RAM and Yosemite

I notice that the dialogue between those for whom Yosemite is God's gift and those for whom it's installation left them underwhelmed is generating some heat!
I belong to the latter category, but as I have a mid 2007 20" iMac with 2GB of RAM updated to 4GB, I don't feel that I can complain too much.
I have taken the offered advice, removed the "eye candy" and binned apps that I had forgotten I even had, with minimal results.
I would like to pose a question or two re increasing my RAM.
I know that officially I have reached my limit in that department.
I have read where someone has exchanged a 2GB RAM module with a 4GB version, with seemingly good results.
Which slot to use was apparently found by trial and error.
Am I more likely to take a hit on my credit card rather than gain any advantage going down that road?
Will a 4GB module fit in a 2GB slot?
What is likely to happen?
If there is an improvement would it make any sense to get a 2nd 4GB and hopefully bask in an 8GB glow?
I would very much appreciate some advice from anyone with thoughts on the subject.
Thanks in advance.

Problem description:
The usual post Yosemite problems, everything painfully slow
EtreCheck version: 2.1.8 (121)
Report generated 22 February 2015 18:45:00 GMT
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Hardware Information: ℹ️
    iMac (20-inch, Mid 2007) (Verified)
    iMac - model: iMac7,1
    1 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2-core
    4 GB RAM Upgradeable
        BANK 0/DIMM0
            2 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667 MHz ok
        BANK 1/DIMM1
            2 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667 MHz ok
    Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
    Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
    ATI,RadeonHD2600 - VRAM: 256 MB
        iMac 1680 x 1050
System Software: ℹ️
    OS X 10.10.2 (14C109) - Time since boot: 5:32:11
Disk Information: ℹ️
    WDC WD5000AAKX-08U6AA0 disk0 : (500.11 GB)
        EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
        [redacted] HD (disk0s2) / : 499.76 GB (331.10 GB free)
USB Information: ℹ️
    Generic External 1 TB
        EFI (disk1s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
        Repairs (disk1s2) <not mounted> : 200.31 GB
        Recovery HD (disk1s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
        Clone (disk1s4) /Volumes/Clone : 504.04 GB (334.94 GB free)
        Extra 1 (disk1s5) <not mounted> : 149.64 GB
        Extra 2 (disk1s6) <not mounted> : 144.95 GB
    Apple, Inc. Keyboard Hub
        Primax Electronics Apple Optical USB Mouse
        Apple, Inc Apple Keyboard
    Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
    HP Photosmart C6200 series
    Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
    Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
    Mac App Store and identified developers
Adware: ℹ️
    Geneio [Adware! - Remove]
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
        /System/Library/Extensions
    [loaded]    com.eltima.ElmediaPlayer.kext (1.0 - SDK 10.4) [Click for support]
    [not loaded]    com.tomtom.driver.UsbEthernetGadget (1.0.0d1) [Click for support]
        /Volumes/Clone/Applications/Transmit.app
    [not loaded]    com.panic.TransmitDisk.transmitdiskfs (4.0.0 - SDK 10.6) [Click for support]
Startup Items: ℹ️
    HP IO: Path: /Library/StartupItems/HP IO
    Startup items are obsolete in OS X Yosemite
Launch Agents: ℹ️
    [not loaded]    com.cooliris.SetLaunchArch.plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Click for support]
    [running]    com.opendns.osx.DNSCryptMenuBar.plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    de.devolo.networkservice.notify.plist [Click for support]
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
    [running]    com.actual-experience.agent.plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Click for support]
    [running]    com.eltima.ElmediaPlayer.daemon.plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.google.keystone.daemon.plist [Click for support]
    [running]    com.opendns.osx.DNSCryptConfigUpdater.plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist [Click for support]
    [running]    com.protectmac.AntiVirus.plist [Click for support]
    [running]    de.devolo.networkservice.plist [Click for support]
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
    [loaded]    com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.Livestation.plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.shirtpocket.backupbytime.plist [Click for support]
User Login Items: ℹ️
