IMac responding slow
I have an iMac with Mavericks 10.9.1 2.6.GHZ - the computer has been repsonding quite slowly. Originally I noticed this when using iPhoto but I see that iPhoto has a maximum capacity up to 250,000 photos as I have iPhoto 9. Any suggestionos on how to rum a disgnostic to figure out what is slowing it down.
Hardware Information:
iMac (27-inch, Late 2009)
iMac - model: iMac11,1
1 2.66 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 4 cores
16 GB RAM
Video Information:
ATI Radeon HD 4850 - VRAM: 512 MB
System Software:
OS X 10.9.1 (13B42) - Uptime: 0 days 19:17:55
Disk Information:
ST31000528AS disk0 : (1 TB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) /: 999.35 GB (33.93 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5680H
USB Information:
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
HitachiGST Touro Desk 3.0
Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
FireWire Information:
Thunderbolt Information:
Kernel Extensions:
com.logmein.driver.LogMeInSoundDriver (1.0.3 - SDK 10.5)
Problem System Launch Daemons:
[failed] com.apple.wdhelper.plist 3rd-Party support link
Problem System Launch Agents:
Launch Daemons:
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist 3rd-Party support link
[loaded] com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist 3rd-Party support link
[not loaded] com.logmein.logmeinblanker.plist 3rd-Party support link
[loaded] com.logmein.logmeinserver.plist 3rd-Party support link
[loaded] com.logmein.raupdate.plist 3rd-Party support link
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist 3rd-Party support link
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist 3rd-Party support link
Launch Agents:
[not loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist 3rd-Party support link
[loaded] com.adobe.CS5ServiceManager.plist 3rd-Party support link
[failed] com.logmein.LMILaunchAgentFixer.plist 3rd-Party support link
[loaded] com.logmein.logmeingui.plist 3rd-Party support link
[loaded] com.logmein.logmeinguiagent.plist 3rd-Party support link
[not loaded] com.logmein.logmeinguiagentatlogin.plist 3rd-Party support link
[loaded] com.nike.nikeplusconnect.plist 3rd-Party support link
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist 3rd-Party support link
User Launch Agents:
[loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist 3rd-Party support link
[loaded] com.divx.agent.postinstall.plist 3rd-Party support link
[loaded] com.facebook.videochat.[redacted].plist 3rd-Party support link
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist 3rd-Party support link
[loaded] com.spotify.webhelper.plist 3rd-Party support link
User Login Items:
iTunesHelper
Air Mouse Server
Box Edit
Internet Plug-ins:
LogMeInSafari64: Version: 1.0.660 3rd-Party support link
OVSHelper: Version: 1.1 3rd-Party support link
Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 3.2.0.16 - SDK 10.8 3rd-Party support link
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.10411.0 - SDK 10.6 3rd-Party support link
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 11.9.900.170 - SDK 10.6 3rd-Party support link
DivXBrowserPlugin: Version: 2.2 3rd-Party support link
LogMeIn: Version: 1.0.660 3rd-Party support link
Flash Player: Version: 11.9.900.170 - SDK 10.6 3rd-Party support link
LogMeInSafari32: Version: 1.0.660 3rd-Party support link
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.6 3rd-Party support link
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 45 3rd-Party support link
Audio Plug-ins:
BluetoothAudioPlugIn: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.9
AirPlay: Version: 1.9 - SDK 10.9
AppleAVBAudio: Version: 2.0.0 - SDK 10.9
iSightAudio: Version: 7.7.3 - SDK 10.9
User Internet Plug-ins:
CitrixOnlineWebDeploymentPlugin: Version: 1.0.92 3rd-Party support link
Box Edit: Version: 1.2.2(278) - SDK 10.8 3rd-Party support link
3rd Party Preference Panes:
DivX 3rd-Party support link
Flash Player 3rd-Party support link
Flip4Mac WMV 3rd-Party support link
Growl 3rd-Party support link
Java 3rd-Party support link
Bad Fonts:
None
Old Applications:
/Library/Application Support/Microsoft/MERP2.0
Microsoft Error Reporting: Version: 2.2.9 - SDK 10.4 3rd-Party support link
Microsoft Ship Asserts: Version: 1.1.4 - SDK 10.4 3rd-Party support link
Solver: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
/Applications/Microsoft Office 2011/Office/Add-Ins/Solver.app
SLLauncher: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
/Library/Application Support/Microsoft/Silverlight/OutOfBrowser/SLLauncher.app
/Applications/Microsoft Office 2011/Office
Open XML for Excel: Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
Microsoft Office Setup Assistant: Version: 14.3.3 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
Microsoft Alerts Daemon: Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
SyncServicesAgent: Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
Microsoft Database Daemon: Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
Microsoft Graph: Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
Microsoft Database Utility: Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
Microsoft Office Reminders: Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
Microsoft Upload Center: Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
My Day: Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
Microsoft Chart Converter: Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
Microsoft Clip Gallery: Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
Epson Printer Utility 4: Version: 9.14 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
/Library/Printers/EPSON/InkjetPrinter2/Utility/UT4/Epson Printer Utility 4.app
/Applications/Microsoft Office 2011
Microsoft PowerPoint: Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
Microsoft Excel: Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
Microsoft Outlook: Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
Microsoft Word: Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
Microsoft Document Connection: Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
Microsoft Language Register: Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
/Applications/Microsoft Office 2011/Additional Tools/Microsoft Language Register/Microsoft Language Register.app
FacebookVideoCalling: Version: 1.2.0.157 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
/Users/Tielmann/Library/Application Support/Facebook/video/1.2.0.158/FacebookVideoCalling.app
Microsoft AutoUpdate: Version: 2.3.6 - SDK 10.4 3rd-Party support link
/Library/Application Support/Microsoft/MAU2.0/Microsoft AutoUpdate.app
Spotify: Version: 0.8.4.124.ga3559d86 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
Time Machine:
Skip System Files: NO
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 930.71 GB Disk used: 899.11 GB
Destinations:
My Passport [Local] (Last used)
Total size: 2
Total number of backups: 23
Oldest backup: 2013-12-08 08:33:00 +0000
Last backup: 2013-12-28 12:40:42 +0000
Size of backup disk: Too small
Backup size 2 < (Disk used 899.11 GB X 3)
Time Machine details may not be accurate.
