Macbook running slow....loading web pages slowly

i have noticed that for a while now, my macbook does not have the same pep that it used to have. if i t were a pc, i would think that i had a virus. the most i notice it is when using safari, opening pages, buffering movies, etc. that is mostly what i do thou. i have also noticed that it even shuts down and restarts extra slow. sometimes i'm worried it's going to crash. is this just a sign of old age (i got it in december of '06) or is there something i can do/delete/refresh to make it a little more peppy? thanks for help.
carlee

Carlee:
First, be sure that you empty the cache on your browser from time to time.
Next, be sure you have sufficient available disk space. You need to maintain a minimum of 15% of total capacity of the drive as contiguous free space. 20% would be better. If you are close to the line try slimming down the drive. Dr. Smoke's FAQ Freeing space on your Mac OS X startup disk has helpful suggestions for freeing up space.
You should run Verify Disk while booted from your internal HDD from time to time, and, if necessary, boot from your install disk and Repair Disk.
If you leave your computer on and let it sleep, you should completely shut down from time to time (I do it weekly) and reboot. This helps clear the caches.
The average life on a Hard Disk Drive is 3 to 5 years. Yours is getting in that range. You might want to consider a larger (more capacious) HDD. Drives have come down in price considerably, and installation in a MacBook it fairly straightforward. If you are interested in this option please post back for more information.
Good luck.
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