If your Mac is not performing as expected and is either freezing or crashing a lot, then try not to panic. This is because we’re going to quickly break down a few methods and tricks that you can use to get your laptop back up and running in no time. So, without wasting any time, let’s jump straight in and solve this frustrating problem of yours, shall we?!

1. Use Force Quit

This is the first thing that you can do to try and fix it. This is especially useful if your laptop suddenly became unresponsive while using a new application or program. If you can still move your mouse around, then the problem is the open app and not a general system issue. In which case, you have two options to force quit the program.

The first is to head to the Apple menu at the top of your screen and click on Force Quit. From there, you should be able to see the problematic app and you can close it. Alternatively, you can drag your mouse to your dock and right-click the app that is frozen. If the application is unresponsive, the Force Quit option should appear. You can then restart the app if you need to get back to work. Sometimes a frozen app may not function properly because there are too many open applications at once. You can prevent this by simply closing all other apps and running that single one until you finished using it. You can also opt to connect your Mac to a 5k usb c monitor, if you run high intensive applications like music production or video editing software.

If you don’t have the necessary accessories to connect to an external monitor, we suggest purchasing Lention’s (D92) Docking Station. It is a fully loaded, all-in-one usb hub that features an extensive amount of connectivity ports that will allow you to extend your laptop’s functionalities to the max without overloading it. It is also universally compatible with most Windows PCs and Macs, so you don’t have to worry about it working well on your device. In terms of features, it offers up 6 USB 3.0 ports, 1 Gigabit Ethernet port that supports up to 1000Mbps internet connectivity, and a dual 4K displays output that supports dual HDMI and DisplayPort displays with both mirror and extend mode. Moreover, this hub features both a microphone input and audio output, which is useful if you are making music or recording audio!

In short, it’s the perfect high intensive accessory that you need to relieve any unnecessary system pressure on your laptop that may be making your apps constantly freeze.

2. Reboot your Mac

If you are struggling to Force Quit the app or if your entire laptop is frozen and completely unresponsive then the only option is to reboot your Mac. Also, even if the first method worked and your Mac is working fine, it’s still a good idea to restart your device just to be safe. If your Mac is somewhat responsive, you can use your mouse to restart your Mac the normal way.

However, if it is completely unresponsive, then you will have to perform for hard restart. In which case, you will have to hold down the power button until the device shuts off completely. Alternatively, you can also hold down the Control + Command + Power buttons at the same time. In most cases, this should ultimately solve the problem and get your Mac up and running normally.

3. Update your Mac

Once you’ve performed a system restart, you should be able to figure out why your Mac was behaving in such an unstable manner. In most cases, it will usually come down to a full storage space, outdated macOS, or recently corrupted apps. In the case of your macOS, this could be a major reason why your Mac is performing so slowly. You can easily check to see if your Mac is up to date by heading to the Apple menu > System Preferences > Software Update. From there, you should be able to check and see if your system is up to date or requires you to install a new update.

4. Clear Up Storage Space

Once you are confident that your system is up-to-date, then make sure that you have sufficient storage space on your Mac. This is because an overcrowded hard drive can often lead to issues such as freezing, crashing, and unresponsive apps on your Mac. You can easily check to find out if you have enough storage left available by heading to the Apple menu > About This Mac > Storage. If you find that your disk space is low, then this would explain why your Mac is misbehaving. In which case you will need to clear any large files, unused apps, or temporary cache files that may be clogging your system.

However, if you decide that you do not want to delete them, you can always transfer them to an external storage drive instead. In such cases, you will need to use an sd card hub. These accessories will allow you to transfer files and data to any external storage device, eg. SD Cards, flash drives, external hard drives, etc. Moreover, they also ensure that your files will not accidentally end up corrupted in the process. If you don’t own one, then we suggest checking out the wide variety of options that Lention has to offer on their website. Most of them also offer extended functionalities such as 4K HDMI connectivity, Gigabit Ethernet, High-speed USB 3.0 data transfer, Integrated charging, SD/Micro Card Readers, etc.

Alternatively, if you require a specific hub and can’t be bothered to choose, then our top pick for data transfers would be the (CB-C35H-1M) model from Lention. This device offers up to 4 USB 3.0 ports and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0. This means you can connect up to 4 USB devices like an external keyboard, mouse or disk drive concurrently, with a maximum data transfer speed of 5Gbps. It also provides up to 60W integrated charging for any external devices you may own and is universally compatible with almost all Windows PCs and Macs. Plus, it being a usb hub long cord, it comes with a 3.3ft extra cable extension. This makes it the ideal solution for creating a less congested and more open workspace at home or in the office.