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Posted: February 20th, 2012 | Author: admin | Filed under: Remove Duplicate Files | No Comments »
As an Apple Mac user you will have at some time seen your computer suffer from a slow running speed. When you first purchased your computer you would have been impressed by how fast the processing speed was, but now you will have found that you will notice a significant drop in your Mac’s ability to deal with several program’s running at the same time.
The longer that the spinning beach ball symbol is on the screen the worse you will have found the problem to be. The main culprit that will cause your computer to run really slow is duplicate files, these include the heftier file types such as music files and photographs. The medicine that can cure what ails you is called an OSX Duplicate File Remover.
When this scenario arises you will need to clean up the hard drive of your computer, you can either do this manually, which is a slow and laborious process or you could download a utility that will help you clean up your computer with the minimum of fuss.
That is where the clean-up tool Tidy Up can help you. The main advantages of using Tidy Up over deleting the files manually are:
- Safety: Tidy Up will make sure that you have one copy of each file on your computer, eliminating the chance of deleting all the copies of a specific file.
- Speed: Using Tidy Up will take a fraction of the time compared to locating and deleting the files yourself.
- Simplicity: Tidy Up allows you to tailor each search to fit your needs and you can search all your files by file name or extension, creator, contents and date and time created.
So in order to solve your slow running Mac problems try Tidy Up, the file deleting utility designed for the Apple Mac operating system.
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Posted: February 13th, 2012 | Author: admin | Filed under: Remove Duplicate Files | No Comments »
As an Apple Mac owner, if you ever get the warning telling you that the computer’s start up disk is full there is only one solution, and that is to delete unwanted files to free up more space. However you will probably find that the main reason why your start up disk is near to capacity is because of needless duplicate files clogging up your computer. These files will usually consist of MP3 music files, or photographs or software that has been downloaded numerous times.
You probably will not like the idea of searching for these duplicate files that exist through your Apple Mac by yourself as this can be time consuming and dull. So the best way to clean-up your Mac is to find a program that will do the job for you. At Hyperbolic Software they have done just that, with their Tidy Up tool. The Tidy Up program will help to identify the entire duplicate files on your Apple Mac and will separate them to allow you to compare and delete the correct ones.
Tidy Up is the safest and quickest way to rid your Apple Mac computer of unwanted and superfluous duplicated files. Tidy Up’s security function will eliminate the risk of all copies of a specific file being accidentally deleted. To save time Tidy Up comes with 90 preset searches that will help to clean up your Apple Mac and get it back to full working order in no time at all.
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Posted: February 7th, 2012 | Author: admin | Filed under: Tips and Tricks | No Comments »
One of the most frustrating aspects to owning a computer is when what was once a fast operating system becomes one that is sluggish and basic operations take longer to launch and run. How can Mac users speed up the now slow performing system they have? The best step is to check and see the capacity your hard drive is at and start freeing up space!
So let’s talk about how to clean up your Mac HDD. The most effective means to do this is by uninstalling unnecessary and unused programs followed by the finding and deleting of an numerous duplicate files that can clutter up your hard drive. Some of the steps to cleaning up your hard drive can be simple and done manually.
Some of these basic steps are:
- Use static wallpapers to avoid using unnecessary hard drive space and resources.
- Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning temporary log files and cache files. Do not forget to delete application specific trash as well.
- Do not clutter your desktop with unnecessary widgets or shortcuts to programs that are easy to find.
- Keep your software update.
Other tasks that require more time is the searching out and deletion or backing up of duplicate files on your hard drive. Although this is an extremely basic way to free up precious hard drive space the time spent may not be worth it. So what can you do? That answer is simple try the optimizing software Tidy up by Hyperbolic today! Download it and with its user friendly interface clean up your Mac HD.
Posted: January 30th, 2012 | Author: admin | Filed under: Remove Duplicate Files | No Comments »
Using a duplicate file remover app is the best way to clean the engines of your Mac which might be rotten out with constant dragging of useless duplicates files and photos. Whenever you feel that your Mac is starting up slow or the browsing gets dreary, it indicates only one thing, You Mac is gasping for fresh air!
