Macbook Pro running slow and freezing...please help?
Hi there everyone. I have a Macbook Pro that's a few years old and it started to experience some slowdown and freezing recently, which was even worse after installing Yosemite. It's mostly running slow on Safari but it seems that programs are freezing and taking way longer to open and close too. I'm not all that familiar with diagnosing these sorts of issues on Macs and was hopeful that someone could take a look at this for me? This is the EtreCheck report, and any help would be much appreciated! Thanks guys.
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Report generated 5/2/15, 9:44 AM
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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2011) (Technical Specifications)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,2
1 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 4-core
4 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
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2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
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Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
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Encrypted AES-XTS Unlocked
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HL-DT-ST DVDRW GS31N
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When you see a beachball cursor or the slowness is especially bad, note the exact time: hour, minute, second.
These instructions must be carried out as an administrator. If you have only one user account, you are the administrator.
Launch the Console 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 and start typing the name.
The title of the Console window should be All Messages. If it isn't, select
SYSTEM LOG QUERIES ▹ All Messages
from the log list on the left. If you don't see that list, select
View ▹ Show Log List
from the menu bar at the top of the screen.
Each message in the log begins with the date and time when it was entered. Scroll back to the time you noted above.
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Hi guy hope somebody can help me with this, my MacBook Pro runs slow lately and sometimes it freezes. This is my EtreCheck
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EtreCheck version: 1.9.15 (52)
Report generated October 25, 2014 at 12:56:58 PM EDT
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MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011) (Verified)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,1
1 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2 cores
4 GB RAM
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Good Morning.
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https://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro-videoissues/
Affected Models
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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2011)
I'm aware of that recall it is the "known problem" I mentioned in the original post, however the linked story RE: Yosemite referenced retina MacBook Pros
There is an issue in retina MBPs and Yosemite:
http://www.macnn.com/articles/14/11/04/several.support.threads.discussing.issue. related.to.gpu.switching/
"Regardless of symptoms, the issue has been traced to switching to the discrete GPU from the integrated GPU.
Read more: http://www.macnn.com/articles/14/11/04/several.support.threads.discussing.issue. related.to.gpu.switching/#ixzz3YWcK80s9"
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The Apple Store would run the Apple System Diagnostic (ASD).
Re:
http://www.dannydullin.com/apple-service-diagnostic-asd-reference-list/
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Actually a suggestion of another senior member around here. I'd credit her if I could remember who it was.
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Why is my macbook pro running slow and I can also hear the fan running continuously
My macbook pro started running slow last night. I turned it off and waited til this morning to turn it on again. It is still running really slow when I browse through my dock or apps and everything takes forever to open, my fan is also running pretty loud, I could not hear it running until last night. Can anyone help me out?
Okay so I followed those steps, what exactly does this mean?
Last login: Fri Jun 29 22:11:31 on console
bobbo-MacBook-Pro:~ bobbo$ kextstat -kl | awk '!/com\.apple/ {print $6 $7}'
bobbo-MacBook-Pro:~ bobbo$ sudo launchctl list | sed 1d | awk '!/0x|com\.apple/ {print $3}'
WARNING: Improper use of the sudo command could lead to data loss
or the deletion of important system files. Please double-check your
typing when using sudo. Type "man sudo" for more information.
To proceed, enter your password, or type Ctrl-C to abort.
Password:
Sorry, try again.
Password:
Sorry, try again.
