New SSD and RAM, fan running fast/hot.

I updated my wives MBP w/ 8GB of ram and an EVO 840 SSD. All is working fine but the fan is non stop and running hot. Does anyone see any issues?
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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
8 GB RAM
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Color LCD 1280 x 800
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The RAM is definitely wrong, remove the newer DIMM's that you installed and replace with old ones, how the iMac recognises that there is 64GB blows me as it only supports half of that!
I don't know whether you got them from Crucial.com or a 3rd party retailer, but this time make sure you get the correct RAM, the Crucial site has a scanner to help you purchase the right RAM.
Here is the page to get your RAM from - http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Apple/imac-%2821*5-and-27-i nch%2C-mid-2010%29#memoryResults
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Intel SSD Page
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Solved!
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Display Bounds:= top: -80, left: -1024, bottom: 1200, right: 0
Display: 2
Display Bounds:= top: 0, left: 1920, bottom: 1680, right: 2970
Display: 1
Display Bounds:= top: 0, left: 0, bottom: 1200, right: 1920
Video Card Number: 2
Video Card: AMD FirePro V5900 (ATI FireGL)
OpenCL Version:
Driver Version: 8.982.8.3000
Driver Date: 20120930000000.000000-000
Video Card Driver: aticfx64.dll,aticfx64.dll,aticfx64.dll,aticfx32,aticfx32,aticfx32,atiumd64.dll,atidxx64.d ll,atidxx64.dll,atiumdag,atidxx32,atidxx32,atiumdva,atiumd6a.cap,atitmm64.dll
Video Mode: 1680 x 1050 x 4294967296 colors
Video Card Caption: AMD FirePro V5900 (ATI FireGL)
Video Card Memory: 2048 MB
Video Rect Texture Size: 16384
Video Card Number: 1
Video Card: AMD FirePro V5900 (ATI FireGL)
OpenCL Version:
Driver Version: 8.982.8.3000
Driver Date: 20120930000000.000000-000
Video Card Driver: aticfx64.dll,aticfx64.dll,aticfx64.dll,aticfx32,aticfx32,aticfx32,atiumd64.dll,atidxx64.d ll,atidxx64.dll,atiumdag,atidxx32,atidxx32,atiumdva,atiumd6a.cap,atitmm64.dll
Video Mode: 1920 x 1200 x 4294967296 colors
Video Card Caption: AMD FirePro V5900 (ATI FireGL)
Video Card Memory: 2048 MB
Video Rect Texture Size: 16384
Serial number: 92938707758622115301
Application folder: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS6 (64 Bit)\
Temporary file path: C:\Users\JDONAL~1.RWS\AppData\Local\Temp\
Photoshop scratch has async I/O enabled
Scratch volume(s):
D:\, 237.9G, 229.4G free
Required Plug-ins folder: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS6 (64 Bit)\Required\
Primary Plug-ins folder: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS6 (64 Bit)\Plug-ins\
Additional Plug-ins folder: not set
Installed components:
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   adbeape.dll   Adobe APE 2012/01/25-10:04:55   66.1025012   66.1025012
   AdobeLinguistic.dll   Adobe Linguisitc Library   6.0.0
   AdobeOwl.dll   Adobe Owl 2012/06/26-12:17:19   4.0.95   66.510504
   AdobePDFL.dll   PDFL 2011/12/12-16:12:37   66.419471   66.419471
   AdobePIP.dll   Adobe Product Improvement Program   6.0.0.1654
   AdobeXMP.dll   Adobe XMP Core 2012/02/06-14:56:27   66.145661   66.145661
   AdobeXMPFiles.dll   Adobe XMP Files 2012/02/06-14:56:27   66.145661   66.145661
   AdobeXMPScript.dll   Adobe XMP Script 2012/02/06-14:56:27   66.145661   66.145661
   adobe_caps.dll   Adobe CAPS   6,0,29,0
   AGM.dll   AGM 2012/06/05-15:16:32   66.507768   66.507768
   ahclient.dll    AdobeHelp Dynamic Link Library   1,7,0,56
   aif_core.dll   AIF   3.0   62.490293
   aif_ocl.dll   AIF   3.0   62.490293
   aif_ogl.dll   AIF   3.0   62.490293
   amtlib.dll   AMTLib (64 Bit)   6.0.0.75 (BuildVersion: 6.0; BuildDate: Mon Jan 16 2012 18:00:00)   1.000000
   ARE.dll   ARE 2012/06/05-15:16:32   66.507768   66.507768
   AXE8SharedExpat.dll   AXE8SharedExpat 2011/12/16-15:10:49   66.26830   66.26830
   AXEDOMCore.dll   AXEDOMCore 2011/12/16-15:10:49   66.26830   66.26830
   Bib.dll   BIB 2012/06/05-15:16:32   66.507768   66.507768
   BIBUtils.dll   BIBUtils 2012/06/05-15:16:32   66.507768   66.507768
   boost_date_time.dll   DVA Product   6.0.0
   boost_signals.dll   DVA Product   6.0.0
   boost_system.dll   DVA Product   6.0.0
   boost_threads.dll   DVA Product   6.0.0
   cg.dll   NVIDIA Cg Runtime   3.0.00007
   cgGL.dll   NVIDIA Cg Runtime   3.0.00007
   CIT.dll   Adobe CIT   2.0.5.19287   2.0.5.19287
   CoolType.dll   CoolType 2012/06/05-15:16:32   66.507768   66.507768
   data_flow.dll   AIF   3.0   62.490293
   dvaaudiodevice.dll   DVA Product   6.0.0
   dvacore.dll   DVA Product   6.0.0
   dvamarshal.dll   DVA Product   6.0.0
   dvamediatypes.dll   DVA Product   6.0.0
   dvaplayer.dll   DVA Product   6.0.0
   dvatransport.dll   DVA Product   6.0.0
   dvaunittesting.dll   DVA Product   6.0.0
   dynamiclink.dll   DVA Product   6.0.0
   ExtendScript.dll   ExtendScript 2011/12/14-15:08:46   66.490082   66.490082
   FileInfo.dll   Adobe XMP FileInfo 2012/01/17-15:11:19   66.145433   66.145433
   filter_graph.dll   AIF   3.0   62.490293
   hydra_filters.dll   AIF   3.0   62.490293
   icucnv40.dll   International Components for Unicode 2011/11/15-16:30:22    Build gtlib_3.0.16615
   icudt40.dll   International Components for Unicode 2011/11/15-16:30:22    Build gtlib_3.0.16615
   image_compiler.dll   AIF   3.0   62.490293
   image_flow.dll   AIF   3.0   62.490293
   image_runtime.dll   AIF   3.0   62.490293
   JP2KLib.dll   JP2KLib 2011/12/12-16:12:37   66.236923   66.236923
   libifcoremd.dll   Intel(r) Visual Fortran Compiler   10.0 (Update A)