    AdobeResourceSynchronizer    Application (/Applications/Adobe Reader.app/Contents/Support/AdobeResourceSynchronizer.app)
    iTunesHelper    Application (/Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/MacOS/iTunesHelper.app)
    SpeechSynthesisServer    Application (/System/Library/Frameworks/ApplicationServices.framework/Versions/A/Frameworks /SpeechSynthesis.framework/Versions/A/SpeechSynthesisServer.app)
    OpenDNS Updater    Application Hidden (/Applications/OpenDNS Updater.app)
    VPNAutoConnect    Application (/Applications/VPNAutoConnect.app)
    TomTomHOMERunner    Application Hidden (/Users/[redacted]/Library/Application Support/TomTom HOME/TomTomHOMERunner.app)
    RealPlayer Downloader Agent    Application (/Users/[redacted]/Library/Application Support/RealNetworks/RealPlayer Downloader Agent.app)
    Memory Clean    UNKNOWN (missing value)
    HP Scheduler    Application (/Library/Application Support/Hewlett-Packard/Software Update/HP Scheduler.app)
    ProtectMacAntiVirusAgent    Application (/Library/ProtectMac AntiVirus/ProtectMacAntiVirusAgent.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
    DirectorShockwave: Version: 12.1.2r152 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
    Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 6.0 [Click for support]
    Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
    Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 3.3.1.3   - SDK 10.8 [Click for support]
    CoolirisWebKitPlugin: Version: Unknown [Click for support]
    RealPlayer Plugin: Version: Unknown [Click for support]
    AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 11.0.10 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
    FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.305 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
    Silverlight: Version: 5.1.30514.0 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
    Unity Web Player: Version: UnityPlayer version 4.0.1f2 [Click for support]
    Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.305 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
    iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0
    QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
    AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.10 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
    JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 8 Update 31 Check version
User internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
    Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.1 [Click for support]
Safari Extensions: ℹ️
    Translate
    LittleSnapper
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
    RCDefaultApp
    DNSCrypt [Click for support]
    EarthDesk [Click for support]
    Flash Player [Click for support]
    Flip4Mac WMV [Click for support]
    Java [Click for support]
    MacFUSE [Click for support]
    Perian [Click for support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
    Skip System Files: NO
    Mobile backups: OFF
    Auto backup: NO - Auto backup turned off
    Volumes being backed up:
        Macintosh HD: Disk size: 499.76 GB Disk used: 168.67 GB
    Destinations:
        LaCie [Local]
        Total size: 499.76 GB
        Total number of backups: 23
        Oldest backup: 2014-02-11 17:58:19 +0000
        Last backup: 2015-02-18 21:59:25 +0000
        Size of backup disk: Too small
            Backup size 499.76 GB < (Disk used 168.67 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
         3%    WindowServer
         2%    launchd
         1%    coreservicesd
         1%    RealPlayer Downloader Agent
         1%    launchservicesd
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
    412 MB    softwareupdated
    180 MB    mds_stores
    176 MB    spindump
    99 MB    Mail
    69 MB    Finder
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
    420 MB    Free RAM
    1.97 GB    Active RAM
    1.38 GB    Inactive RAM
    526 MB    Wired RAM
    1.89 GB    Page-ins
    139 KB    Page-outs
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
    Feb 22, 2015, 01:09:55 PM    Self test - passed
    Feb 22, 2015, 10:28:36 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Google Chrome_2015-02-22-102836_[redacted].hang
I found the reference to Genieo some days back.
Downloaded the AdwareMedic. which didn't show Genieo but some adware in a Facebook file.
Deleted that, checked back etrecheck, which still showed the Genieo adware.
Followed the Apple instructions for removal of Genieo and InstallMac but I could no reference to them following the instructions.
I'll run that AdwareMedic thingy again and see what it says.
Thanks for such a fast reply!

