Mac Mini i5 2.3 Ghz 2RAM running slowly with basic applications

My Mac Mini is running very slowly, everything I do is running slowly from google chrome to destop functions. My internet lags and I can hear the processor working chirping away all thwe time. I have tried to defrag and even turned off the wifi to see if it was internet related. Even textedit and preview drag and when they do open the window opens slowly. I am going to take it to the genius bar this week, I wonder do I really need more RAM? I am using Lion 10.7.4 Mac Mini i5 2.3 GHz. I am getting apple's router and replacing my belkin to be on a secure network. Any tips or suggestions? My Hardrive space is still open maybe 10-15% used. I am still under warranty as well Thank you.

Open Activity Monitor and check the RAM usage.
see > Using Activity Monitor On Your Mac – Noob2Pro #19 | Mac Tricks And Tips
and > How to use Activity Monitor to make your Mac faster - The Next Web
Keep in mind that 2GB of is the minimum RAM requirement for Lion and it's not really the optimal amount to run much more than itself and a web browser without pages out the the HD.
For upgrading the RAM check either the User's Guide that came with your iMac or the following Installation guide. > Mac mini: How to remove or install memory
Also for RAM upgrade kits, both OWC and Crucial are highly recommended here in the forum.

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