The memory size of the Mac is limited. Once too many software are running, the Mac will be unable to open the software or the computer will freeze. So how to effectively clean up the Mac system that takes up too much memory? In this issue, the editor will help you figure out what to do when the system takes up too much memory.
How to clean up excessive memory usage in Mac system
The size of your Mac's memory determines how many software your Mac can run at the same time. The newly released M2 version of Macbook Air has 8GB of memory, and the 16-inch Macbook Pro can be selected with up to 32GB of memory. Compared with 8GB of memory, it can run more software at the same time and run large software more smoothly.
However, the large memory version is priced higher, and some users have to choose the small memory version. The problem caused by the small memory version is that the memory is often full and needs to be cleaned up before running new software. So how to effectively clean up the memory?
Method 1: Exit the running software.
In fact, clicking the cross in the upper left corner does not exit the software. If there is a "·" below your Dock bar, it means it is running and has not completely exited. So how can you correctly exit the running software?
1. Right-click on the software icon in the Dock and click "Exit". If the software you exit is not fixed in the Dock, the software icon will disappear. If it is permanently in the Dock, the "·" below will disappear.
2. Click the Apple logo in the upper left corner and select "Force Quit". The "Force Quit Application" interface will pop up. Here, select the application you want to quit and click "Force Quit". Note: This method is suitable for situations where the software is stuck or cannot exit. If you want to exit Word, Excel and other files, you must save them first.
3. Use Activity Monitor to free up memory
Activity Monitor is a software provided by Apple system that can monitor the current memory usage and clear it. But many people don't know where this tool is stored. You can use "Search" to quickly find the tool.
Use Activity Monitor to see which software currently takes up the most memory. Cleaning up software that takes up a lot of memory can clean up memory space more effectively. After selecting the software that needs to be cleaned, click the "X" above, and then you can choose to quit or force quit.
Method 2: Use computer cleaning software to release
If you have used the above method to try to free up memory, but the effect is not satisfactory, you can use computer cleaning software to free up memory. I use CleanMyMac as an example. In the "Maintenance" option, you can check the "Release RAM" option. RAM is memory. There is also an introduction to this function on the right side. The purpose is to make your Mac smoother. Check "After releasing RAM" and click "Run" to effectively clean up the memory.
Secondly, CleanMyMac can also monitor the memory status at all times. If there is insufficient memory, CleanMyMac will pop up a window prompting you that you need to clean up the memory to keep your Mac smooth.
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The above content is an introduction to what to do if your Mac system takes up too much memory. If you are still worried about cleaning up your computer, you might as well try the above methods to clean up your computer. You can also leave a message in the comment area. The editor will be the first to do so. Time to help you solve it!