All volumes being backed up may not be listed.
Top Processes by CPU:
1% EtreCheck
1% WindowServer
0% iPhoto
0% com.apple.WebKit.Networking
0% mDNSResponder
Top Processes by Memory:
2.38 GB iPhoto
213 MB mds_stores
213 MB Safari
164 MB com.apple.IconServicesAgent
131 MB softwareupdated
Virtual Memory Information:
8.53 GB Free RAM
4.53 GB Active RAM
1.60 GB Inactive RAM
1.32 GB Wired RAM
817 MB Page-ins
7 MB Page-outs
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this morning I had 2 tabs open was trying to open my bank web site and it seemed to respond really slow so closed firefox and opened Safari instead the site still responded slow but finally opened when I closed and went back to firefox it would not open can't re-install it or delete it or basically anything nothing is opening
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IMac running slow (Etrecheck in post)
Problem description:
iMac running slow, Finder becomes unresponsive. Over the last 5 years I think I've installed and removed so many programs that I've left OSX a mess. I know enough about computers to confidently make mistakes. The memory and cpu are not maxed out in Activity Monitor, yet I'm getting beach balled.
EtreCheck version: 2.1.8 (121)
Report generated March 28, 2015 at 11:06:50 AM CDT
Download EtreCheck from http://etresoft.com/etrecheck
Click the [Click for support] links for help with non-Apple products.
Click the [Click for details] links for more information about that line.
Hardware Information: ℹ️
iMac (27-inch, Mid 2010) (Technical Specifications)
iMac - model: iMac11,3
1 2.8 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 4-core
12 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 0/DIMM1
4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM1
4 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 5750 - VRAM: 1024 MB
iMac 2560 x 1440
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10.2 (14C109) - Time since boot: one day 6:5:21
Disk Information: ℹ️
WDC WD1001FALS-40Y6A0 disk0 : (1 TB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 999.35 GB (682.48 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
HL-DT-STDVDRW GA32N
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. iPod 15.8 GB
disk3s1 (disk3s1) <not mounted> : 254 KB
Rachel's RED (disk3s2) /Volumes/Rachel's RED : 15.80 GB (10.80 GB free)
Logitech USB Receiver
Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Apple Inc. MacBook Air SuperDrive
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Firewire Information: ℹ️
WD My Book 111D 800mbit - 800mbit max
EFI (disk1s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
My Book (disk1s2) /Volumes/My Book : 2.00 TB (1.20 TB free)
Configuration files: ℹ️
/etc/hosts - Count: 30
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/Applications/Plex Media Server.app
[not loaded] com.Cycling74.driver.Soundflower (1.5.1) [Click for support]
/Library/Application Support/Roxio
[not loaded] com.roxio.TDIXController (1.7) [Click for support]
/Library/Extensions
[loaded] com.iospirit.driver.rbiokithelper (1.25 - SDK 10.9) [Click for support]
/Library/Extensions/RBIOKitHelper.kext/Contents/PlugIns
[not loaded] com.iospirit.driver.RBTSRPlugin (1.25 - SDK 10.9) [Click for support]
/System/Library/Extensions
[loaded] com.Logitech.Control Center.HID Driver (3.3.0) [Click for support]
[loaded] com.Logitech.Unifying.HID Driver (1.2.0) [Click for support]
[loaded] com.globaldelight.driver.BoomDevice (1.1 - SDK 10.9) [Click for support]
[not loaded] com.logmein.hamachi (1.0) [Click for support]
[not loaded] com.rogueamoeba.InstantOn (6.0.2 - SDK 10.6) [Click for support]
/System/Library/Extensions/InstantOn.kext/Contents/PlugIns
[not loaded] com.rogueamoeba.InstantOnCore (6.0.2 - SDK 10.6) [Click for support]
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[not loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.adobe.CS5ServiceManager.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Click for support]
[running] com.Logitech.Control Center.Daemon.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist [Click for support]
[running] net.culater.SIMBL.Agent.plist [Click for support]
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.iospirit.candelair.daemon.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.iospirit.candelair.sync.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist [Click for support]
[failed] com.rogueamoeba.hermes.plist [Click for support]
[failed] org.ijbswa.privoxy.plist [Click for support]
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist [Click for support]
[failed] com.apple.CSConfigDotMacCert-[...]@me.com-SharedServices.Agent.plist
[failed] com.google.GoogleContactSyncAgent.plist [Click for support]
[failed] com.plexapp.helper.plist [Click for support]
[running] com.spotify.webhelper.plist [Click for support]
User Login Items: ℹ️
iTouch-Server Application (/Users/[redacted]/Applications/iTouch-Server.app)
SpeechSynthesisServer Application (/System/Library/Frameworks/ApplicationServices.framework/Versions/A/Frameworks /SpeechSynthesis.framework/Versions/A/SpeechSynthesisServer.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
o1dbrowserplugin: Version: 5.40.2.0 - SDK 10.8 [Click for support]
LogMeInSafari64: Version: 1.0.586 [Click for support]
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 6.1 [Click for support]
Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 3.1.0.24 - SDK 10.8 [Click for support]
QuakeLivePlugin: Version: 0.1.0.382 [Click for support]
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.30514.0 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 17.0.0.134 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
LogMeIn: Version: 1.0.586 [Click for support]
Flash Player: Version: 17.0.0.134 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
AmazonMP3DownloaderPlugin: Version: AmazonMP3DownloaderPlugin 1.0.16 [Click for support]
googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 5.40.2.0 - SDK 10.8 [Click for support]
LogMeInSafari32: Version: 1.0.586 [Click for support]
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 8 Update 40 Check version
Safari Extensions: ℹ️
Adblock Plus
AdBlock
Reddit Enhancement Suite
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Candelair [Click for support]
Flash Player [Click for support]
Java [Click for support]
Logitech Control Center [Click for support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 999.35 GB Disk used: 316.86 GB
Destinations:
My Book [Local]
Total size: 2.00 TB
Total number of backups: 106
Oldest backup: 2013-10-26 21:13:19 +0000
Last backup: 2015-03-28 16:04:59 +0000
Size of backup disk: Adequate
Backup size 2.00 TB > (Disk used 316.86 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
3% mds
3% iTunes
2% WindowServer
1% Google Chrome
0% fontd
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
490 MB iTunes
464 MB softwareupdated
374 MB Google Chrome
309 MB com.apple.MediaLibraryService
283 MB mds_stores
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
5.21 GB Free RAM
4.69 GB Active RAM
1.90 GB Inactive RAM
1.08 GB Wired RAM
19.00 GB Page-ins
0 B Page-outs
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
Mar 27, 2015, 05:00:17 AM Self test - passed
Standard users cannot read /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports.
