If your applications or macOS are frequently crashing, follow these steps to resolve the issue:
Ensure you are using the latest version of macOS, as crashes may be due to bugs fixed in newer versions:
Step 1: Go to System Preferences and click Software Update.
Step 2: If an update is available, click Update Now to install it.
Frequent crashes may be linked to outdated apps. Update them to the latest version:
Step 1: Open the App Store on your Mac.
Step 2: Click Updates in the sidebar and install any available updates.
Resetting the NVRAM (Non-Volatile Random Access Memory) can fix issues related to system settings:
Step 1: Turn off your Mac.
Step 2: Turn it on and immediately press and hold Option + Command + P + R.
Step 3: Keep holding the keys for about 20 seconds and then release them.
Step 4: Your Mac will restart and reset the NVRAM/PRAM.
If a specific app is causing crashes, try reinstalling it:
Step 1: Open the Applications folder and locate the app.
Step 2: Drag the app to the trash and empty the trash.
Step 3: Visit the app’s website or the Mac App Store to download and install it again.
Running Disk Utility can fix issues with system files that may cause crashes:
Step 1: Open Disk Utility (Applications > Utilities).
Step 2: Select your startup disk and click on First Aid.
Step 3: Click Run and let Disk Utility check for any errors and fix them.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve frequent crashes on your macOS device.