Random Mac Freezing

Hi This is my first time i have joined discussions.I am having random screen freezes which started rarely but it is now up to 8 times a day,my mac just is not the same is there anybody having the same problem.I am hoping its an easy fix but i have a feeling something really wrong any suggestions?

try this:
restart your Mac and let it boot into _*safe mode*_. using *disk utility* (in applications > utilities), run +verify disk+ and +permission repair+ sessions, then let your Mac reboot normally.
JGG

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