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Spring Clean Your Mac


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Jamie Pollock
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Make your Mac springtime fresh! Every Mac needs a good spring cleaning! Optimizing your storage, removing malware, & deleting unneeded files will speed up performance & ensure your iMac or MacBook is running in tip-top shape. Let me show you what you need to know.

About this 'Spring Clean Your Mac' Course

Is your iMac or MacBook feeling sluggish? It's time to spring clean your Mac! Spring is the perfect time to give your Mac the TLC it needs to run at its best.

This hands-on training session is designed to help Mac users like you optimize storage, eliminate unneeded files, & speed up performance.

We'll be using multiple free tools such as About This Mac, Disk Utility, & MalwareBytes to address any issues your Mac may be facing. You'll learn about the common culprits that slow down performance, & how to know when it's time to upgrade to a new machine.

This yearly spring cleaning session is essential maintenance to keep your Mac running smoothly.


Just like changing the oil in your car, this yearly maintenance routine is non-negotiable if you want your computer to operate flawlessly. By keeping your Mac clutter-free, you can ensure that it runs smoothly & efficiently.

You’ll learn about:

  • How to use the About this Mac window
  • What is RAM?
  • How full is your hard drive?
  • What slows down your iMac or laptop
  • Use Disk Utility to fix problems
  • Use Malwarebytes to look for malware and viruses
  • Get your questions answered


Questions & answers about this class:

Q: Why do I need to clean up my Mac?
A: Over time, as you install software & accumulate data, your system may become cluttered & slower, so regular maintenance can help prevent these issues.

It also ensures that your computer is free from malware & unnecessary files that can take up valuable storage space (or even be dangerous).

Q: How can I clean up & optimize my Mac?
A: You can optimize your Mac by removing old & large files, transferring files to an external hard drive, emptying the trash bin, & using cloud storage services like iCloud. I’ll demonstrate these techniques in this class.

Q: Will a cleanup make my Mac run faster?
A: Yes, optimizing your Mac can help it run faster by freeing up storage space, removing malware, & deleting unnecessary files that can slow down your computer.

Q: How often should I perform a cleanup on my Mac?
A: If you use your computer heavily, you may need to optimize it more frequently, but generally it's a good idea to do a cleanup on your Mac at least once a year to keep everything running smoothly.

I like to think of it as spring cleaning because it reminds me to do it once a year, & I always do it in spring so I don’t have to figure out when I last did it.

 


By enrolling in any LIVE class by Royalwise, you'll receive a recording of that class as a free bonus so you can pause, rewind, watch, & rewatch at your own pace until you've mastered the lessons in each course.

Each Royalwise class is recorded live, & an edited copy is published to the course page within two weeks of the recording date. A notification will be sent to you within your OWLS portal once the recording is available.

While you wait, be sure to complete any of the quizzes or questionnaires, download any notes or handouts that you may have missed before class, & get any remaining questions answered in the class discussions forum.

 

Instructional Level

Beginner through Advanced 

Course Length

1 hour

Prerequisites 

  • No prerequisite knowledge needed.

Who should take this class?

  • Everyone who wants their Mac to stay healthy and run at top speed.


Other learners purchased these courses after completing this class:  

Explore new topics & join the hundreds of other Apple enthusiasts who have enrolled in these courses after completing this Spring Clean Your Mac class!

 

Watch it again later

You'll have lifetime access to the on-demand course including all handouts and class material. You'll also be able to ask questions in the Q&A forum and get answers, even years later. You can pause, rewind, speed up, and watch again and again as you apply what you learn to each situation as it crops up.

Here is the course outline:

1. Download the Handout

Download the handout that goes with the course.

Download the handout here

2. Spring Clean Your Mac (2023)

Make your Mac springtime fresh! Every Mac needs a good spring cleaning! Optimizing your storage, removing malware, & deleting unneeded files will speed up performance & ensure your iMac or MacBook is running in tip-top shape. Let me show you what you need to know.

Analyze Your Mac
Understanding and Managing Storage
Emptying Trash / Freeing Up Space
Deleting Emails
Deleting Photos
Organizing Your Desktop
Assessing Your Log In Items
Removing Web Extensions & Malware
Using the Disk Utility to Clean Up Your Hard Drive
When to Replace Your Mac

3. Take the Quiz

Take this quiz to demonstrate your mastery of the material. Pass the quiz with an 80% or higher to complete the Course, earn your Certificate, and win points!

Participation Quiz

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:

Royalwise CPE Certificate
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