How to Change the Processor Speed in a MacBook Pro

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Tip 1 - How to Change the Processor Speed in a MacBook Pro

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by davidsinaus | permalink

If you're using an Apple MacBook Pro notebook computer as your primary business system, you can maximize its performance by adding RAM to boost its ability to run multiple applications and handle ...

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Tip 2 - How to Change the Processor Speed in a MacBook Pro | eHow

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Emre Selcuk | permalink

The increasing power of computer processors make it possible to run incredibly complex programs at lightning speeds, but it comes with a cost. Greater processing speed requires greater power needs, draining the battery in your MacBook Pro faster than ever before. When you are on the go, using your MacBook on batteries for basic Internet access,...

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Tip 3 - Can I reduce the CPU speed of my MacBook when on battery?

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Brian Waltmann | permalink

I've got a MacBook with a Core 2 Duo CPU. I've got CoreDuoTemp installed which can show the current speed of the CPU. It appears to always show: Mini : 1.0 GHz Maxi : 2.0 GHz Current : 2.0 GHz I

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Tip 4 - How to upgrade the processor in your Mac

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Brian Cvancara | permalink

While there are many parts you can replace on older Macs, perhaps the most challenging is the CPU. We investigate the options open the ardent repairer.
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Tip 5 - How to boost your MacBook Pro performance | ZDNet

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ambrose Michael | permalink

How to make your shiny aluminum workhorse even faster.

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Tip 6 - How to Give Your Mac a Performance Boost - Tuts+ Computer Skills Tutorial

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Reisa Babic | permalink

Mac's aren't cheap. Everybody knows that. And when you spent $2,000 or more on your shiny new computer, you expected it to be fast and stay that way. But to your disappointment it wasn't like that and that shiny new computer is now basically just a really expensive progress bar. Fortunately, you have come to the right place. In this tutorial we will go over the things you can to do speed up your Mac, and restore the love you once felt for your investment. | Difficulty: Intermediate; Length: Short; Tags: Customization, Hardware, OS X, Memory, Time Machine

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Tip 7 - Is it possible to upgrade a MacBook processor?

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Kevin Panter | permalink

I have a 2006 Dual core Duo MacBook. It is fast enough to do basic photo editing on the go, as my job requires, however I would like to install Lion, to bring it in line with my workstation and dev...

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