I have a OS X version 10.9.4 with 2.5 processor and a 4GB memory
It is getting slow, should I delete files such as old files and files from the download folder? will this help?
Pages-OTHER, OS X Mavericks (10.9)
Hello ASampson
Deleting items from your Downloads folder can make your system run faster if your hard drive is close to be full. For more information on your Mac running slowly, check out the article below.
OS X Mavericks: If your Mac runs slowly
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13895
Regards,
-Norm G.
More RAM would help. The 2 places I’ve seen recommended most to buy reliable RAM are below. I have purchased RAM several times from Other World Computing and have always been very satisfied with the product and service. They have on-line instructions on how to replace the RAM. OWC has also tested RAM above what Apple states is the maximum. I now have 6GB installed on a machine supposedly limited to 4 GB.
Try running this program and then copy and paste the output in a reply. The program was created by Etresoft, a frequent contributor. Please use copy and paste as screen shots can be hard to read.
Etrecheck – System Information
Activity Monitor in Mavericks has significant changes
Why your Mac runs slower than it should
Things you can do to resolve slowdowns see post by Kappy
Does deleting downloads from the download folder speed up computer?