The duplicate file remover app is targeted at removing all the duplicates which have been saved as a copy in your machine’s memory. Although, they are meant to be used as a backup in emergency times but in fact most of them are pretty useless and only add to the burden of your machine.
The clear advantages of using a Duplicate File Remover App are:
- You can save plenty of your precious time which can be used on other important tasks. Rather than sitting on your Mac and searching for duplicates, you can freely use the time productively.
- You can get an accurate and error-free search by using duplicate file remover app. Humans are mistake prone, redirecting the job to software will iron out all the possible mistakes.
- After your files have been successfully located and removed, you can manage the files properly for future use.
- Duplicate File Remover App is quite easy to use even for laymen. If you are not a professional or a technology expert, this software will give you no operational headaches.
Tidy Up is perhaps the best duplicate file remover app you can find for your Mac. No matter how many duplicates you have, it will hunt down each and every one of them. The best feature of Tidy Up is that you can even customize you searches to locate either texts or photos. Have an easy journey to clean up you Mac, Download Tidy Up right now!
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Posted: January 27th, 2012 | Author: admin | Filed under: Mac Slow System Performance, Tips and Tricks | No Comments »
When an individual decides that they are going to invest in a Mac, they do so because of the features, advanced technologies and the operating systems tremendous speed. It is because of these reasons and many others that all classes of users, from the home user to the professional turn to Macs when they are looking for a new computer.
Mac slow system performance can develop after the usage of the Mac for an extended period of time. The reason that your Mac operating system slows down is due to the numerous unused applications and unwanted files that can clutter up the system.
What are your options when the Mac you own starts to become slow and the normal tasks that once were rapid seem to bog down your systems overall speed? Other than normal routine maintenance, it is time to see what the capacity of your hard drive is at and clean up some of the spaced used by unwanted or unnecessary files and programs. By increasing the amount of free space on your Mac your system will run faster. This is occurs because Macs require that free space or “virtual memory” to maintain that peak performance that you desire.
Cleaning up your hard drive is not a simple venture, the best way to go about finding and deleting all of the unnecessary files and programs is to utilize optimization software. If you are interested in finding and removing all the unnecessary files and programs on your Mac you can do that today by downloading and trying Tidy Up!
Posted: January 21st, 2012 | Author: admin | Filed under: Remove Duplicates in iPhoto | No Comments »
For both professional and amateur photographers, Aperture is the best application to use in Mac for its extremely awesome features. The only thing that may bug you when you use Aperture on Mac is the amount of duplicate photos and visual images which will become a hurdle in your machine’s performance. Sooner or later you will have to remove duplicate photos from Aperture and unload your Mac of the tons of data to make it run smoothly.
There can be two types of photo duplicates on Aperture:
- One type is the automated backup file which is kept as a copy of your original file in the memory of Mac. It might have a different name but contains the same data for any accidental use.
- The other type of duplicate files on Aperture can be your own clicked duplicates like two or more shots taken at the same time but they will be saved with different names and backups. So there might be thousands of duplicates, gathered to work hard against the smooth running of your machine.
All you need to do is to manage your machine and remove duplicate photos from Aperture via either manual method or using software. Now, those who might have some intelligence will definitely go for the second method as no one can spare a huge chunk of time to sit and look for duplicates.
The precision and speed of software is to eliminate the manual mistakes and complete the dreary task within minutes. So why bother yourself when specialized software can handle the task in a much better way?
Use Tidy Up! for locating duplicates on Mac. You will be surprised by the ease with which Tidy Up! will screen your Mac and list the duplicates in front of you in no time! Download it right now and see for yourself!
Posted: January 17th, 2012 | Author: admin | Filed under: Remove Duplicate Files | No Comments »
If you are finding that your Apple Mac has suddenly started to slow down then the problem may be being caused by having a large number of duplicate files stored on your computer. These files could range from documents to photographs and music files that have been scattered all over you computer’s hard drive.