Run as an administrator account to see more information.As I've seen suggested by others. I ran the Terminal Diagnostic Test
Start time: 11:46:37 03/28/15
Revision: 1308
Model Identifier: iMac11,3
System Version: OS X 10.10.2 (14C109)
Kernel Version: Darwin 14.1.0
Time since boot: 1 day6:46
Admin access: No
UID: 501
Memory
BANK 0/DIMM0
Size: 2 GB
Speed: 1333 MHz
Status: OK
Manufacturer: 0x80CE
BANK 1/DIMM0
Size: 2 GB
Speed: 1333 MHz
Status: OK
Manufacturer: 0x80CE
BANK 0/DIMM1
Size: 4 GB
Speed: 1333 MHz
Status: OK
Manufacturer: 0x859B
BANK 1/DIMM1
Size: 4 GB
Speed: 1333 MHz
Status: OK
Manufacturer: 0x859B
SerialATA
WDC WD1001FALS-40Y6A0
FireWire
My Book 111D (WD)
USB
USB Receiver (Logitech Inc.)
Firewall: On
Diagnostic reports
2015-03-09 Finder crash
2015-03-25 garcon crash
2015-03-28 SystemUIServer crash
Loaded kernel extensions
com.Logitech.Control Center.HID Driver (3.3.0)
com.Logitech.Unifying.HID Driver (1.2.0)
com.globaldelight.driver.BoomDevice (1.1)
com.iospirit.driver.rbiokithelper (1.25)
System services loaded
com.adobe.fpsaud
com.apple.dpd
- status: 75
com.apple.watchdogd
com.google.keystone.daemon
com.iospirit.candelair.daemon
com.iospirit.candelair.sync
com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool
com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper
com.rogueamoeba.hermes
- status: 78
org.ijbswa.privoxy
- status: 78
System services disabled
org.samba.winbindd
com.apple.mrt
Login services loaded
com.Logitech.Control Center.Daemon
com.adobe.AAM.Scheduler-1.0
com.adobe.CS5ServiceManager
com.apple.Finder
- status: -15
com.apple.Spotlight
com.apple.SystemUIServer.agent
- status: -5
com.apple.mrt.uiagent
com.google.GoogleContactSyncAgent
- status: 78
com.google.keystone.system.agent
com.oracle.java.Java-Updater
com.plexapp.helper
- status: 78
com.spotify.webhelper
net.culater.SIMBL.Agent
Login services disabled
com.apple.FTMonitor
com.apple.imagent.monaco
com.apple.apsd-ft
com.evernote.EvernoteHelper
User services disabled
com.apple.FTMonitor
com.apple.imagent.monaco
com.apple.apsd-ft
com.evernote.EvernoteHelper
Startup items
/Library/StartupItems/CandelairPrefsTool/CandelairPrefsTool
/Library/StartupItems/CandelairPrefsTool/StartupParameters.plist
User login items
iTouch-Server
- /Users/USER/Applications/iTouch-Server.app
SpeechSynthesisServer
- /System/Library/Frameworks/ApplicationServices.framework/Versions/A/Frameworks/ SpeechSynthesis.framework/Versions/A/SpeechSynthesisServer.app
Safari extensions
Adblock Plus
- org.adblockplus.adblockplussafari
AdBlock
- com.betafish.adblockforsafari
Reddit Enhancement Suite
- com.honestbleeps.redditenhancementsuite
Widgets
Airlock
Tea Timer
Wikipedia.v1.0.0
iCloud errors
cloudd 76
Restricted files: 2185
Lockfiles: 82
Accessibility
Cursor Magnification: On
Keyboard Zoom: On
Contents of /Library/LaunchAgents/com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist
- mod date: Mar 6 20:05:22 2014
- size (B): 104
- checksum: 3086203350
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.oracle.java.Java-Updater</string>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/Library/Internet Plug-Ins/JavaAppletPlugin.plugin/Contents/Resources/Java Updater.app/Contents/MacOS/Java Updater</string>
<string>-bgcheck</string>
</array>
<key>StandardErrorPath</key>
<string>/dev/null</string>
<key>StandardOutPath</key>
<string>/dev/null</string>
<key>StartCalendarInterval</key>
<dict>
<key>Hour</key>
<integer>16</integer>
<key>Minute</key>
<integer>37</integer>
<key>Weekday</key>
<integer>5</integer>
</dict>
</dict>
...and 1 more line(s)
Contents of /Library/LaunchAgents/net.culater.SIMBL.Agent.plist
- mod date: Jan 6 15:12:47 2012
- size (B): 508
- checksum: 1107421619
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>net.culater.SIMBL.Agent</string>
<key>Program</key>
<string>/Library/ScriptingAdditions/SIMBL.osax/Contents/Resources/SIMBL Agent.app/Contents/MacOS/SIMBL Agent</string>
<key>RunAtLoad</key>
<false/>
<key>LimitLoadToSessionType</key>
<string>Aqua</string>
<key>OnDemand</key>
<false/>
</dict>
</plist>
Contents of /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.iospirit.candelair.daemon.plist
- mod date: Jul 27 09:42:43 2014
- size (B): 559
- checksum: 1768000052
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.iospirit.candelair.daemon</string>
<key>Program</key>
<string>/Library/StartupItems/CandelairPrefsTool/CandelairPrefsTool</string>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>CandelairPrefsTool</string>
<string>daemon</string>
</array>
<key>MachServices</key>
<dict>
<key>com.iospirit.candelair.daemon</key>
<true/>
</dict>
</dict>
</plist>
Contents of /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.iospirit.candelair.sync.plist
- mod date: Jul 27 09:42:43 2014
- size (B): 513
- checksum: 958149984
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.iospirit.candelair.sync</string>
<key>Program</key>
<string>/Library/StartupItems/CandelairPrefsTool/CandelairPrefsTool</string>
<key>WatchPaths</key>
<array>
<string>/Library/Preferences/com.apple.driver.AppleIRController.plist</string>
<string>/Library/Preferences</string>
</array>
</dict>
</plist>
