7/19/2023 0 Comments Daisydisk needs your permission![]() Unless you’ve bought an expensive Mac with an SSD (sold state disk) already built in, the chances are that your Mac came with a slower traditional hard disk that spins at either 5,400 or 7,200 RPM. Identify large files with apps such as DaisyDisk To reclaim disk space, delete or compress unused files and folders or archive them off to an external USB drive.ĭaisyDisk (£6.99 from the App Store) is a great app that lets you immediately see the size and distribution of files on your disk, so you can quickly identify any particularly large ones that you might wish to delete. ![]() ![]() Sufficient disk space is essential for apps, music and media content, as well as being used for virtual memory should your physical memory be insufficient. Your Mac needs at least 5% of free disk space to function properly. Installing more memory in your Mac is recommended Unfortunately, the MacBook Air’s memory cannot be upgraded because it’s soldered onto the motherboard, but for MacBook Pros it’s a relatively simple upgrade that should take only 5 minutes and is a task that can be easily done at home. Check out reliable memory suppliers such as Crucial – an 8 GB pair (2 x 4 GB) can be bought for as little as £30. Mountain Lion officially only requires 2 GB of memory to run, but in real-world usage it’s not really enough. The reason is that RAM is required for applications and the more apps you have open, the more memory is consumed. You might wonder how additional memory can speed up Mountain Lion, but for any computer it’s one of the most effective (and cheapest) ways to improve performance in general.
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