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Problem description:
Yosemite iOS Running Slow
EtreCheck version: 2.1.5 (108)
Report generated December 28, 2014 at 4:50:19 PM MST
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Hardware Information: ℹ️
iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010) (Verified)
iMac - model: iMac11,2
1 3.2 GHz Intel Core i3 CPU: 2-core
12 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 0/DIMM1
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM1
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
ATI Radeon HD 5670 - VRAM: 512 MB
iMac 1920 x 1080
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10.1 (14B25) - Uptime: 8 days 3:35:8
Disk Information: ℹ️
WDC WD1001FALS-40Y6A0 disk0 : (1 TB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 999.35 GB (826.46 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5680H
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. iPad
Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
2010 REV 1.7 Audioengine D1
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Firewire Information: ℹ️
HGST G-DRIVE 800mbit - 800mbit max
EFI (disk1s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
G-DRIVE (disk1s2) /Volumes/G-DRIVE : 2.00 TB (1.27 TB free)
Configuration files: ℹ️
/etc/sysctl.conf - Exists
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/Applications/Parallels Access.app
[loaded] com.parallels.virtualsound (1.0.27 27 - SDK 10.6) [Support]
/Applications/Tunnelblick.app
[not loaded] net.tunnelblick.tap (1.0) [Support]
[not loaded] net.tunnelblick.tun (1.0) [Support]
/Incompatible Software/Parallels Service.app
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_hid_hook (6.0 11992.625164) [Support]
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_hypervisor (6.0 11992.625164) [Support]
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_netbridge (6.0 11992.625164) [Support]
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_usb_connect (6.0 11992.625164) [Support]
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_vnic (6.0 11992.625164) [Support]
/Library/Application Support/MacKeeper/AntiVirus.app
[loaded] net.kromtech.kext.AVKauth (2.3.7 - SDK 10.9) [Support]
[loaded] net.kromtech.kext.Firewall (2.3.7 - SDK 10.9) [Support]
/System/Library/Extensions
[not loaded] at.obdev.nke.LittleSnitch (3932 - SDK 10.8) [Support]
[not loaded] com.Belcarra.iokit.USBLAN_netpart (3.1.1 - SDK 10.6) [Support]
[not loaded] com.Belcarra.iokit.USBLAN_usbpart (3.1.1 - SDK 10.6) [Support]
[not loaded] com.IKMultimedia.driver.StompIO1 (1.0.0) [Support]
[not loaded] com.RemoteControl.USBLAN.usbpart (3.1.1 - SDK 10.7) [Support]
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungComposite (1.2.58 - SDK 10.6) [Support]
[not loaded] com.ikmultimedia.driver.StealthPedal (1.0.0) [Support]
[not loaded] com.logmein.driver.LogMeInSoundDriver (1.0.0) [Support]
[not loaded] com.paceap.kext.pacesupport.master (5.7.2) [Support]
/System/Library/Extensions/2.2.0/Belcarra.USBLAN_netpart.kext/Contents/Plug-Ins
[not loaded] com.belcarra.iokit.netpart.panther (1.6.3) [Support]
/System/Library/Extensions/2.2.0/Belcarra.USBLAN_usbpart.kext/Contents/Plug-Ins
[not loaded] com.belcarra.iokit.usbpart.panther (1.6.3) [Support]
/System/Library/Extensions/2.2.0/RemoteControl.USBLAN_usbpart.kext/Contents/Plu g-Ins
[not loaded] com.RemoteControl.USBLAN.panther (1.6.2) [Support]
/System/Library/Extensions/PACESupportFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns
[not loaded] com.paceap.kext.pacesupport.leopard (5.7.2) [Support]
[not loaded] com.paceap.kext.pacesupport.panther (5.7.2) [Support]
[loaded] com.paceap.kext.pacesupport.snowleopard (5.7.2) [Support]
[not loaded] com.paceap.kext.pacesupport.tiger (5.7.2) [Support]
/System/Library/Extensions/ssuddrv.kext/Contents/PlugIns
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMControl (1.2.58 - SDK 10.6) [Support]
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMData (1.2.58 - SDK 10.6) [Support]
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungMTP (1.2.58 - SDK 10.5) [Support]
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungSerial (1.2.58 - SDK 10.6) [Support]
Startup Items: ℹ️
HP IO: Path: /Library/StartupItems/HP IO
PACESupport: Path: /Library/StartupItems/PACESupport
Startup items are obsolete in OS X Yosemite
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[running] com.brother.LOGINserver.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Support]
[invalid?] com.logmein.logmeingui.plist [Support]
[invalid?] com.logmein.logmeinguiagent.plist [Support]
[invalid?] com.logmein.logmeinguiagentatlogin.plist [Support]