   libmmd.dll   Intel(r) C Compiler, Intel(r) C++ Compiler, Intel(r) Fortran Compiler   10.0
   LogSession.dll   LogSession   2.1.2.1640
   mediacoreif.dll   DVA Product   6.0.0
   MPS.dll   MPS 2012/02/03-10:33:13   66.495174   66.495174
   msvcm80.dll   Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2005   8.00.50727.6195
   msvcm90.dll   Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2008   9.00.30729.1
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   pdfsettings.dll   Adobe PDFSettings   1.04
   Photoshop.dll   Adobe Photoshop CS6   CS6
   Plugin.dll   Adobe Photoshop CS6   CS6
   PlugPlug.dll   Adobe(R) CSXS PlugPlug Standard Dll (64 bit)   3.0.0.383
   PSArt.dll   Adobe Photoshop CS6   CS6
   PSViews.dll   Adobe Photoshop CS6   CS6
   SCCore.dll   ScCore 2011/12/14-15:08:46   66.490082   66.490082
   ScriptUIFlex.dll   ScriptUIFlex 2011/12/14-15:08:46   66.490082   66.490082
   tbb.dll   Intel(R) Threading Building Blocks for Windows   3, 0, 2010, 0406
   tbbmalloc.dll   Intel(R) Threading Building Blocks for Windows   3, 0, 2010, 0406
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   TfKernel.dll   Kernel   9.3.0.113
   TFKGEOM.dll   Kernel Geom   9.3.0.113
   TFUGEOM.dll   Adobe, UGeom©   9.3.0.113
   updaternotifications.dll   Adobe Updater Notifications Library   6.0.0.24 (BuildVersion: 1.0; BuildDate: BUILDDATETIME)   6.0.0.24
   WRServices.dll   WRServices Friday January 27 2012 13:22:12   Build 0.17112   0.17112
   wu3d.dll   U3D Writer   9.3.0.113
Required plug-ins:
   3D Studio 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Accented Edges 13.0
   Adaptive Wide Angle 13.0
   ADM 3.11x01
   Angled Strokes 13.0
   Average 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Bas Relief 13.0
   BMP 13.0
   Camera Raw 7.3
   Chalk & Charcoal 13.0
   Charcoal 13.0
   Chrome 13.0
   Cineon 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Clouds 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Collada 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Color Halftone 13.0
   Colored Pencil 13.0
   CompuServe GIF 13.0
   Conté Crayon 13.0
   Craquelure 13.0
   Crop and Straighten Photos 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Crop and Straighten Photos Filter 13.0
   Crosshatch 13.0
   Crystallize 13.0
   Cutout 13.0
   Dark Strokes 13.0
   De-Interlace 13.0
   Dicom 13.0
   Difference Clouds 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Diffuse Glow 13.0
   Displace 13.0
   Dry Brush 13.0
   Eazel Acquire 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Embed Watermark 4.0
   Entropy 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Extrude 13.0
   FastCore Routines 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Fibers 13.0
   Film Grain 13.0
   Filter Gallery 13.0
   Flash 3D 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Fresco 13.0
   Glass 13.0
   Glowing Edges 13.0
   Google Earth 4 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Grain 13.0
   Graphic Pen 13.0
   Halftone Pattern 13.0
   HDRMergeUI 13.0
   IFF Format 13.0
   Ink Outlines 13.0
   JPEG 2000 13.0
   Kurtosis 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Lens Blur 13.0
   Lens Correction 13.0
   Lens Flare 13.0
   Liquify 13.0
   Matlab Operation 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Maximum 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Mean 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Measurement Core 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
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   MMXCore Routines 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Mosaic Tiles 13.0
   Multiprocessor Support 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Neon Glow 13.0
   Note Paper 13.0
   NTSC Colors 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Ocean Ripple 13.0
   Oil Paint 13.0
   OpenEXR 13.0
   Paint Daubs 13.0
   Palette Knife 13.0
   Patchwork 13.0
   Paths to Illustrator 13.0
   PCX 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Photocopy 13.0
   Photoshop 3D Engine 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Picture Package Filter 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Pinch 13.0
   Pixar 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Plaster 13.0
   Plastic Wrap 13.0
   PNG 13.0
   Pointillize 13.0
   Polar Coordinates 13.0
   Portable Bit Map 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Poster Edges 13.0
   Radial Blur 13.0
   Radiance 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Range 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Read Watermark 4.0
   Reticulation 13.0
   Ripple 13.0
   Rough Pastels 13.0
   Save for Web 13.0
   ScriptingSupport 13.0.1
   Shear 13.0
   Skewness 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Smart Blur 13.0
   Smudge Stick 13.0
   Solarize 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
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   Spherize 13.0
   Sponge 13.0
   Sprayed Strokes 13.0
   Stained Glass 13.0
   Stamp 13.0
   Standard Deviation 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Sumi-e 13.0
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   Torn Edges 13.0
   Twirl 13.0
   U3D 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Underpainting 13.0
   Vanishing Point 13.0
   Variance 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Variations 13.0.1 (13.0.1 20120808.r.519 2012/08/08:21:00:00)
   Water Paper 13.0
   Watercolor 13.0
   Wave 13.0
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   Wind 13.0
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   ZigZag 13.0
Optional and third party plug-ins: NONE
Plug-ins that failed to load: NONE
Flash:
   Mini Bridge
   Extensis
   Kuler
Installed TWAIN devices: NONE