Contents of /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.rogueamoeba.hermes.plist
- mod date: Feb 2 23:14:11 2011
- size (B): 621
- checksum: 1539233627
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<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple Computer//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>GroupName</key>
<string>wheel</string>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.rogueamoeba.hermes</string>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/usr/local/hermes/bin/hermesctl</string>
<string>update</string>
</array>
<key>RunAtLoad</key>
<true/>
<key>ServiceIPC</key>
<true/>
<key>UserName</key>
<string>root</string>
<key>WatchPaths</key>
<array>
<string>/usr/local/hermes/modules</string>
</array>
</dict>
</plist>
Contents of /Library/LaunchDaemons/org.ijbswa.privoxy.plist
- mod date: Mar 8 07:57:22 2013
- size (B): 694
- checksum: 2110086120
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>GroupName</key>
<string>_privoxy</string>
<key>Label</key>
<string>org.ijbswa.privoxy</string>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/usr/local/sbin/privoxy</string>
<string>--no-daemon</string>
<string>/usr/local/etc/privoxy/config</string>
</array>
<key>RunAtLoad</key>
<true/>
<key>StandardErrorPath</key>
<string>/var/log/privoxy/logfile.log</string>
<key>StandardOutPath</key>
<string>/var/log/privoxy/logfile.log</string>
<key>UserName</key>
<string>_privoxy</string>
</dict>
</plist>
Contents of /System/Library/LaunchAgents/com.apple.RemoteUI.plist
- mod date: Jul 4 07:30:39 2012
- size (B): 535
- checksum: 1861249033
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple Computer//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.apple.RemoteUI</string>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/Application/Plex.app/contents/MacOs/Plex>
</array>
<key>MachServices</key>
<dict>
<key>com.apple.RemoteUI</key>
<true/>
</dict>
</dict>
</plist>
Contents of /System/Library/LaunchAgents/com.apple.RemoteUI.plist.bak
- mod date: Jul 4 07:26:15 2012
- size (B): 569
- checksum: 1378104558
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<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple Computer//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.apple.RemoteUI</string>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/System/Library/CoreServices/Front Row.app/Contents/MacOS/Front Row</string>
</array>
<key>MachServices</key>
<dict>
<key>com.apple.RemoteUI</key>
<true/>
</dict>
</dict>
</plist>
Contents of /private/etc/hosts
- mod date: Jan 4 13:02:38 2011
- size (B): 1077
- checksum: 1875344661
127.0.0.1 activate.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 practivate.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 ereg.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 activate.wip3.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 wip3.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 3dns-3.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 3dns-2.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 adobe-dns.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 adobe-dns-2.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 adobe-dns-3.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 ereg.wip3.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 activate-sea.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 wwis-dubc1-vip60.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 activate-sjc0.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 adobe.activate.com
127.0.0.1 hl2rcv.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 209.34.83.73:443
127.0.0.1 209.34.83.73:43
127.0.0.1 209.34.83.73
127.0.0.1 209.34.83.67:443
127.0.0.1 209.34.83.67:43
127.0.0.1 209.34.83.67
127.0.0.1 ood.opsource.net
127.0.0.1 CRL.VERISIGN.NET
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Contents of Library/LaunchAgents/com.apple.CSConfigDotMacCert-EMAIL-SharedServices.Agent.pl ist
- mod date: Sep 10 20:52:55 2010
- size (B): 894
- checksum: 2397321522
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>KeepAlive</key>
<false/>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.apple.CSConfigDotMacCert-EMAIL-SharedServices</string>
<key>LimitLoadToSessionType</key>
<string>Aqua</string>
<key>LowPriorityIO</key>
<true/>
<key>Nice</key>
<integer>10</integer>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/System/Library/Frameworks/CoreServices.framework/Frameworks/OSServices .framework/Versions/A/Support/CSConfigDotMacCert</string>
<string>-l</string>
<string>/Users/USER/Library/Logs/CSConfigDotMacCert.log</string>
<string>-u</string>
<string>EMAIL</string>
<string>-t</string>
<string>SharedServices</string>
<string>-s</string>
</array>
...and 4 more line(s)
Contents of Library/LaunchAgents/com.google.GoogleContactSyncAgent.plist
- mod date: Feb 7 06:54:51 2012
- size (B): 655
- checksum: 2135155192
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.google.GoogleContactSyncAgent</string>
<key>LimitLoadToSessionType</key>
<string>Aqua</string>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/GoogleContactSync.framework/Versions/ A/Resources/gconsync</string>
<string>--sync</string>
