How can you monitor system performance on macOS?

Monitoring system performance on macOS is essential to keep your Mac running smoothly and efficiently. Here are some ways to monitor system performance on macOS:

Using Activity Monitor

Activity Monitor is a built-in system utility on macOS that allows you to monitor various aspects of your Mac's performance, including CPU usage, memory usage, disk usage, and network activity. You can open Activity Monitor by searching for it in Spotlight or by navigating to Applications > Utilities > Activity Monitor.

Command Line tools

If you prefer using the command line, there are various built-in command line tools on macOS that can help you monitor system performance. Tools like top, vm_stat, iostat, and netstat can provide detailed information about CPU utilization, memory usage, disk activity, and network traffic.

Third-party apps

There are also third-party apps available on the Mac App Store that offer more advanced features for monitoring system performance. Apps like iStat Menus, uBar, and MenuMeters provide real-time monitoring of CPU, memory, disk, and network usage, as well as other system metrics.

By keeping track of CPU, memory, disk, and network usage, you can identify any performance bottlenecks and optimize your Mac's performance for better overall efficiency.