The removal of these files manually is possible but many people will find that it is very time consuming, tedious and boring to do. Also there is a significant danger to your computer if you delete the wrong file, plus you could of course find that you have accidentally deleted all the copies leaving yourself with no copies of a file whatsoever.
The safest and quickest way to delete files from your Apple Mac is to use a duplicate file tool and this is where Hyperbolic Software’s Tidy Up utility comes in to its own. With Tidy Up you can easily identify and remove all those annoying duplicate files that have been clogging up your Apple Mac. You can search for the duplicate files by content, author, file name or extension and date and time created or modified.
Other benefits include:
- Shorten the time needed for unnecessary virus scans
- Organize your photo and music collections
- Removing duplicate files will recover disk space that was previously wasted.
Tidy Up is fast and fully customizable and will search and remove all the duplicate files on your computer safely and easily.
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Posted: January 11th, 2012 | Author: admin | Filed under: Remove Duplicate Files | No Comments »
If your Apple Mac is running slow, then you probably will need to tidy up your computer to get it back up to speed. There are numerous ways to do this, and one of those ways is to delete duplicate files.
The files in question may be photographs, MP3 music files, folders and documents. The way most people delete files is to open them one at a time and then deleting the older one. However this can prove very time consuming and boring plus there is always the chance that you could delete the wrong file. So what you need to look out for is an easy and fast way to delete those duplicate files to speed up your computer.
That is where Tidy Up by Hyperbolic Software will come in handy. This extremely efficient program will search through all your files making it a lot easier and simpler to clean up your Apple Mac.
The main benefits of Tidy Up are:
- Search duplicate files by extension, file name, author, date and time created.
- It is a lot faster than doing it manually yourself.
- Its security system makes sure that you keep one copy of the file on your hard drive.
- Comes with 90 preset searches or you can customize your own.
So with Hyperbolic Software’s Tidy Up tool, you can easily and speedily delete all those unwanted documents, photo’s and music files that have been clogging up your Apple Mac, thus making your computer run a lot faster and more efficiently without the hassle of deleting every file individually.
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Posted: December 21st, 2011 | Author: admin | Filed under: Remove Duplicate Files | No Comments »
Conducting a search and delete duplicate files is a great way to clean up your hard drive. Duplicate files are a common plague on most computers and they can be very detrimental to your computer’s performance and usability.
There are a couple of ways to search and delete duplicate files. You can conduct a manual search by going there your hard drive and looking for duplicate files to delete. However, this process can take a very long time to complete and it is likely that you will be unable to completely search and delete files. Many duplicate files do not share the same title for file name. In addition, a lot of duplicate files are often located in separate folders by different users. If your computer is used by people other than yourself, it is a strong possibility that your duplicate files are a result of two different users downloading the same files, programs, images, or MP3s.
A more practical way to search and delete duplicate files is to utilize duplicate files finder software. These software programs search and delete duplicate files automatically, saving you several hours of tedious work. Downloading a duplicate file finder is without a doubt the most efficient way to search and delete duplicate files. These software programs have several useful features:
- They search by content, type, creator, extension, time modified, owner application, time created, name, label, visibility and date/age.
- Quality programs like Tidy Up! have security features that make sure you keep at least one file of the duplicate group.
- Most are customizable so that you can adjust the search settings and search and delete duplicate files of varying similarity.
Tidy Up! is a great program to search and delete duplicate files on a Mac. It has all the features any user could want, and it has an interface that is easy to understand and navigate through.
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Posted: December 17th, 2011 | Author: admin | Filed under: Tips and Tricks | No Comments »
Congratulations! You’ve decided to clean up your hard drive by eliminating the duplicate files that you have been unknowingly accumulating over the years. This process is not only going to free up space on your hard drive, but it will also improve your computer’s performance dramatically. Now you have to decide the best way to do it. Most experts will advise you not to do it manually; the best way to eliminate duplicates is to download a program that will do the work for you. Duplicate cleaner software will benefit you and your computer in several ways:
- Your computer’s performance will be restored to the speed and efficiency it once had. A full hard drive slows down your computer because of all the active processes it has to sort through when you give it a command; the fewer processes the faster the performance.
