Even desktop computers like the iMac are notoriously difficult to repair yourself-Apple uses heavy amounts of glue and solder in its manufacturing process. If your Mac has a problem with a particular component, the fix becomes more complicated. Hardware issues, though, are the exception. Here are some of the easier tips you can try to speed up your Mac. You can fix most common causes of a slow Mac yourself, and relatively easily. If you can figure out what’s wrong, you can take steps to rectify it. There are many reasons why your Mac might have performance issues. Is your Mac slow? Do you see the spinning pinwheel of death every day? Don’t put up with it! Here’s how to diagnose the issue so you can fix the problem.