21 Şubat 2011 Pazartesi

Tips to make the Mac run faster

A frequently asked question from many Mac users is about ways to make it run faster. One way is to upgrade your hard disc drive and the Ram. There are some alternative methods to make the Mac more streamlined .Three major factors that affect the speed of any computer are Open applications, system files and Desktop clutter. Here are some use full tips to manage these factors.

Everybody knows that a computer runs at its smoothest and fastest best right after a fresh installation of operating system. It is because the system is clean and clear. During the course of day-to-day use, unnecessary files get accumulated in there and some changes happen to some necessary files. The main processes of the system are not affected but it causes slowing down of the normal operations. One simple way to solve this problem is to run a permissions repair. For this, use the disk utility from the Applications -> Utilities folder. A considerable change in the speed of the system can be noticed when you restart the system after doing this.

The desktop clutter: To many users the desktop is also another location to store files. And it is an ‘easy to find’ location. But too many files stored on the desk top may cause some problems. It takes more memory per file stored on the desk top, than in other locations, because each file is represented and previewed by large size icons. With large memory like 2 GB or more this may not be noticeable but it does make a difference. Keep the number of files on the desk top to a minimum. Avoid the clutter by reserving it only for high priority files.

The most important factor that controls the speed of the system is the free amount of system memory. Every open application occupies some amount of memory. Look at the dock. Every open application, running or non running will be listed there. There will be some indication, like a small blue light or a small black arrow to tell its status. You need not quit each and every application. Real memory guzzling programs like Photoshop, Corel draw, excel etc should be watched. Close these applications when you are surfing the web or doing other things. Your Mac will definitely perform better. Having several windows open also slows down the system. Several excel spread sheets, many PDFs and some e-mail drafts kept open at the same time will load heavily on your computer. It will take up a lot of available system memory to keep these windows accessible. Let your computer take a break by closing at least some of these windows. It will help to increase the speed and give you a better user experience.

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