[invalid?] com.maintain.PurgeInactiveMemory.plist [Support]
[invalid?] com.maintain.Restart.plist [Support]
[invalid?] com.maintain.ShutDown.plist [Support]
[running] com.maintain.SystemEvents.plist [Support]
[running] com.micromat.TechToolProAgent.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist [Support]
[running] com.parallels.mobile.prl_deskctl_agent.launchagent.plist [Support]
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Support]
[invalid?] com.anchorfree.ajaxserver.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.avid.sari.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.cyberghostsrl.CyberghostPrivilegedHelper.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist [Support]
[invalid?] com.logmein.logmeinserver.plist [Support]
[invalid?] com.logmein.raupdate.plist [Support]
[invalid?] com.maintain.HideSpotlightMenuBarIcon.plist [Support]
[running] com.micromat.TechToolProDaemon.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist [Support]
[running] com.parallels.mobile.dispatcher.launchdaemon.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.parallels.mobile.kextloader.launchdaemon.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.prosofteng.DriveGenius.locum.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.raynersw.nshctldo.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.timesoftware.timemachineeditor.backupd-auto.plist [Support]
[running] com.zeobit.MacKeeper.AntiVirus.plist [Support]
[loaded] PACESupport.plist [Support]
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[invalid?] com.citrixonline.GoToMeeting.G2MUpdate.plist [Support]
[running] com.ecamm.printopia.plist [Support]
[not loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac.helperTool.plist [Support]
[not loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac.volumeWatcher.plist [Support]
[invalid?] com.macupdate.desktop5.scanner.plist [Support]
[not loaded] com.parallels.mobile.startgui.launchagent.plist [Support]
[running] com.prosofteng.DGMonitor.plist [Support]
[running] com.zeobit.MacKeeper.Helper.plist [Support]
[loaded] net.tunnelblick.tunnelblick.LaunchAtLogin.plist [Support]
User Login Items: ℹ️
CMlite Application (/Developer/Applications/ContentManager/CMlite.app)
GrowlHelperApp Application (/Library/PreferencePanes/Growl.prefPane/Contents/Resources/GrowlHelperApp.app)
Mobile Mouse Server UNKNOWN (missing value)
MemorySweeperPro Application (/Applications/MemorySweeperPro.app)
SMARTReporter UNKNOWN (missing value)
SMARTReporter Application (/Applications/SMARTReporter.app)
The Weather Network Application (/Applications/WeatherEye.app)
Dropbox Application (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
Hotspot Shield UNKNOWN (missing value)
iBetterCharge UNKNOWN (missing value)
WePrint Server UNKNOWN (missing value)
fuspredownloader ApplicationHidden (/Users/[redacted]/Library/Application Support/.FUS/fuspredownloader.app)
Printer Pro Desktop UNKNOWN (missing value)
Director Docker Application (/Applications/Hewlett-Packard/HP Photo and Imaging Software/HP Photo and Imaging Director/Director Docker.app)
HPEventHandler UNKNOWN (missing value)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
DirectorShockwave: Version: 11.6.5r635 [Support]
o1dbrowserplugin: Version: 5.38.6.0 - SDK 10.8 [Support]
LogMeInSafari64: Version: 1.0.730 [Support]
Unity Web Player: Version: UnityPlayer version 4.3.0f4 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 3.2.0.16   - SDK 10.8 [Support]
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.30514.0 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.235 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
LogMeIn: Version: 1.0.730 [Support]
Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.235 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
LogMeInSafari32: Version: 1.0.730 [Support]
googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 5.38.6.0 - SDK 10.8 [Support]
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
CouponPrinter-FireFox_v2: Version: Version 1.1.6 [Support]
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.7 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
Scorch: Version: Unknown - SDK 10.2 [Support]
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 71 Check version
User internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
CitrixOnlineWebDeploymentPlugin: Version: 1.0.105 [Support]
Picasa: Version: 1.0 [Support]
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OctoshapeWeb: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.8 [Support]
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2008 Macbook and Yosemite