My Old System was:
Dell T5500
GPU1: ATI FirePro 5700
GPU2: Nvidia Geforce 210
CPU1:Xeon E5520 2.26Ghz
CPU2: Xeon E5520 2.26Ghz
C Drive: 80gb Sata 10K RPM
D Drive/Scratch Disk: 80gb Sata 10K RPM
Photoshop CS6 was set at default performance setting with the exception of the D drive being used for the scratch disk. GPU Processor was checked.
Worked on numerous large files 100 mg plus with little to no issue. Most setup in CMYK, 200 dpi, 8 bit depth.
New Machine:
Dell T5600
Two ATI FirePro V5900
CPU1: Xeon E5-2630
CPU2: Xeon E5-2630
C Drive: 240 gb SSD
D Drive:
My Old System was:
Dell T5500
GPU1: ATI FirePro 5700
GPU2: Nvidia Geforce 210
CPU1:Xeon E5520 2.26Ghz
CPU2: Xeon E5520 2.26Ghz
C Drive: 80gb Sata 10K RPM
D Drive/Scratch Disk: 80gb Sata 10K RPM
Photoshop CS6 was set at default performance setting with the exception of the D drive being used for the scratch disk. GPU Processor was checked.
Worked on numerous large files 100 mg plus with little to no issue. Most setup in CMYK, 200 dpi, 8 bit depth.
New Machine:
Dell T5600
Two ATI FirePro V5900
CPU1: Xeon E5-2630
CPU2: Xeon E5-2630
C Drive: 240 gb SSD
D Drive: 240gb SSD
Tried Photoshop at all sorts of various settings including default. All with the D drive being used for the Scratch disk. Working on the similar size file described above. The file I am working on now is 4000 x 4800 pixels, CMYK, 8 bit depth. Photoshop is slow selecting layers with auto select, very slow when moving layers around the Canvas, and slow rendering the Canvas when zooming in and out. This document also has about 30 layers and is 80mg.
I only use the 64 bit version of Photoshop these days. Also all three monitors are set at 60 Hertz. Photoshop is closed and reopened upon all changes.
I use to be a Photoshop Certified Expert in CS3 so I am extremely familar with the product. I am just stumped.

