MacBook 2014 i5 with Yosemite running extremely hot

I have a MacBook Air 2014 i5 4GB RAM which I upgraded to Yosemite from Mavericks. It runs so hot. I wish to downgrade it and gone back to Mavericks if the problems not able to solve. I just do a clean install Yosemite by using USB drive.
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Problem description:
Yosemite running extremely hot Macbook Air 2014
EtreCheck version: 2.1.8 (121)
Report generated March 20, 2015 at 5:26:42 PM GMT+8
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Hardware Information: ℹ️
    MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014) (Technical Specifications)
    MacBook Air - model: MacBookAir6,2
    1 1.4 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2-core
    4 GB RAM Not upgradeable
        BANK 0/DIMM0
            2 GB DDR3 1600 MHz ok
        BANK 1/DIMM0
            2 GB DDR3 1600 MHz ok
    Bluetooth: Good - Handoff/Airdrop2 supported
    Wireless:  en0: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
    Battery Health: Normal - Cycle count 8
Video Information: ℹ️
    Intel HD Graphics 5000
        Color LCD 1440 x 900
System Software: ℹ️
    OS X 10.10.2 (14C1514) - Time since boot: 0:10:1
Disk Information: ℹ️
    APPLE SSD SD0128F disk0 : (121.33 GB)
        EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
        Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 120.47 GB (109.03 GB free)
        Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>  [Recovery]: 650 MB
USB Information: ℹ️
    Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
    Seagate BUP Slim RD 2 TB
        SBPD (disk1s1) /Volumes/SBPD : 2.00 TB (774.41 GB free)
    Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
        Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
    Razer Razer Copperhead Laser Mouse
Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
    Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
    Mac App Store and identified developers
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
    [failed]    com.bombich.ccchelper.plist [Click for support] [Click for details]
User Login Items: ℹ️
    Macs Fan Control    Application  (/Applications/Macs Fan Control.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
    Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
    QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
    None
Time Machine: ℹ️
    Mobile backups: OFF
    Auto backup: NO - Auto backup turned off
    Volumes being backed up:
        Macintosh HD: Disk size: 120.47 GB Disk used: 11.45 GB
    Destinations:
        SBPD [Local]
        Total size: 0 B
        Total number of backups: 0
        Oldest backup: -
        Last backup: -
        Size of backup disk: Too small
            Backup size 0 B (Disk used 11.45 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
         6%    WindowServer
         1%    fontd
         1%    sysmond
         1%    launchd
         0%    AppleSpell
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
    73 MB    Finder
    73 MB    ocspd
    64 MB    mds_stores
    56 MB    Safari
    52 MB    WindowServer
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
    2.05 GB    Free RAM
    1.35 GB    Active RAM
    386 MB    Inactive RAM
    514 MB    Wired RAM
    740 MB    Page-ins
    0 B    Page-outs
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
    Mar 20, 2015, 05:16:26 PM    Self test - passed
    Mar 20, 2015, 02:51:45 PM    /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cloudd_2015-03-20-145145_[reda cted].crash
    Mar 20, 2015, 08:59:49 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/mbpluginhost_2015-03-20-085949_[redacted].crash

    Macs Fan Control    Application  (/Applications/Macs Fan Control.app)
Never use those things. The only thing you will accomplish by forcing the exhaust fan to operate at a higher speed than required will be to draw in more environmental contaminants than it would otherwise. Interfering with the Mac's cooling system could conceivably invalidate its warranty.
Power or other problems related to unexpected system sleep, shutdown, lights or fans call for an SMC reset. Read all the steps.
Before Resetting the SMC
Try each of the following steps in this order before you reset the SMC. Test the issue after completing each troubleshooting step to determine if the issue still occurs.
Press Command + Option + Escape to force quit any application that is not responding.
Put your Mac to sleep by choosing the Apple () menu from the upper-left menu bar and then choosing Sleep. Wake the computer after it has gone to sleep.
Restart your Mac by choosing the Apple () menu from the upper-left menu bar and then choosing Restart.
Shut down your Mac by choosing the Apple () menu from the upper-left menu bar and then choosing Shut Down.
Resetting the SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own
Shut down the computer.
Plug in the MagSafe power adapter to a power source, connecting it to the Mac if it's not already connected.
On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button at the same time. The power adapter indicator light may cycle off / on once.
Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
Press the power button to turn on the computer.

