latest software update

[archdelux]

Is it just me, or did the latest software updates (I don't remember which programs) slow down my computer noticeably?

I know that apple loves doing stuff like this (ie sending out software meant to slow down devices so that you want to buy the new products) and since the new MBPs were just released, I am concerned that this is what is going on..

Or maybe something else is the issue and I am being paranoid, but I have definitely noticed much more lag (on my 1yo MBP) in the last few days.

Thoughts?

 

[simsaladimbamba]

So you mean the 10.6.6 update or what specific update, as 10.6.6 is almost two months old?
Btw, I don't have any experience in any slowdowns with point releases since I use Mac OS X 10.3.4.

 

[GGJstudios]

Is it just me, or did the latest software updates (I don't remember which programs) slow down my computer noticeably??

It's just you. What update?

I know that apple loves doing stuff like this (ie sending out software meant to slow down devices so that you want to buy the new products)

That's a false statement with absolutely no factual evidence to support it. There's not even a motivation to "slow things down".

I am concerned that this is what is going on..

That's your paranoia talking.

Or maybe something else is the issue and I am being paranoid,

Now you're making sense!

I have definitely noticed much more lag (on my 1yo MBP) in the last few days.

Now that we're past the paranoia and blaming "big bad Apple", let's start troubleshooting your problem.

First things first: can you be more specific in describing symptoms of the "lag"? The more detailed you are, the better.

Things to try, if you haven't already:

• Reboot
• Repair permissions
• Check Activity Monitor to see what apps/processes might be hogging system resources
• Check System Memory on Activity Monitor, to see if your "Page Outs" and "Swap used" are excessive
• Verify you have sufficient hard drive space for swap files
• Check any recently-installed applications

 

[Hastings101]

Maybe they're slowing down the old Macbook Pros like they did to the iPhone 3G with iOS 4.0..