My macbook freezes and runs slow..how can i get it to run faster?
I use my macbook and it freezes and that annoying wheel keeps spinning PLS HELP TY!
OS X Mavericks: If your Mac runs slowly?
Spotlight indexing make computer run slowly after a fresh installation of OS X.
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13895
Startup in Safe Mode
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH14204
Repair Disk
Steps 1 through 7
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH5836
Reset SMC. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Choose the method for:
"Resetting SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own".
Increase disk space.
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13806
Run Etrecheck and post report here or look for any third party apps that may cause the slowdown.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6173
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
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It is the 5 second timing that initiates the reset.
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http://islayer.com/apps/istatpro/
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It is more stable than the regular version.
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Try This first...
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430
Also consider Deleting any Apps you have Purchased / Downloaded but you now never use..
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See these:
Switching from Windows to Mac OS X,
Basic Tutorials on using a Mac,
Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts,
Anatomy of a Mac,
MacTips,
Switching to Mac Superguide, and
Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Mountain Lion Edition.
Additionally, *Texas Mac Man* recommends:
Quick Assist,
Welcome to the Switch To A Mac Guides,
Take Control E-books, and
A guide for switching to a Mac.
Once you get familiar with the Mac, see:
Mac Maintenance Quick Assist,
Mac OS X speed FAQ,
Speeding up Macs,
How to Speed up Macs, ,
Macintosh OS X Routine Maintenance,
Essential Mac Maintenance: Get set up,
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