I have a late 2008 aluminum MacBook with 4GB ram and want to upgrade to Yosemite. It is running OX 10.8.3. When I updated to 10.8.5, the update disabled my wifi, and with the help of the Apple Store, returned it to 10.8.3. That's where I left it.
My question is can I go directly to Yosemite or should I install Mavericks first? People on the forum noted that as long as wifi is working, updating the operating system would not replicate the problem created by 10.8.5.
I also have a late 2013 iMac and iPhone 6 and want to take advantage of the new features that require IOS 8 and Yosemite on all devices.
Thanks,
Andrew

i think it's better when you aren't certain you want to or should upgrade. You do a clean install and don't affect your current system. Should you decide you like the new system then you can upgrade your current system. Sort of a "try it first, then buy it." Should you do this you would need adequate free space on your hard drive. At a minimum about 30 GBs is needed. Here's how it's done:
To resize the drive do the following:
1. Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
After the main menu appears select Disk Utility and click on the Continue button. Select the hard drive's main entry then click on the Partition tab in the DU main window.
2. You should see the graphical sizing window showing the existing partitions. A portion may appear as a blue rectangle representing the used space on a partition.
3. In the lower right corner of the sizing rectangle for each partition is a resizing gadget. Select it with the mouse and move the bottom of the rectangle upwards until you have reduced the existing partition enough to create the desired new volume's size. The space below the resized partition will appear gray. Click on the Apply button and wait until the process has completed. (Note: You can only make a partition smaller in order to create new free space.)
4. Click on the [+] button below the sizing window to add a new partition in the gray space you freed up. Give the new volume a name, if you wish, then click on the Apply button. Wait until the process has completed.
You should now have a new volume on the drive.
It would be wise to have a backup of your current system as resizing is not necessarily free of risk for data loss. Your drive must have sufficient contiguous free space for this process to work.

I need to upgrade my macbook ram and hard drive pls help

Hi all,
I need to upgrade my macbook's RAM and hard drive as after 3 yrs of use it is showing signs of aging.
I am novice in hardware stuff. I am planning on doing it entirely by myself and on tight budget will need to compare the prices across sellers and buy a suitable peice of kit. Please help
Questions:
1 - How to find out which RAm do I need to buy and what is the maximum I can go on my macbook?
2 - How to find which hard drive to buy and what is the maximum my macbook will support?
3 - Can I buy the SSD drive instead of SATA for this macbook?
Some of the specs are listed below:
Hardware Overview:
Model Name:          MacBook
Model Identifier:          MacBook5,2
Processor Name:          Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed:          2 GHz
Number Of Processors:          1
Total Number Of Cores:          2
L2 Cache:          3 MB
Memory:          2 GB
Bus Speed:          1.07 GHz
Boot ROM Version:          MB52.0088.B05
SMC Version (system):          1.38f5
MANY THANKS FOR READING AND REPLYING TO MY POST
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Hi Chefjeegar
Yes that screwdriver kit has the #00 phillips screwdriver that you need to access the RAM and hard drive. You'll also need the Torx driver to change the hard drive. http://www.amazon.co.uk/LINDY-Computer-Technician-Precision-Torx/dp/B0000934GO/r ef=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1348072554&sr=1-1
For a good explanation about RAM look at the page on OWC http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/MacBook/DDR2/
In the UK Amazon or eBay might be your best bet for cheap RAM but read the description and reviews carefully. For a little more expensive but with a better warranty is Crucial UK http://www.crucial.com/uk/
A good resource for working on your MacBook is ifixit.com http://www.ifixit.com/Device/MacBook_Core_2_Duo
Is your external hard drive formatted for Mac? To transfer your current hard drive I like the free application Carbon Copy Cloner. It makes a bootable copy of everything on your hard drive http://www.bombich.com/index.html Check that it's set up right by booting up from the external drive. Put the new drive in your MacBook, then format and partition the new drive. Then use Carbon Copy Cloner to transfer your OS back to the new drive.
Yes, you can put an SSD in the MacBook.

Should I keep my MacBook Pro or exchange it for more Ram and SSD space?