Password:
org.x.privileged_startx
org.postfix.master
org.ntp.ntpd
org.cups.cupsd
edu.mit.Kerberos.krb5kdc
edu.mit.Kerberos.kadmind
com.vix.cron
bobbo-MacBook-Pro:~ bobbo$
Bobbo-MacBook-Pro:~ bobbo$ launchctl list | sed 1d | awk '!/0x|com\.apple/ {print $3}'
com.readytapgo.MorningsHelper
org.x.startx
org.openbsd.ssh-agent
edu.mit.Kerberos.KerberosAgent
com.facebook.videochat.bobbo.updater
edu.mit.Kerberos.CCacheServer
bobbo-MacBook-Pro:~ bobbo$ ls -1A /e*/mach* {,/}L*/{Ad,Compon,Ex,Fram,In,Keyb,La,Mail/Bu,P*P,Priv,Qu,Scripti,Servi,Spo,Sta} * L*/Fonts 2> /dev/null
/Library/Components:
/Library/Extensions:
/Library/Frameworks:
NyxAudioAnalysis.framework
PluginManager.framework
iLifeFaceRecognition.framework
iLifeKit.framework
iLifePageLayout.framework
iLifeSQLAccess.framework
iLifeSlideshow.framework
iTunesLibrary.framework
/Library/Input Methods:
/Library/Internet Plug-Ins:
Flash Player.plugin
JavaAppletPlugin.plugin
Quartz Composer.webplugin
QuickTime Plugin.plugin
flashplayer.xpt
iPhotoPhotocast.plugin
nsIQTScriptablePlugin.xpt
/Library/Keyboard Layouts:
/Library/LaunchAgents:
/Library/LaunchDaemons:
/Library/PreferencePanes:
Flash Player.prefPane
Perian.prefPane
/Library/PrivilegedHelperTools:
/Library/QuickLook:
iWork.qlgenerator
/Library/QuickTime:
AC3MovieImport.component
AppleIntermediateCodec.component
AppleMPEG2Codec.component
Perian.component
/Library/Spotlight:
AppleWorks.mdimporter
Microsoft Office.mdimporter
iWork.mdimporter
/Library/StartupItems:
/etc/mach_init.d:
dashboardadvisoryd.plist
/etc/mach_init_per_login_session.d:
/etc/mach_init_per_user.d:
Library/Address Book Plug-Ins:
SkypeABDialer.bundle
SkypeABSMS.bundle
Library/Fonts:
Library/Input Methods:
.localized
Library/Internet Plug-Ins:
.DS_Store
Library/Keyboard Layouts:
Library/LaunchAgents:
com.apple.FTMonitor.plist
com.apple.FolderActions.enabled.plist
com.apple.FolderActions.folders.plist
com.apple.imagent.plist
com.apple.marcoagent.plist
com.facebook.videochat.brandanburgess.plist
Library/PreferencePanes:
Bobbo-MacBook-Pro:~ bobbo$ osascript -e 'tell application "System Events" to get the name of every login item'
iTunesHelper
Bobbo-MacBook-Pro:~ bobbo$ -
Macbook Pro running slower and making more noise.
Problem description:
Hey everyone, I have noticed that my macbook pro has been running slowly. Sometimes firefox freezes and never unfreezes and whenever I play videos my computer runs slower than usual. I have started turning off my laptop whenever it is not in use but it is not helping very much. Can anyone give me any advice. I have also provided my etrecheck report.
EtreCheck version: 2.0.11 (98)
Report generated November 10, 2014 at 12:24:28 AM EST
Hardware Information: ℹ️
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2010) (Verified)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro7,1
1 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2-core
4 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
NVIDIA GeForce 320M - VRAM: 256 MB
Color LCD 1280 x 800
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.9.5 (13F34) - Uptime: 5:34:13
Disk Information: ℹ️
ST1000LM024 HN-M101MBB disk0 : (1 TB)
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Super HDD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 999.35 GB (969.64 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
MATSHITADVD-R UJ-898
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Configuration files: ℹ️
/etc/hosts - Count: 20
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/Applications/VMware View Client.app
[not loaded] com.vmware.kext.vmioplug.10.3.20 (10.3.20) Support
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[not loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist Support
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
[invalid?] com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist Support
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist Support
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist Support
[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist Support
[not loaded] jp.co.canon.Inkjet_Extended_Survey_Agent.plist Support
User Login Items: ℹ️
iTunesHelper Application (/Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/MacOS/iTunesHelper.app)
Dropbox Application (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
Canon IJ Network Scanner Selector EX ApplicationHidden (/Applications/Canon Utilities/IJ Network Scanner Selector EX/Canon IJ Network Scanner Selector EX.app)
BitTorrent UNKNOWN (missing value)
uTorrent UNKNOWN (missing value)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
AdobeExManDetect: Version: AdobeExManDetect 1.1.0.0 - SDK 10.7 Support
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.189 - SDK 10.6 Support
AdobeAAMDetect: Version: AdobeAAMDetect 1.0.0.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 11.0.09 - SDK 10.6 Support
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.09 - SDK 10.6 Support
Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.189 - SDK 10.6 Support
Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.6 Support
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.20513.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
User Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
CitrixOnlineWebDeploymentPlugin: Version: 1.0.105 Support
ZoomUsPlugIn: Version: 2.0.28860.0927 - SDK 10.8 Support
Safari Extensions: ℹ️
Searchme
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Flash Player Support
Time Machine: ℹ️
Time Machine not configured!