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    11. The test may take a few minutes to run, depending on how many files you have and the speed of the computer. A computer that's abnormally slow may take longer to run the test. While it's running, a series of lines will appear in the Terminal window like this:
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    Wait for the final message "Process completed" to appear. If you don't see it within about ten minutes, the test probably won't complete in a reasonable time. In that case, press the key combination control-C or command-period to stop it and go to the next step. You'll have incomplete results, but still something.
    12. When the test is complete, or if you stopped it because it was taking too long, quit Terminal. The results will have been copied to the Clipboard automatically. They are not shown in the Terminal window. Please don't copy anything from there. All you have to do is start a reply to this comment and then paste by pressing command-V again.
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    14. This is a public forum, and others may give you advice based on the results of the test. They speak only for themselves, and I may not agree with them.
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  • Mac Book Pro with Yosemite run clearly slower than Mavericks

    HI
    I come from other thread about problems whit wifi connection with Yosemite. The great Linc David solved the problem and that has meant thoroughly clean the Mac
    I have a Mac Book Pro 13", early 2011 (!only four years¡) with 8 GB of RAM (the maximum), 2,7 GHz Intel Core i7 processor and whit Yosemite everything it´s significantly slower that with Mavericks: open a word, do a screening...even when typing fast some first characters don´t appear.
    My conclusion it´s clear the max OS that you can install in one Mac Book Pro 13", early 2011,(like me) it´s Maverick. Yosemite clearly slows the mac.
    If someone can convince me otherwise I would be very grateful, because I did not backup before installing the Yosemite. And i don´t know how go back. Here you have the Entrecheck report:
    Thanks in advance
    Jesus
    Problem description:
    Mac Book Pro 13”, early 2011 , 8GB  1333 MHz DDR3 (the max), 2,7 GHz Intel Core i7, run clearly slower with Yosemite than Mavericks
    EtreCheck version: 2.1.8 (121)
    Report generated 13 de abril de 2015, 15:28:48 CEST
    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
        MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011) (Technical Specifications)
        MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,1
        1 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 2-core
        8 GB RAM Upgradeable
            BANK 0/DIMM0
                4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
            BANK 1/DIMM0
                4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
        Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
        Wireless:  en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
        Battery Health: Normal - Cycle count 30
    Video Information: ℹ️
        Intel HD Graphics 3000
            Philips 244E 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
    System Software: ℹ️
        OS X 10.10.3 (14D131) - Time since boot: 11:32:43
    Disk Information: ℹ️
        TOSHIBA MK5065GSXF disk0 : (500,11 GB)
            EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
            Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 499.25 GB (274.47 GB free)
            Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>  [Recovery]: 650 MB
        MATSHITADVD-R   UJ-8A8 
    USB Information: ℹ️
        Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
        Iomega Storage 500,11 GB
            EFI (disk2s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
            Time Machine (disk2s2) /Volumes/Time Machine : 499.76 GB (293.79 GB free)
        Iomega Storage 500,11 GB
            EFI (disk1s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
            Copia de Seguridad (disk1s2) /Volumes/Copia de Seguridad : 499.76 GB (316.45 GB free)
        Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
        Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
            Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
        Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
        Microsoft Compact Optical Mouse 500
        C3PO USB SMART CARD READER
        Wacom Co.,Ltd. Intuos5 touch S
    Firewire Information: ℹ️
        iomega eGo Rugged FW USB2 800mbit - 800mbit max
            EFI (disk3s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
            JVT (disk3s2) /Volumes/JVT : 999.86 GB (868.78 GB free)
    Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
        Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
    Configuration files: ℹ️
        /etc/hosts - Count: 30
    Gatekeeper: ℹ️
        Mac App Store and identified developers
    Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
            /Applications/VMware Fusion.app
        [not loaded]    com.vmware.kext.vmci (90.6.3) [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    com.vmware.kext.vmioplug.14.1.3 (14.1.3) [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    com.vmware.kext.vmnet (0249.89.30) [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    com.vmware.kext.vmx86 (0249.89.30) [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    com.vmware.kext.vsockets (90.6.0) [Click for support]
            /System/Library/Extensions
        [loaded]    com.Cycling74.driver.Soundflower (1.6.6 - SDK 10.6) [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    com.emu.driver.EMUUSBAudio (1.4.0 - SDK 10.6) [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.hzsystems.terminus.driver (4) [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    com.macvide.driver.MacVideAudioConnectorDriver (1.0.0) [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    com.roxio.BluRaySupport (1.1.6) [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    com.wacom.kext.wacomtablet (6.3.7 - SDK 10.8) [Click for support]
            /Users/[redacted]/Library/Services/ToastIt.service/Contents/MacOS
        [not loaded]    com.roxio.TDIXController (2.0) [Click for support]
    Startup Items: ℹ️
        MySQLCOM: Path: /Library/StartupItems/MySQLCOM
        Startup items are obsolete in OS X Yosemite
    Problem System Launch Agents: ℹ️
