1 month old computer lags...

[brettpiper]

I have a month old Macbook Air and it lags on pretty much anything I do... scrolling down pages, opening applications, playing a game on Firefox or Safari. I have barely anything downloaded because it's so new. What can I do to make it go normal speed? I've updated my computer and everything.

 

[uberamd]

There are so many variables that go into this its not even funny. Background processes, open tabs, etc. Its really hard to say.

 

[glitch44]

http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/13416

 

[mathcolo]

I would try taking a look at Activity Monitor (/Applications/Utilities/) to see if there are any background processes or RAM-suckers that are killing your computer (figuratively, of course).

There's a good chance that some small program could be the culprit.

 

[iann1982]

I hadsimiliar issues, typing into text fields on websites would be slow, just a bad experience. I got a 2.4ghz MacBook, notlooked back, on paper you's think the speeds would be about the same. In reality there's a huge difference, the slow hard drive seems to make a massive difference

 

[Scottsdale]

I hadsimiliar issues, typing into text fields on websites would be slow, just a bad experience. I got a 2.4ghz MacBook, notlooked back, on paper you's think the speeds would be about the same. In reality there's a huge difference, the slow hard drive seems to make a massive difference

True. I couldn't believe how slow the rev B MBA with 4200 rpm HDD was when I used one a month ago. Night and day and SSD seems worth every penny to me.

 

[SeanU]

Try installing Onyx

There are maintenance jobs that osx runs automatically in the middle of the night. Try installing OnyX ( http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/system_disk_utilities/onyx.html ). Run the daily, weekly and monthly scripts as well as the permission repairs. It's free, so give it a shot and let us know if it helps.

Sean

 

[u49aa2]

I agree with Sean. Onyx should solve your problem.