<string>com.google.ContactSync</string>
<string>--periodic</string>
</array>
<key>RunAtLoad</key>
<true/>
<key>StartInterval</key>
<integer>3600</integer>
</dict>
</plist>
Contents of Library/LaunchAgents/com.plexapp.helper.plist
- mod date: Jun 23 09:52:53 2013
- size (B): 432
- checksum: 2592472265
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.plexapp.helper</string>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/Applications/Plex.app/Contents/Resources/Plex/tools/osx/PlexHelper</st ring>
<string>-x</string>
</array>
<key>RunAtLoad</key>
<true/>
</dict>
</plist>
Contents of Library/LaunchAgents/com.spotify.webhelper.plist
- mod date: Mar 21 14:19:40 2015
- size (B): 548
- checksum: 1215017118
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple Computer//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.spotify.webhelper</string>
<key>KeepAlive</key>
<dict>
<key>NetworkState</key>
<true/>
</dict>
<key>RunAtLoad</key>
<true/>
<key>Program</key>
<string>/Users/USER/Library/Application Support/Spotify/SpotifyWebHelper</string>
<key>SpotifyPath</key>
<string>/Users/USER/Applications/Spotify.app</string></dict>
</plist>
Bad plists
/Library/Preferences/com.epson.Epson Scanner ICA Driver.UnInstallList.plist
/Library/Preferences/com.epson.Inkjet Printer Driver.UnInstallList.plist
Library/Preferences/com.apple.iphotomosaic.plist
Bundles (new)
/Applications/Utilities/Adobe Flash Player Install Manager.app
- com.adobe.flashplayer.installmanager
/Applications/iFileX.app
- com.osxbytes.ifilex
/Library/Internet Plug-Ins/Flash Player.plugin
- com.macromedia.Flash Player.plugin
/Library/PreferencePanes/Flash Player.prefPane
- com.adobe.flashplayerpreferences
/Users/USER/.Trash/prey/versions/1.3.8/lib/conf/gui/mac/PreyConfig.app
- null
/Users/USER/Desktop/Projects/Apps/EtreCheck.app
- com.etresoft.EtreCheck
/Users/USER/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome/Default/Web Applications/_crx_coobgpohoikkiipiblmjeljniedjpjpf/Default coobgpohoikkiipiblmjeljniedjpjpf.app
- com.google.Chrome.app.Default-coobgpohoikkiipiblmjeljniedjpjpf-internal
/Users/USER/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome/Default/Web Applications/_crx_pjkljhegncpnkpknbcohdijeoejaedia/Default pjkljhegncpnkpknbcohdijeoejaedia.app
- com.google.Chrome.app.Default-pjkljhegncpnkpknbcohdijeoejaedia-internal
Library paths
/Applications/Adobe Photoshop CS5/MATLAB/Required/psmatlab.dylib
/Library/Application Support/Adobe/APE/3.1/adbeapecore.framework/Versions/A/Resources/WebKit.dylib
/Library/Application Support/Adobe/CS5ServiceManager/lib/CSXS-Installer-Hook.dylib
/Library/Application Support/Adobe/CS5ServiceManager/lib/ServiceManager-Launcher.dylib
/Library/Application Support/Adobe/OOBE/PDApp/DWA/DWANative.dylib
/Library/Application Support/Adobe/OOBE/PDApp/DWA/resources/libraries/ARKCmdCaps.dylib
/Library/Application Support/Adobe/OOBE/PDApp/DWA/resources/libraries/ARKCmdFS.dylib
/Library/Application Support/Adobe/OOBE/PDApp/DWA/resources/libraries/ARKEngine.dylib
/Library/Application Support/Adobe/OOBE/PDApp/DWA/resources/libraries/AdobePIM.dylib
/Library/Application Support/Adobe/OOBE/PDApp/LWA/PWANative.dylib
/Library/Application Support/Adobe/OOBE/PDApp/LWA/adobe_caps.dylib
/Library/Application Support/Adobe/OOBE/PDApp/LWA/adobe_oobelib.dylib
/Library/Application Support/Adobe/OOBE/PDApp/LWA/adobe_upgrade.dylib
/Library/Application Support/Adobe/OOBE/PDApp/UWA/UWANative.dylib
/Library/Application Support/Adobe/OOBE/PDApp/core/AdobePIM.dylib
/Library/Frameworks/Adobe AIR.framework/Versions/1.0/Resources/WebKit.dylib
/Users/USER/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome/WidevineCDM/1.4.7.796/_platform_specific/mac_x64/libwidev inecdm.dylib
/Users/USER/Library/Application Support/QuakeLive/quakelive/home/baseq3/cgamemac.dylib
/Users/USER/Library/Application Support/QuakeLive/quakelive/home/baseq3/qagamemac.dylib
/Users/USER/Library/Application Support/QuakeLive/quakelive/home/baseq3/quakelive.mac.dylib
/Users/USER/Library/Application Support/QuakeLive/quakelive/home/baseq3/uimac.dylib
/Users/USER/Library/Application Support/Rogue Amoeba/Hijacker/Audio Hijack Pro/com.rogueamoeba.libAudioHijack.2.10.5.dylib
App extensions
com.getdropbox.dropbox.garcon
Bad kernel extensions
/System/Library/Extensions/BJUSBMP.kext
Installations
Java 8 Update 40: 3/26/15, 4:37 PM
Adobe Flash Player: 3/22/15, 2:18 PM
Prey Anti-Theft: 3/22/15, 1:50 PM
ClamXav: 3/8/15, 10:42 AM
Mactracker: 3/8/15, 10:28 AM
Elapsed time (sec): 666 -
24" iMac running slower than when I bought it.
24" iMac running slower than when I bought it.
It would help us to help you if we could have some more technical info about your iMac.
If you so choose, Please download, install and run Etrecheck.
Etrecheck was developed as a simple Mac diagnostic reporting tool by a regular Apple Support forum user and technical support contributor named Etresoft.
Etrecheck is a small, unobstrusive app that compiles a static snapshot of your entire Mac hardware system and installed software.
This is a free app that has been honestly created to provided help in diagnosing issues with Macs running the new OS X 10.9 Mavericks.
