2010 iMac and Yosemite

I have a 2010 iMac with 12GB of RAM and over 2TB of hard drive space. Since I have loaded Yosemite, the computer seems to be running slower that it used to. Opening some files, trashing files, opening some files, etc. Just wondering if there is any solutions. Thanks....

Thanks Allan,
I have downloaded and run EtreCheck. Here is the report:
Problem description:
Yosemite iOS Running Slow
EtreCheck version: 2.1.5 (108)
Report generated December 28, 2014 at 4:50:19 PM MST
Click the [Support] links for help with non-Apple products.
Click the [Details] links for more information about that line.
Click the [Adware] links for help removing adware.
Hardware Information: ℹ️
iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010) (Verified)
iMac - model: iMac11,2
1 3.2 GHz Intel Core i3 CPU: 2-core
12 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 0/DIMM1
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM1
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
ATI Radeon HD 5670 - VRAM: 512 MB
iMac 1920 x 1080
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10.1 (14B25) - Uptime: 8 days 3:35:8
Disk Information: ℹ️
WDC WD1001FALS-40Y6A0 disk0 : (1 TB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 999.35 GB (826.46 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5680H
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. iPad
Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
2010 REV 1.7 Audioengine D1
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Firewire Information: ℹ️
HGST G-DRIVE 800mbit - 800mbit max
EFI (disk1s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
G-DRIVE (disk1s2) /Volumes/G-DRIVE : 2.00 TB (1.27 TB free)
Configuration files: ℹ️
/etc/sysctl.conf - Exists
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/Applications/Parallels Access.app
[loaded] com.parallels.virtualsound (1.0.27 27 - SDK 10.6) [Support]
/Applications/Tunnelblick.app
[not loaded] net.tunnelblick.tap (1.0) [Support]
[not loaded] net.tunnelblick.tun (1.0) [Support]
/Incompatible Software/Parallels Service.app
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_hid_hook (6.0 11992.625164) [Support]
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_hypervisor (6.0 11992.625164) [Support]
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_netbridge (6.0 11992.625164) [Support]
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_usb_connect (6.0 11992.625164) [Support]
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_vnic (6.0 11992.625164) [Support]
/Library/Application Support/MacKeeper/AntiVirus.app
[loaded] net.kromtech.kext.AVKauth (2.3.7 - SDK 10.9) [Support]
[loaded] net.kromtech.kext.Firewall (2.3.7 - SDK 10.9) [Support]
/System/Library/Extensions
[not loaded] at.obdev.nke.LittleSnitch (3932 - SDK 10.8) [Support]
[not loaded] com.Belcarra.iokit.USBLAN_netpart (3.1.1 - SDK 10.6) [Support]
[not loaded] com.Belcarra.iokit.USBLAN_usbpart (3.1.1 - SDK 10.6) [Support]
[not loaded] com.IKMultimedia.driver.StompIO1 (1.0.0) [Support]
[not loaded] com.RemoteControl.USBLAN.usbpart (3.1.1 - SDK 10.7) [Support]
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungComposite (1.2.58 - SDK 10.6) [Support]
[not loaded] com.ikmultimedia.driver.StealthPedal (1.0.0) [Support]
[not loaded] com.logmein.driver.LogMeInSoundDriver (1.0.0) [Support]
[not loaded] com.paceap.kext.pacesupport.master (5.7.2) [Support]
/System/Library/Extensions/2.2.0/Belcarra.USBLAN_netpart.kext/Contents/Plug-Ins
[not loaded] com.belcarra.iokit.netpart.panther (1.6.3) [Support]
/System/Library/Extensions/2.2.0/Belcarra.USBLAN_usbpart.kext/Contents/Plug-Ins
[not loaded] com.belcarra.iokit.usbpart.panther (1.6.3) [Support]
/System/Library/Extensions/2.2.0/RemoteControl.USBLAN_usbpart.kext/Contents/Plu g-Ins
[not loaded] com.RemoteControl.USBLAN.panther (1.6.2) [Support]
