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How to optimize Mac OS X
I am very good at optimizing windows XP,Vista/7,... This is what I do:
I run the free tool > CCLEANER (removes browser crap, etc...)
I disable the "themes" and other services
I optimize for "best performance" by right clicking on "my computer" and > avanced
I run Registry Mechanic
I run Spyware Doctor to completely remove cookies, spyware, viruses, etc..
I run MSCONFIG and disable startup programs and disable some services from there as well
Computers run MUCH faster after i perform the above optimization steps on Windows.
However, I would like to know how to perform the equivalent on Mac OS X.
Please provide recommendations on software tools, and steps to do a complete optimization like the above.
I run the free tool > CCLEANER (removes browser crap, etc...)
I disable the "themes" and other services
I optimize for "best performance" by right clicking on "my computer" and > avanced
I run Registry Mechanic
I run Spyware Doctor to completely remove cookies, spyware, viruses, etc..
I run MSCONFIG and disable startup programs and disable some services from there as well
Computers run MUCH faster after i perform the above optimization steps on Windows.
However, I would like to know how to perform the equivalent on Mac OS X.
Please provide recommendations on software tools, and steps to do a complete optimization like the above.
You dont need to optimize OSX in the same manner as windows. For a start most of the optimization tools for windows are a waste of time, just like the 'memory freeing or cleaning' tools that were around 5-6 years ago, they dont do anything except add $$ to the companies who make them.
OSX is tuned from the offset, its better for battery life, has better memory management and prevent disk fragmentation without extra tools.
You dont need to worry about it.
OSX is tuned from the offset, its better for battery life, has better memory management and prevent disk fragmentation without extra tools.
You dont need to worry about it.
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Also, OSX handles the rendering much differently then XP, and similarly to Vista and 7 in that it is painted to the screen as a texture. You can turn some of the effects off, but as far as themes go there is little to no performance difference.
As for improving OSX's performance... beside installing 7... try looking at some of these steps for basic cleanup and tweaking http://www.imafish.co.uk/articles/52-ways-speed-os-x
Or these: http://www.maclife.com/article/feature/25_ways_speed_your_mac