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My 1½ year old Macbook running not as fast as before, because I’ve nearly 100 apps now! That is a lot Don’t believe? Look at my desktop screen shot below.

I expect the number to be increase more since it is so easy to download software from App Store.

It is really not easy to run apps simultaneously with the basic 2GB memory that comes with Macbook. It slow down whole system performance when I run iPhoto, iMovie to edit movie with Safari open.

Upgrade 4GB or 8GB Memory ?

Not easy to decide 4GB or 8GB because Macbook officially support only 4GB stated at Apple website. But some Macbook users upgraded their Macbook to 8GB successfully.

After some research, Mac OS X (Snow Leopard in my case) actually running on 64-bit (including most built-in App) with 32-bit backward compatible. Theoretically, it should be able to support up to 16 EXABYTES memory! Yes, it’s true. Not 16GB but 16EB. (more…)

By default, Macbook put into sleep mode when you close lid. Although it wake up very quickly when open lid again, but waste battery power!

I rather wait extra few seconds to startup and save longer battery life, by set it to “hibernate” mode when close lid. Hibernate will save your memory stage into hard disk and shut off computer. It then reload back into RAM and you can continue to work on your files.

There is no GUI to switch to hibernate mode. You have to use some command. But don’t worry, just follow my simple steps:

1. Open Terminal > type “pmset -g | grep hibernate” to determine your current sleep mode. All modes are below, choose the one you want to set.

• 0 – Legacy sleep mode. It will save everything to RAM upon sleeping but does not support “Safe Sleep”. Very fast sleep.
• 1 – Legacy “Safe Sleep”. This is the “Safe Sleep”. Everything your laptop goes into sleep, it will save everything to harddisk. Slow on Sleep and Startup.
• 3 – Default. As described above, when sleeping, contents are saved to RAM. When battery runs out, hibernate occurs.
• 5 – Behaves as 1 but applicable only for modern Mac that uses “Secure virtual memory”.
• 7 – Behaves as 3 but applicable only for modern Mac that uses “Secure virtual memory”.

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Apple just launched the new MacBook Pro 2010 at very attractive price! RM3899 ($1199USD) for entry level Macbook Pro. If you are waiting for best deal, this is the best time to purchase one.

New Macbook Pro 2010 Features

What you get in Macbook Pro 2010? Intel Core2Duo 2.4Ghz, 4GB Memory, 250GB HDD, 13-inch screen. And more attractive features: faster NVidia 320M, 10 hours battery life and aluminum unibody enclosure.

Of course you can get better graphic 15-inch HD graphics, and Core i5 / Core i7 fastest processor if you have much money to spend. (more…)

An unique classic case for your Macbook – BookBook could protect your Macbook from theft. The hardback leather case looks like an old novel from ages library.

It is designed exclusively for 13-inch Macbook and 15-inch Macbook Pro. Available in 2 colors only: Classic Black and Vibrant Red. It should protect your Macbook in two ways, the hard case protect from drop or crushing while the outer appearance of a book hide your Macbook from theft eyes. But how about the theft is reading this post? I shouldn’t post this article, so that the theft won’t know huh?

I think the main selling point is NO two cases are exactly same. It is handmade product. That’s why the price is not cheap, $80 USD per piece. Will you buy the BookBook cover for your beloved Macbook?

The MacBook White 2009 arrived at home yesterday morning, right before I head to work. Without wait a second more, unbox it and bring along to work.

I placed order on Saturday > order confirmed on Monday > MacBook shipped out (from Singapore) on Tuesday > Received on Thursday. Whole process took 4 business days. Overall I’m satisfied with the delivery speed since it include air shipment.

Basically it is a tiny thin box. Items included are MacBook White, MagSafe Power Adapter, Plug Extension, Installation DVD and Manual. That’s it. Don’t ask for free bag or extra free gifts ok. (more…)