Why does my IMAC keep freezing?

If your Mac keeps freezing, it could simply be because your hard disk or SSD is failing. Or it could be caused by a less catastrophic form of data corruption, which can be fixed. In either case, the macOS Disk Utility is a good place to start.

How do I troubleshoot my Mac from freezing?

FIX: Press Command + Option + Esc on your keyboard — this will bring up the Force Quit menu. Pick the app you want to quit and click the Force Quit button. If you have no idea which app causes the freezing, use Quit All to quit all processes, including the background ones, and see if it helps.

How do I unfreeze my imac?

How to unfreeze your Mac?

  1. Press Command- Esc-Option on your keyboard at the same time, then release them.
  2. Select the name of the frozen application from the menu’s list and click Force Quit.
  3. If the Force Quit menu doesn’t appear or the frozen program doesn’t close, you’ll need to restart your computer.

How do I unfreeze my iMac?

How do I run Apple Diagnostics?

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  1. Start up your Mac.
  2. Continue to press and hold the power button as your Mac turns on.
  3. Release the power button when the startup options window appears.
  4. Press Command-D to run the Diagnostics.
  5. Apple Diagnostics will run automatically. When it is complete, it will present a list of the problems encountered.

How do I clean my Apple Mac?

Using a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe, 75 percent ethyl alcohol wipe, or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, you may gently wipe the hard, nonporous surfaces of your Apple product, such as the display, keyboard, or other exterior surfaces. Don’t use products containing bleach or hydrogen peroxide.

How do I know if my Mac has hardware problems?

Press the power button on your Mac and then immediately press and hold down the D key on the keyboard. (To start Apple Diagnostics over the internet, hold down Option-D.) Release the D key when the prompt appears on the screen asking you to choose your language using the arrow keys.

How do I run a self diagnostic on my Mac?