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Media Coverage· Apple· Published Jul 20, 2026

Mac spinning beach ball and trackpad issues may have a fix

9to5Mac reported that some Mac users on macOS 26.5 are seeing beach balls and temporary trackpad lockups. The outlet says Activity Monitor points to three likely causes, and a dependable workaround now appears to exist.

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According to 9to5Mac, complaints have increased from Mac users dealing with repeated slowdowns and brief input freezes on macOS 26.5. The report suggests the issue may be tied to a small set of processes, with a fix that seems to reduce the problem.

Why this matters

If the workaround holds up, it could save Mac users from a frustrating performance issue that affects both responsiveness and everyday navigation. It also gives readers a practical lead while waiting for any broader software remedy.

Evidence
  • 9to5MacPrimary
    Mac beach balls and unresponsive trackpad? Here's the fix
    Ben Lovejoy
    "There have been growing complaints about users experiencing beach balls on the Mac when running macOS 26.5 , with some also saying that their trackpad becomes completely unresponsi"
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