How to troubleshoot 5 most common problems of apple computer

Every technical device comes with some glitches which can plague the functioning of your device. An apple computer is no exception when it comes to facing such problems. At times the problem can be big enough to require a professional assistance. However, the issues are not always as such that they cannot be handled if you know the cheat codes and few shortcuts to get done with these little hiccups. Here is how you troubleshoot them.

1. Startup screen color change

It is one of the most common problems faced by apple users. The screen often turns bluish gray while the system is starting. So before you head to an Apple repair store, here is what you can do. The reason it might happen is due to any incompatible hardware connected to your device like a printer or a USB hub or a hard drive. So check for any such external connection and disconnect them before you restart your computer. You can also perform safe boot as you hold down the shift key till the apple logo goes away and then restart your computer.

2. Beach ball problem

That spinning ball you see on your screen can be because of the overloading on your system. If it does not go away you might have to track down the program which is creating the trouble.  You can also force quit that particular program which is causing it by pressing command + option + esc. You can also empty your hard disk by right clicking the “empty trash” button in the trash and download folder.

3. Distorted screen

If this problem is not because of any hardware glitch, it helps to turn on your computer and press command + option + P+ R till the system reboots. This leads to the resetting of the PRAM/VRAM where startup like screen resolution and disk selection are stored. To check if the problem is still there you can boot into safe mode.

4. Freezing at startup

This might just require you to do the small process called the SMC resetting, also called the system management controller on your computer. Apple’s official SMC reset page has the guidelines to perform this, which usually requires you to unplug the power cord or removing the battery. SMC is where basic hardware functions are stored including sleep mode or the thermal management.

5. System crashing or boot disabled

This might happen due to the update which did not go smooth. During the installation, if the power back up disrupts it can cause this glitch.  So if you try again installing the same update, it might not help you, as an upgrade version of OS may miss on some important system files. So switching to the combo OS updates can be helpful. You can get the full instruction online to help you perform the process smoothly.

Conclusion

The glitches are common to have in the system even if you are careful with your device. Hopefully this article will provide you with the most needful steps that you should take when facing such issues while using your Mac. Still, it is suggested that if the tricks do not work and the problem persists, it is best to contact an Apple computer repair store to avoid any further damage.