        [killed]    com.apple.CallHistoryPluginHelper.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.CallHistorySyncHelper.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.cloudphotosd.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.coreservices.appleid.authentication.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.EscrowSecurityAlert.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.gamed.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.icloud.fmfd.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.Maps.pushdaemon.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.photolibraryd.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.rcd.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.SafariCloudHistoryPushAgent.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.SafariNotificationAgent.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.security.cloudkeychainproxy.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.telephonyutilities.callservicesd.plist
        14 processes killed due to memory pressure
    Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
        [killed]    com.apple.AssetCacheLocatorService.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.awdd.plist
        [failed]    com.apple.mtrecorder.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.nehelper.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.tccd.system.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.wdhelper.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.xpc.smd.plist
        6 processes killed due to memory pressure
    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.divx.dms.agent.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.divx.update.agent.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist [Click for support]
        [running]    com.wacom.wacomtablet.plist [Click for support]
    Launch Daemons: ℹ️
        [loaded]    com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist [Click for support]
        [failed]    com.apple.spirecorder.plist
        [loaded]    com.bombich.ccc.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist [Click for support]
    User Launch Agents: ℹ️
        [loaded]    com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Click for support]
    User Login Items: ℹ️
        Mail    Aplicación Hidden (/Applications/Mail.app)
        Dropbox    Aplicación  (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
    Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
        JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 8 Update 31 Check version
        WacomNetscape: Version: 2.1.0-1 - SDK 10.8 [Click for support]
        OVSHelper: Version: 1.1 [Click for support]
        Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
        WacomTabletPlugin: Version: WacomTabletPlugin 2.1.0.2 [Click for support]
        FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 17.0.0.134 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
        DivX Web Player: Version: 3.2.4.1250 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
        Flash Player: Version: 17.0.0.134 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
        iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8
        QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
        SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.0.0 [Click for support]
        DirectorShockwave: Version: 12.0.3r133 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
    User internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
        Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.1 [Click for support]
    Safari Extensions: ℹ️
        iMedia Converter Deluxe 
        iTube Studio
    3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
        Flash Player  [Click for support]
        Java  [Click for support]
        MySQL  [Click for support]
    Time Machine: ℹ️
        Skip System Files: NO
        Mobile backups: OFF
        Auto backup: NO - Auto backup turned off
        Volumes being backed up:
        Destinations:
            Time Machine [Local]
            Total size: 499.76 GB
            Total number of backups: 2
            Oldest backup: 2012-11-25 14:45:01 +0000
            Last backup: 2012-11-26 22:08:06 +0000
            Size of backup disk: Excellent
                Backup size 499.76 GB > (Disk size 0 B X 3)
    Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
             9%    mds
             5%    WindowServer
             0%    fontd
             0%    taskgated
             0%    com.apple.ifdreader
    Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
        412 MB    Finder
        172 MB    Safari
        137 MB    Mail
        86 MB    com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
        69 MB    WindowServer
    Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
        2.92 GB    Free RAM
        1.95 GB    Active RAM
        762 MB    Inactive RAM
        1.64 GB    Wired RAM
        21.92 GB    Page-ins
        212 MB    Page-outs
    Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
        Apr 13, 2015, 04:20:54 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/BDLDaemon_2015-04-13-042054_[redacted].cpu_reso urce.diag [Click for details]
        Apr 13, 2015, 03:55:58 AM    /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cloudd_2015-04-13-035558_[reda cted].crash
        Apr 13, 2015, 03:55:31 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/com.apple.AmbientDisplayAgent_2015-04-13-035531 _[redacted].crash
        Apr 13, 2015, 03:54:03 AM    Self test - passed
        Apr 13, 2015, 03:53:27 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/BDLDaemon_2015-04-13-035327_[redacted].cpu_reso urce.diag [Click for details]
        Apr 13, 2015, 03:33:24 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/WacomTabletDriver_2015-04-13-033324_[redacted]. crash
        Apr 13, 2015, 01:03:43 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/BDLDaemon_2015-04-13-010343_[redacted].cpu_reso urce.diag [Click for details]
        Apr 13, 2015, 12:59:40 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/AntivirusforMac_2015-04-13-005940_[redacted].cp u_resource.diag [Click for details]
        Apr 12, 2015, 10:28:40 PM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/WacomTabletDriver_2015-04-12-222840_[redacted]. crash
        Apr 12, 2015, 07:58:07 PM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/System Preferences_2015-04-12-195807_[redacted].hang

