Our desktop is really slowing down. Is there a way to "clean" it up or do we need to buy some sort of software?

Our desktop is really slowing down.  Is there a way to "clean" it up or do we need to buy some sort of software?

ldhiatt wrote:
... do we need to buy some sort of software?
No.
3rd Party  Cleanup type Utilities usually cause more problems than they claim to cure... and should be avoided.
ldhiatt wrote:
Our desktop is really slowing down.
Have a look here...
macworld.com/mac-troubleshooting-what-to-do-when-your -computer-is-too-slow.
Basically... Make sure you have enough Free Hard Drive space for your Mac to Perform as expected...
More Info Here...
Thomas A Reed  >  http://www.thesafemac.com/mpg/

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