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Resolving Mac Freezing or Unresponsiveness

Issue Description 

Mac freezes randomly, apps stop responding, or cursor becomes unresponsive. 

Common Causes 

  • App crashes 
  • Insufficient RAM 
  • Disk errors 

Step-by-Step Solution 

Step 1: Force Quit Frozen Apps 

  • Press Command + Option + Esc 
  • Force quit non-responsive apps 

 

Step 2: Check Memory Pressure 

  • Open Activity Monitor → Memory 
  • Red zone = memory overload 

 

Step 3: Restart macOS Safely 

  • Restart Mac 
  • Avoid force shutdown unless necessary 

 

Step 4: Check Disk Health 

  • Run First Aid in Disk Utility 

Explore Further 

  • Create a new user profile for testing 

Prevention & Best Practices 

Keep macOS and apps updated.