Macs, like Windows computers, benefit from routine maintenance. Regular tune ups help protect Macs—both desktop and laptop models—from potential data loss, needlessly slow performance and other issues.

There are two tricks to performing proper macOS tune ups. The first challenge people face is simply regularly remembering to perform the tune up. The second challenge is addressing all the common pitfalls. Scheduling the task within reminders resolves the first issue while leveraging a checklist, like the accompanying checklist from TechRepublic Premium, addresses the second.

Just what steps should a macOS tune up checklist include? The steps below will ensure proper, consistent results during each macOS tune up.