    In fact many Mac forums talk about change the hard disk mechanical to other of solid state as solution for MacBook Pro.

  • Macbook Pro 2011 just started running extremely slow

    After recent OS upgrades and general teenager use, the MacBook Pro all the sudden is running extremely slow.  I am not a really technical person, what should I do to fix? I will start backing up now.
    Thank you
    Matt

    You may be able to improve the speed with some software work but it could also be your disk or SSD is corrupt or failing.
    Try resetting PRAM and SMC:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH4405
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
    Is it faster now?  If not, proceed.
    Restart in Safe Mode:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1564?viewlocale=en_US
    If it boots faster then uninstall all unnecessary login items >User&Groups>Login items. Unlock the padlock. Remove them with the minus -
    Also uninstall internet plug-ins in your browsers.
    Is it faster now?  If not, proceed.
    Backup your data immediately:
    Before proceeding you should make sure you have a current backup.  If it has been getting slower over time your disk could be a failing slowly.  SATA drives have two retry modes: short and long.  They can continue operating as read errors are increasing.  The long retry cycle is very long and can cause significant performance degradation.  If it has started long retries then it is likely to get worse and eventually fail.  SSDs also have a failure mode where the fail slowly.
    Time Machine Basics: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1427
    Most commonly used backup methods: 
    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3045
    Methodology to protect your data.  Backups vs. Archives.  Long-term data protection:
    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6031
    Spotlight:  If Spotlight is continually running, re-index Spotlight:
      http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2409
    Low disk space:
    If your disk has less than 10% free space or less than 15 GB free it can slow down your Mac.  For information on how to clear disk space see https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5634300?tstart=30 .
    Disk Diagnosis and Repair; Runaway Processes:
    See Kappy’s suggestions "Things You Can Do To Resolve Slow Downs” at https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5635990?tstart=0
    - Directions on how to detect a failing drive
    - How to repair a filesystem on a working drive.
    - How to check for runaway processes hogging the processor time.
    Additional suggestions in "Why is my computer slow?” are particularly good.
    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3521
    In the "Something is wrong with your machine” section.
    - Corrupted Caches
    Using Onyx to clear the caches.
    - Step by Step to Fix your Mac:
    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3353
              (I learned a lot reading this document.  Good stuff.)
    - A clean install.
    After you have backed up your system twice.
      Preferably with one of the backups being a clone.
      Time Machine restores are complex and can sometimes fail.
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