, , , ,

Why the Mac Is So Popular and How to Keep It Running Smoothly

Apple is one of the most popular companies in the technology industry today if Dennis McCafferty’s list is anything to go by. They got their start with computers but were able to launch themselves into the top of the industry with their release of the iPod. At the time, they had what was widely considered to be the best MP3 player on the market.

Macbook Air - Mac troubleshooting issues and fixA few years later, they released one of the first smart phones called the iPhone. The iPhone changed the way that society works. We were now able to access and utilize the Internet anywhere in the world. The iPhone quickly became the most popular smart phone on the market and still continues to be one of the top used devices around.

Thanks to Apple’s extremely popular product line, they have been able to release other successful devices such as the iPad. One of their oldest product lines is the Mac. Apple was able to use the success that they had with the iPod and iPhone to help make the Mac one of the more popular computers in the world. The Mac is in demand for many of the same reasons that the iPhone is. It is easy to use and it is very well designed.

ALSO READ: Why Now Might be the Worst Time to Buy a Smartphone

The Mac is notorious for being extremely user-friendly. Macs may cost a lot; however, they provide their users with reliability and protection. Macs are not susceptible to viruses and computer related issues much like personal computers are. This is the trade-off that you will receive when you pay a higher price for a Mac.

As great as this is, they are not immune to issues and you may find that your Mac is running slow at times. There will occasionally be a problem with it. For cases like these, it is helpful to be able to know how to maintain and fix your computer so that you do not have to pay high repair costs. In the rest of this article, we will go over a few ways in which you can solve many of the common issues that you may have with a Macintosh computer.

ALSO READ: Five projects that will shape the future for Apple

Common Mac Issues and Fixes: Troubleshooting Issues with Your Mac for Smooth Performance

CD won’t eject: The CD is stuck in the machine

The common problem with a Mac can occur because of its optical drive. Occasionally, you may find that the disc that is in the Mac’s optical drive will not eject. If you find that you have this issue, there are a few things that you can do in order to solve the problem.

The first thing you should try to do is to hold the eject button of the drive for a few seconds. A 5 second count should be enough for this. If that doesn’t work, you can locate and push the emergency eject button using a pin. This button is designed to override any processes that may be causing issues with the optical drive and eject the disk immediately. In most cases, this will be enough to solve the issue. If you’re familiar with Windows, you might have come across something similar to this.

If the disk is still stuck in the machine, you can try restarting it. Most of the time, this issue will result from too many processes running on the Mac at the same time. The Mac may be stuck on a task and not be able to process the eject command. Restarting the Mac will end all of the processes that it is running and allow it to acknowledge the eject button request.

If all else fails, it may be a hardware issue. On rare occasions, the optical drive may become damaged and it will not be able to follow the commands that you give it properly. If this is the case, you may be required to replace the drive. Unless you know how to replace Mac components, it is recommended that you seek the help of a professional for any hardware replacement issues.

Mac does not recognize devices: “Unable to recognize device plugged into it”

Macs are designed to be compatible with any type of Apple devices. Many people take advantage of this and use all of their devices together in order to switch out content, media and anything else that they need to do. If your Mac is not able to recognize the device that you plug into it, that will be a problem. If you find that you have this issue, there are a few steps that you can take to try and fix it.

The first thing that you will need to do is to narrow down and figure out what the problem is. Sometimes it may be the Mac and other times it may be your device. Switch out different devices in different ports to narrow in on what exactly the problem is.

Once you do this, you should be able to identify the cause of the issue. Whether it is the device, the port or the Mac, you will usually be able to see this issue by making sure your Mac is up to date. Restart your computer and check for any updates. Once you install the update, your Mac should be able to recognize any Apple device that you plug into it.

ALSO READ: 5 Most Expensive Computer Repairs Till Date

Restart and check for upgrades

If you are still having issues, try to restart your Mac and see if you have any better results. Often times, there will be processes running that are slowing the Mac down or preventing it from carrying out normal functions like its device recognition.

Another thing that you could try is to check if your Mac and device are both up to date. Check them both for any new updates and install them if any are available. Sometimes device connection issues are not limited to your specific issue alone. If a device is buggy, it will usually be fixed with the latest update that the developer puts out.

ALSO READ: Should I Fix Computer Problems by Myself or Get Expert Help?

This is also a great solution if you notice that your Mac is running slow. Apple designs their products to be very easy to use and they put out constant updates that ensure that your machine will continue to run smoothly for years to come. So, why can’t you just apply the little Mac troubleshooting fixes explained in this article? Soon enough, your Mac computer will be back to its very best!

NB: If you are having Mac related issues that are similar or different from what we’ve mention in this article, you can send us a request for inclusion in our upcoming podcast series titled “The Tech Guide Experts Podcast.” The TechAtLast’s Tech Guide Experts Podcast covers everyday fixes to your tech world live troubleshooting for common challenges that users faces everyday along with suggestions for improvement. Watch out!

I’d love to read your concerns about Apple Macintosh related problems that you might have faced in the past. Thanks for reading!

 

Share this post

Related articles