I still have over 300 GB free, and it's been doing this since I had closer to 400 GB free.
I've quit browsers regularly and that doesn't seem to change anything.
The trash hadn't occurred to me. I just emptied it, though I don't think that will effect much of a change. Still, something else to cross off. Thank you.
Right now the page ins are at 764 GB for an uptime of 1 and a half days. Page outs are at about 110 MBs. Swap used is 9.5 MBs.
I don't edit that much, and certainly not compared to many people. Is Safari/Firefox (one or the other, not both) + iTunes + Lightroom/Capture NX 2 (same as the browsers) too much?
No you should be fine with those open.
Page In / Outs seem good
lots of hard drive space as well...
mmm any dodgy RAM? Was all your RAM accounted for when you looked at allocation / uses?
(might have to step back and allow someone who had technical background to help!?!?!?! OR alternatively are you near an Apple store - book in to see a Genius?)