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    Upgrading 2014 imac 27"

    I have perfectly working iMac 2014 model with 32 gb ram, 3 TB HD w/1 TB SSD and 5K screen - how do I upgrade its hardware/motherboard in order to run the latest software. BTW...it sucks that this is needed!
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    Stuck on login screen after Opencore update.

    Hello everybody, yesterday I had an update on opencore and I did it normally, after the update and the restart of my MacBook pro (13inch 2014) I press my password and my MacBook stucks on logging screen (with the rolling thing) and I haven't access on my Mac and my files. Now my problem is my...
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    “File or Document” Can’t Be Opened Because The Original Item Can’t Be Found

    I have been having an issue where i am unable to connect to my external hard drives that are attached to my Mac Mini via my MacBook pro over local network. I have tried removing "com.apple.finder.plist" on both machines with no luck. I have tried rebooting Finder again no luck. I am still...
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    Should I buy MBP 15” 2014 in mint condition?

    As the title says - I’ve found a 2014 MBP 15” in mint consition and I’m thinking about buying it. I have powerfull(ish) Lenovo Legion that I use as my daily driver and I’ve been longing to own a Mac again but am unwilling to drop the money on a new 16” MBP at the moment / I’m still kind of...
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    Kernel Panic on Macbook Pro 2014

    panic(cpu 4 caller 0xffffff7f9d604deb): "virtual bool IOAccelLegacyDisplayMachine::display_mode_did_change(uint32_t): Uninitialized NVIDIA GPU driver returns...
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    Explain RAM Utilization on macOs

    I use a 2014 mac mini as a home server (plex, itunes, photos, etc.) it has 8gb of Ram. I run some ram intensive apps like a Ubiquiti controller and my usage was into the 60-70% range, so i thought i needed more ram, so i bought a 2012 mac mini with 16gb. I cloned my 2014 to my 2012 and booted...
  7. TechInit

    2014 iMac Retina and Video Editing

    Okay, so I'm investing in a 2014 5k iMac with a Core i7-4790k, however, I'm having some issues... I'd like to edit 1080p, perhaps 1440p video with this iMac, however, I've heard that the R9 M290X with 2GB of VRAM just doesn't cut it for video editing. The M295X with 4GB of VRAM is apparently...
  8. noorx02

    Mac heats up to >60C when using Apple Notes MBP 2014 (15 Retina)

    As the title says. The issue started today only happens when the Notes app is open (with iCloud sync on). On latest macOS.
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    Upgrade a 2014 Mac Mini SSD with adapter

    Hello Everyone. I have a Mac Mini Late 2014 model with factory fusion drive configuration. So the PCIE slot is the official one. I just replaced the Apple SSD By a Samsung EVO 970 with an adapter (this model...
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    2014 MBP 13 Ghosting, White Transparent Bar

    Needing a little advice here with my 13" MBP 2014. Turned it on one day after it sitting for 5 days only to be greeted with some pretty nasty ghosting and a white transparent bar filling about 1/6 of the screen on the right hand side. The ghosting stays even after the macbook has been rebooted...
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    Multiple 2014 Mac Minis unresponsive after macOS High Sierra Installation

    EDIT: Captain Stupid at the helm, here. I have been using a Unibeast/Hackintosh macOS High Sierra USB installer. A little hazy on why that would brick legit Macs but it seems to brick legit Macs...
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    2014 vs 2015 – The specs look identical – so which one is faster?

    And by faster, I mean, performs well under a high CPU load. It's an Macbook Pro 2014 vs an upgraded 2015 – what do we think? Web search seems to say they're pretty identical. https://www.gumtree.com/p/macs/13-quot-macbook-pro-retina-2015-2.7ghz-i5-upgrade-to-500gb-ssd/1345506590 or...
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    Macbook Pro 2014-Retina Boot Problems

    Macbook starts up (fan spin every-time). Macbook occasionally chimes. (after removing and replacing SSD a few times or after being off for quite some time) Macbook does not output display to its built in retina display (I have reason to believe that this is cracked but still functional) Macbook...
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    Magsafe I/O Board or Logic Board replacement?

    Hi there, I recently purchased an 11" 2014 MacBook Air from the facebook marketplace for $400 CAD. I'm feeling a little beside myself because a few issues have come up that I didn't detect initially when buying it and the seller was quite confident that aside from some lagginess when he...
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    2014 imac is killing power supplies

    I have a late 2014 27inch imac that seems to be killing power supplies. model numbers a149, mf886LL/A, EMC2806 I started having random shutdowns. The only way to turn it back on was to reset the SMC by pulling the power cord out and discharging the capacitors. I did everything I could think...
  16. Archivist

    2014 Mac Mini Upgrade?

    Hello, new to Forum, looking forward to getting suggestions and assistance! I know this question has been asked/discussed previously, but would like the latest suggestion for upgrading my New (used) Mac Mini 2014 - i5 1TB 8GB Ram. I have a 2012 Mac Mini i7 1TB + 128 SSD DIY Fusion Drive and the...
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    Mac mini 2014 in 2018 2.6 version HDD

    Hi guys, Is Mac mini 2014 2.6 ghz (i5), 8GB, version with HDD still viable in 2018 ? I want to get into IOS development, mainly with Unity. I will not use it for desktop/console games but my concerns are about the small mac will not be able to keep with the latest osx (high sierra) and xcode +...
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    NO SPACE LEFT ON MY MAC!!!!!!

    So, I have a 2014 Macbook Air and I only have 10gb left out of my 128GB SSD and I don't know why. I've constantly been deleting things and I'm pretty sure i've deleted everything expect my most important files but still, there is 118gb worth of stuff on there. WHY!!!! I went everywhere in the...
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    Macbook Pro 2014 external screen graphics

    I just bought a used Macbook Pro 2014 15" (totally happy), but as I was connecting my screen I realized that there was blurry/bad graphics all over the place. After some searching, I can see that people is complaining about this, but did not find any solution. Does anyone has a solution to this...
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    iCloud Hacked 2014 MacBook Air Locked

    Ok guys i need some help. A couple of days ago my wife's iCloud was hacked from somebody in Russia. They managed to lock her her 2014 MacBook Air. After we logged into her iCloud after changing the password we tried to unlock it from there and the unlock button was grayed out. We called apple...