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Network Optimizer • Virtual Memory Optimizer

Network Optimizer:

Optimize your internet connection

Optimize your network settings for a broadband internet connection. If you use a standard internet connection, choose "Automatically" and define a preset (Modem / ISDN, Cable / DSL, Satellite). If you have a special internet configuration, choose "Manually" and define custom settings.

Virtual Memory Optimizer:

Change the swap files location

In Mac OS X the virtual memory information are stored in the so called "Swapfiles". Because the swapfiles are the most interactive system files, it makes sense to put them on a separate partition. It is recommended to store the swap files on the first partition of your fastest internal hard disk. The recommended minimum partition size should be about 3 or 4 times lager than the physical built-in memory size (e.g 1 GB physical memory = 4 GB swap partition).

Recommendations and instructions for an optimal system performance:

1. Re-partition your hard disk with a swap volume as FIRST partition (using the Mac OS X Install DVD). WARNING: RE-PARTITIONING A HARD DISK WILL EREASE ALL EXISTING DATA! 2. Restore your system data or install new system on the system partition. 3. Boot from the system partition. 4. If you want your swap volume to be invisible to the Finder: • Launch Xupport and choose "Settings" • Enable "Show hidden files and folders" and restart the Finder • Rename the swap volume from "swap" to ".swap" (The dot makes it invisible to the Finder) • Disable "Show hidden files and folders" and restart the Finder again 5. Select the new swap partition under "Swap Storage Volume". Then, press the "Set" button to apply the new swap file location settings (Restart required).