We want you to have the best experience with Slick, so check out these tips to maximise effectiveness on a Mac!
Wifi Speed
If you are finding that Slick and other websites are slow, it may be worth checking your wifi speed.
Head to www.fast.com to see your current speed!
Check the table below to see if your broadband is performing at the speed needed to run Slick:
Number of Columns | Minimum Broadband Speed |
1 | 4 mbps |
2-3 | 8 mbps |
4-6 | 15 mbps |
7+ | 30 mbps |
If your speed is lower than the minimum amount shown, we recommend switching off your router, waiting 20 seconds and switching it back on again. If the problem persists, contact your broadband provider to see if there are network-wide problems.
Hardware performance
As well as good broadband speed, it is important that your device is performing well. To test your device follow these simple steps.
Head to https://chromium.github.io/octane/.
Click the ‘Start Octane 2.0’ button and wait for the test to stop running.
It looks like this! ↓
You will then be presented with a final score. Check the table below to see if your hardware is performing well:
Number of Columns | Minimum Octane Score |
1 | 15000 |
2-3 | 15000 |
4-6 | 20000 |
7+ | 25000 |
If your score is lower than in the table above, we recommend closing down any unwanted applications/pages. If the speed is still low, switch your device off, wait 20 seconds and then switch it back on again.
If you suspect your low score may be due to the age of your device, get in touch with us to discuss our hardware packages.
Screen recording
To record your screen, click on CMD + Shift + 5. Select the area you want to record and click ‘record. Alternatively, open ‘Quicktime’ then right click on it and select ‘New Screen Recording’. This recording will be saved on your desktop.
Screenshots
To take a screenshot, either click CMD + Shift + 3 to take a picture of your whole screen or CMD + Shift + 4 to select a particular area. This picture will be saved on your desktop.
Shortcuts
Copy = CMD + C
Paste = CMD + V
Cut = CMD + X
Undo = CMD + Z
Select All = CMD + A
Updates
You will be notified when there is a new system update. If you are unsure or want to check which version you are on, go to → About this Mac → Software Update.
Force Quit
If an application has frozen and you are unable to click on it to shut it down, click CMD + Alt + Esc. Select the application that isn’t responding and choose ‘Force Quit’.