It is not malware and can be safely downloaded and installed onto your Mac.
http://www.etresoft.com/etrecheck
Copy/paste and post its report here in another reply thread so that we have a complete profile of your Mac's hardware and installed software so we can all help with your Mac performance issues.
Thank You. -
mid 2007 iMac 2.4GHZ. after start up the iMac will slow down to a freeze. Specially while on internet (youtube).
See:
Mac Maintenance Quick Assist,
Mac OS X speed FAQ,
Speeding up Macs,
How to Speed up Macs,
Macintosh OS X Routine Maintenance,
Mac troubleshooting: What to do when your computer is too slow,
Essential Mac Maintenance: Get set up,
Essential Mac Maintenance: Rev up your routines,
Maintaining OS X,
Five Mac maintenance myths and
Myths of required versus not required maintenance for Mac OS X for information. -
Why is my mid 2007 iMac so slow now that I've loaded 10.9.4
Why is my mid 2007 iMac so slow now that I've loaded 10.9.4? Everything seems to be slow. It was quick enough on 10.4. I now have wireless connection issues, and wired keyboard connection issues?
2.4 GHz Intel Core2 Duo, 4GB 667 Mhz DDR2 SDRAMHi there - thanks. No, I haven't run anything like Clean My Mac - what would you suggest?
EtreCheck version: 1.9.15 (52)
Report generated September 9, 2014 at 8:56:44 PM PDT
Hardware Information: ?
iMac (24-inch Mid 2007) (Verified)
iMac - model: iMac7,1
1 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2 cores
4 GB RAM
Video Information: ?
ATI,RadeonHD2600 - VRAM: 256 MB
iMac 1920 x 1200
System Software: ?
OS X 10.9.4 (13E28) - Uptime: 14 days 9:40:19
Disk Information: ?
SAMSUNG HD103UJ disk0 : (1 TB)
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 999.35 GB (321.09 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
USB Information: ?
Apple, Inc. Keyboard Hub
Apple Inc. Apple Keyboard
Seagate FA GoFlex Desk 1.5 TB
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
disk1s1 (disk1s1) <not mounted>: 32 KB
FreeAgent GoFlex Drive (disk1s3) /Volumes/FreeAgent GoFlex Drive: 1.5 TB (20.68 GB free)
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Gatekeeper: ?
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ?
[loaded] com.seagate.driver.PowSecDriverCore (5.1.1) Support
[not loaded] com.seagate.driver.PowSecLeafDriver_10_4 (5.1.1) Support
[loaded] com.seagate.driver.PowSecLeafDriver_10_5 (5.1.1) Support
[not loaded] com.seagate.driver.SeagateDriveIcons (5.1.1) Support
[not loaded] net.pocketmac.driver.BlackberryUSB (3.0.9) Support
[not loaded] net.pocketmac.driver.BlackberryUSBDev (3.0.9) Support
Startup Items: ?
AdobeVersionCueCS2: Path: /Library/StartupItems/AdobeVersionCueCS2
Problem System Launch Daemons: ?
[failed] com.apple.printtool.daemon.plist
[failed] com.apple.wdhelper.plist
Launch Daemons: ?
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
[loaded] com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist Support
[loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist Support
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist Support
Launch Agents: ?
[not loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist Support
[running] com.adobe.AdobeCreativeCloud.plist Support
[running] com.brother.LOGINserver.plist Support
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
[running] com.seagate.SeagateStorageGauge.plist Support
User Launch Agents: ?
[loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist Support
[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist Support
[loaded] com.facebook.videochat.[redacted].plist Support
[running] com.memeo.Memeod.plist Support
User Login Items: ?
Microsoft AU Daemon
SpeechSynthesisServer
iTunesHelper
AdobeResourceSynchronizer
Google Drive
Dropbox
Microsoft Database Daemon
Microsoft Outlook
ExpanderDaemon
VersionCueCS2Status
Internet Plug-ins: ?
o1dbrowserplugin: Version: 5.4.2.18903 Support
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.1 Support
Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 2.3.8.1 Support
OVSHelper: Version: 1.0 Support
RealPlayer Plugin: Version: (null) Support
AdobeAAMDetect: Version: AdobeAAMDetect 2.0.0.0 - SDK 10.7 Support
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.152 - SDK 10.6 Support
AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 10.1.6 Support
DivXBrowserPlugin: Version: 2.1 Support
Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.152 - SDK 10.6 Support
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0
googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 5.4.2.18903 Support
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 10.1.6 Support
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.1.0 Support
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.20125.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: 14.9.0 - SDK 10.7 Check version
Safari Extensions: ?
wpa
html5video
Audio Plug-ins: ?
BluetoothAudioPlugIn: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.9
AirPlay: Version: 2.0 - SDK 10.9
AppleAVBAudio: Version: 203.2 - SDK 10.9
iSightAudio: Version: 7.7.3 - SDK 10.9
iTunes Plug-ins: ?
Quartz Composer Visualizer: Version: 1.4 - SDK 10.9
User iTunes Plug-ins ?
TuneUp Visualizer: Version: (null) Support
User Internet Plug-ins ?
Move-Media-Player: Version: npmnqmp 071303000006 Support
fbplugin_1_0_3: Version: (null) Support
WebEx: Version: 1.0 Support
WebEx64: Version: 1.0 Support
3rd Party Preference Panes: ?
Adobe Version Cue CS2 Support
DivX Support
Flash Player Support
Flip4Mac WMV Support
Time Machine: ?
Skip System Files: NO
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 930.71 GB Disk used: 631.68 GB
Destinations:
FreeAgent GoFlex Drive [Local] (Last used)
Total size: 1 TB
Total number of backups: 100
Oldest backup: 2013-08-22 07:36:47 +0000
Last backup: 2014-09-10 03:01:26 +0000
Size of backup disk: Too small
Backup size 1 TB < (Disk used 631.68 GB X 3)
Time Machine details may not be accurate.
All volumes being backed up may not be listed.