- Duplicate cleaner software saves you (the user) the time and effort of manually searching for all the duplicate files on your hard drive. The time and effort it will take to manually delete all the duplicate files on your computer is almost unfathomable, so let a software program do the work for you.
- The accuracy of duplicate cleaner software is something that a person simply cannot replicate. Staring at you computer screen for days on end trying to find files that share the same name or label is likely to have you headed to the insane asylum. Also, duplicate file software can search files by more than just names or labels, it can search by content as well, ensuring all duplicate files are deleted.
These are just a few of the many reasons to use duplicate cleaner software. Some of the better duplicate cleaner software programs like Tidy Up! allow for fully customizable searches and have security measures in place that ensure no files are deleted that you want to keep. Save yourself the time and effort and use a duplicate cleaner program.
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Posted: December 12th, 2011 | Author: admin | Filed under: Remove Duplicate Files | No Comments »
Whether you call them repeats, copies, double files, identical files, or dupes, duplicate files are always considered redundant, unwanted, and unnecessary. Duplicate files take up valuable space on hard drives all over the world, going mostly unnoticed until they become impossible to ignore. Many people do not think about duplicate files until their computer goes from running like a finely tuned state of the art piece of modern technology to crawling through your commands like an archaic relic. Others get sick of having to routinely invest in backing up their computer or not being able to find the file they want when they want. Whatever the scenario, at some point you are going to have to identify duplicate files and eliminate them.
There are two ways to identify duplicate files: You can go through your hard drive manually and search every nook and cranny of your hard drive for duplicate files, or you can use software to identify duplicate file and then delete them. Trying to manually identify duplicate files is an extremely tedious task and not recommended for most people. Using software to identify duplicate files has several advantages:
- It saves time and effort by automatically conducting a search that would take days to do manually.
- Most software programs (like Tidy Up! for example) have adjustable settings that allow the user to customize the search.
- Some programs can identify duplicate files by name, date created, time modified, label, age, creator, extension, and even by the content.
- All of your documents, spreadsheets, presentations, MP3s, and images are searchable, and once the program identifies the duplicate files you have the final say in whether to delete the article or save it.
For Mac users, Tidy Up! is one of the best programs available. Tidy Up! offers fully customizable searches, is easy to download, and will improve your computer’s performance and organization.
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Posted: December 7th, 2011 | Author: admin | Filed under: Tips and Tricks | No Comments »
Finding and eliminating duplicate files is a great way to clear space on your hard drive and improve your computer’s performance. Using software to find duplicates is a great way to save yourself a lot of time and effort compared to doing it manually. Here are a few ways that find duplicates software will make your life easier:
- Utilizing software allows you to avoid the tedious task of searching your hard drive manually for duplicate files. Often times the files are in different folders and have been added by different users. Find duplicates software scans your computer for duplicate files so you don’t have to.
- These software programs search your computer for files by identifying owner application, date/age, time created, name, label, visibility, content, type, creator, extension, and time modified. This type of in depth scan is nearly impossible to do manually.
- Once the software has identified the duplicate files and you have deleted them from your hard drive, you can organize your computer and its files. Organizing our computers is something that most of us want to do, but rarely do we actually have the time or patience to do it; find duplicates software will give you that opportunity.
- Restoring space to your hard drive will improve your computer’s performance. It may not seem like it, but duplicate files can dramatically slow down your computer’s performance. Duplicate files participate in disk fragmentation just like any other file would. For PC users, they can affect the registry because the same file as a double location and can be detrimental to the disk read/write activity. For a Mac user, when your hard drive gets to 90% capacity its performance is going to slow to a crawl.
