If it’s somewhere near the maximum amount of RAM installed on your machine, that might explain any system slowdowns or crashes you’ve been experiencing. (A computer’s RAM, or Random Access Memory, stores information.) Keep your eye on the Memory Used entry down at the bottom of your window-this shows how much RAM macOS is currently eating up. Switch to the Memory tab, and you’ll find similar readings, but this time for RAM. The bottom of this tab will show you the overall CPU usage with a constantly updating graph.
(CPU stands for Central Processing Unit this component acts as the brains of the computer and performs most of its calculations.) You’ll see all open programs in the column on the left, along with the percentage of processor time they’re currently taking up. The first tab, CPU, shows how much processing power each running program requires. These screens are actually pretty simple to navigate. It is quite possible that the reason for Laggy or Slow Mouse on your Mac is due to its corrupted NVRAM.Within Activity Monitor, you’ll see a barrage of constantly changing numbers and app names, but don’t panic.
NVRAM which stands for Non-Volatile Random-Access Memory stores the settings of external devices connected to Mac. If you recently bought the mouse, return or exchange it as soon as possible. If the Mouse is not working on another computer, it confirms that the Mouse is defective. Now, plug the Slow Mouse into another computer (Windows PC) and see if it is working. If macOS Catalina is running slow on your computer, you. Plug another Wireless/Bluetooth Mouse into your Mac and see if the New Mouse works perfectly fine on your Mac. Apple continually releases updates to its operating systems to ensure that it is running at its best. The change takes effect immediately, start using your Mouse and see if it feels faster than it was before. On System Preferences screen, click on the Mouse icon > on the next screen, adjust Tracking and Scrolling Speed by moving the slider to right. If you find that the cursor is dragging or moving slowly, it is likely that the tracking speed of mouse has been set to a low value. In addition, I am trying out FCP, which is the primary. Finally decided to just finally buy myself a M1 Mac Mini from Costco so I can take advantage of A, the current sale price for a Mac Mini (569) and also (If needed) their generous return period of 90 days.
NEW MAC MINI VERY SLOW BLUETOOTH
You can enable Bluetooth Back on your Mac, after the Mouse starts working properly. Been thinking about trying out a Mac for a very long time, especially since the M1. Its not the system, I have plenty of storage and even the Outlook app doesnt seem to be hogging CPU overall, although the percentage does bounce around a bit. It even seems to slow down Word and other programs. If it is a plug-and-play mouse, it should work without Bluetooth. To perform any function in the app I get a spinning ball. Sometimes the problem of a laggy or slow mouse is due to interference from other Bluetooth devices that are close to your Mac.Ĭlick on Bluetooth icon located at the top-right corner and Turn OFF Bluetooth.Īfter disabling Bluetooth, disconnect the Mouse from your Mac > Wait for 30 seconds and connect the Mouse back to your Mac. On System Preferences screen, click on General and uncheck Allow handoff between this Mac and your iCloud devices option. Some users have reported fixing the problem by disabling the Handoff feature on Mac.Ĭlick on Apple icon in top-menu bar and select System Preferences… in the dropdown menu. If you are using a USB Hub, remove the Mouse from USB Hub and plug it directly into the USB Port of Mac. To rule out this possibility, plug the Mouse into another USB Port and see if it starts working better. Change USB PortĪnother common reason is due to the USB Port on your Mac not playing well with the Mouse due to some technical glitch. Remove all the USB connected devices from your Mac (except Mouse & Keyboard), restart your Mac and see if this improves the performance of your Mouse. Sometimes, interference from USB 3.0 devices can prevent Mouse and Keyboard from functioning properly. Wait for your Mac to completely Shut Down > Wait for another 30 seconds and Restart your Mac. Sometimes, the problem is due to stuck programs or processes interfering with the functioning of Mouse on your Mac.Ĭlick on the Apple Logo in top-menu bar and select Restart option in the dropdown menu. To confirm, replace the battery on your Mouse with a New battery and see if it helps in fixing the problem. Replace BatteriesĪ common reason for laggy or slow Mouse on Mac is due to the Batteries losing their power and becoming weak.
Take a good look at the back of your Mouse and make sure that the laser opening is not being blocked by dirt/debris.Īlso, clean the Mouse Pad and see if it needs to be replaced (Worn out, Dirty).