best way to make my mac go faster
help with SPEED, memory and storage capacity
version MAC 10.6.8
iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
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help with SPEED, memory and storage capacity
version MAC 10.6.8
iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
10.6.8 does not run on a PowerMac, which Mac do you really have.
Sell the old computer and buy a newer one is the best solution.
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Avoid using any third-party software that claims to clean up your computer. Usually this software does more bad than good. Furthermore, you don't need it. Note that all computers will become slower over time even under normal use. Experienced users typically erase the hard drive and do a clean install from scratch at least once a year or whenever installing a major OS upgrade. Of course doing so also means you must maintain regular and multiple backups.
Add more RAM or cut back on the number of concurrently running applications and utilities. Remove unnecessary software such as anti-malware and software that promises to clean your Mac. Check for runaway processes: Runaway applications can shorten battery runtime, affect performance, and increase heat and fan acti… Also see:
Pre-Mavericks
Open Activity Monitor in the Utilities folder. Select All Processes from the Processes dropdown menu. Click twice on the CPU% column header to display in descending order. If you find a process constantly using a large amount of CPU time (>=30,) then select the process and click on the Quit icon in the toolbar. Click on the Force Quit button to kill the process. See if that helps. Be sure to note the name of the runaway process so you can track down the cause of the problem.
On a Mac running v10.6 Snow Leopard?
Waste of $$$ to upgrade RAM (memory) on such an outdated Mac and operating system. Apple has not provided security updates for Snow Leopard for several years.
Check out Apple refurbished Macs. They come with a one year limited warranty just like new > Refurbished Mac - Apple Certified - Apple
O boy .... its a MAC
I just want to reset. I simply use it for Internet usage
Clean Install of Snow Leopard
Be sure to make a backup first because the following procedure will erase
the drive and everything on it.
1. Boot the computer using the Snow Leopard Installer Disc or the Disc 1 that came
with your computer. Insert the disc into the optical drive and restart the computer.
After the chime press and hold down the "C" key. Release the key when you see
a small spinning gear appear below the dark gray Apple logo.
2. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue
button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu.
After DU loads select the hard drive entry from the left side list (mfgr.'s ID and drive
size.) Click on the Partition tab in the DU main window. Set the number of
partitions to one (1) from the Partitions drop down menu, click on Options button
and select GUID, click on OK, then set the format type to MacOS Extended
(Journaled, if supported), then click on the Apply button.
3. When the formatting has completed quit DU and return to the installer. Proceed
with the OS X installation and follow the directions included with the installer.
4. When the installation has completed your computer will Restart into the Setup
Assistant. After you finish Setup Assistant will complete the installation after which
you will be running a fresh install of OS X. You can now begin the update process
by opening Software Update and installing all recommended updates to bring your
installation current.
5. If you are planning to sell or give your computer away, then do the following:
After you reformat your hard drive and reinstall OS X, the computer restarts to a
Welcome screen and asks you to choose a country or region. If you want to leave
the Mac in an out-of-box state, don't continue with the setup of your system. Instead,
press Command-Q to shut down the Mac. When the new owner turns on the Mac,
the Setup Assistant will guide them through the setup process.
Download and install Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1.
olivia66 wrote:
O boy .... its a MAC
I just want to reset. I simply use it for Internet usage
Doesn't help, you claim to have an impossible combination, a Power Mac and Snow Leopard 10.6.8. This can't happen so I offer no advice.
Difference of opinion here, you couldn't pay me enough to take a Mac that can only run the current OSX. 🙂
best way to make my mac go faster