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
100% firefox
1% WindowServer
0% Safari
0% AppleSpell
0% fontd
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
1.21 GB firefox
193 MB Safari
176 MB com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
86 MB WindowServer
69 MB Dropbox
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
60 MB Free RAM
1.71 GB Active RAM
1.66 GB Inactive RAM
590 MB Wired RAM
789 MB Page-ins
35 MB Page-outsHi,
Maybe you should take a look at your Firefox add-ons and get rid of the ones you don't really need. Also, you have two torrent items mentioned in your report. Downloading torrents runs the risk of bringing in malware.
Another thing to do as maintenance is to start into Recovery -- holding down Command and R keys together while booting up -- and using Disk Utility (bottom of the box that appears) to Verify your disk and Repair disk permissions.
Regards. -
My late 2008 mac book pro runs slow and freezes
Hi, there! I have a late 2008 mac book pro and few months ago I upgraded the operating system from Snow Leopard to Mountain Lion. Since then my mac book often freezes, it is much slower than it was with Snow Leopard and the most annoying thing of all, is the almost inevidable freezing of the toolbar (where language selection, date, clock and other useful tools are located)
I was wondering if someone has experienced similar issues with his Mac Book Pro when upgraded to OSX Mountain Lion and if someone knows if and how this issue can be resolved?
Thank you.I have the same problem. Up until 2 days ago my MacBook Pro was running fine, then suddenly things started going wrong. I am using mac os x 10.6.7 as well. Does this have something to do with any firmware updates.
Any help/ suggestions welcome. -
Macbook Pro running slow and getting hot very quick
So I own a macbook pro, and i bought it last november. Lately its been running really slow, and it gets hot really quickly.
when i go to look at my storage, it says i have 435.14 GB free out of 499.25 GB so i dont think space is an issue.
What can i do to fix this? I can't get on my macbook for longer than 10 minutues without it getting hot, and it takes me forever to load pages, etc.
It's still fairly new so i dont see why i would be having problems already. I only really use it for school and some misc web surfing. can someone help me out please!You are still under warranty. Call Apple tech support. Let them deal w/it.
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Early 2013 13" MacBook Pro runs slow and uses a lot of RAM, why and what can be done?
Problem description:
My computer is using a lot of RAM. Wondering if there’s a hardware issue, or a software issue, or something else. I currently have no programs open in the Doc, besides EntreCheck. and the RAM is showing about 75% used. I’m looking for suggestions on what I can do to speed it up and make it more functional, and efficient for doing design work. I recently upgraded from the original 4GB RAM (2x2GB), and from the original HD to a 512 GB SSD drive, and upgraded to Yosemite. Perhaps that was too much for this machine? Please help with anything that I can do to make it better! Thanks in advance!
I have a recent back-up, I'm open to saving user files and starting from scratch with the current hardware, etc... but would need some direction on how to do this. I did upgrade myself using Apple provided instructions.
Here are the EntreCheck results:
EtreCheck version: 2.0.11 (98)
Report generated December 2, 2014 at 12:45:57 PM EST
Hardware Information: ℹ️
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011) (Verified)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,1
1 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 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
Video Information: ℹ️
Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 512 MB
Color LCD 1280 x 800
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10.1 (14B25) - Uptime: 2 days 0:17:23
Disk Information: ℹ️
Crucial_CT512MX100SSD1 disk0 : (512.11 GB)
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
SuperCool (disk1) / [Startup]: 510.88 GB (320.22 GB free)
Core Storage: disk0s2 511.25 GB Online
MATSHITADVD-R UJ-898
USB Information: ℹ️
Microsoft Microsoft® Nano Transceiver v2.0
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
Western Digital My Passport 070B 319.37 GB
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk2s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
NATURE2020 (disk2s2) /Volumes/NATURE2020 : 319.03 GB (169.27 GB free)
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Problem System Launch Agents: ℹ️
[failed] com.apple.security.cloudkeychainproxy.plist
Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[failed] com.apple.ctkd.plist
[failed] com.apple.icloud.findmydeviced.plist
[failed] com.apple.nehelper.plist
[failed] com.apple.nsurlsessiond.plist
[failed] com.apple.wdhelper.plist
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[not loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist Support
[running] com.adobe.AdobeCreativeCloud.plist Support
[loaded] com.adobe.CS5ServiceManager.plist Support
[running] com.hp.productresearch.plist Support
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
[invalid?] com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist Support
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist Support
