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How much memory can I install in a late 2008 2.4Ghz Macbook?
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<blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 1574345" data-attributes="member: 56379"><p>Apps loading faster has to do with two things:</p><p></p><p>- the speed of your storage (hard drive or SSD). The faster it is...the faster things can load.</p><p>- more ram can help...but...you really shouldn't have "50 gazillion" apps open at once. The more apps that are open simultaneously...the more ram that is used. </p><p></p><p>So when there is less ram available...operations will slow. So basically...if you are done with an app...close it. I generally don't like to have more than 4-5 apps open at the same time. But many times I have 2-3 (e-mail, browser, a game).</p><p></p><p>- Nick</p><p></p><p>p.s. Also...read the "beachballs" and "speedup" links in my signature. Basically...you should reboot your computer every so open (this can help a lot in some cases).<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I have a MacBook Pro with 4gig of ram...and I reboot at least once/week...sometimes more.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigoo3, post: 1574345, member: 56379"] Apps loading faster has to do with two things: - the speed of your storage (hard drive or SSD). The faster it is...the faster things can load. - more ram can help...but...you really shouldn't have "50 gazillion" apps open at once. The more apps that are open simultaneously...the more ram that is used. So when there is less ram available...operations will slow. So basically...if you are done with an app...close it. I generally don't like to have more than 4-5 apps open at the same time. But many times I have 2-3 (e-mail, browser, a game). - Nick p.s. Also...read the "beachballs" and "speedup" links in my signature. Basically...you should reboot your computer every so open (this can help a lot in some cases).:) I have a MacBook Pro with 4gig of ram...and I reboot at least once/week...sometimes more. [/QUOTE]
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