/System/Library/Extensions/PACESupportFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns
[not loaded] com.paceap.kext.pacesupport.leopard (5.7.2) [Support]
[not loaded] com.paceap.kext.pacesupport.panther (5.7.2) [Support]
[loaded] com.paceap.kext.pacesupport.snowleopard (5.7.2) [Support]
[not loaded] com.paceap.kext.pacesupport.tiger (5.7.2) [Support]
/System/Library/Extensions/ssuddrv.kext/Contents/PlugIns
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMControl (1.2.58 - SDK 10.6) [Support]
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMData (1.2.58 - SDK 10.6) [Support]
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungMTP (1.2.58 - SDK 10.5) [Support]
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungSerial (1.2.58 - SDK 10.6) [Support]
Startup Items: ℹ️
HP IO: Path: /Library/StartupItems/HP IO
PACESupport: Path: /Library/StartupItems/PACESupport
Startup items are obsolete in OS X Yosemite
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[running] com.brother.LOGINserver.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Support]
[invalid?] com.logmein.logmeingui.plist [Support]
[invalid?] com.logmein.logmeinguiagent.plist [Support]
[invalid?] com.logmein.logmeinguiagentatlogin.plist [Support]
[invalid?] com.maintain.PurgeInactiveMemory.plist [Support]
[invalid?] com.maintain.Restart.plist [Support]
[invalid?] com.maintain.ShutDown.plist [Support]
[running] com.maintain.SystemEvents.plist [Support]
[running] com.micromat.TechToolProAgent.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist [Support]
[running] com.parallels.mobile.prl_deskctl_agent.launchagent.plist [Support]
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Support]
[invalid?] com.anchorfree.ajaxserver.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.avid.sari.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.cyberghostsrl.CyberghostPrivilegedHelper.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist [Support]
[invalid?] com.logmein.logmeinserver.plist [Support]
[invalid?] com.logmein.raupdate.plist [Support]
[invalid?] com.maintain.HideSpotlightMenuBarIcon.plist [Support]
[running] com.micromat.TechToolProDaemon.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist [Support]
[running] com.parallels.mobile.dispatcher.launchdaemon.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.parallels.mobile.kextloader.launchdaemon.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.prosofteng.DriveGenius.locum.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.raynersw.nshctldo.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.timesoftware.timemachineeditor.backupd-auto.plist [Support]
[running] com.zeobit.MacKeeper.AntiVirus.plist [Support]
[loaded] PACESupport.plist [Support]
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[invalid?] com.citrixonline.GoToMeeting.G2MUpdate.plist [Support]
[running] com.ecamm.printopia.plist [Support]
[not loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac.helperTool.plist [Support]
[not loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac.volumeWatcher.plist [Support]
[invalid?] com.macupdate.desktop5.scanner.plist [Support]
[not loaded] com.parallels.mobile.startgui.launchagent.plist [Support]
[running] com.prosofteng.DGMonitor.plist [Support]
[running] com.zeobit.MacKeeper.Helper.plist [Support]
[loaded] net.tunnelblick.tunnelblick.LaunchAtLogin.plist [Support]
User Login Items: ℹ️
CMlite Application (/Developer/Applications/ContentManager/CMlite.app)
GrowlHelperApp Application (/Library/PreferencePanes/Growl.prefPane/Contents/Resources/GrowlHelperApp.app)
Mobile Mouse Server UNKNOWN (missing value)
MemorySweeperPro Application (/Applications/MemorySweeperPro.app)
SMARTReporter UNKNOWN (missing value)
SMARTReporter Application (/Applications/SMARTReporter.app)