Satellite C55-A - after BIOS update cooling fan runs faster

Hello,
I was informed by Toshiba application that new BIOS version is available I confirmed it and BIOS was updated. Now I have problem. Cooling fan runs faster than before and it is very annoying.
Can I find older BIOS version somewhere and roll it back? I don't need it if it doesn't work properly.
Now I have version 1.40. Is there some solution for this new version?
Message was edited: posting has been translated

Toshiba EU driver page provides only the latest BIOS version.
Furthermore the BIOS downgrade isnt possible using the win-bases BIOS update.
In order to downgrade the BIOS on Toshiba unit, you will need to use the traditional BIOS update method which requires special BIOS version. This is available only for authorized service provider.
At the other hand there must be an serious reason why the cooling module run faster.
Maybe the cooling method has been improved in new BIOS just to ensure that internal parts would be cooled down properly.
Its just an assumption but I think it makes sense
By the way: after each BIOS update, you should load the BIOS default settings and should save the changes. If you havent done this in the past, do it

Brand new iMac 3.4GHz fan runs all the time - how do I stop it?

Hi, just opened my shiny new imac but the fan runs all the time and very loud! Has anyone any ideas how to fix this or should I return the imac to apple?
I've also noticed that none of my external drive icon show up on the desktop - nor does the imac hardrive icon appear - any ideas?
Thank you in anticipaction.

Try an SMC reset, you may need to do it at least 2x.
SMC RESET
Shut down the computer.
Unplug the computer's power cord and all peripherals.
Wait 15 seconds.
Attach the computers power cable.
Wait another 5 seconds and press the power button to turn on the computer.
PRAM RESET
Shut down the computer.
Locate the following keys on the keyboard: Command, Option, P, and R. You will need to hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
Turn on the computer.
Press and hold the Command-Option-P-R keys. You must press this key combination before the gray screen appears.
Hold the keys down until the computer restarts and you hear the startup sound for the second time.
Release the keys.

I was wondring if there is any top free app for cleaning up the computer and make it run faster while booting, on startup and while surfing web. I am using a macbookpro with IOS10.8.5, under chrome,safari,firefox net environment. thanks on yourhelp

I was wondering if there is any top free app for cleaning up the computer from malware, phinishing apps, adware, and othere malicious softwares and make it run faster while booting, on startup and while surfing web. I am using a Macbook pro with IOS10.8.5, under chrome,safari,firefox net environment. thanks on your help

