![]() Your Mac should then perform at the fastest speeds it can manage. Reinstall macOS. This will remove any software-related issues and free up a ton of space.If your machine has a hard drive, launch Disk Utility, select the drive, and then click “Verify Disk.” If you see any errors, click “Repair Disk.” This can isolate bad sectors, so macOS knows not to store data in those sections of the drive (a common cause for the pinwheel of death). You can also press and hold the D key while your Mac boots to run Apple Diagnostics and scan for other hardware issues. ![]() Run memtest86 to check your Mac’s memory for issues.You can delete and move files to free up more space on your Mac. Try to keep around 10 GB of free space on your drive for macOS housekeeping duties. Create more disk space. You might just need to give macOS some room to breathe.If you’re experiencing these issues, try these possible fixes: ![]() Issues with memory and storage, or simply a machine that bites off more than it can chew, could also be to blame. Low disk space often causes performance issues, particularly when you wake your Mac from Sleep Mode. Many things could cause these issues, but some are more common than others. This is the nuclear option, but it will likely clear any software that’s causing the issue.ĭo you regularly see the spinning pinwheel of death? Are apps unresponsive, sluggish, or crashing altogether? Does your Mac suddenly freeze for no reason? It will also scan your volume for errors and fix anything it finds. ![]() Safe Mode excludes any third-party kernel extensions, which could be causing the issue. Boot into Safe Mode. Press and hold the Shift key while your system starts to boot into Safe Mode.Run Apple Diagnostics. To do this, press and hold the D key while you boot your Mac, and then see if any hardware issues are detected.If you find any issues with RAM, you can try replacing it where possible. Run memtest86 to test your Mac’s memory. You’ll need to create a bootable USB flash drive and test your computer’s memory outside the macOS environment.Check whether you have enough free space. If you need more space, you can delete files to create more.Remove any peripherals that might be causing the issue. For example, if the panics only happen when your webcam is plugged in, run your machine without it for a week, and see how things go. ![]()
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