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Mac Troubleshooting
  Not all summer beach balls are welcome
Things to think about
  When the last time you rebooted?
  When was the last time you re-installed?
Places to look
  Finding the big files
    What Size? (USD $12.99)
    OmniDisk Sweeper (free)
    Grand Perspective (free)
    Spotlight Search
      File-->Find (Command+Option+Spacebar)
      Click "+" icon to add search criteria. Select "Size" from the first drop down and "Greater than" from the second and set a minimum size.
  iPhoto, iPhoto, and iTunes
    Do you have files in there that could be archived off to save space?
  Downloads folder
  Applications Folder
    ~/Library/Application Support
    Use uninstallers if possible
      Re-run application installer and look for an uninstall option
      Uninstall drivers for old scanners, printers, accessories
      AppZapper
      Beware of "haxies" and Input Managers(SIMBL) (/Library/InputManagers)
  Mail Attachments
    ~/Library/Mail Downloads
      Any file you QuickLooked or opened directly from Mail
      Backup if unsure before deleting.
    Copies are also in the local .mbox files so if you keep all your emails and get a lot of attachments these can eat a lot of space.
      In Mail find the attachment and save it (if you want it)
      Under the 'Message' menu there is a 'Remove Attachments'
        The is delete all attachments on the email. Can't do it selectively
        [The attachment filename.ext has been manually removed]
  Movies, Music, Pictures folders
    Some media apps will use these as default storage locations
Troubleshooting Tips
  Disconnect hardware
  Reboot into a different User Account
    System Preferences-->Accounts-->Create a new login
    Run same apps and see if it's the same
  Boot in Safe Mode
    Hold the Shift Key while booting
  Shutdown menubar items
  Remove login items
  Zap the PRAM. Reset the SMC/SMU.
    Good for sleep/wake and fan issues.
  Look for Font Conflicts
    Applications-->FontBook.
    Look for "warning" icons, select, choose Edit-->Resolve Duplicates
  Clean your Mac. Dust bunnies are the enemy. Make sure Mac has adequate airflow.
Helpful Utilities
  Space Saving Tools
  Diagnostic tools
    Disk Utility
      Repair Permissions and Verify Disk. Boot from System Disk and Run is best
    Drive Genius
    Tech Tool Pro, was included with retail box Apple Care?
    Disk Warrior
  Maintenance Tools
    Onyx (free)
    Cocktail (USD $14.95)
Closing
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