Top Processes by CPU: ?
76% Microsoft Outlook
7% ARM
4% Google Drive
1% launchservicesd
1% Microsoft Database Daemon
Top Processes by Memory: ?
172 MB Finder
135 MB Microsoft Outlook
94 MB Google Chrome
94 MB com.apple.IconServicesAgent
94 MB WindowServer
Virtual Memory Information: ?
158 MB Free RAM
866 MB Active RAM
706 MB Inactive RAM
655 MB Wired RAM
93.45 GB Page-ins
3.83 GB Page-outs -
Recently my iMac has slowed to an absolute crawl, I've noticed this after an update to 10.6.4. Working in in InDesign CS4, I've noticed that files containing graphics with clipping paths (from Photoshop) take forever to redraw on the screen. In order to be able navigate with any kind of efficiency I need to relink those types of graphics to a TIF or JPG, then relink them back to make proof for client.
I've also noticed Finder hanging or freezing while trying to delete files from my server (Windows Server 2008 Standard) which requires a cold reboot. I get the spinning beachball with just about everything I do.
I been through the forums but haven't seen anything as specific as my problem. Adobe CS4 products haven't updated in some time, so I've narrowed to 10.6.4 update. These problems weren't present before that update.
Please advise.cuadvantage,
Welcome to Apple Discussions.
Sorry to hear about your problem but rest assured it's not 10.6.4, it's stable however when you install any update unless you take a little care sometimes things can go wrong.
You don't mention anything about how you updated or what you have done to troubleshoot so I'm taking some total guesses.
First are some general rules of thumb when doing system updates. Some people may not totally agree with these but I've found my updates go smoothly when I follow this procedure.
1. Prior to updating ALWAYS backup.
2. Prior to updating disconnect all peripherals except the keyboard and mouse
3. Prior to updating run Repair Disk Permissions
4. Download Combo Update (10.6.4 combo is located at http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1048)
5. After updating run Repair Disk Permissions
6. Run machine for a few minutes to verify everything is OK.
7. Re-Connect peripherals
For now I'd recommend doing a SMC and PRAM reset, please read the SMC instructions carefully as they cover different models of Mac's each with their own processes.
If those don't work then try 1-7 and then get back to us.
Regards,
Roger -
My imac runs slow and constantly has the pinwheel up "thinking". It is only 7 months old and I dont use it for much. (pics Internet word email) Any ideas?
Try this this helped with me resolving the pinwheel problem:
Run First Aid in Mountain Lion's Disk Utility.
Went to Applications
Went to disc utility
Clicked on Hard Drive on left side of window
Clicked on Repair Disc Button
Ran for approximately 14 minutes,
While it was running noticed on one of the windows, "repairing, resolved"
And now tried copied and pasting from a website I had copied from in the past to see if that was a problem.
No pinwheel this time. -
My iMac is slow accessing web sites.
My iMac is slow accessing different web sites. I also have a PC that doesn't seem to have the same problem. Any suggestions. All other programs on the computer run fine. This has only started about a month ago. Any suggestions?
If Safari is getting very slow:
(Presumably you regularly empty your Safari cache by deleting the following file:
Home/Library/Caches/com.apple.Safari/cache.db
and clear your History)
Adding Open DNS codes to your Network Preferences, should give good results in terms of speed-up as well as added security, including anti-phishing and redirects) (Full information about Open DNS is here: http://www.opendns.com/home/nobloat )
If you are using a single computer: Open System Preferences/Network. Double click on your connection type, or select it in the drop-down menu, and in the box marked 'DNS Servers' add the following two numbers:
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220
(You can also enter them if you click on Advanced and then DNS)
Sometimes reversing the order of the DNS numbers can be beneficial in cases where there is a long delay before web pages start to load, and then suddenly load at normal speed:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2296
If your computer is part of a network:please refer to this page: http://www.opendns.com/start/best_practices/#your_network and follow the advice given.
If you use a Router, make sure it has the latest firmware installed.
One reason for a slowness in page loading may be the 'DNS Pre-fetching' feature of Safari 5.x as is described here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3408?viewlocale=en_US
You can cancel DNS pre-fetching by going to Terminal and typing:
defaults write com.apple.safari WebKitDNSPrefetchingEnabled -boolean false
You have to restart Safari for it to take effect.
If Safari seems to hang for ages:
If you have a lot of tabs open and/or a lot of pages running Flash, Safari can sometimes 'hang', requiring a restart of Safari. This can often be inconvenient, and as it is rarely Safari itself that is hanging but merely one of its plug-ins, usually Flash, there is a way using Terminal to restart the plug-ins (without restarting Safari and losing your tabs) by quitting the WebPluginHost process:
Open the Terminal from the Utilities folder in /Applications and type
killall -9 WebKitPluginHost
Note that this command kills all Safari plug-ins, not just Flash. All plug-ins should start back up when you reload the page.
Then go back to Safari and refresh any pages that were using the Flash plug-in. This also fixes the Beachball of Death. Try this whenever Safari gets slow or freezes. The latest versions of Flash 10.1 appear to have improved the situation somewhat, but haven't completed eliminated it.
For this and other reasons Apple switched their websites to HTML5 in January 2011:
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/26/apple_revamps_its_public_website_u sing_html5.html -
My iMac is slowing down and it takes a long time to start any application. What can I do to gain more speed?
What year, screen size, CPU speed and amount of RAM installed?
How full is your Mac's hard drive?
How many applications do you run simultaneously in the background while working in another application?
Do you run any antivirus software on your Mac? Antivirus software can slow down the normal operation of OS X.
Do you run any "crapware" like Mackeeper or any other type of "crapware" like so called hard drive "cleaning" apps?
Do a search for and download and install OmniDisk Sweeper and OnyX.
Here are some of my tips for deleting or archiving data off of your internal hard drive.
Have you emptied your iMac's Trash icon in the Dock?
If you use iPhoto, iPhoto has its own trash that needs to be emptied, also.
