Macbook has slowed down

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Macbook has slowed down

I've noticed that my Macbook has slowed down when using the internet via wireless at and in other tasks like typing in Word. Any ideas as to what to look for and how to diagnose the problem? Thank you.

OX 10.5.6

HD 96 GB used, 15 GB free

Model Name: MacBook
Model Identifier: MacBook2,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.16 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 4 MB
Memory: 2 GB
Bus Speed: 667 MHz
Boot ROM Version: MB21.00A5.B07

Wireless Card Type: AirPort Extreme (0x168C, 0x87)
Wireless Card Locale: Worldwide
Wireless Card Firmware Version: 1.4.8.3

Firewall Settings:

Mode: Limit incoming connections to specific services and applications
Services:
File Sharing (AFP): Allow all connections
Applications:
com.apple.iTunes: Allow all connections
com.apple.quicktimeplayer: Allow all connections
com.apple.Safari: Allow all connections
com.skype.skype: Allow all connections
com.spotify.client: Allow all connections

Mcabook white intel Core 2 Duo, 2.16 GHz processor, Mac OS X (10.5.6)

Posted on Apr 28, 2009 9:58 AM

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a brody

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Apr 28, 2009 10:51 AM in response to J23

Close your firewall entirely.
Free up your disc space*:

http://www.macmaps.com/diskfull.html

Check what your recent installations are.

- * Links to my pages may give me compensation.

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Apr 28, 2009 12:42 PM in response to a brody

Brody, thank you! I've made more space on the HD. Have 19GB free now and Word seems to be faster (not getting delay while typing), but wireless connect is slow. We I use Ethernet it is fast. Another laptop is much faster when using the same router. My laptop seems faster on other networks. Where do I look to diagnose the problem? Thanks

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a brody

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Apr 28, 2009 12:52 PM in response to J23

Is the faster laptop also running 10.5.6?

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J23 Author

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Apr 28, 2009 2:53 PM in response to J23

I changed some of the settings in Network and browsing seems to be running more normally now. Thank you for your reply! Ted

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J23 Author

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Apr 28, 2009 3:27 PM in response to J23

oopps! I spoke too soon. Loading pages via wireless is very slow on my MacBook. We got a new router and MacBook pro (running 10.5.6) is lightening fast loading pages. MacBook formerly fast is now crawling. What do I do to diagnose the problem?

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a brody

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Apr 28, 2009 5:43 PM in response to J23

Not sure, maybe it needs an independent channel to go on. See my FAQ* on wifi issues:

http://www.macmaps.com/WIFI1048.html

Maybe one of them will yield a clue.

- * Links to my pages may give me compensation.

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