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    iMac crashes repeatedly while on external SSD

    I installed Mac OS on a 512gb T3 Samsung external SSD on my wife's 2013 iMac. It sped it up and was great for a while. A couple months ago it would crash randomly, but were now at a point where its crashing several times a day. We are in the process of backing up everything and about to try a...
    • CXK
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    • external ssd ssd
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: iMac
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    Booting/Speed Problems With External SSD

    I seem to be digging myself deeper with my USB 3.0 Samsung T3 external drive that is running OS Sierra 10.12.6. The T3 has been my boot drive for my 2012 i7 16GB RAM Mac Mini since December 2016. I lost the ability to boot the SSD immediately after installing an Apple security update. When I...
    • Mojo1
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    • boot fail external ssd os sierra 10.12.6 speed issues
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Mac mini
  3. Ben777

    Booting from extrnl SSD: Applications?

    Please, help me to understand. I bought external SSD drive for my iMac late 2012. So I have to options, right? Option 1. Cloning all content of iMac (OS, Applications and whatever else I want) and transferring it to SSD. In that case all software is on SSD. Option 2. Installing only OS...
    • Ben777
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    • applications booting from ssd external ssd ssd upgrading imac
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: iMac
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    Need to run dual OS on a 2012 iMac

    I need access to my original 2010 Excel and Word, not to mention access to MoneyDance. For that I need to use 10.6.8 I also need to run some apps that require a newer OS, like 10.8 or 10.9. I can live with a second boot up, and I'd appreciate knowing: 1. What second OS is recommended? 2...
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    Samsung T3 USB 3.1 2TB external SSD on Amazon UK discounted

    I thought I'd share this because I think the price is really cheap. In fact, the cheapest I've seen in the UK, way cheaper than North American prices I think. It's going for £419 right now on Amazon UK...
  6. gabrielsanz

    4k 21.5" iMac. Fusion Drive vs HDD + external SSD?

    Hello all, This is my first time in this forum and I am sure this question has been asked a lot but I cannot find an answer to my specific question. I am about to purchase a 21.5" 4k iMac and would like to know if getting the base model with the 5400rpm HDD and booting from a thunderbolt...
    • gabrielsanz
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    • 21.5 inch external ssd fusion drive imac
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: iMac
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