Mac OS first Boot & Sleep Mode

[DJTaurus]

I use a mac mini Late 2011 with 8GB RAM.

1. Do you think i should enable programs like cloudapp,textexpander,logmein,airvideo after log in or enable them to start at log in.... i am asking if it is better for the OS to have a clean boot for the first time.

2. Wake up from Sleep mode is way faster than any Windows pc i ve ever used. It needs around 3-4 secs to wake up after i double click the trackpad. Is there any way for instant wake up?

 

[GGJstudios]

1. Do you think i should enable programs like cloudapp,textexpander,logmein,airvideo after log in or enable them to start at log in.... i am asking if it is better for the OS to have a clean boot for the first time.

It's mostly personal preference, but the more things you have launching on login, the longer it takes, obviously. Here are a few ideas that may help:

Performance Tips For Mac OS X​

2. Wake up from Sleep mode is way faster than any Windows pc i ve ever used. It needs around 3-4 secs to wake up after i double click the trackpad. Is there any way for instant wake up?

Replacing your HDD with a SSD would dramatically speed things up.

 

[satcomer]

2. Wake up from Sleep mode is way faster than any Windows pc i ve ever used. It needs around 3-4 secs to wake up after i double click the trackpad. Is there any way for instant wake up?

You are experiencing the spin up of the slow 5400RPM drive that is installed. Upgrading to a SSD (watch this install video) to see all the install stuff.