Keith Thomas — Apple Mac Help London
Phone: 07800 940756
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Adobe Photoshop Mac Performance & Apple M4 Upgrade Help
Is Adobe Photoshop running slowly on your Mac? If you’re dealing with lag, crashes, or sluggish filters, the issue is often outdated Intel hardware or limited memory and storage. I help London-based creatives upgrade to Apple Silicon M4 Macs—fully set up, migrated, and ready to go.
Why Apple Silicon M4 Macs Are Ideal for Photoshop
- Up to 2x faster performance in Photoshop vs Intel Macs
- Faster rendering, filter previews, and AI tools like Adobe Firefly
- Better thermal efficiency and battery life for mobile creatives
- Full native support for Adobe Creative Cloud on Apple Silicon
Expert Mac Setup for Adobe Creative Cloud Users
I’m Keith Thomas, and I help designers, photographers, and creative professionals across London get the most from their Apple Macs. My service includes:
- Advice on choosing the right M4 Mac for Adobe apps
- Full setup of your new Mac and Creative Cloud account
- Secure migration of files, fonts, plugins, and preferences
- Onsite training for Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign and more
Client Testimonial
“As a freelance graphic designer in Shoreditch, I rely on Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign every day. My old Intel MacBook Pro was struggling to keep up. Keith helped me choose the right M4 Mac, migrated everything—including my fonts, plugins, and Adobe settings—and had me up and running in a single afternoon. He even showed me how to optimise my workflow for the new chip. It was seamless, stress-free, and worth every penny.”
— Alex R., Graphic Designer, London E1
Available Across 20 London Locations
I provide onsite Apple Mac help across Chelsea, Camden, Fulham, Shoreditch, Notting Hill, and 15+ other London areas. Remote support also available across the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Adobe Photoshop slow on my Mac?
Photoshop can run slowly on older Intel Macs with limited RAM or slow internal storage. If your Mac has less than 16GB of memory or uses a traditional hard drive, performance will suffer—especially with large files or AI tools.
Is Photoshop optimised for Apple Silicon?
Yes. Photoshop runs natively on Apple Silicon (M1–M4) and performs significantly faster than on Intel Macs. Adobe has fully optimised Creative Cloud for Apple’s architecture, including support for Firefly AI features.
Will upgrading to an M4 Mac improve Photoshop performance?
Absolutely. M4 Macs offer faster CPU and GPU performance, better memory handling, and improved support for Adobe’s AI tools. You’ll notice faster rendering, smoother editing, and fewer crashes.
Can you help me migrate my Adobe setup to a new Mac?
Yes. I offer a full migration service that includes transferring your Adobe apps, fonts, plugins, and settings—plus onsite training to help you get the most from your new system.
Call 07800 940756 to discuss your upgrade and setup needs.