05-14-2008, 05:29 AM
[quote Seannie]I never shut my Macs down and they are always online... but this is a big purchase and he's sure my Macs have slowed down from being online but I frankly think they have slowed down because I have so many huge files on them... we keep adding storage space and I keep filling it up!
Thanks, everyone.... except I'm still curious about the router statement... am I covered by adding it to our existing wireless DSL connection through the 805.11 router? I think that's what it is... I'm not very technical.
Seannie
Yes, getting onto your existing network will be fine, since the router most likely has a built-in firewall. If you gave us the model of the router we could answer it 100%.
As to a slow down on your Macs, leaving them running 24/7 can possibly cause some slight slow downs, it would be best to reboot them at least once a week. You could also download Onyx (maintenance program), and run it once a month or so, it can help a system that seems sluggish.
Thanks, everyone.... except I'm still curious about the router statement... am I covered by adding it to our existing wireless DSL connection through the 805.11 router? I think that's what it is... I'm not very technical.
Seannie
Yes, getting onto your existing network will be fine, since the router most likely has a built-in firewall. If you gave us the model of the router we could answer it 100%.
As to a slow down on your Macs, leaving them running 24/7 can possibly cause some slight slow downs, it would be best to reboot them at least once a week. You could also download Onyx (maintenance program), and run it once a month or so, it can help a system that seems sluggish.