As reliable as Macs may be, they’re still just hardware and software that eventually slows down — even after normal use. Do you know how to speed back up your machine? Continue reading for the best two tips.
Download OnyX. This little app will take care of most routines necessary for having a fit Mac. Just go to its Automation section, select the desired processes to be run, restart the Mac, and you’ll feel it considerably better than before.
I recommend that you do the following for maintenance:
-Verify and repair permissions.
-Optimize the system (complete optimization if you haven’t done this before).
-Execute maintenance scripts.
As for cleaning, all but the kernel caches should be fine.
Apply it in the current account (each account should do it by itself).
All of this was tested on a slow MacBook Pro, so double-check your settings to suit your computer’s state.
Buy more RAM. Unlike most PCs, adding more RAM to a Mac can give it another considerable speed boost. The minimum a modern Mac should have is 512 megs, but a full gig is recommended. And why not go to two while you’re at it? Just make sure not to buy from Apple, since they have elevated RAM prices. I’d recommend to look for some that’s compatible with your computer at NewEgg.
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[tags]Apple,Mac,Hardware,Software[/tags]
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