Mac user in Texas
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Q: Mac Mini runs very slowly

My Mac Mini runs very slowly.  I upgraded memory but it didn't help.  Wi-Fi is very fast with other computers in sae location so I don't think that is the issue.  Ideas?

Posted on Mar 23, 2014 9:34 AM

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Q: Mac Mini runs very slowly

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  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Mar 23, 2014 2:22 PM in response to Mac user in Texas
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    Mar 23, 2014 2:22 PM in response to Mac user in Texas

    Hi, is it just Wifi that is slow?

     

    If so try this...

     

    Make a New Location, Using network locations in Mac OS X ...

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2712

     

    10.5, 10.6, 10.7 & 10.8…

     

    System Preferences>Network, top of window>Locations>Edit Locations, little plus icon, give it a name.

     

     

    10.5.x/10.6.x/10.7.x/10.8.x instructions...

     

    System Preferences>Network, click on the little gear at the bottom next to the + & - icons, (unlock lock first if locked), choose Set Service Order.

     

    The interface that connects to the Internet should be dragged to the top of the list.

     

    10.4 instructions...

     

    Is that Interface dragged to the top of Network>Show:>Network Port Configurations.

     

    If using Wifi/Airport...

     

    Instead of joining your Network from the list, click the WiFi icon at the top, and click join other network. Fill in everything as needed.

     

    For 10.5/10.6/10.7/10.8, System Preferences>Network, unlock the lock if need be, highlight the Interface you use to connect to Internet, click on the advanced button, click on the DNS tab, click on the little plus icon, then add these numbers...

     

    208.67.222.222

    208.67.220.220

     

    (There may be better or faster DNS numbers in your area, but these should be a good test).

    Click OK.