How to Check and Monitor Mac Performance

Tenorshare Cleamio’s Mac Monitoring Center gives you full control of your Mac’s performance. Monitor CPU, memory, and disk usage, manage startup items, and run network speed tests — all in one intuitive dashboard.

Tenorshare Cleamio's Mac Status Center not only tracks your Mac's CPU, memory, disk, and network in real time but also lets you manage startup items and clean trash — helping you optimize performance and keep your Mac running smoothly, all in one place.

Part 1: CPU & Memory Monitoring and Optimization

High CPU or memory usage can slow your Mac or cause lag. With Tenorshare Cleamio's Mac Status Center, you can monitor CPU and RAM in real time and free up memory with one click to keep your Mac running smoothly, whether you're video editing, gaming, or working with multiple documents.

Step 1 Select CPU and Memory Module

Click the Cleamio logo in the menu bar to launch its Mac Status Center, then check your CPU and Memory usage from the panel.

open mac status canter

Step 2 View CPU & Memory Usage Details

Click "Details" to view real-time CPU and memory usage.

➡️ CPU:

check cpu usage

➡️ Memory:

check memory usage

Step 3 End App Process to Release Space

Use the "Remove" button to close unnecessary apps and free up system resources.

➡️ CPU:

end app process to free up cpu

➡️ Memory:

end app process to free up memory

Tips:

When CPU or memory usage is high, it's recommended to close non-essential apps first before considering a system restart.

Part 2: Trash Usage Monitoring & Cleanup

Many users forget to empty the Trash, letting deleted files quietly consume valuable storage. With Tenorshare Cleamio's Trash Usage Monitoring, you can see its size instantly and empty Trash on Mac with one click to free up space.

Step 1 Select the Trash Module

Click the Cleamio logo in the top menu bar to open its Mac Status Center, then select the "Trash" module to see its usage.

Select the Trash Module

Note:

If full disk access isn't enabled, click the "Release" button and then follow the prompts to enable it in Settings.

enable full disk access to scan all junk files

Step 2 Release and Empty Trash

Note:

The files in the Trash are unrecoverable after emptying the Trash. Please make sure you no longer need the files before deleting them.

Once enabled, hit the "Release" button to instantly empty the Trash and free up disk space.

clean trash to release space

Part 3: Disk Usage Monitoring

Low disk space can slow down your Mac. With Tenorshare Cleamio's disk usage monitor, you can instantly see how much space is used and what files take up the most storage, then clean them to free up disk space and make your Mac run faster.

Step 1 Select Disk Module

Touch on the Cleamio logo from the top status bar to initiate its Mac Status Center. Select the "Disk" module to see your storage usage.

check disk space usage

Step 2 Scan and Clean Disk Space

Click the "Clean" button to access Cleamio's junk files cleanup feature. Then tap "Scan" to detect all types of junk files.

Note:

Please ensure that any data to be deleted or moved has been backed up, avoiding losing important files.

scan and clean disk space

Part 4: Startup Item Management

Too many startup items can slow your Mac's boot time and drain memory. With Tenorshare Cleamio's Startup Item Management, you can easily view and disable startup programs on Mac with one click, speeding up boot time and improving overall performance.

Step 1 Select Startup Item Management Module

Click the Cleamio logo at the top right to open Cleamio's Mac Status Center. Then pick the "Startup item management" module and click "Manage" to view all current startup programs.

Select Startup Item Management Module

Step 2 Close Startup Items

Choose unnecessary programs and end their process with the "Remove" or "Remove All" button.

Note:

Do not disable essential system startup items, as this may affect core system functionality.

Close Startup Items

Part 5: Network Status Monitoring & Speed Test

Slow or unstable internet can interrupt meetings, streaming, and downloads. With Tenorshare Cleamio's Network Status Monitor & Speed Test, you can check your network status in real time and run an internet speed test on Mac to quickly spot issues and keep your online activities smooth.

Step 1 Select Network Module

Initiate Cleamio's Mac Status Center by tapping its logo in the top menu bar. Then click on the Network module to view the network connection status.

Select Network Module

Step 2 Test Download & Upload Speed

Hit the "Speed Test" button to check your current download and upload speeds.

test network speed

Tips:

Speed test results may vary depending on your network environment. So it is recommended to perform multiple tests with the "Retest Speed" button at different times for more accurate data.

[Video Tutorial] Check and Monitor Mac Performance

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