This may be the worst OS yet. Everything is lagging, freezing, and slow since the update.

[SR 7]

First it was constantly saying I didn't have enough memory. Then when that went away, the entire system is slow, lags, with massive delays making it unusable at times.

Has Apple released anything that works in the last couple years?

 

[Realityck]

First it was constantly saying I didn't have enough memory. Then when that went away, the entire system is slow, lags, with massive delays making it unusable at times.

Has Apple released anything that works in the last couple years?

Check activity monitor for memory, is a process running creating this issue. Would show if swap is very busy.

 

[HDFan]

First it was constantly saying I didn't have enough memory. Then when that went away, the entire system is slow, lags, with massive delays making it unusable at times.

The releases are (relatively) fine. You have configuration issues which need to be addressed one by one. As above you can start with the memory problem. See which apps are taking memory and whether your system is doing excessive swapping.

 

[Slartibart]

First it was constantly saying I didn't have enough memory. Then when that went away, the entire system is slow, lags, with massive delays making it unusable at times.

Has Apple released anything that works in the last couple years?

What Mac model do you run what version of macOS 15 on?

 

[fisherking]

First it was constantly saying I didn't have enough memory. Then when that went away, the entire system is slow, lags, with massive delays making it unusable at times.

Has Apple released anything that works in the last couple years?

you're having issues, yet your thread title suggests something... sinister 🤣. why not just ask for help?

sequoia is running beautifully for most it's a pretty-great time for the mac OS. but there are always issues, so, as @Slartibart asks, what mac? and give us specifics, so people can advise, help.

 

[SR 7]

I have the Pro M1. I don't have anything running that I wasn't before.

Literally have only safari open and all of a sudden my computer is moving like a snail windows PC.

 

[throAU]

First it was constantly saying I didn't have enough memory.

Not enough memory or are you out of space?

Being out of space on your storage will cause all sorts of problems (which may manifest as "out of memory" due to having no space for swap) and they aren't the fault of the OS. Make sure you have 10-20 percent free space on your SSD for a start.

I have sequoia on 4 machines (MacBook Air 2020, MacBook Pro M1 Pro, MacBook Pro M4 Max, Trashcan via OCLP) and do not see the issues you are seeing.

 

[Slartibart]

I have the Pro M1. I don't have anything running that I wasn't before.

Literally have only safari open and all of a sudden my computer is moving like a snail windows PC.

if you are interested in other people helping you: these kind of ”bread crumps”/info bits are not serving that cause. What version of macOS? Mac specs? If Safari is the only program running: what internet connection? Do you use a VPN? What are the memory requirements of Safari when that happens - how many tabs open?; any Safari extensions?; any adblocker? can you provide the link of an ”example” page which induces what behaviour exactly? You check with any other browser? You check wether the behaviour persists for a different user? Otherwise: what background programs are running (start up items)? What have YOU done so far to address the problem?

If indeed your computer ”literally” starts ”moving like a snail…” as you write, that’s of course literally a different kind of problem 😉

Oh, in case you just want to vent… we’ll, o.k.a.y. I guess…

 

[SR 7]

if you are interested in other people helping you: these kind of ”bread crumps”/info bits are not serving that cause. What version of macOS? Mac specs? If Safari is the only program running: what internet connection? Do you use a VPN? What are the memory requirements of Safari when that happens - how many tabs open?; any Safari extensions?; any adblocker? can you provide the link of an ”example” page which induces what behaviour exactly? You check with any other browser? You check wether the behaviour persists for a different user? Otherwise: what background programs are running (start up items)? What have YOU done so far to address the problem?

If indeed your computer ”literally” starts ”moving like a snail…” as you write, that’s of course literally a different kind of problem 😉

Oh, in case you just want to vent… we’ll, o.k.a.y. I guess…

lmao this guy bro wants a IT tech response.

What MacOS? Gee I don't know, it may be the OS I literally posted the thread in. Duh.
And like I said, EVERYTHING is the same besides the OS. Same tabs, same apps running, same windows open.

 

[Slartibart]

lmao this guy bro wants a IT tech response.

What MacOS? Gee I don't know, it may be the OS I literally posted the thread in. Duh.
And like I said, EVERYTHING is the same besides the OS. Same tabs, same apps running, same windows open.

well, ”guy bro” one thing is that there are versions of every macOS. Another thing is that what you write does not transport a lot of information. at all. IMHO. YMMV… obviously.

 

[fisherking]

lmao this guy bro wants a IT tech response.

What MacOS? Gee I don't know, it may be the OS I literally posted the thread in. Duh.
And like I said, EVERYTHING is the same besides the OS. Same tabs, same apps running, same windows open.

instead of being combative, why not participate in the thread you started?

as @Slartibart said: which version of sequoia? (ie 15.3.1). and, again, details help if you actually want help.

and can you give more info on this: "Has Apple released anything that works in the last couple years?" because, so many people are running so many apple devices currently, and previously, and enjoying their experiences. hmmm 🤔

 

[throAU]

OP doesn't want to be shown that his issues are self inflicted.

 

[colocolo]

lmao this guy bro wants a IT tech response.

What MacOS? Gee I don't know, it may be the OS I literally posted the thread in. Duh.
And like I said, EVERYTHING is the same besides the OS. Same tabs, same apps running, same windows open.

You probably don't need to answer everything that was asked if it causes an emotional response in you. It seems you are feeling a little bit defensive, so let's try working around that.
Understand no one here knows what "everything" is, and what you are actually opening, so there is no way to know what exactly is running in your computer and theorize about the root cause.

If you open activity monitor and post screenshots of memory and cpu tabs, there is a chance you might be helped, if that is the intent of this thread (not really sure).
Could even be spotlight!

