Bruce Dias 
MacBook and iMac computers are integral to people’s daily lives, revolutionizing how people connect, work, communicate, and create. But like any technology and machine, these systems aren’t immune to occasional challenges. These challenges may disrupt your workflow and cause immense frustration.
In this guide, we have explored the common iMac and MacBook problems that users might encounter and explored effective solutions to overcome them. Let’s go.
Accountsd/callservicesd Wants to Use the Login Keychain
Accountsd is the Accounts daemon, part of the Accounts Framework. This stores login credentials for services and apps you use on your computer. The framework allows app developers to build access to accounts into their applications without them having access to your usernames and passwords.
The framework needs access to your Keychain to work properly because Keychain manages usernames and passwords for accounts used on the Mac. If you see the Accountsd notification, it probably means that the login and keychain passwords are not synced. The issue will be solved instantly if you sync them.
As for callservicesd, this is another daemon. It is different from accountsd because it monitors the state. Hence, it needs access to Keychain to ensure the proper work of services, such as Contacts and FaceTime. If you see the message callservicesd wants to use the login on your screen, your Mac wants to sync calls between the devices you are logged in to. So, sync them, and the problem will be solved.
Screen Flickering Nightmares
Imagine you are editing your video footage or working on some other media project, and suddenly, the screen starts flickering. Although screen flickering is uncommon, the problem can be supremely vexing. It can disrupt your workflow and cause eye strain.
The potential causes and solutions are:
- Incompatibility between third-party applications and macOS might trigger screen flickering. Resolve the problem by checking for updates, or you can uninstall the recently installed apps if the flickering started after they were installed.
- Check the display settings because incorrect resolution or settings might cause your screen to flicker. You can change the display settings by going to the System Preferences app and clicking Display. Then, match the screen’s native resolution.
Wi-Fi Connectivity Conundrums
Are you experiencing unstable or intermittent Wi-Fi connections? This can be a source of immense displeasure and frustration. It will hinder your online activities and interrupt communication.
The potential causes of this problem are signal interference and router problems. Check whether electronic devices, metal objects, or walls interfere with your Wi-Fi signal. If so, you must position your computer closer to the Wi-Fi router.
In case of router issues, you can restart the router and refresh the settings. This will eliminate temporary glitches.
Alternatively, you can reset network settings by navigating to System Preferences > Network > Wi-Fi > Advanced > click Renew DHCP Lease > Apply. Then, reconnect to the Wi-Fi network.
Also, you can reboot your computer and toggle the Wi-Fi connection off and on.
Spinning Beach Ball of Frustration
The rainbow cursor or the spinning beach ball appears when an app becomes unresponsive. This issue truly tests the patience of the most patient Mac users.
The spinning beach ball might appear because there’s insufficient RAM, unresponsive apps, or the macOS software is outdated.
To resolve the issue, try these fixes:
- Close memory-intensive programs that are running in the background. These might not be leaving enough RAM and memory to run other apps and programs.
- Force quit the unresponsive applications by pressing Command + Option + Escape. Closing the problematic applications will speed up the performance of your system.
- Update the macOS software to prevent compatibility issues.
- Consider upgrading the RAM.
Battery Drainage Mysteries
Unexpected battery drains are a common problem among Mac users. It can be perplexing and limit users’ productivity. This might be because your battery needs a replacement.
If not, too many energy-consuming processes might be running in the background.
You can resolve the issue by closing the unnecessary apps to preserve battery life, calibrating your battery from time to time to improve battery performance accuracy, and resetting the SMC.
Kernel Panics
Kernel panics are rare, but they are alarming. They can be vexing and make you feel helpless. When your Mac encounters this grave issue, it will repeatedly shut down and hinder you from continuing your tasks.
It might be caused due to faulty hardware, incompatible software, and outdated macOS software. Resolve the issue by updating macOS, ensuring external devices and components are compatible, and resetting the NVRAM/PRAM and the SMC.
Conclusion
MacBook and iMac running to problems brings a world of inefficiency and inconvenience for Mac users. It can be frustrating and make you feel helpless. Hopefully, you can follow the tricks and tips mentioned above to resolve the issues and move on. If the problem persists, call Apple Support.
