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5 reasons your Mac's slow

5 reasons your Mac's slow

A couple of quick, easy fixes can speed up your computer.

Lewis Wallace
April 20, 2024

Macs are great machines, but eventually every computer starts to slow down. That’s just the way the computing world works.

If you find yourself with a frustratingly slow Mac, take a moment to check out this weekend’s new how-to. It explains what could be slowing down your machine (and offers a couple of quick fixes that can help).

Also in this edition of The Weekender:

A new game emulator and an alternative app marketplace stand out as two of the biggest App Store changes in recent memory.
New Apple Watch Series X concept art shows what kind of upgrades we might be going gaga over this year. (There are new leaks and rumors about upcoming iPhones and iPads as well.)
Apple seems determined to unleash new M-series processors for Macs and iPads every year. That’s a good thing.
Finally, there’s a lot of exciting Apple TV+ news this week. For starters, For All Mankind got renewed (plus, there’s a spinoff!). We might get even more seasons of Silo, and we’re definitely getting another series based on books by the guy behind Slow Horses.

Enjoy your weekend!

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

How-tos

5 reasons your Mac might be running slow

There are a few things to check on a Mac that's not as speedy as it used to be. Get a better understanding of what’s bogging down your Mac (plus some quick fixes).

Apple video explains how to move from Android to iPhone

Make switching from Android to iPhone a breeze with Apple's Move to iOS application. Learn how to transfer your data hassle-free ... theoretically.

How and why to use iPhone Stolen Device Protection

New in iOS 17.3, Stolen Device Protection boosts safety for your private info if someone steals your iPhone and its passcode.

News

Apple Watch Series X concept will make you want it now

A designer creates several images of an Apple Watch Series X concept device showing leaked/rumored features.

Plus, more Apple rumors:

Delta all-in-one retro game emulator now out for iPhone

Now available on the iPhone App Store, it can handle ROMs designed for Game Boy, NES, Nintendo 64 and many more.

Why you should expect a new M-series Mac chip every year

The M4 Mac processor is coming just a year after M3. Apple's goal to release new M series processors annually is ambitious but achievable.

Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from China's App Store

WhatsApp and Threads, two popular Meta apps, disappear from the Chinese App Store following a request from government.

Apple TV+ renews ‘For All Mankind,’ spins off ‘Star City’

Not only do fans of the hit alt-reality sci-fi show get a new season, they get "For All Mankind" spinoff "Star City."

Plus, more Apple TV+ news:

Apple triples clean energy use since 2020 [Updated]

Cupertino makes progress toward its goal of total carbon neutrality by 2030, citing clean energy use, water savings and more.

Streaming video via Apple AirPlay to hotel TVs is finally here

Find out how Apple just made it easier for iPhone and iPad users to stream content wirelessly to hotel room TVs with AirPlay.

First third-party app store goes live in EU

AltStore PAL, the EU's first third-party app marketplace, comes from Riley Testut, a dev whose retro-game emulator Delta is in the App Store.

Deals

Inkless pocket printer can print out photos, notes and more for less than $70

Compatible with iPhones and Androids, this ink-free pocket printer instantly prints images, notes and more.

Plus, more gear from Cult of Mac Deals:

Delete junk files and free up space on your Mac with MacCleanse

Don't know how to clean your Mac storage? MacCleanse deletes junk files, cookies and caches to free up space and help your Mac run smoothly.

Get 100GB of cloud storage, just $25 for life

Enhance your storage for life with 100GB of Amaryllo Cloud storage, now just $24.97. Don't miss this cloud storage deal.

Let AI write your perfect resume with this $35 job-hunting tool

This application tool could be an essential weapon in your job-hunting arsenal. The AI Resume Builder is now on sale for only $34.97.

Reviews

Make music like a pro with the best audio interfaces for Mac

For great sound quality in your audio recordings, you need the best audio interface for Mac. We'll help you find the right one.

Anker’s portable power station gets you through blackouts and campouts [Review] ★★★★☆

The capable and versatile Anker Solix C800 Plus Portable Power Station can get you through a power outage or let you live like a king on a camping trip.

Stylish desk mat comes with integrated wireless charging [Review] ★★★★☆

The Zagg Desk Mat with Wireless Charging keeps your iPhone and other gear juiced up, plus it's a mouse pad and a whole lot more.

Setups

Modern MacBook Pro drives vintage displays

New Macs are cool. Vintage Apple gear is cool. So a computer setup with a modern MacBook Pro and vintage displays must be super-cool.

Big curved Dell 4K display serves MacBook duo

A MacBook user finds the third time's the charm with a Dell curved 4K monitor after trying two other configurations.

M3 MacBook Pro serves as charming rig's third display

A medical student's M3 Pro MacBook Pro setup uses the powerful laptop -- a big step up from the base model -- as a third display.