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    Odd network Behaviour

    Hi, I recently got a 2020 iMac with Ventura 13.7.5 to work with my 5,1 cheese graters running Monterey 12.7.6 (OCLP). They are connected over a LAN (Ethernet Connection) and I can screen share from any Mac, and via synergy, can use the main Mac's mouse and keyboard to control all three Macs...
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    iMac 2017 with OCLP macOS Sequoia - RX580 not in use?

    I have installed macOS Sequoia 15.5 on a 27“ iMac (iMac18,3 from 2017) with 4.2 GHz i7 ”Kaby Lake" and Radeon Pro 580 8 GB with OCLP 2.4.0. The iMac18.3 was selected as the preset in OCLP. The Radeon is displayed in “About this Mac”. Everything is running smoothly and without any software...
    • rxtc
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    • imac oclp rx580 sequoia
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iMac
  3. Gravydog316

    Audio/Videos don't play with the sound turned on... and there is no sound at all?

    Okay, this is a new one LOL No audio or videos will play while the sound is turned on, but play fine with sound Muted. EVERY file I have, AND anything online doesn't play with audio turned on. and there is no audio/sound at all anyways... Never seen this before?? Anyone got any ideas...
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    Repurpose early-2006 "Core Duo" iMac

    Hi everyone! I am in posession of an old iMac (in fact, a VERY old one - the first Intel iMac with the 32-bit "Core Duo" CPU) that I would like to repurpose. The iMac still looks and works like new and currently I have Mac OS X 10.5.6 Leopard installed as the main OS. At the moment, I use the...
    • oldmacuser1
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    • imac leopard vintage
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iMac
  5. blackxacto

    Which cord should I order?

    Please look at the two 6 foot cords I am contemplating. I'm not an electrician. Which would replace my M4 2024 10 core iMac (A3137) power cord. I think the cord must be a IEC320 C5 to NEMA 5-15P 3 prong, (143W Power Adapter Extension Cable), whatever it's called. One cord is rated 1250 watts. I...
    • blackxacto
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    • imac power cord
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: iMac
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    iM 4,1-14,4 Boot issue with OpenCore on iMac 11,2

    I have an iMac 21,5 from 2010, i3 and Quadro K2100m and got a problem on macOS, any, from 11 to 15 that it just refuses to boot (yes, I have tried installing all of those versions, same issue persists); I currently have two OSs installed, High Sierra and Sequoia, I'm on latest OCLP release...
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    Mid 2011 iMac 12,2 black screens randomly

    I have an iMac 12,2 which has this annoying bug of randomly black screening. The fans run in the background and I can hear the OS sounds whenever I use my keyboard and mouse so only the display dies. Sometimes, It occurs whenever I lower my brightness from max and when I play some games on...
    • mystxry
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    • black screen imac
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iMac
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    Forbidden Error 403 in recovery mode

    I am trying to re-install 10.11 on my iMac and its giving error 403 after I sign-in my Apple Id. Date and time are correct.
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    iMac 5K panel transformation for USB-C, DisplayPort and HDMI

    So I have two iMac 27" from 2015 and 2017 that features the 5K panel. The computers both work perfectly but they are somewhat limited to older operating systems, if not using open core legacy patcher (sigh, I wish Apple wasn't so driven by enforcing e waste.) As there are some controller...
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    Universal Apple Screen Time shows crazy hours

    My Apple Screen Time has been a mess for a couple of months now. Currently, Screen Time shows over 1,311 hours in day. Most Used... Safari - 1,290h 24m YouTube - 1,289h 30m Reddit - 1,289h 25m Mail - 940h 44m --I can't figure out how to clear it and start again.
  11. West End Lane

    External boot NVME 2017 iMac

    Hi. After some research here I've decided on a TB3 SSD/enclosure to use as the boot drive on my 2017 imac. Specs: 5k 27inch/4.2Ghz Quad C I7/24GB Am currently using both TB3 ports for an external screen and audio interface. Do some enclosure have multiple outs or am I looking to add a TB3 Dock...
    • West End Lane
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    • 2017 external boot imac ssd
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: iMac
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    Using 2017 iMac 5K as External Display for MacBook Pro M1 Max

    Hello everyone, I'm seeking advice on utilizing my 2017 iMac 5K as an external monitor for my MacBook Pro M1 Max. I understand that Apple discontinued Target Display Mode with the introduction of Retina displays, but I'm curious if there are any viable workarounds.Lifewire+1Reddit+1 I've come...
    • maorattias
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    • 5k monitor display imac imac 2017 5k monitor
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: iMac
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    iMac (27-inch, Late 2009) Trouble Installing New Operating System

    Hello, I am trying to install a new copy of the system files. Everything seems to be grayed out, plus when I get to the screen asking where to install, there is no hard drive showing. But, as the image below shows, I can see the WDC drive in the system info. But when I try and goto Disk...
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    2017 27” 5K iMac kernel panic problem

    Hi everyone, I have a base model 2017 27” 5K iMac, with an SSD and 40 GB of RAM (most of which I added). I’m having an issue lately where every day or two, for the last two or three weeks, while my iMac is sleeping, it has a kernel panic and restarts itself, taking me back to the startup login...
    • slawenda
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    • imac kernel panic
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: iMac
  15. Gravydog316

    Only Desktop Wallpaper showing after turning off Mirroring

    I just turned Mirroring off (was mirroring from iMac to TV with HDMI cable); turned off Mirroring in Settings, now I can't see any windows of any apps? (i turned off all the icons on the Desktop) - opening apps, & they open but I can't see any windows or do anything; - just hard-powered off...
  16. blackxacto

    What is a CBDevice?

    19.1 iMac, Sequoia 15.3.2, 3.6 GHz 8-Core Intel Core i9: From a log I collected tonite: 2025-03-16 00:33:10.658-0500 Log CBStackBLEScanner info CoreUtils bluetoothd 172 com.apple.bluetooth 550353 Device found changed: CBDevice A9B6B8B8-E822-2C23-F158-6E82619474FE, BDA 70:EA:5A:8F:2E:29, Nm...
  17. tolozen

    iM 4,1-14,4 Questions about Unsupported Patches

    I have two Early Intel iMacs which are currently just updated to the newest officially supported macOS versions. I would be interested in upgrading them to unsupported versions, as long as I would not need to make any hardware modifications and they could run reasonably well (without too much...
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    iMac G3 no power

    I am trying to figure out why my iMac G3 won't boot. The component I am currently suspicious of is the transformer on the pictures. From the 4 wires in to the 9 wires out it seems to have two primary windings, and then 4 secondary windings + a center tab. Please correct me if I'm wrong, I'm a...
  19. Hidden1972

    Help with early 2008 Imac screen!!!!.

    Hi all. I was recently given an early 2008 iMac that has a problem with either the screen or the graphics card, because although the mouse pointer is visible, it is almost imperceptible. I wanted to know if you can think of what it could be. It is obvious that the problem is one of the two. I...
    • Hidden1972
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    • graphic card imac imac ( 20" 2008 mid) problem hardware screen
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: iMac
  20. bookbuyer

    What does a link look like?

    Good morning friends. Would someone please give me an idea of what a "link" looks like? I am fairly new to all of this, and am just now getting used to how the "internet" works. Thank you in advance.
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