How to Fix Mac Freezes After Update to MacOS

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How to Fix Mac Freezes After Update to MacOS Mojave/ High Sierra 2018 Update

If your Mac only freezes while using a particular program, then you should be able to just stop that program and continu normal operation.

1) Disable Location Services

When you are on the WiFi connection, System regularly checks current location and Mac freezes every few seconds or App in Use. So, Disabling Location Services will improve the speed of the system because when you turn off it, the apps which use location services will automatically be stopped and hence it results in good speed. To disable it follow the steps:

Step 1: open system preference (Go to the top Apple Menu or Search in Spotlight search)

Step 2: tap on security and privacy

Step 3: open up privacy, and on the side, you will see Location Services, turn it off.

2) Disable Night Shift Mode on Mac

Night Shift Mode is a new feature which was launched with the updated iOS 9.3 and in Mac 10.12.4. For Mac users, it is available in 2012 macs and later models. To turn off Night Shift Mode follow the steps:

Step 1: Tap on the Apple symbol and open up System Preferences

Step 2: Tap on “Display”.

Step 3: there you will find three options ‘Display’, ‘Color’ and ‘Night Shift Mode’.

Step 4: tap on Night Shift Mode and from “Schedule” and turn it off.

Turning on Night Shift Mode will cause the constant use of Location Service if sunrise and sunset option is selected. And it will create a burden on the system, so it is better to turn it off or choose the “Custom” option.

3) Check for Updates (On OS and APPS)

Another factor can be possible for the freezing of MacOS High Sierra is Update of OS as well as of Apps. It is necessary to maintain Mac up to date with all the latest versions of software because whenever any update arrives, it comes with new features which help system to run smoothly. But before updating you should consider some factors like,

Check whether the Mac is compatible with that version.

Enough storage should be there

Prefer good internet connection or possibly use a wired connection.

Before updating, must backup all the data

And there are a lot more things to consider while you update mac. Applications which you are using on mac should be updated from time to time to run device flawlessly. Here, some steps are given so that you can easily check updates on mac as well as applications of it.

Step 1: to open frequently search App Store on Spotlight Search box.

Step 2: there on the top you will find an option “Updates”.

Step 3: Next, you need to search for updates and tap on install if an update is available.

4) Force Close the Apps

If mac is not responding properly or the application is freezing then you must force close that application and re-launch it. It is very easy to force close applications, and there are various alternatives are available to close applications.

Method 1:

Direct click on Apple logo and click on Force Quit Application or use Keyboard Shortcuts (Shift + Option + Command + ESC).

Method 2:

On the dock you will find the running application, right click on that application will enable you to force close that application.

5) Disable Reopen Windows when logging back in

If you feel special when Mac Freezes after login, then uncheck “Reopen Windows when logging back in”. See below image,

Before ShutDown, Uncheck The option in above screen

You enabled this option on shutdown Mac, in the next log in your Mac recall all running apps first, So it will take a long time on access screen or use the app.

6) Restart Mac in Safe Mode

Generally when a system or device is not responding, then you prefer to reboot it. But rebooting should be done in safe mode for better results. Entering mac on safe mode is a very simple process. By following a few steps, you can do it by yourself:

Step 1: at first shut down the device

Step 2: press the power button to directly on mac, MacBook, and iMac.

Step 3: turn on the mac, and then press the shift key as soon as you hear a sound until the apple logo appears.

Step 4: wait for the system to enter in safe mode

Step 5: login on Mac and the upper right corner you will see safe mode symbol.

7) Disconnect Additional devices

If the mac is connected with devices like printer or speakers even if they are not compatible with the system, then it is advisable to disconnect it at the very first moment. Rather than this if more devices are connected, then it is also a major reason behind lagging of speed or freezing of mac.

8) Apple Diagnostic and Apple Hardware Test

Apple Hardware Test is very useful when you have doubt on any hardware part of the system. This test will give you complete information regarding which part of the system is an obstacle for you. The following steps will only apply to those macs which are introduced after 2013.

Step 1: remove or disconnect all the external devices which are connected to mac except keyboard, Ethernet connection, Mouse, AC plug, and Display. Apart of these if any other device is connected, then it will cause an error.

Step 2: shut down the mac

Step 3: Next, start the system and press and hold D until Apple Hardware Test icon appears on the screen.

Step 4: After that, you need to select the language which is comfortable for you using a mouse or up and down arrow.

Step 5: now to begin the test click on the test button

Step 6: as soon as the test will be completed you can review the results on the screen.

Step 7: After that, you need to restart or reboot the device for quitting the test.

9) Delete or uninstall unused apps

Sometimes we don’t know which apps are hidden, or we are not using, and they act as culprits for our mac, so it is better to remove that app. There are lots of benefits of deleting this kind of apps like your storage will increase, RAM will remain free, devices will work flawlessly and much more. One can delete the applications which are downloaded from the app store or another website, but you can’t remove the applications which are part of a system like Safari.

Apps from the App store can be deleted by below procedure

Step 1: on the dock hold down the app which you want to remove until it starts to wiggle and then delete the app.

Step 2: later, if you want to download it you can access that app from app store.

Check Task Manager from all running process in Activity Monitor. Shut down unnecessary apps. On my Experience, I Face the issue or Slow down the system when I use Mac apps like Skype, Google Chrome, MS Office Excel or Word.

10) Optimize storage space

Storage Optimization is another alternative to improve the speed of the device, and it is very easy way compare to others. macOS high Sierra will store data in the cloud and will save the storage on the system and make available for you whenever you needed. Storage optimization will help the device to delete videos, music and other files which are not been used by you.

Step 1: go to Apple menu

Step 2: Tap on About This Mac

Step 3: Then click on Storage

Step 4: Open Recommendations and then the process will begin automatically.

Store in iCloud: When you need storage space, This option auto release space by moving local documents and photos into iCloud.

Optimize storage: Auto remove watched iTunes movies, TV Shows, Email Attachments.

Empty trash automatically: Automatically Erase items after 30 days from Recycle bin.

Reduce clutter: Delete documents and Data that all are no longer needed.

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