Tips for making my mac a little quicker...?
I have a 1.42GHz Mac mini with 512MB RAM, and it seems a little sluggish, locking up for a couple of seconds occasionally when opening folders, freezing for a few seconds when playing back AVI in VLC etc. I can't really afford the 1GB RAM (probably should have got it when i bought the mini), so are there any other tips for making my mac a little zippier?
I have already turned off most of the non essential dashboard widgets, so I am now down to 7.
G
I have already turned off most of the non essential dashboard widgets, so I am now down to 7.
G
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There is not much you can do simply. Quit all other programs when running VLC.
If you have a little money you could try using a fast, external FireWire HD. Or you could substitute a 7200 RPM HD for the stock HD.
On a laptop if this is selected instead of one of the other options it results in a significantly better Xbench score.
Originally posted by neutrino23
This normally applies to laptops, but try it anyway. In the system preferences open Energy Saver. In the Optimization popup menu select "Better Performance".
On a laptop if this is selected instead of one of the other options it results in a significantly better Xbench score.
Used to use that on my iBook, but sadly the tab is not there for my mini. \
Originally posted by G_Warren
I can't really afford the 1GB RAM
Start a diat, stop smoking, stop drinking, steal money
http://www.macworld.com/2005/01/feat...ters/index.php
do as recommended