Running slow---help new to Mac

I have a month old MBP. In the last few days it is just running slower. Typing lags behind a letter in all programs as I type, and scrolling in web pages is just slightly off and behind. If this were my PC, I would run a spyware scan and clear out .
Is there a program I can download to clean out system? Any suggestions!!!
Thanks
Monkey Fur

Hi Monkey Fur;
I would suggest you start by starting Activity Monitor and watching what is using resources on your MBP.
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