Whether you want to increase your computer’s performance or organize your hard drive and eliminate the files you no longer need, a find duplicates software is the most efficient way to do it. Tidy Up! is a highly recommended program for Mac users, and if you are a PC user, try PC Health Advisor. Both are available for an easy download.
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Posted: December 3rd, 2011 | Author: admin | Filed under: Remove Duplicate Files | No Comments »
If you are a Mac owner and looking to increase performance there are several options for you.
Nothing will increase Mac performance better than adding more RAM, installing a faster hard drive, or upgrading your CPU. Unfortunately these improvements can be expensive and difficult to do yourself if you do not have the right experience or formal training.
The easiest way to increase Mac performance, that requires no special training and is very affordable, is to clean out your Mac’s hard drive. Its common sense to think that the more space you have on your hard drive makes performing tasks easier on you Mac. Macs that reach or surpass the mark of 90% hard drive capacity do not simply slow down, they often times lag in every process whether it be start up, launching programs, or surfing the web. The more streamlined your hard drive is the fewer number of active processes it has to make and the performance can increase dramatically.
If you are not sure or are unwilling to make space on your hard drive by eliminating files you think you may need one day, then identifying duplicate files you can delete is a great option to consider. Duplicate files are files that correspond exactly to a file that previously existed. Sometimes they are in different locations, downloaded by different users and can be difficult to identify manually, which is why most experts suggest utilizing software programs to identify and delete them.
Luckily for those who are trying to increase Mac performance, there is software specifically designed to identify and eliminate duplicate files for Macs. Tidy Up! is available for downloading and is sure to increase the performance of your Mac. Tidy Up! will scan and delete duplicate files off of your hard drive and increase your Mac performance.
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Posted: November 29th, 2011 | Author: admin | Filed under: Remove Duplicate Files | No Comments »
Once you have decided to use a duplicate file program to clean out your hard drive, there are several things to consider when choosing the right program for you and your computer.
- PC or Mac? It may seem obvious to most, but you need to make sure that the duplicate file program you decide to use is compatible with your computer. There are programs specifically designed to work with a Mac and some specifically designed to work with a PC.
- What Kind of Files do You Want to Scan? Do you want to clean out and organize your documents, spread sheets, and presentations or do you have a packed photo/image library that needs to be organized and cleaned out? Some programs can scan and identify various files like documents, photos, and MP3s. Other programs specialize in identifying specific items like photos. Know what you want to accomplish before you make a decision.
- How Proficient of a Computer User Are You? Some programs are catered to professionals with a deeper knowledge base than the rest of us. Trying to navigate the interface on some of these programs can be like trying to read Chinese. However, there are also many programs that are made for the everyday user and are easy to navigate for the average user.
- How Much Control do You Want? Most types of duplicate file program will allow you to customize your search criteria which will allow you to determine the level of similarity between files is called a duplicate. You can adjust files so that they must be identical in name and content to be identified as a duplicate, or you can customize the settings so files that only share specific qualities are duplicates.
It has been my experience that Tidy Up! (for Mac) and PC Health Advisor (for PC) are programs that are easy to use and have all the features that most users could ever want. They are duplicate file programs that are easy to navigate, allows the user to have great control, and are easy to download.
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Posted: November 24th, 2011 | Author: admin | Filed under: Tips and Tricks | No Comments »
The value of hard drive space on our computers is reaching an all time high. As we download MP3s, videos, images, documents, and software, hard drive space is being eaten up like never before. The things that most of us assume are routine uses of computers can have detrimental effects on our hard drives and the computer’s overall performance. Double files are one of the most commonly undetected problems on people’s computers. Most of us spend all day downloading word documents, spreadsheets, PDF files, PowerPoint presentations for work and then spend our free time downloading fun stuff like movies, music and videos. All this activity makes it nearly impossible to keep track of the different files we have downloaded. Eventually all this activity and accumulation of double files takes its toll on your computer:
- Double files are taking up valuable space on your hard drive
- Your computer is now starting up slow, and programs are taking forever to launch
- You get confused by all the files that share the same name
- Your desktop is crowded with shortcuts that you are not even sure you need
- Your once state-of-the-art computer is now performing poorly and you think you need a new computer
These are all common problems when you have too many double files. The easiest and cheapest way to remove those unnecessary files it to use a double file finder. This software is easy to download and it is sure to improve the performance of your computer. A double file finder like Tidy Up! is perfect for Mac users who need to eliminate double files. It is user friendly not only eliminates double files, but it will also organize the files that remain on your computer so you can avoid acquiring more double files.
