“Running slow? Hello. I am new to MacBook Pro and it seems like Mac runs slow when i have multiple tabs up. I downloaded something that tells me how much RAM i'm using and it's always 99% and pictures start to not show up. Do i seriously need to buy more? I am a medical student and this is very frustrating. Please help!”
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I had someone install a new samsung solid state hard drive and it took care of the problem. The whole cost was $200. My memory was being totally eaten by IPHOTO. I also upgraded to Yosemite which has the new Photos app and ditches IPHOTO. I like IPHOTO better but the new Photos app seems to have solved the problem along with the new solid state hard drive.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Upgrade your memory capacity...fairly easy on these models.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, you absolutely need more RAM. I got an 8 gb card that cured these issues, and the machine can use up to 16 Gb. The more RAM, the better.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, you need more RAM. I had those issues also, and adding an 8 Gb memory card cured those problems.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I don't think so. I change the disc to a hard one and it runs quickly also upgrade the RAM
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Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Jess- The mac that you purchased is the 2012 model. The computer was just not made to run all of the software and downloads that is now regular. I would recommend bringing the computer back to the store and upgrading to the latest model of the Macbook Pro which will give you double the ram, a retina display, and a solid state hard drive so everything will run much more smoothly for you!
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Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.8 is significantly better than 4, which is why they say to always go more with RAM. If you are within your return period, I'd trade in for 8. I have 8 and experience no problems with multiple programs. (Photoshop, Safari, iTunes, Mail.) On the other hand, I don't know exactly what you mean by "multiple tabs." I'm sure you can bring your system to its knees with enough "multiple tabs." Don't know what you may have added that's running in the background either. But the main thing is get 8 RAM if you can, although I'm not sure you can upgrade if your return period has run out.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You may have too many apps running or perhaps a bug in the OS.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.If your Mac book is older you could replace the RAM yourself. But RAM is basically the only you can upgrade other than a Solid State Hard Drive. If you don't have one (best buy removed your specs when I'm writing this so my apologies for not knowing) I recommend you upgrade that first because 4 GB of RAM for office stuff should not be slowing your computer. If you have a standard hard drive (usually speed measured in RPM's) than you need to upgrade that first, it will make such a difference in your speed and it won't cost that much. Good luck!
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Remove that app. It's usually what slows up your computer. If it doesn't help take the laptop to an Apple store to be checked out by a Genesis. You can add Apple Care for up to 1 year after you buy it, and students get a discount on it.
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