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iMac Late 2006
Hi, I am thinking about getting a 24 inch model for collecting, but I was wondering, since both the CPU and GPU are upgradeable, would I be able to hack mavericks or even yosemite to run smoothly (ie: a supported graphics card and drivers)? I know the OEM card is not supported but surely another...- daveyanthony
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- imac late 2006
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Moving photo albums from Mac to iCloud
Does anyone know how to move photo albums that have been created on a Mac into icloud? I know how to move the pictures themselves, however, I can’t figure out how to move the album and keep the album intact. I don’t want to have to move all the pictures and then create a new album in the cloud...- Cmpinion
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- icloud imac photo
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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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... -
iMac 27 2019
Hey! I would like to get some help. I just ordered an iMac 27” 2019 I want to upgrade the 8gm ram to 32gb. On the apple site they says i need to buy a ram what is 260pins and i found a cheap corsair what has 288pin. do you think i can put this in? I show you the link...- Balazs
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New iMac drop Wifi connection when running Time Machine
I have a strange issue with a new iMac (refurbished 2019 model 5k 27") running Catalina: Once I try to start a Time Machine Backup and it's status changes to "Preparing Backup…" the Wifi connection drops and the backup cannot be created. That happens every time I try to create a backup (either...- dotck
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- imac time machine
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- Forum: macOS Catalina (10.15)
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Ordering online from the Apple Store - a bit of a gong show
I just wanted to share my story of attempting to order a refurbished iMac from Apple. It has been a bit of a gong show to say the least and is apparently still not over. My mother was in need of a new iMac as her (2009 iMac) was giving her issues. There isn't an Apple Store anywhere near her...- bodonnell202
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- apple store imac referbished
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- Forum: iMac
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2GB VRAM and 5k Retina Display
Hi all, I'm currently in the market for a new iMac, and I've settled in that I want a late 2014 or mid 2015 iMac. I've been looking around, and I was wondering if the 2GB of VRAM on the R9 M290X would have issues pushing a 27" display. I know that 4GB of VRAM would be good to have, however... -
iMac Sleep and Deep Sleep
I have a strange issue that for convenience I have called Sleep and Deep Sleep. My iMac running Catalina is always on and has the Emby server running providing streaming to an Apple TV. When I have finished using the iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017) I just walk away and the display will turn...- Nigel Goodman
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- Forum: macOS Catalina (10.15)
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Aluminum Scratch/Mark Below Brand New iMac Display?
Hello! I just received my new 2020 27" iMac customized with a 1TB SSD. When I unboxed it, I noticed below the screen bezel where the display meets the aluminum housing that there's this rough area that sticks out and is reflecting the light. It's really noticeable, but so far seems to be... -
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iMac 2020 Bluetooth - Poor Connection to Speakers
Hi, I was previously using a MacBook and Windows Desktop computer to connect to the bluetooth speakers in my office. I had no issue at all with them! With my new 2020 iMac, I'm getting occasional stuttering when using the bluetooth speakers (and Spotify). Is anyone else experiencing the same...- no_fan_my_ass
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- bluetooth imac
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Apple rejects repairing imac under consumer law (UK, England)
Hi there, Apple has rejected repairing the screen of a 5 year old iMac that’s facing image ghosting on the display. The device was shown and confirmed that the damage is hardware failure and not user induced (by an Apple store repairman). Is the display considered a consumable? To my...- GrumpyShrimp
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- apple consumer law imac legal screen artifacts
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iMac Hard drive (or OS?)problems
hello, I have a 2011 A1311 iMac 21'5 inch and recently it got stuck in some wired situration . Basicly I turn on, and apple logo appers , and loads for sometime and gives me a shiny white screen with nothing on it. At first I thought was some problems with Graphic card, but later on I could boot... -
24" Early 09 iMac
So, I have had this iMac in my ownership for a while and I finally got around to using it... In 2016 I purchased an early 09 iMac (24" with the 3.06 GHz CPU) with a graphics card issue. I discovered that adjusting the resolution to 720p can give better results by causing less strain on the GPU... -
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Help troubleshooting a problem
Hey guys so I've got an iMac mid 2007 24" model number a1225 and I'm having some issues with it. When I try to boot up the computer I hear the chime and then the screen stays white and I get nothing. I've replaced the hard drive so I know that's good. I have software available to load I've... -
AppleCare for iMac Worth It?
I passed on AppleCare when buying my 2020 iMac. I can understand getting AppleCare for a MacBook as it gets bumped around a lot and prone to damage, but my iMac will, more or less, sit untouched. I got AppleCare for my last iMac (15,1) and I never had a reason to use it, so it turned out to be... -
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Black screen before apple logo iMac problem
Hi, I wanted to put what happens to me around here in case someone can help me. I have an iMac 21.5 late 2015 the model is 16.2, in which I just installed a Samsung 860 EVO external SSD in a Sabrent case, the ssd works fine at good speed when you use normal computer. The problem is that when... -
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Orange tint/gradient on screen after reassembling an iMac
Hello, I recently had graphic card issues (green pixels, freezing, etc.) on my iMac 21.5 mi-2010. I have just replaced the graphic card with a new one bought on eBay (same model as the original). Everything works fine except that I have a slight orange tint on the lower part of the screen. It’s... -
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How to fix vertical lines on iMac 2008 20" screen?
Picked up an iMac early 2008 20" recently, installed a 240G SSD, OS X Ei Capitan, with 4G RAM, worked very well, however, I found there were color vertical lines on screen. Vertical patterns are fixed in color and horizontal positions, never changed. On normal screen of a desktop, 6 color...- tanventure
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- 20" early 2008 graphics card imac
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Restore iMac from Time Capsule Backup Failed. Cannot Load Operating System
I was having issues with the latest Catalina OS X on my iMac. I read that I could restore the previous OS by booting in Recovery Mode. I selected a previous date from my Time Capsule backups and started the process. It looked like it was going to take a ridiculous amount of hours. The next day I...- codeoverride
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- backup imac os x recovery time capsule
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- Forum: Mac Accessories
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iMac suddenly lagging for short periods of time, but very frequently. How can I diagnose the issue?
2019 iMac 5K on 10.15.7. This started within the last week. I notice it primarily when my cursor starts to lag around the screen. Can't be an issue with the mouse because it happens with my trackpad as well (these are the official Magic Mouse/Trackpad). I've tried watching the Activity Monitor...- techno_telemann
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- imac lag lagging magic mouse magic trackpad
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- Forum: iMac