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Posted: November 20th, 2011 | Author: admin | Filed under: Tips and Tricks | No Comments »
Maybe you are spending a fortune backing up your computer, cannot find any files when you need to, or your computer’s speed has slowed to a crawl and you are trying to figure out a cheap and easy solution. If you are that you might need to delete duplicate files, then I have the top five reasons to do it:
- Restore Hard Drive Space. Having duplicate files on your hard drive means you are wasting space on your hard drive. Every duplicate file on your hard drive takes up twice as much space as it should and will lead to headaches you don’t want.
- Eliminate the Need for Backup. If you are not aware of all the duplicate files you have acquired, you probably have added external hard drives to compensate. If you delete duplicate files these expenses can be avoided.
- Eliminate Confusion. Duplicate files can create confusion and frustration when you search for specific files. Often times duplicate files are stored over and over in multiple locations on a hard drive, and most people trip over the same file on a regular basis.
- Improve Organization. When you decide to delete duplicate files off of your computer, your will be given an opportunity to improve the organization on your computer. Taking this opportunity to organize your files will lead to faster and easier searches when you are looking to a specific file.
- Improve the Speed and Performance of Your Computer. Perhaps the easiest (certainly the cheapest) way to improve your computer’s performance is by maximizing the space on the hard drive when you delete duplicate files. Reducing memory use will limit the number of active processes your computer is trying to run and when that can be minimized your computer can be back running at its peak performance.
Posted: November 14th, 2011 | Author: admin | Filed under: Remove Duplicate Files, Uncategorized | No Comments »
So you’ve had your Mac for a while now and you are starting to notice that it is not running like it used to and you want to know how to make my Mac faster. There are several things you can do, but before you go out and spend a bunch of money upgrading your CPU or buying more RAM and a faster drive, consider freeing up space on the hard drive you have now. Chances are if you have had your Mac for six months or longer, cleaning out your hard drive is all it will take to get your Mac running the way you want it to. It is just a fact that Mac’s with a hard drive at or past the 90% capacity mark run much slower than they should. Mac OS X needs to have free memory to run efficiently. That free space on your hard drive is known as “virtual memory”, and Macs are extremely dependent upon that “virtual memory” to run at their peak performance.
Now that you know what you need to do to make my Mac faster, how do you go about doing it? Freeing up space on your hard drive is not as simple as it may seem. If your hard drive has passed the 90% capacity threshold, you have a lot of files to go through and delete. If that doesn’t sound like fun, try using a duplicate file finder program. Undoubtedly you have accumulated multiples of the same file if you have gone over the 90% mark, so rather than going through your hard drive manually and deciding which files you can live without, trying deleting the files you don’t need.
Tidy Up! is a highly recommended program for Mac users. It has fully customizable search settings and measures that ensure no files you want to keep will be deleted.
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Also consider: Mac Keeper by ZeoBit (My review here)
Posted: November 10th, 2011 | Author: admin | Filed under: Remove Duplicate Files | No Comments »
Organization can often times be the difference between your computer operating at peak performance or grinding through its operations at a snail’s pace. It seems no matter how hard you try, your PC’s performance is bound to suffer just through everyday use. Whether you are just browsing the internet, playing your favorite video game, or downloading music things are bound to be downloaded onto your PC and its performance will begin to show it. For those of us who are not as vigilant with our organization as we would like to be, there are ways to ensure that our hard drives stay clean and we avoid loading up on files that we already have or no longer need: duplicate file finder windows. This type of software can not only organize your computer and its files, but it can also eliminate files that are either duplicates or other files that are no longer useful to you.
