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11 things that could be slowing your Mac down

Max Slater-RobinsOct 10, 2015, 18:02 IST

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Having a slow computer is a frustrating experience.

But your machine slowing to a crawl isn't necessarily a sign that you need a new computer. There are many reasons apps may fail to open.

Here are nearly a dozen things that could be slowing down your Mac, and how to fix them.