The top-quality hardware and features of a MacBook attract users to buy this particular laptop. And even though its expensive, Apple users find the MacBook pretty easy to use.
However, whether it’s the aesthetics, the excellent hardware, or the software features, every machine comes to a point where it starts troubling the users. A MacBook is no different. So, here we will tell you how to fix the five most common MacBook problems to keep it working well.
Non-tech savvy people might find resolving certain issues in their MacBook overwhelming and are advised to contact professional help for MacBook repair. Now, let’s move on to the common issues and their fixes.
Screen freezes, App crashes, and Slow performance
Screen freezes, app crashes, and slow performance could happen for several reasons. It could either be an outdated version of the OS, low storage space, junk files, malware, or too much desktop cluttering.
Firstly, no matter how many articles you read about laptop maintenance or fixing any issue, restarting the notebook and updating the macOS will repeat everywhere because both solutions fix numerous problems. So, before you start panicking about why your laptop suddenly behaves strangely, restarting and updating the OS can fix it.
For starters, go to the “Software Update” through the “System Preferences” and install every available update. Next, you can declutter the desktop and organize it. Click on “View” and go to “Sort By” to arrange the icons.
To free up space in the storage, you’d have to get rid of temporary files, unused apps, and every junk file contributing to the screen freezes, app crashes, and slowdowns.
To quickly deal with it, you can use disk cleanup apps like Mackeeper, Omnidisksweeper, and CleanMyMac. It’ll analyse the storage and delete every unnecessary document and data you don’t need, emptying the recycle bin at your command.
If you feel all data in your MacBook is important, you can create a backup on iCloud or store it on an external USB drive. Then, you can delete just enough files from the laptop to make space for operations to run smoothly.
Malware is another culprit that could cause dysfunctionality in the MacBook. Though Macs come with a strong defence, malware can still creep in due to OS loopholes. You can download antivirus software to beat it. Malwarebytes, Bitdefender, and Norton are excellent choices to catch and remove viruses.
Screen flickering
It isn’t easy to figure out the exact reason for the screen flickering. It could either be the GPU switching or the physical cable being damaged. You can try a number of things to fix the problem, starting with the common two solutions we gave you in the previous fix, i.e., restart and update.
Next, you can go to the “Energy Saver” option via the “System Preferences” and untick the “Automatic Graphics Switching” box to prevent the flickering screen issue.
If it doesn’t work, reset the NVRAM by shutting your device and turning it on while pressing the Command, Option, P, and R keys together for half a minute. You can let go once the MacBook starts and check if the error’s gone.
The MacBook doesn’t recognize the external drive
If your MacBook isn’t recognizing the external drive even after restarting, you can try rebooting the laptop in Safe Mode.
You may shut down the device and turn it on, pressing the Shift Key quickly till you see the login window. Enter your ID, and the device will start in Safe Mode. You can simply restart to go back to the regular mode.
You may also check the condition of the cable connecting the devices and if it’s fine, then try another port.
Fans make a loud noise
If fans make a loud noise sometimes, it’s normal because when you’re running heavy programs, the fans will spin faster to cool down the internal system. However, if it’s an all-time issue, it is because your device remains heated up.
So, you must ensure that the air vents are unblocked and allow the hot air to release. And you may use your laptop on a hard surface instead of a bed or a sofa.
The Activity Monitor will help you see which programs put more load on the processor and GPU. Also, you could buy a cooling pad for the laptop to assist the fans in controlling the temperature.
Unresponsive apps
Unresponsive apps can consume a lot of battery power. You can shut down these apps by force quitting them. You can click on “Force Quit” in the menu. A pop-up window will list the names of apps that are unresponsive. You may select the ones you want to shut down and tap on the “Force Quit” tab in the pop-up window.
Conclusion
Most of these fixes are easy to follow, and many MacBook issues can get fixed if you apply these methods. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