Hello,
I decided to purchase a MacBook Pro 15 inch with Retina display. I thought I would just bite the bullet and get it with the upgraded 16gb Ram and 512 SSD as I want this computer to last me at least 5 years. I don't know exactly what I will be using it for but potentially I will be running a small business with it as well as using it for photos, some videos and all the other things we all use everyday. This brought the total price tag up to about $2900 before tax. Way more than I wanted to spend, but again, I plan on this being my last computer purchase for at least 5 years...and this would be my only computer...not a secondary one but the primary one.
As I was asking the guy in Best Buy about any sales or discounts, he mentioned a MacBook Pro with retina display that was just retuned to the store by a lady that decided to go with a MacBook Air instead. It had been opened but not used and was in perfect condition. The sales manager said he could sell that one to me for $470 off the normal price. The problem was, it was the base model and only had 8gb Ram and 256gb SSD storage. So, I had the option of buying the computer I wanted...that I know would last me for years and years, for $2,900 OR buy the base model for $1,729. What would you do?
I decided to buy the base model as it was just to good a deal to pass up. Now, 2 days later, I don't know if I made the right decision. I know that 256gb of memory is not going to last me very long...especially considering how much more space modern software takes up nowadays...and its only getting worse. My solution is to just buy an external hard drive and store everything I don't immediately need on it. But I don't know if I'm being realistic as maybe it will be a major pain to constantly have to carry around an extra storage device. Then again, even if I had the 512 SSD model MacBook, I would still eventually run out of space and need an external drive. Has anyone else relied on an external device for their daily computing needs? Is it a major nuisance or easy to get by with?
My bigger concern is that it only has 8gb of Ram and can NOT be upgraded in the future. 8gb ram is fine right now, especially with the flash drive and i7 quad core processor, but in a couple years, I'm afraid it won't be enough and that ill be forced to purchase another computer. The sales manager said that because its a Mac and because of the "monster processor" that the 8gb of Ram will be more than enough for years to come. According to him, Macs require less Ram than PC's due to their operating system being much more efficient. (This is my first Mac so I'm a bit unfamiliar)
So this is my dellima, should I return the base model and buy the one I originally wanted or should I make do with the base model and be thankful for the great deal I was able to get?
Will the 8gb of Ram be enough in a few years? I realize that depends on what I'm using the computer for but, since I'm not sure what my needs will be in the next year, lets assume I'll be using it to run a small business as well as the typical storage of pictures and home videos, etc.
Bottom line, will the 8gb of ram be enough to prevent the need to buy another computer for another 5 years or so or do I need to suck it up, return the base model, pay the extra $1,100 and get the 16gb of ram I originally wanted?
Sorry for the long story, I just need some solid advice as money is tight and I want to make the right decision. I'd rather pay $1,100 extra now and not need to buy a new computer for 5-6 years than save the money now but have to buy a whole new computer in 1-2 years. If however, the 8gb ram will still make for a solid computer in a few years, I will gladly save the money.
Thanks in advance for your help. ;-)

Generally (and in my opinion):
1) do not buy any computer you cannot replace the hard drive and the RAM in.
2) do NOT (EVER, EVER, EVER) purchase RAM or expended hard drive from any vendor (like Apple, Dell, etc). they mark up the RAM
purchase the lowest machine that will work for you and upgrade the RAM and hard drive down the road. Just look at the price Apple charges for the upgrade from 4GB to 8 GB:
Apple is charging the (4GB RAM + $100) for the 8GB upgrade. You can easily get 8GB for $100. later you should be able to get 8GB for $60.
Same thing for the hard drives:
Applis charging the price of (500GB + $100) for the 750GB drive. I just bought a 750GB notebook drive for $99
I, personally, would return the retina notebook for a MacBookPro that you can upgrade the hd and ram

Satellite S50T-B - Adding RAM and swapping HDD for SSD

HI there,
I have recently purchased the Satelitte S50t-B laptop and have a few question about upgrading:
1. What is the recommended RAM to add (8GB)
2. What is the recommended SSD to add?
3. Are there any instructions to add RAM and an SSD to my laptop?
4. Will I void my warranty by installing more RAM and swapping the current hard drive for an SSD?
Thank you for your help

This notebook is listed on Toshiba page:
http://www.mytoshiba.com.au/products/computers/satellite/s50/pspq8a-008008/specifications
- What is the recommended RAM to add (8GB)
The unit supports 16GB RAM, so you can add an second PC3-12800 8GB DDR3L (1600Mhz) SO-DIMM module (i.e PA5104U-1M8G)
- 2. What is the recommended SSD to add?
Its up to you there are different SSD drive on the market and most of the 2.5 SATA SSD drives should be compatible.
- 3. Are there any instructions to add RAM and an SSD to my laptop?
It looks like both parts (RAM as well as SSD/HDD) are not user upgradable since there is no separate access to the memory or HDD bay. This means that whole plastic cover at the bottom of the unit needs to be remove in order to get access to these part.
But as far as I know this would cancel the device warranty!!!
- 4. Will I void my warranty by installing more RAM and swapping the current hard drive for an SSD?
If you want to keep the warranty valid, such upgrade should be performed by authorized engineer.

