Before you rush out to buy a new laptop, let’s talk about the concept of a . Just like your brain needs a coffee break, your MacBook Pro needs periodic maintenance to run like new.

If your desktop icons are frozen or the menu bar is lagging:

If the quick fix didn’t work, it’s time to close the curtains and take out the trash.

Refreshing a MacBook Pro can mean several things depending on whether you're trying to update a webpage, clear out system clutter, or fix sluggish hardware performance. 1. How to Refresh a Webpage

Press Command + Option + Escape to open the menu. Select Finder from the list.

That “Trash” bin on your dock isn’t just an icon. Right-click it and select Empty Trash . Those deleted files still take up disk space until you do this.