Eliminating duplicate files is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to improve the performance of your PC. By eliminating duplicate files you instantly free hard drive space, this space then reduces the active processes that you computer is trying to manage and easily improves your PC’s performance.
PC Health Advisor is a software program that I have had a great deal of success with. This software works great as a duplicate file finder windows and has plenty of other important functions as well. PC Health Advisor also scans and repairs your PC’s registry, optimizes program start-ups, and increases security. It is very user friendly and its duplicate file finder windows feature is highly customizable.
PC Health Advisor’s disk management tools allow you to not only find duplicate files, but also provide a restore point manager, clear temporary files, defrag, and clear recent history.
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Posted: November 6th, 2011 | Author: admin | Filed under: Tips and Tricks | No Comments »
One of the unfortunate characteristics of Macs is that they can be prone to overheating. Overheating leads to your Mac crashing and can cause a lot of headaches. There are several reasons why Macs overheat, and fortunately there are also several ways to combat it as well:
- Keep your Mac in a cool spot – If you are just cruising the internet or messing around, don’t worry too much about this, but if you’re working and have several tasks going at the same time you should take it into account. This doesn’t mean you should have your air conditioning vents blasting directly on your Mac but you definitely don’t want the heater blowing hot air on it either.
- Locate where are the heat outlets are on your Mac laptop and avoid covering them – Much of the hot air from inside the computer gets blown out through the gap between the screen hinge and the body of the laptop. If this vent is covered then your Mac is sure to overheat and crash, so make sure that part of your laptop has plenty of room to breathe.
- Try to avoid flash content – Most videos, online games, and applications are built on a flash platform. Unfortunately flash content will dramatically raise the temperature of your laptop which forces the fans to crank which drains a lot of battery (it’s a vicious cycle).
- Avoid direct sunlight – It may seem silly, or obvious, but simply keeping your Mac out of direct sunlight can save a lot of hassle.
- Clean out your hard drive – As you accumulate files over time and your hard drive fills up your hard drive has to work harder. Cleaning out your hard drive limits the number of active processes and prevents your computer from working too hard, which in turn prevents your computer from overheating. Try downloading Tidy Up! to clean out and organize your hard drive. It’s easy to download and will free up space on your hard drive.
Posted: November 3rd, 2011 | Author: admin | Filed under: Remove Duplicate Files | No Comments »
If you have had your Mac for any length of time the chances are that it is probably not running as well as it should, or as well as you want it to. There are several ways to speed up Mac OS X
- Restart your Mac – Most people can go weeks without shutting down their computer and a simple restart or shutting down your Mac when you go to bed can solve a lot of issues.
- Close some applications – The same way many people don’t shut down their computers, many of us also run several applications simultaneously. If you can, only run the applications you are currently using.
- Clean out Startup Items – Many applications automatically set themselves up as a start up item and open every time you restart or login.
- Turn off Universal Access, Bluetooth, Speech Recognition, and Internet Sharing if you don’t use them – While these are valuable feature for those who use them, they take up valuable processor and RAM resources.
- Clean Out ‘Other’ System Preferences – Chances are you probably have a Preference Pane that you don’t use, so it could be advantageous to disable it.
- Cool off- MacBooks are notorious for running extremely hot and every Mac runs faster with a cooler processor.
- Keep an eye on Activity Monitor – Activity Monitor comes with OS X and tracks your memory usage, RAM requirements, and CPU usage. By keeping an eye on this you can identify what may be dominating your processor’s attention.
- Clean out your hard drive – Over time your hard drive is bound to fill up. Downloading videos, images, spreadsheets, MP3s, and documents eats up hard drive space, obviously. Macs that don’t have at least 10% available hard drive space will run poorly. If you don’t know how to go about making room on your hard drive, try using duplicate file finder software like Tidy Up!. It will identify duplicate files and restore your Mac’s performance.