How can i speed up my computer

I was wondering if I need to do anything in particular to clean up/speed up my IMac computer.  I originally purchased it in early 2010 and have not had any problems per se but at times it does appear to run slow and I am having to wait for the spinning color wheel more often now.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

maxthomas wrote:
I was wondering if I need to do anything in particular to clean up/speed up my IMac computer.  I originally purchased it in early 2010 and have not had any problems per se but at times it does appear to run slow and I am having to wait for the spinning color wheel more often now.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Check out the following: 
User Tip:  Why is my computer slow? 
What to do when your computer is too slow
Speeding up your Mac
Check out:  Troubleshoot the spinning beach ball/freezing & crashing and  Troubleshoot the spinning beach ball 

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