Why does iTunes make me log in every time I open it since upgrading to v.12.0.1.26 and Yosemite?

Since upgrading to itunes v. 12.0.1.26 and Yosemite (same day), iTunes has been making me log in every single time I open it.
Not only that, but it makes me log in several times, for iCloud, for iTunes match, for whatever else we do on iTunes. It gives me like five different reasons to log in, and I have to type my password in five times.
Can anyone tell me what is going on here and how to fix it? Thanks!

Back up all data before proceeding.
Launch the Keychain Access 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. Click Utilities, then Keychain Access in the icon grid.
Select the login keychain from the list on the left side of the Keychain Access window. If your default keychain has a different name, select that.
If the lock icon in the top left corner of the window shows that the keychain is locked, click to unlock it. You'll be prompted for the keychain password, which is the same as your login password, unless you've changed it.
Right-click or control-click the login entry in the list. From the menu that pops up, select
          Change Settings for Keychain "login"
In the sheet that opens, uncheck both boxes, if not already unchecked.
From the menu bar, select
          Keychain Access ▹ Preferences ▹ First Aid
If the box marked
          Keep login keychain unlocked
is not checked, check it.
Select
          Keychain Access ▹ Keychain First Aid
from the menu bar and repair the keychain. Quit Keychain Access.

What RAM and SSDs will go in a Mac Mini? ...

Getting ready to snag a new Mac Mini after the announcement tomorrow.
Assuming the new ones accept the same RAM and HDs and the existing ones ...
What kinds/sizes of RAM go in the Mini?
What kind of SSD specs will fit in the Mini?
Thanks very much in advance,
Chris

christopherfromlima wrote:
Getting ready to snag a new Mac Mini after the announcement tomorrow.
That is just what is in the rumor mill. Would really
be suprised to see the Mini updated before the iMacs.
Not the usual path. But perhaps an iMac refresh will
be announced as well. Need to wait and see what
really is going to happen.
If a refresh is announced, it could be a while before
it is available.
As a note, the recently updated Macbook Pros use
DDR3 1600 RAM where the previous versions and
the current Minis use DDR3 1333. So, one would
suspect that a new Mini or iMac would be using the
faster RAM.

Maximum boosts to RAM and graphics card for iMac G5 PowerMac 8.1?

Hi.
Just bought this still excellent machine secondhand with a 3 month rtb warranty.
It currently has these specs, and I'd like to know what level I can take them to at maximum for Graphics Card, RAM and maybe hard drive.
Machine Name: iMac G5
Machine Model: PowerMac8,1
CPU Type: PowerPC G5 (3.0)
Number Of CPUs: 1
CPU Speed: 1.6 GHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KB
Memory: 1 GB
Bus Speed: 533 MHz
Boot ROM Version: 5.2.2f2
Graphics
Chipset Model: GeForce FX 5200
Type: Display
Bus: AGP
Slot: AGP
VRAM (Total): 64 MB
Vendor: nVIDIA (0x10de)
Device ID: 0x0329
Revision ID: 0x00b1
ROM Revision: 2103
Displays:
iMac:
Display Type: LCD
Resolution: 1440 x 900
Depth: 32-bit Color
Built-In: Yes
Core Image: Supported
Main Display: Yes
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Quartz Extreme: Supported
2 slots x 512MB
DIMM0/J4000:
Size: 512 MB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC3200U-30330
Status: OK
DIMM1/J4001:
Size: 512 MB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC3200U-30330
Status: OK
Hard Drive 74.41 GB
Thanks and happy Ostara!
blessed be
twopaw

Hello Niel
Thanks. I didn't realize that I can get up to a TB! Wow! What type of TB do I buy, any suggestions of specific ones? Is there G5 specific Tb disks to install? Or just any as long as they have the right measurement size? And what size do I need to remain within?
blessed be
Samantha

P7N SLI Platinum Unstable with over 2GB ram and/or dual channel memory on.

