Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this video, we’ll show you how to fix and prevent Mac overheating.
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Follow these 5 steps to prevent your Mac from overheating:
1. Check CPU usage
Go to Applications – Utilities – Activity Monitor to see which apps and processes use the most CPU.
2. Close extra browser tabs
Open tabs consume memory and CPU power. Bookmark and close any tabs you don’t need right now.
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CleanMyMac’s Menu helps monitor CPU load and shut down resource-hungry apps.
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3. Remove login & background items
Go to System Settings – General – Login Items & Extensions and review the list of apps that open at login and are allowed in the background.
4. Force Quit unused apps
Press Option-Command-Escape to open the Force Quit menu and stop apps you’re not using.
5. Keep macOS up to date
Go to System Settings – General – Software Update to check for and install any available macOS updates.
If your Mac feels slow and unresponsive, watch this video to learn how to boost performance: youtu.be/V-5xim4jDpI
Contents:
00:00 — Intro
00:21 — Check CPU usage
00:45 — Close unnecessary browser tabs
00:59 — Use CleanMyMac for CPU insights
01:21 — Check your login & background items
01:57 — Quit unused apps
02:15 — Keep macOS updated
02:37 — Outro
In this video, we’ll show you how to fix and prevent Mac overheating.
Start your free trial with CleanMyMac: bit.ly/412eKEP
Follow these 5 steps to prevent your Mac from overheating:
1. Check CPU usage
Go to Applications – Utilities – Activity Monitor to see which apps and processes use the most CPU.
2. Close extra browser tabs
Open tabs consume memory and CPU power. Bookmark and close any tabs you don’t need right now.
👉 Tip: Get detailed CPU insights with CleanMyMac
CleanMyMac’s Menu helps monitor CPU load and shut down resource-hungry apps.
Try all features with a free 7-day trial: bit.ly/412eKEP
3. Remove login & background items
Go to System Settings – General – Login Items & Extensions and review the list of apps that open at login and are allowed in the background.
4. Force Quit unused apps
Press Option-Command-Escape to open the Force Quit menu and stop apps you’re not using.
5. Keep macOS up to date
Go to System Settings – General – Software Update to check for and install any available macOS updates.
If your Mac feels slow and unresponsive, watch this video to learn how to boost performance: youtu.be/V-5xim4jDpI
Contents:
00:00 — Intro
00:21 — Check CPU usage
00:45 — Close unnecessary browser tabs
00:59 — Use CleanMyMac for CPU insights
01:21 — Check your login & background items
01:57 — Quit unused apps
02:15 — Keep macOS updated
02:37 — Outro