[running] com.surteesstudios.hddfancontroldaemon.plist Support
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist Support
[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist Support
[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist Support
[invalid?] com.citrixonline.GoToMeeting.G2MUpdate.plist Support
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
User Login Items: ℹ️
GrowlHelperApp Application (/Library/PreferencePanes/Growl.prefPane/Contents/Resources/GrowlHelperApp.app)
iTunesHelper UNKNOWN (missing value)
EvernoteHelper Application (/Applications/Evernote.app/Contents/Library/LoginItems/EvernoteHelper.app)
Google Drive ApplicationHidden (/Applications/Google Drive.app)
Dropbox ApplicationHidden (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
AdobeAAMDetect: Version: AdobeAAMDetect 2.0.0.0 - SDK 10.7 Support
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.239 - SDK 10.6 Support
AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 11.0.09 - SDK 10.6 Support
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.10411.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.239 - SDK 10.6 Support
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.6 - SDK 10.6 Support
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.09 - SDK 10.6 Support
CouponPrinter-FireFox_v2: Version: Version 1.1.6
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: 15.0.0 - SDK 10.10 Check version
User Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
CitrixOnlineWebDeploymentPlugin: Version: 1.0.105 Support
Safari Extensions: ℹ️
AllMyTube
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Flash Player Support
Growl Support
HDD Fan Control Support
Time Machine: ℹ️
Skip System Files: NO
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
SuperCool: Disk size: 510.88 GB Disk used: 190.66 GB
Destinations:
NATURE2020 [Local]
Total size: 319.03 GB
Total number of backups: 4
Oldest backup: 2014-09-10 17:52:44 +0000
Last backup: 2014-11-19 21:23:34 +0000
Size of backup disk: Too small
Backup size 319.03 GB < (Disk used 190.66 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
22% mds
6% WindowServer
4% Creative Cloud
3% Dropbox
0% Google Drive
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
223 MB Finder
137 MB mds_stores
120 MB Dropbox
86 MB Creative Cloud
86 MB WindowServer
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
2.08 GB Free RAM
2.82 GB Active RAM
1.64 GB Inactive RAM
1.59 GB Wired RAM
14.83 GB Page-ins
2.06 GB Page-outsLex...
Here's the new EtreCheck that I just ran. At a glance, it seems I may have missed deleting some things or they are stored in an additional location? I haven't jumped into anything yet to really test if there's a difference in performance for me. Once I do I will post that information.
EtreCheck version: 2.0.11 (98)
Report generated December 3, 2014 at 8:46:56 AM EST
Hardware Information: ℹ️
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011) (Verified)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,1
1 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 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
Video Information: ℹ️
Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 512 MB
Color LCD 1280 x 800
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10.1 (14B25) - Uptime: 12:43:15
Disk Information: ℹ️
Crucial_CT512MX100SSD1 disk0 : (512.11 GB)
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
SuperCool (disk1) / [Startup]: 510.88 GB (322.45 GB free)
Core Storage: disk0s2 511.25 GB Online
MATSHITADVD-R UJ-898
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
Microsoft Microsoft® Nano Transceiver v2.0
Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[running] com.adobe.AdobeCreativeCloud.plist Support
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist Support
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist Support
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
User Login Items: ℹ️
None
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.239 - SDK 10.6 Support
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.239 - SDK 10.6 Support
Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.6 - SDK 10.6 Support
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.10411.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8
User Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
CitrixOnlineWebDeploymentPlugin: Version: 1.0.105 Support
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Flash Player Support
Time Machine: ℹ️
Skip System Files: NO
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
SuperCool: Disk size: 510.88 GB Disk used: 188.43 GB
Destinations:
NATURE2020 [Local]
Total size: 319.03 GB
Total number of backups: 4
Oldest backup: 2014-09-10 17:52:44 +0000
Last backup: 2014-11-19 21:23:34 +0000
Size of backup disk: Too small
Backup size 319.03 GB < (Disk used 188.43 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
7% WindowServer
1% launchservicesd
0% launchd
0% fontd
0% Core Sync
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
103 MB mds_stores
86 MB Creative Cloud
86 MB Finder
77 MB WindowServer
60 MB systemstatsd
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
3.93 GB Free RAM
2.28 GB Active RAM
900 MB Inactive RAM
1.48 GB Wired RAM
2.25 GB Page-ins
0 B Page-outs
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