Speed up possible?

any reason mbp i5 slower usual?

eg. downloads grid folder, icons take while open, can done or checked see why it's slower used be. still have 260gb left on 320gb? used instant when opened blue folder in dock downloads, icons visible?

normal them slow 8 or months in

 

maybe ram filled up?

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have @ activity monitor (applications / utilities /) , select all processes , sort cpu see culprit may be.
check "system memory" tab see "page ins:", "page outs:" , "swap used:" are.

image below uses sorting cpu example

further reading:

mac os x: reading system memory usage in activity monitor
making of activity monitor
what activity monitor (or how take mac's pulse)​

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