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    FURTHER TIPS AND TWEAKS

    Apr 27, 2017 3 minutes
    Source: If it’s a while since you updated macOS, a combo update will quickly bring the system up to date.

    WITH UNNECESS ARYfiles and apps removed and large files moved to an external drive, if there’s still no noticeable improvement in system performance, there are further modifications you can make.

    First, check for new system updates. You can usually do this by opening the App Store and clicking Updates. If you’re having trouble with the Mac App Store, consider downloading a “Combo Update” directly from the Apple Support website.

    IN THE SPOTLIGHT

    The Spotlight search feature – accessed by clicking on the magnifying glass at the top right – functions as a system-wide

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