Hello need some help or to report something to MSI regarding blue screens, freezes when booting Vista 64 (SP1 + all fixes installed) with more then 2GB ram. Single channel mode works (either 1 stick of 2 GB or 3 sticks of 2GB) and is rock stable. Booting with 2 x 2 or 4 x 2 yields instability and blue screens.
I read over Microsoft's hotfix KB929777 however it appears this patch was applied during SP1. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929777 - when I attempted to apply this hotfix I got the message this update does not apply to your system.
Memory tested in other gaming system using 4 sticks of G.Skill 1066 DDR2 ram and still have the same issues. Other forums like Evga.com, Tom's hardware and 411overkill.com tend to suggest some problem with this new bios version 2.0, written by Nvidia. Some others mention possibly an Nvidia nforce driver issue.
Therefore, under duress during testing - with 1 stick or 3 sticks of ram, all tests perfect and passes all stability tests, good marks in Sandra, plays any game. With 2 or 4 sticks of ram, very unstable won't stay up but for seconds.
Any ideas? (Tested 7 ways until Sunday!)
My other rig, rocks solid and stable with Vista 64.... It's the Evga new mainboard 780i with triple SLI (132-CK-NF78-A1), 8gb of Gskill 1066ddr2, MSI 8800GT (x2 sli mode) Q6600 @ 3.2 ghz - Raid 0 on dual WD caviar 640 gb/sata 3.0gb/sec. Seasonic 700w p/s. 8gb of memory and not a hiccup. Ram 2.0 volts, cpu @ 1.36v. Will handle the memory from both systems with out fault.
Considering I can swap memory back and forth and confirm it's not the sticks, swap graphics boards (own 3 of them!) and rule out that....
Fyi. Any help is appreciated!

Dump question, but have you pickup the correct update e.g. for 64bit? ==> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=91672C7C-614B-404C-850C-377541E93C18&displaylang=en
"This comes inside SP1 for vista 64, as noted with my other system during the build. "
Better double check it.
Install all four memory sticks and do a memory check with >>Memtest86<< 1st, ensure that no error(s) will comes during testing.
Also how about that?:
Quote from: BOSSKILLER on 07-April-08, 23:55:36
Remove your OC then see how its goes.
"When the system boots in single channel mode (only 2 or 6gb of ram meaning 1 or 3 sticks installed into the 4 slots) its' rock stable. When it boots into dual channel mode (2 x 2 sticks or 2 x 4 sticks) extemely unstable. "
That means, timings are too tight, or they need a bit more vcore help, or some of the memory stick has failure.
"MSI P7N SLI Platinum - MS-7380 - Bios 2.0 on Vista Ultimate 64-bit - all updated."
That BIOS is not for your board, you should use 1.xx

I have a mid 2007 MacBook Pro with 2GB of RAM and NVIDIA GeForce 8600M graphics. Is it possible to upgrade the RAM and the graphics card?

I have a mid 2007 MacBook Pro with 2GB of RAM and NVIDIA GeForce 8600M graphics card. Is it possible to upgrade the RAM and the graphics card?

The RAM can be upgraded as indicated below. The Graphics card can not be upgraded.
Maximum Memory
6.0 GB (Actual) 4.0 GB (Apple)
Memory Slots
2 - 200-pin PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SO-DIMM

I have a late 2008 Macbook Pro, I am trying to run MW3 but it will not work without crashing a few minuets into the game. The general specs on my computer are a dual processor 2.53 ghz. 4 gb ram and a NVIDIA geforce 9400 (9600 is the alternate card)

I have a late 2008 Macbook Pro, I am trying to run MW3 but it will not work without crashing a few minuets into the game. The general specs on my computer are a dual processor 2.53 ghz. 4 gb ram and a NVIDIA geforce 9400 (9600 is the alternate card).
Things to note:
I have been unable to update firmware on this computer for about a year now. Im not sure why.
I am running a bootleg copy of Windows XP on this computer, I would not like to spend $149 to get Windows 7 if possible.
any thoughts on the matter would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

Why don't you take your 'old' MBP into your local Apple Store and have them check out everything that's wrong with it - and I mean everything? Then, when you get an estimate about how much it would cost to get the machine completely repaired, ask about the Apple flat-rate repair pricing?
It's worth a shot - and with what you may save, you can put in the bank for a new MBP.
Clinton

RAM and Yosemite

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