The Weather Network Application (/Applications/WeatherEye.app)
Dropbox Application (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
Hotspot Shield UNKNOWN (missing value)
iBetterCharge UNKNOWN (missing value)
WePrint Server UNKNOWN (missing value)
fuspredownloader ApplicationHidden (/Users/[redacted]/Library/Application Support/.FUS/fuspredownloader.app)
Printer Pro Desktop UNKNOWN (missing value)
Director Docker Application (/Applications/Hewlett-Packard/HP Photo and Imaging Software/HP Photo and Imaging Director/Director Docker.app)
HPEventHandler UNKNOWN (missing value)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
DirectorShockwave: Version: 11.6.5r635 [Support]
o1dbrowserplugin: Version: 5.38.6.0 - SDK 10.8 [Support]
LogMeInSafari64: Version: 1.0.730 [Support]
Unity Web Player: Version: UnityPlayer version 4.3.0f4 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 3.2.0.16   - SDK 10.8 [Support]
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.30514.0 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.235 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
LogMeIn: Version: 1.0.730 [Support]
Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.235 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
LogMeInSafari32: Version: 1.0.730 [Support]
googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 5.38.6.0 - SDK 10.8 [Support]
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
CouponPrinter-FireFox_v2: Version: Version 1.1.6 [Support]
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.7 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
Scorch: Version: Unknown - SDK 10.2 [Support]
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 71 Check version
User internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
CitrixOnlineWebDeploymentPlugin: Version: 1.0.105 [Support]
Picasa: Version: 1.0 [Support]
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.1 [Support]
OctoshapeWeb: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.8 [Support]
Safari Extensions: ℹ️
Ebay Shopping Assistant [Cached] Adware! [Remove]
Reload Button [Installed]
SlickSavings [Cached]
DuckDuckGo [Installed]
Amazon Shopping Assistant [Cached] Adware! [Remove]
AdBlock [Installed]
Searchme [Cached] Adware! [Remove]
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
RCDefaultApp
Flash Player [Support]
Flip4Mac WMV [Support]
Growl [Support]
Java [Support]
MacFUSE [Support]
Printopia [Support]
TechTool Protection [Support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
Skip System Files: NO
Mobile backups: OFF
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 999.35 GB Disk used: 172.88 GB
Destinations:
Data [Network]
Total size: 2.00 TB
Total number of backups: 126
Oldest backup: 2013-03-30 08:25:02 +0000
Last backup: 2014-12-28 23:28:19 +0000
Size of backup disk: Adequate
Backup size 2.00 TB > (Disk used 172.88 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
    293% HandBrake
      52% AntiVirus
      16% iTunes
      10% CalendarAgent
      5% WindowServer
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
832 MB iTunes
580 MB com.apple.MediaLibraryService
322 MB AntiVirus
258 MB Finder
258 MB HandBrake
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
113 MB Free RAM
5.78 GB Active RAM
5.69 GB Inactive RAM
1.10 GB Wired RAM
360.66 GB Page-ins
26.99 GB Page-outs
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
Dec 28, 2014, 02:23:18 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/CoreServicesUIAgent_2014-12-28 -142318_[redacted].crash
Dec 27, 2014, 02:21:24 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/HandBrake_2014-12-27-022124_[redacted].cpu_reso urce.diag [Details]
Dec 26, 2014, 01:57:44 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/HandBrake_2014-12-26-135744_[redacted].cpu_reso urce.diag [Details]

