In the Apple menu, open App Store > Updates > Update All.

To quit these apps, click and hold the icon until three options appear, then click Quit. If that method isn’t working, press Opt + Cmd + Esc on your keyboard at the same time until the “Force Quit” window appears. Click to select an application that won’t close from the Dock and click Force Quit.

Utilize a feature called Fan Control. This utility automatically adjusts your fan speed according to the temperature of your system.

Empty your trash if you haven’t recently. Right-click the trash icon and select Empty Trash. You can also perform a quick malware scan, like Malwarebytes for Mac, to find and remove most common malware.