My machine has gone dead slow. I have to wait for minutes to perform every single function. Like it stopped typing four times during this question.

My machine has gone dead slow. I have to wait for minutes to perform every single function. Like it stopped typing four times during this question.

If this started happening without your having made any changes and without a warning of low disk space, then it's likely that the boot drive, or some other hardware component, is failing. Back up all data immediately, then run the Apple Hardware Test or Apple Diagnostics.
Even if the test is negative, you should make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store to have the machine tested more thoroughly.

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