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iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010) (Verified)
iMac - model: iMac11,2
1 3.2 GHz Intel Core i3 CPU: 2-core
4 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
empty empty empty empty
BANK 1/DIMM0
empty empty empty empty
BANK 0/DIMM1
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM1
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
ATI Radeon HD 5670 - VRAM: 512 MB
iMac 1920 x 1080
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10.1 (14B25) - Uptime: 20:6:21
Disk Information: ℹ️
WDC WD1001FALS-40Y6A0 disk0 : (1 TB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
Macintosh HD (disk1) / : 999.01 GB (661.46 GB free)
Encrypted AES-XTS Unlocked
Core Storage: disk0s2 999.35 GB Online
OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5680H
USB Information: ℹ️
TOSHIBA External USB 3.0 1 TB
EFI (disk2s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
TOSHIBA EXT (disk2s2) /Volumes/TOSHIBA EXT : 999.86 GB (581.54 GB free)
Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/Library/Application Support/Avast/components/fileshield/unsigned
[loaded] com.avast.AvastFileShield (2.1.0 - SDK 10.9) [Support]
/Library/Application Support/Avast/components/proxy/unsigned
[loaded] com.avast.PacketForwarder (2.0 - SDK 10.9) [Support]
/Library/Application Support/Hotspot Shield
[not loaded] com.anchorfree.tun (1.0.1) [Support]
/System/Library/Extensions
[loaded] com.Cycling74.driver.Soundflower (1.5.2) [Support]
[loaded] jp.co.toshiba.driver.ToExtCmd (1.0.2) [Support]
Startup Items: ℹ️
AGMacFSWatcher: Path: /Library/StartupItems/AGMacFSWatcher
Startup items are obsolete in OS X Yosemite
Problem System Launch Agents: ℹ️
[running] jp.co.Toshiba.autorun.plist [Support]
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[not loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.avast.userinit.plist [Support]
[running] com.delicioussafari.DeliciousSafariAgent.plist [Support]
[running] com.epson.epw.agent.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist [Support]
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.anchorfree.ajaxserver.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.avast.init.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.avast.uninstall.plist [Support]
[failed] com.avast.update.plist [Support]
[running] com.backblaze.bzserv.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist [Support]
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist [Support]
[invalid?] com.avast.home.userinit.plist [Support]
[running] com.backblaze.bzbmenu.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.facebook.videochat.[redacted].plist [Support]
[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.diskSpaceWatcher.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.scheduledScan.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.trashWatcher.plist [Support]
[running] com.spotify.webhelper.plist [Support]
User Login Items: ℹ️
Backup & Storage UNKNOWNHidden (missing value)
Dropbox Application (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
Backup & Storage UNKNOWNHidden (missing value)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 6.1 [Support]
Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 2.3.8.1 [Support]
AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 10.1.13 [Support]
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.235 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.30514.0 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.235 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.7 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 10.1.13 [Support]
CouponPrinter-FireFox_v2: Version: 1.1.10 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
EPPEX Plugin: Version: 10.0 [Support]
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 8 Update 25 Check version
Safari Extensions: ℹ️
wrc [Installed]
iTube Studio [Installed]
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Backblaze Backup [Support]
Flash Player [Support]
Flip4Mac WMV [Support]
Java [Support]
MacFUSE [Support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
Skip System Files: NO
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 999.01 GB Disk used: 337.55 GB
Destinations:
TOSHIBA EXT [Local]
Total size: 999.86 GB
Total number of backups: 14
Oldest backup: 2014-12-16 03:10:34 +0000
Last backup: 2015-01-01 12:10:03 +0000
Size of backup disk: Too small
Backup size 999.86 GB < (Disk used 337.55 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
      2% WindowServer
      1% mds_stores
      0% bztransmit
      0% bzfilelist
      0% AppleSpell
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
159 MB com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
120 MB Safari
47 MB com.avast.daemon
47 MB bztransmit
47 MB System Events
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
292 MB Free RAM
1.20 GB Active RAM
813 MB Inactive RAM
735 MB Wired RAM
39.95 GB Page-ins
838 MB Page-outs
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
Jan 1, 2015, 12:19:02 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/iPhoto_2015-01-01-121902_[redacted].hang
Jan 1, 2015, 12:08:48 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/AdobeReader_2015-01-01-120848_[redacted].hang
Jan 1, 2015, 12:08:47 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Safari_2015-01-01-120847_[redacted].hang
Dec 31, 2014, 04:20:24 PM Self test - passed
Dec 31, 2014, 03:43:36 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2014-12-31-154336_[redac ted].crash
Dec 31, 2014, 03:43:27 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2014-12-31-154327_[redac ted].crash
Dec 31, 2014, 03:43:22 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2014-12-31-154322_[redac ted].crash
Dec 31, 2014, 01:15:04 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2014-12-31-131504_[redac ted].crash
Dec 31, 2014, 01:15:02 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2014-12-31-131502_[redac ted].crash
Dec 31, 2014, 01:14:00 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/WindowServer_2014-12-31-131400_[redacted].crash

