Troubleshooting

My Browser's Slow Launching Solved!

Submitted by jcost on Fri, 01/02/2009 - 15:33.

1pass.pngFor the last few weeks I've been tearing my hair out everytime I launched my web browser. I could literally click on Safari or Firefox and start counting from 1 to 40 and it might actually give me the option to type in something to the address bar after 40 seconds. It was strange. I would launch it... and had a spinning beach ball for at least 40 seconds. How did I solve it? READ MORE »


Update: Mac Troubleshooting Woes & Tips

Submitted by jcost on Sun, 05/27/2007 - 16:28.

Well, it's been a few weeks since I had to reinstall OS X. If you didn't read the previous article, be sure to check it out.

I basically took the same steps I mentioned in my previous outline, with a few exceptions.

The first problem I had was with Migration assistant. I did a clean install of OS X, but then used the built in Migration Assistant to move over my Applicatoins and Preferences. Unfortunately, this also brought over the same problems I was suffering... READ MORE »


Mac Troubleshooting Woes & Tips

Submitted by jcost on Fri, 04/20/2007 - 05:57.

Macs are generally trouble free, at least in my experience. I've had a few annoying things happen over my last few years as a Mac enthusiast. Here are a few errors from the past and my current troubles.

Perhaps some of the steps I have taken can help you troubleshoot some of the problems on your Mac. READ MORE »