How can i increase download speed on my MacBook Pro?

How can I increase download speed on my macBook Pro?

Common strategies:
* Use ethernet instead of wireless.
* Get a better/upgraded ISP.
* Get a better/upgraded router.
* Get a newer mac.

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    it says I have 0KB available... how do i get rid of downloaded games to create extra space on my computer?

    Start by dragging the games' applications to the Trash and Empty the Trash. See, also:
    Uninstalling Software: The Basics
    Most OS X applications are completely self-contained "packages" that can be uninstalled by simply dragging the application to the Trash.  Applications may create preference files that are stored in the /Home/Library/Preferences/ folder.  Although they do nothing once you delete the associated application, they do take up some disk space.  If you want you can look for them in the above location and delete them, too.
    Some applications may install an uninstaller program that can be used to remove the application.  In some cases the uninstaller may be part of the application's installer, and is invoked by clicking on a Customize button that will appear during the install process.
    Some applications may install components in the /Home/Library/Applications Support/ folder.  You can also check there to see if the application has created a folder.  You can also delete the folder that's in the Applications Support folder.  Again, they don't do anything but take up disk space once the application is trashed.
    Some applications may install a startupitem or a Log In item.  Startupitems are usually installed in the /Library/StartupItems/ folder and less often in the /Home/Library/StartupItems/ folder.  Log In Items are set in the Accounts preferences.  Open System Preferences, click on the Accounts icon, then click on the LogIn Items tab.  Locate the item in the list for the application you want to remove and click on the "-" button to delete it from the list.
    Some software use startup daemons or agents that are a new feature of the OS.  Look for them in /Library/LaunchAgents/ and /Library/LaunchDaemons/ or in /Home/Library/LaunchAgents/.
    If an application installs any other files the best way to track them down is to do a Finder search using the application name or the developer name as the search term.  Unfortunately Spotlight will not look in certain folders by default.  You can modify Spotlight's behavior or use a third-party search utility, Easy Find, instead.  Download Easy Find at VersionTracker or MacUpdate.
    Some applications install a receipt in the /Library/Receipts/ folder.  Usually with the same name as the program or the developer.  The item generally has a ".pkg" extension.  Be sure you also delete this item as some programs use it to determine if it's already installed.
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    AppZapper
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    Yank
    SuperPop
    Uninstaller
    Spring Cleaning
    Look for them at VersionTracker or MacUpdate.
    For more information visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on removing software.

  • Unes Lbrary?How can I easily download from IPad to Macbook Pro my it

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    Log into your iTunes account on the Mac. Do a sync with the iPad. You should get a dialog to transfer purchased content to the Mac.
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  • How can I improve download speed

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    On the ATV, try Settings > General > Reset.
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    Hi,
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    How can Airport increase wifi speed when I am lucky to get 5mbps out of my modem now.
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    The Internet connection speed that you obtain on your network will be limited by the plan that you have with your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
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    If you need a faster Internet connection speed, you will need to speak to your ISP about a faster plan....at a higher price of course.
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  • HT1338 how can I improve the speed of my Macbook?  It's become incredibly slow...

    how can I improve the speed of my Macbook?  It's become incredibly slow...

    Hi,
    Troubleshooting Steps are... Restart...  Reset...  Restore from Backup...  Restore as New...
    Try a Reset of the Phone... You will Not Lose Any Data...
    Turn the Phone Off...
    Press and Hold the Sleep/Wake Button and the Home Button at the Same Time...
    The Apple logo will Appear and then Disappear...
    Usually takes about 10 - 15 Seconds...
    Turn the Phone On...
    If that does not help... See Here:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
    iPhone User Guide
    http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/iphone_user_guide.pdf
    iPhone Syncing
    http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/syncing/

  • How can I open Adobe Air on my MacBook Pro?

    How can I open Adobe Air on my MacBook Pro? I get the installer, and an image appears in the Applications folder, but it won't open.

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  • How can i install windows games in my macbook pro

    I m a game lover but since i've macbook pro,i haven't played any game on my macbook...so guys please tell me how can i install windows games to my macbook pro.

    As eww said, that computer isn't specifically made for gaming. To get advanced graphics in a game, your computer needs what is called a "discrete" graphics processor, or GPU. This means a seperate chip that processes graphics. In Apple laptops, these are only found in the 15" and 17" MacBook Pro. It is not common to find these in laptops in general that are not expensive and high-end. What you have in yours is an "on-board" or "integrated" GPU. This means that graphics processing is done by a small portion of your main processor (the Intel i5 board). This takes away a portion of primary prossessing and dedicates it to graphics. This works perfectly find in most scenarios, but video rendering, gaming, and 3-D graphics tend to suffer. Most high-end, modern games require discrete GPUs to run at full quality these days.
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  • How can i share some apps from my macbook pro to iMac on different IP?

    how can i share some apps from my macbook pro to iMac on different IP?

    sign into same id on both computers in the app store
    see this
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
    Peace, Clyde

  • HT1338 how can i display my screen on my macbook pro to my 55" lg 3d smart tv? I tried Plex and it won't play it on my tv cause it is a tv show bought through iTunes.

    how can i display my screen on my macbook pro to my lg 55" 3d smart tv. I tried using plex as suggested by lg but because i purchased the tv show through itunes it will not pick up on plex. It says it can not r

    Either buy the $99 Apple TV or
    Connect the MBpro to the TV with a HDMI cable.

  • How can I take lion off of my MacBook Pro and go back to using Snow Leopard

    How can I take lion off of my MacBook Pro because it has too much problems with the new operating system, I have talked to Apple support for both computers and still nothing happens I think they know that there's something wrong and they don't know how to fix it are there working on fixing it. So how can I put snow leopard Mac on my computer so that it works every time, there's a lot of good features in Lion but there's a lot of bad features and especially when it comes to turning on your computer and the memory that it has held so if one item is missing then it doesn't work and you have to reboot the computer to get it to work but I still like my Mac.

    Take a look at this:
    http://www.thesafemac.com/how-to-prepare-your-mac-for-sale/
    Ciao.

  • I recorded an interview on my iPad using the iTalk app. How can I transfer that audio to my MacBook Pro? The file is too big to email.

    I recorded an interview on my iPad using the iTalk app. How can I transfer that audio to my MacBook Pro? The file is too big to email.

    Use DropBox. https://www.dropbox.com/help/84/en
     Cheers, Tom

  • After the latest update, all my apple products reverted to an old icloud account.  As it no longer exists, I cannot get into it to delete it and add the correct id.  How can I change this, especially on my Macbook pro?

    After the latest update, all my apple products reverted to an old icloud account.  As it no longer exists, I cannot get into it to delete it and add the correct id.  How can I change this, especially on my Macbook pro?  There is no p/w related to it and even though I tried to reset "password" it won't allow as the id does not exist, neither does the email associated with the old id.  How do I switch it to a newer id?

    It's all rather odd because the old account cannot 'no longer exist' - if you don't have the correct password you won't be able to get into it, but you can't actually delete an iCloud account from the server.
    I'm afraid you will need the services of iCloud Support. If you currently happen to have AppleCare, either because you recently bought Apple hardware or have paid to extend the inititial period, you can contact them here:
    http://www.apple.com/support/icloud/contact/
    You will need the serial number of the covered hardware.
    If you are not covered by AppleCare, then - in common with other free email services - there is no free support and you may be asked to pay a fee.

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