Hi Lex
Its bizarre to still see cleanmymac on report below. It wasn't listed in applications, and I just found a couple of files that I deleted. Anyway, here is the report:
EtreCheck version: 2.1.5 (108)
Report generated 3 January 2015 12:18:56 GMT
Click the [Support] links for help with non-Apple products.
Click the [Details] links for more information about that line.
Click the [Adware] links for help removing adware.
Hardware Information: ℹ️
iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010) (Verified)
iMac - model: iMac11,2
1 3.2 GHz Intel Core i3 CPU: 2-core
4 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
empty empty empty empty
BANK 1/DIMM0
empty empty empty empty
BANK 0/DIMM1
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM1
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
ATI Radeon HD 5670 - VRAM: 512 MB
iMac 1920 x 1080
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10.1 (14B25) - Uptime: one day 21:51:10
Disk Information: ℹ️
WDC WD1001FALS-40Y6A0 disk0 : (1 TB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
Macintosh HD (disk1) / : 999.01 GB (664.62 GB free)
Encrypted AES-XTS Unlocked
Core Storage: disk0s2 999.35 GB Online
OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5680H
USB Information: ℹ️
TOSHIBA External USB 3.0 1 TB
EFI (disk2s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
TOSHIBA EXT (disk2s2) /Volumes/TOSHIBA EXT : 999.86 GB (603.88 GB free)
Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/Library/Application Support/Hotspot Shield
[not loaded] com.anchorfree.tun (1.0.1) [Support]
/System/Library/Extensions
[loaded] com.Cycling74.driver.Soundflower (1.5.2) [Support]
[loaded] jp.co.toshiba.driver.ToExtCmd (1.0.2) [Support]
Startup Items: ℹ️
AGMacFSWatcher: Path: /Library/StartupItems/AGMacFSWatcher
Startup items are obsolete in OS X Yosemite
Problem System Launch Agents: ℹ️
[running] jp.co.Toshiba.autorun.plist [Support]
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[not loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist [Support]
[running] com.delicioussafari.DeliciousSafariAgent.plist [Support]
[running] com.epson.epw.agent.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist [Support]
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.anchorfree.ajaxserver.plist [Support]
[running] com.backblaze.bzserv.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist [Support]
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist [Support]
[running] com.backblaze.bzbmenu.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.facebook.videochat.[redacted].plist [Support]
[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.diskSpaceWatcher.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.scheduledScan.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.trashWatcher.plist [Support]
[running] com.spotify.webhelper.plist [Support]
User Login Items: ℹ️
Backup & Storage UNKNOWNHidden (missing value)
Dropbox Application (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
Backup & Storage UNKNOWNHidden (missing value)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 6.1 [Support]
Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 2.3.8.1 [Support]
AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 10.1.13 [Support]
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.235 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.30514.0 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.235 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.7 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 10.1.13 [Support]
CouponPrinter-FireFox_v2: Version: 1.1.10 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
EPPEX Plugin: Version: 10.0 [Support]
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 8 Update 25 Check version
Safari Extensions: ℹ️
wrc [Installed]
iTube Studio [Installed]
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Backblaze Backup [Support]
Flash Player [Support]
Flip4Mac WMV [Support]
Java [Support]
MacFUSE [Support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
Skip System Files: NO
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 999.01 GB Disk used: 334.39 GB
Destinations:
TOSHIBA EXT [Local]
Total size: 999.86 GB
Total number of backups: 17
Oldest backup: 2014-12-16 03:10:34 +0000
Last backup: 2015-01-03 11:23:40 +0000
Size of backup disk: Too small
Backup size 999.86 GB < (Disk used 334.39 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
      8% backupd
      3% WindowServer
      0% mds
      0% fseventsd
      0% bzserv
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
228 MB Safari
168 MB Mail
101 MB com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
69 MB Finder
69 MB WindowServer
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
87 MB Free RAM
1.18 GB Active RAM
1.11 GB Inactive RAM
737 MB Wired RAM
54.29 GB Page-ins
41 MB Page-outs
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
Jan 2, 2015, 06:28:06 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/com.apple.WebKit.WebContent_2015-01-02-182806_[ redacted].cpu_resource.diag [Details]
Jan 1, 2015, 02:28:20 PM Self test - passed
Jan 1, 2015, 01:31:20 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/iTunes_2015-01-01-133120_[redacted].hang
Jan 1, 2015, 01:16:02 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/EtreCheck_2015-01-01-131602_[redacted].hang
Jan 1, 2015, 12:19:02 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/iPhoto_2015-01-01-121902_[redacted].hang
Jan 1, 2015, 12:08:48 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/AdobeReader_2015-01-01-120848_[redacted].hang
Jan 1, 2015, 12:08:47 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Safari_2015-01-01-120847_[redacted].hang
Dec 31, 2014, 03:43:36 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2014-12-31-154336_[redac ted].crash
Dec 31, 2014, 03:43:27 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2014-12-31-154327_[redac ted].crash
Dec 31, 2014, 03:43:22 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2014-12-31-154322_[redac ted].crash
Dec 31, 2014, 01:15:04 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2014-12-31-131504_[redac ted].crash
Dec 31, 2014, 01:15:02 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2014-12-31-131502_[redac ted].crash
Dec 31, 2014, 01:14:00 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/WindowServer_2014-12-31-131400_[redacted].crash

