Why is my computer so slow?
These are the current stats for my laptop. I'm planning on exchanging the 256MB with another 1GB stick. Other than that, what can I do to help speed up my computer. I'm down to using only 1 or 2 applications at a time. I transferred most of my files to an external HD, and kept only the 'essential' applications. I'm mainly using Safari 5.0.4, Word 2008, and Photoshop CS3. Each application periodically stalls when trying to perform simple tasks, and I'm forced to watch the 'spinning ball of death' as I wait for pages to load, open new files, close or save etc. What (if anything) can I do to speed things up and stop this from happening??
Hardware Overview:
Model Name: PowerBook G4 15"
Model Identifier: PowerBook5,4
Processor Name: PowerPC G4 (1.1)
Processor Speed: 1.5 GHz
Number Of CPUs: 1
L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KB
Memory: 1.25 GB
Bus Speed: 167 MHz
Boot ROM Version: 4.8.6f0
ATI Mobility Radeon 9700:
Chipset Model: ATY,RV360M11
Type: Display
Bus: AGP
VRAM (Total): 64 MB
Vendor: ATI (0x1002)
Device ID: 0x4e50
Revision ID: 0x0000
ROM Revision: 113-xxxxx-134
Displays:
Color LCD:
Resolution: 1280 x 854
Depth: 32-Bit Color
Core Image: Hardware Accelerated
Main Display: Yes
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Quartz Extreme: Supported
Built-In: Yes
Display Connector:
Status: No Display Connected
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