I was wondering if there is any top free app for cleaning up ...
There is no such thing, since the problems you are describing can have various causes. Seeking anything claiming to "clean" your Mac is asking for trouble, since all of those products are scams, whether they are "free" or not.
If you are having trouble with your Mac, describe what it is. Be as specific as possible. For general recommendations read below.
There will always be threats to your information security associated with using any Internet - connected communications tool:
You can mitigate those threats by following commonsense practices
Delegating that responsibility to software is an ineffective defense
Assuming that any product will protect you from those threats is a hazardous attitude that is likely to result in neglecting point #1 above.
OS X already includes everything it needs to protect itself from viruses and malware. Keep it that way with software updates from Apple.
A much better question is "how should I protect my Mac":
Never install any product that claims to "clean up", "speed up", "optimize", "boost" or "accelerate" your Mac; to "wash" it, "tune" it, or to make it "shiny". Those claims are absurd.Such products are very aggressively marketed. They are all scams.
Never install pirated or "cracked" software, software obtained from dubious websites, or other questionable sources.
Illegally obtained software is almost certain to contain malware.
"Questionable sources" include but are not limited to spontaneously appearing web pages or popups, download hosting sites such as C net dot com, Softonic dot com, Soft pedia dot com, Download dot com, Mac Update dot com, or any other site whose revenue is primarily derived from junk product advertisements.
If you need to install software that isn't available from the Mac App Store, obtain it only from legitimate sources authorized by the software's developer.
Don’t supply your password in response to a popup window requesting it, unless you know what it is and the reason your credentials are required.
Don’t open email attachments from email addresses that you do not recognize, or click links contained in an email:
Most of these are scams that direct you to fraudulent sites that attempt to convince you to disclose personal information.
Such "phishing" attempts are the 21st century equivalent of a social exploit that has existed since the dawn of civilization. Don’t fall for it.
Apple will never ask you to reveal personal information in an email. If you receive an unexpected email from Apple saying your account will be closed unless you take immediate action, just ignore it. If your iCloud, iTunes, or App Store account becomes disabled for valid reasons, you will know when you try to buy something or log in to this support site, and are unable to.
Don’t install browser extensions unless you understand their purpose:Go to the Safari menu > Preferences > Extensions. If you see any extensions that you do not recognize or understand, simply click the Uninstall button and they will be gone.
Don’t install Java unless you are certain that you need it:
Java, a non-Apple product, is a potential vector for malware. If you are required to use Java, be mindful of that possibility.
Java can be disabled in System Preferences.
Despite its name JavaScript is unrelated to Java. No malware can infect your Mac through JavaScript. It’s OK to leave it enabled.
The same precaution applies to Adobe Flash Player. Newly discovered Flash vulnerabilities appear almost weekly.
Beware spontaneous popups: Safari menu > Preferences > Security > check "Block popup windows".
Popup windows are useful and required for some websites, but unsolicited popups are commonly used to deceive people into installing unwanted software they would never intentionally install.
Popups themselves cannot infect your Mac, but many contain resource-hungry code that will slow down Internet browsing.
If you ever receive a popup window indicating that your Mac is infected with some ick or that you won some prize, it is 100% fraudulent. Ignore it.
The same goes for a spontaneously appearing dialog insisting that you upgrade your video player right this instant. Such popups are frequently associated with sites that promise to deliver "free" movies or other copyrighted content that is not normally "free".
The more insistent it is that you upgrade or install something, the more likely it is to be a scam. Close the window or tab and forget it.
Ignore hyperventilating popular media outlets that thrive by promoting fear and discord with entertainment products arrogantly presented as "news". Learn what real threats actually exist and how to arm yourself against them:
The most serious threat to your data security is phishing. Most of these attempts are pathetic and are easily recognized, but that hasn't stopped prominent public figures from recently succumbing to this age-old scam.
OS X viruses do not exist, but intentionally malicious or poorly written code, created by either nefarious or inept individuals, is nothing new.
Never install something without first knowing what it is, what it does, how it works, and how to get rid of it when you don’t want it any more.
If you elect to use "anti-virus" software, familiarize yourself with its limitations and potential to cause adverse effects, and apply the principle immediately preceding this one.
Most such utilities will only slow down and destabilize your Mac while they look for viruses that do not exist, conveying no benefit whatsoever - other than to make you "feel good" about security, when you should actually be exercising sound judgment, derived from accurate knowledge, based on verifiable facts.
Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows more about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them.
Summary: Use common sense and caution when you use your Mac, just like you would in any social context. There is no product, utility, or magic talisman that can protect you from all the evils of mankind.

Finally got my ssd and ram, any pre/post installition advice?

After having looked at various places on the internet, I finally got 8GBs of 1066mhz ram and 128 gb SSD of Transcend and OCZ make, respectively. I'm going to install it on my MBP 13inch tonight. its 12.40 AM here and I shall be waiting for the final pre and post installition adivce from you fine geeks out there!
What I'm planning to do...
I've made a recovery disk of Lion on a pen drive. After a TM backup i'm gonna install the SSD inside the MBP, clean install Lion using the recovery disk, start a fresh copy of Lion. Then I'm gonna selectively load stuff from my old hdd to the new one that i would want on the SSD, using a USB to Sata 2 cable.
I have still not opened the packing. Just to confirm... Sata has to be sata 2 for the ssd and ram should be 4gb x 2 of 1066 mhz for my machine right?
dont forget to also give ur pre/post installition advice. Like the TRIM enabling etc....
Neerav

AceNeerav wrote:
dont forget to also give ur pre/post installition advice. Like the TRIM enabling etc....
Neerav
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