 

[GlenK]

Yeah all kinds of weird stuff was happening when I first downloaded but after 3 restarts in a row it seems to be working fine. It was simple stuff, like a finder window would be open after a restart and nothing I did would close it. But it did take 3 restarts to see improvement!!

 

[MajorFubar]

It took about two days for my computer to return to what I would class as normal pre-upgrade speed. In the past, techs here with a better idea of how Macs work than I do have suggested it's due the new OS re-indexing the hard drive (SSD now). Recommend leaving the computer up and running for 48 hours or so then shut down / reboot.

 

[halofan5691]

First it was constantly saying I didn't have enough memory. Then when that went away, the entire system is slow, lags, with massive delays making it unusable at times.

Has Apple released anything that works in the last couple years?

 

[halofan5691]

First it was constantly saying I didn't have enough memory. Then when that went away, the entire system is slow, lags, with massive delays making it unusable at times.

Has Apple released anything that works in the last couple years?

What have you got running in the background? I just did a major dump on my system on needless apps down to 1 or 2 items of importance. System runs great!!!

 

[Honza1]

lmao this guy bro wants a IT tech response.

What MacOS? Gee I don't know, it may be the OS I literally posted the thread in. Duh.
And like I said, EVERYTHING is the same besides the OS. Same tabs, same apps running, same windows open.

Some constructive suggestions, based on prior personal experience.
1. Check the disk. I had weird stuff happening when disk (SSD) started to fail. Stress on system during writing whole new upgraded macOS system may push the disk too much, if it was already on the border of failure. I had SSD which developed problem during upgrade, but was identified by Apple as hardware failure.
2. If disk passes, reinstall. Your system may have not installed correctly. Happened to me at some point. Something failed to install and result was unreliable system. The system today is installed in protected partition and linked to system to look "normal". Lots of reading, writing, deleting, and linking new stuff. Something could have gone wrong. In my case reinstall worked and fixed it.
Both above are easy and cheap (free).
Apple has pretty good system which prevents really bad releases. What you describe would be major - and by now well known - disaster, especially since we are on .3 release already. Even small fraction of users would be large number, clearly heard and known by now... MacOS is fine, it is could be your computer issue, failed install or, potentially, something else. Two of these are easy to check and - hopefully - get on with your life.
And yes, I had too many Macs to play with in the last ~20 years ;-)

 

[OldMacs4Me]

Make sure free disk space is at least 30%.

Corrupt Stoplight metadata file can cause all sorts of issues, similar to what you are describing. Rebuild it with computer set to never sleep and never logout. Use a power supply if it's a laptop. Then walk away for the several hours it will take to rebuild.

 

[HDFan]

EVERYTHING is the same besides the OS. Same tabs, same apps running, same windows open.

Unfortunately that doesn't help solve the problem. There could be hidden processes that are hogging memory, cpu, disk, etc. A tab that worked before for some reason might now have a memory leak. There are standard trouble shooting steps to take as mentioned above.

 

[thebart]

I don't have OP's issue but I notice whenever any app tries to access the file dialog, such as when selecting File | Save As in Word, I get a beach ball for a couple seconds. My hardware has not changed at all since Sonoma

 

[IowaLynn]

At least 16 years on the forum, so decent time as Mac user.

Not enough memory? Often it is storage that is low, not RAM.
And assuming M1 with 16GB. unlikely RAM is issue.

New OS will always put more demands on hardware.
Spotlight indexing takes days.
Freespace - more is best. Everything will take more memory and storage.
Pro M1 is MBP or something else? 16GB RAM or more.
Failing SSD?
Corrupt Safari cache? Clearing cache is always right

3rd part software installed? Out of date, not 15.3.1 compliant?

 

[ChrisMac47]

I have great sympathies with SR 7's predicament.

Once upon a time, we bought Macs because they "just worked" and we could get on with our lives, doing something a lot more interesting than fiddling with a computer. Nerds who wanted to spend their time playing with computers bought PCs, far cheaper, and they enjoyed themselves fiddling with them.

Apple need to simplify and reduce the size of their OS by a factor of 10, preferably a lot more: back to basics. It's all got out of control. Yes, I know Mac OS usually works OK after an "upgrade", but occasionally it does not, and it can be a complete nightmare. When it's happened to me in the past, I just phone Apple Support and after 2-4 hours on the phone, with an (impressive) tech agent controlling/operating my desktop at amazing speed, most of the issues get sorted ... they are never simple.

So, phone Apple Support and allow a few hours to get the issues sorted.

 

[IowaLynn]

My Intel Mini 2020 has 20GB system, 57GB system data, and 25GB applications.
Basic install nothing fancy = 100GB used.
Allow overhead and free space gets it to 150GB perhaps.

Reading the "gas gauge" watching oil pressure, tire pressure, are all part of driving.
Activity Monitor can also create a report to send to Apple via Feedback app.

 

[kagharaht]

Chiming in with 15.3.1. There are 3 issues for me.
1. Time Machine error where backup can't be completed because a file is unavailable.
2. Airdrop refuse to stay in the Finder Sidebar
3. Folders I tagged to be Listed in the Sidebar doesn't show there. Unless I untag each one then re-tag them again.

I did see a crash in the log in at 3am for Podcast App crashing. Even though it wasn't even being active.

Other than that, iMac has no lags, delay, finder crashes, active app crashes even when running Topaz Video AI, Gigapixel Ai, Mail, Safari, Messages, Safari, Streaming my Apple Music to HomePod even while moving 100gb folder to an external drive. Oh and my external SSD hasn't suddenly ejected yet.

I will say I had major issues with the previous OS. I had to erase all contents and settings to fix it. That will really fix up a screwed up OS.