These are the simplest ways to make your Mac run faster — without having to upgrade the hardware by Nathan McAlone on Nov 15, 2015, 12:01 PM Advertisement
 No matter how much you loved your Mac when you bought it, chances are it doesn't perform the same way it once did. A few years can take a noticeable toll on any computer, but luckily there are some tips and tricks that can help bring it back up to speed. Here are a few things to look out for that can make your overall Mac experience more smooth and efficient — without having to upgrade the hardware. Reduce the number of apps that launch when you boot up.  If you have a bunch of different programs set to launch when you turn on your computer, it's going to take a while for your Mac to boot up. You can see exactly which apps are programmed to launch on start by clicking the Apple icon and navigating to System Preferences > Users and Groups > Login Items. In this list, you'll see all the items that start up with your computer. Check the boxes next to each app and click the minus button at the bottom of the window to remove them.
Check for software updates.  Often, software updates fix bugs and glitches that could be slowing your computer down. Check for any software updates that may be available for the version of OS X your computer is running on. You can do this by clicking the Apple icon in the upper-left side and selecting App Store from the drop-down menu. In most cases, your Mac will probably issue a desktop notification to alert you when an update is available.
Try restarting your computer.  It sounds obvious, but sometimes your laptop or desktop just needs a good restart to get back up to speed. Try restarting your computer before jumping ahead to other options.
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