up your computer. Usually this software does more bad than good. Furthermore, you don't need it. Note that all computers will become slower over time even under normal use. Experienced users typically erase the hard drive and do a clean install from scratch at least once a year or whenever installing a major OS upgrade. Of course doing so also means you must maintain regular and multiple backups.
Add more RAM or cut back on the number of concurrently running applications and utilities. Remove unnecessary software such as anti-malware and software that promises to clean your Mac. Check for runaway processes: Runaway applications can shorten battery runtime, affect performance, and increase heat and fan acti… Also see:
Pre-Mavericks
Open Activity Monitor in the Utilities folder. Select All Processes from the Processes dropdown menu. Click twice on the CPU% column header to display in descending order. If you find a process using a large amount of CPU time (>=70,) then select the process and click on the Quit icon in the toolbar. Click on the Force Quit button to kill the process. See if that helps. Be sure to note the name of the runaway process so you can track down the cause of the problem.
Mavericks and later
Open Activity Monitor in the Utilities folder. Select All Processes from the View menu. Click on the CPU tab in the toolbar. Click twice on the %CPU column header to display in descending order. If you find a process using a large amount of %CPU, then select the process and click on the Quit icon in the toolbar. Click on the Force Quit button to kill the process. See if that helps. Be sure to note the name of the runaway process so you can track down the cause of the problem.
why do I keep seeing the pinwheel?