How do I use my mid 2010 iMac as display with mid 2011 macbook pro?

I have a mid 2010 iMac and I want to use it as a display for my mid 2011 macbook pro.
The iMac has a mini display port and the macbook has a thunderbolt port.
Does anyone know if this is possible and what I need to make it possible?
Cheers!
-Sean

If the iMac is a 21-inch model, you need to use a product such as ScreenRecycler over a network.
If the iMac is a 27-inch model, click here and follow the instructions.
(121706)

Mini DisplayPort to DVI-D Dual Cable/Adapter for mid-2010 iMac?

Hi . . .
Sorry to pester with a question that's been covered from various angles before, but I'm new to the Mac world. Am a musician in BC, Canada doing a project remotely with people in Ontario. Decided to ditch my PC-based recording rig and went with a 2010 iMac and Logic Pro X (hallelujah!) because the other people are using Logic Pro X. So . . . I'm just learning the ropes.
Anyway . . . I have a spare monitor I want to run in dual setup extended desktop, and I'm not 100% certain of the cable and/or adapter I'll need. I'm also not sure why the adapters are bigger and seem to contain more internal components, whereas the cables just look like a simple "Plug 1" connected to "Plug 2" cable in a variety of lengths (in the same way you'd have a XLR to 1/4" phono cable).
Here's the info on my system, and any help would be greatly appreciated (will a cable suffice or do I need an separate adapter, DVI type, etc).
My iMac (mid-2010 21" Core i3 with Firewire running Moutain Lion 10.8.5):
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac-core-i3-3.06-21-inch-alumi num-mid-2010-specs.html
My monitor I want use as an extended desktop (Acer 22" X223W LCD):
http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-monitors/acer-x223w-lcd-monitor/4507-3174_7-32627876 .html
So, it appears I'll need a male Mini DisplayPort to a male DVI-D Dual adapter and/or cable. Do I need to specifically buy a DVI-D Dual cable? Will a simple cable function properly or do I also need an adapter? I'm pretty sure a DVI-I cable won't work because it would have extra pins that aren't present in the DVI-D.
Thanks again . . . the assistance is appreciated.
Suds . . .

You are overthinking this.
"DVI dual link support" is concerned about the resolution of the display, not the number of displays.   A dual-link adapter or cable basically has double the number of wires to carry extra data to support higher resolutions than a single-link cable. Of course, both the computer and the external display must also support the higher resolutions in order to take advantage of the capabilities of dual-link.
You want to use two displays ... your iMac's buit-in display + your Acer display as a second monitor (what you called "dual monitors"). You can do this, as I explained earlier.
Your Acer monitor's maxiumum resolution of 1680 x 1050 is not high enough to require a dual-link connection.
"In single-link mode, the maximum pixel clock frequency is 165 MHz that supports a maximum resolution of 2.75 megapixels (including blanking interval) at 60 Hz refresh. For practical purposes, this allows a maximum 16:9 screen resolution of 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz (1915 × 1436 at a 4:3 ratio).
To support higher-resolution display devices, the DVI specification contains a provision for dual link. Dual-link DVI doubles the number of TMDS pairs, effectively doubling the video bandwidth. As a result, higher resolutions up to 2560 × 1600 are supported at 60 Hz [via dual-link DVI]."   (See Digital Visual Interface, Wikipedia)
You can connect almost any VGA, DVI or HDMI display to your iMac, using the appropriate cable and/or adapter. Of course, you always have to make sure that your cable has the correct gender plug on each end.   The Apple adapter I recommended has a female connector, so you will need a cable with a male DVI-D plug on one end. As for the other end of the cable, check the input on your Acer display to see what it has and select a cable that has an appropriate gender connector on the end that will plug into your Acer monitor.
In extended desktop mode, you can set separate (independent) resolutions for your iMac display and your external Acer display, taking advantage of the maximum resolution of each.   (For example, that's why the MacBookPro example you cited works, it's because that model MacBook Pro can support higher resolutions on an external display than it's built-in LCD panel can.)

I have a new USB thumb drive that works in my 2010 iMac but not in my 2012 MacBook Pro

Today I purchased an 'autodrive' usb thumbdrive at Staples. The drive works fine on my mid 2010 iMac, and my Asus Netbook running Windows 7. However, it is not recognized at all by System Information or Disk Utility on my mid 2012 Macbook Pro. Both Macs are running Mountain Lion 10.8.2.
If I connect my 2 year old SanDisk USB thumb drive to the same USB port on my Macbook Pro, it is immediately recognized and a finder window opens. The SanDisk drive is also recognized properly by the iMac and the Netbook.
Is there any way to further debug this issue to get a better idea of why the device is not being recognized by the Macbook Pro?
Thanks,
-Scott

I am having this exact same problem with my New MBP 15" quad core 2.6GHz i7 on 10.8.2. I have other thumb drives that work, but an older thumb drive that works on my prior MBP 15" 2.7GHz dual core i7 on 10.7 and XP and Windows 8 laptops isn't recognized at all by the newer MBP. This thumbdrive is only 256MB and may be USB 1, but USB 1 stuff should work on a USB3 interface unless it's a bug. I've freshly formatted the drive and tested it with disk utility on the older MBP, so it's an issue with the newer Mac's USB controller or MacOS 10.8.2
I suspect a bug.

2010 iMac and Yosemite

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