If you use Apple Mail app, Apple Mail also has its own trash area that needs to be emptied, too!
Other things you can do to gain space.
Delete any old or no longer needed emails and/or archive older emails you want to save to disc, Flash drive/s or to ext. hard drive.
Look through your Documents folder and delete any type of old useless type files like "Read Me" type files.
Again, archive to disc, Flash drive or ext. hard drive and/or delete any old documents you no longer use or immediately need.
Uninstall apps that you no longer use. If the app has a dedicated uninstaller, use it to completely uninstall the app. If the app has no uninstaller, then just drag it to the OS X Trash icon and empty the Trash.
Also, if you save old downloaded .dmg application installer files, you can either archive and delete these or just delete the ones you think you'll never install, again.
Download an app called OnyX for your version of OS X.
When you install and launch it, let it do its thing initially, then go to the cleaning and maintenance tabs and run all of the processes in the tabs. Let OnyX clean out all web browser cache files, web browser histories, system cache files, delete old error log files.
Typically, iTunes and iPhoto libraries are the biggest users of HD space.
If you have any other large folders of personal data or projects, these should be thinned out, moved, also, to the external hard drive and then either archived to disc, Flash drive or ext. hard drive and/or deleted off your internal hard drive.
Good Luck! -
My iMac runs slow-how do I clean it up
my iMac runs slow-how do I clean it up
First, back up all data immediately unless you already have a current backup. If you can't back up, stop here. Do not take any of the steps below.
Step 1
This diagnostic procedure will query the log for messages that may indicate a system issue. It changes nothing, and therefore will not, in itself, solve your problem.
If you have more than one user account, these instructions must be carried out as an administrator.
Triple-click anywhere in the line below on this page to select it:
syslog -k Sender kernel -k Message CReq 'GPU |hfs: Ru|I/O e|find tok|n Cause: -|NVDA\(|pagin|timed? ?o' | tail | awk '/:/{$4=""; print}' | open -ef
Copy the selected text to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C.
Launch the Terminal application in any of the following ways:
☞ Enter the first few letters of its name into a Spotlight search. Select it in the results (it should be at the top.)
☞ In the Finder, select Go ▹ Utilities from the menu bar, or press the key combination shift-command-U. The application is in the folder that opens.
☞ Open LaunchPad. Click Utilities, then Terminal in the icon grid.
Paste into the Terminal window (command-V). I've tested these instructions only with the Safari web browser. If you use another browser, you may have to press the return key.
The command may take a noticeable amount of time to run. Wait for a new line ending in a dollar sign (“$”) to appear.
A TextEdit window will open with the output of the command. Normally the command will produce no output, and the window will be empty. If the TextEdit window (not the Terminal window) has anything in it, stop here and post it — the text, please, not a screenshot. The title of the TextEdit window doesn't matter, and you don't need to post that.
Step 2
There are a few other possible causes of generalized slow performance that you can rule out easily.
Disconnect all non-essential wired peripherals and remove aftermarket expansion cards, if any.
Reset the System Management Controller.
Run Software Update. If there's a firmware update, install it.
If you're booting from an aftermarket SSD, see whether there's a firmware update for it.
If you have a portable computer, check the cycle count of the battery. It may be due for replacement.
If you have many image or video files on the Desktop with preview icons, move them to another folder.
If applicable, uncheck all boxes in the iCloud preference pane. See whether there's any change.
Check your keychains in Keychain Access for excessively duplicated items.
Boot into Recovery mode, launch Disk Utility, and run Repair Disk.
If you have a MacBook Pro with dual graphics, disable automatic graphics switching in the Energy Saverpreference pane for better performance at the cost of shorter battery life.
Step 3
When you notice the problem, launch the Activity Monitor application in any of the following ways:
☞ Enter the first few letters of its name into a Spotlight search. Select it in the results (it should be at the top.)
☞ In the Finder, select Go ▹ Utilities from the menu bar, or press the key combination shift-command-U. The application is in the folder that opens.
☞ Open LaunchPad. Click Utilities, then Activity Monitor in the icon grid.
Select the CPU tab of the Activity Monitor window.
Select All Processes from the View menu or the menu in the toolbar, if not already selected.
Click the heading of the % CPU column in the process table to sort the entries by CPU usage. You may have to click it twice to get the highest value at the top. What is it, and what is the process? Also post the values for User, System, and Idle at the bottom of the window.
Select the Memory tab. What value is shown in the bottom part of the window for Swap used?
Next, select the Disk tab. Post the approximate values shown for Reads in/sec and Writes out/sec (not Reads in andWrites out.)
Step 4
If you have more than one user account, you must be logged in as an administrator to carry out this step.
Launch the Console application in the same way you launched Activity Monitor. Make sure the title of the Console window is All Messages. If it isn't, select All Messages from the SYSTEM LOG QUERIES menu on the left. If you don't see that menu, select
View ▹ Show Log List
from the menu bar.
Select the 50 or so most recent entries in the log. Copy them to the Clipboard by pressing the key combinationcommand-C. Paste into a reply to this message (command-V). You're looking for entries at the end of the log, not at the beginning.
When posting a log extract, be selective. Don't post more than is requested.
Please do not indiscriminately dump thousands of lines from the log into this discussion.
Important: Some personal information, such as your name, may appear in the log. Anonymize before posting. That should be easy to do if your extract is not too long. -
My 27" iMac is slower than my first issue MacPro I in all ways, starting up, editing in FCPX and entering Mail or Gooogle. Very frustrating. I have Motion and Compressor but haven't got them in use. No other progs are present to be blamed. Everything to a bare minimum; only FCPX to be used. The iMac has the original eequipment except for the ram which is the maximu, 32gb.
I not that a previous entry on this issue is locked so. - help anyone?Please download and run EtreCheck. Post back with results.
http://www.etresoft.com/etrecheck -
have 2009 time capsule with 6 month old iMac very slow ...cox said to replace with new router or extreme with new wifi ???? confused
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