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    Feb 27, 2020 6 minutes

    Since I updated my iMac to Mojave I get the spinning beachball of doom regularly – how can I stop this? Annie Stephenson

    1 Open monitor

    Launch the Activity Monitor app (use Spotlight to locate it quickly), make sure the ‘CPU’ tab is displayed and then leave it idle for a couple of minutes to assess the state of play.

    2 Monitor apps

    Activity Monitor will track how much of an impact the apps that you’re currently running are having on your Mac’s system resources. Click on ‘Memory’ tab to see how much your apps use.

    3 Quit apps

    If an app is causing a significant drain, highlight it in the list and then click on the ‘X’ button in the top-left corner to close the app. Also close any unneeded Safari tabs.

    How do I create folders for my iPhone apps? I am very new to iOS and cannot find the option anywhere! Blake James

    You can create folders straight from the iOS touch interface, although the process has been altered slightly since the release of

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