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  1. PhillyGuy72

    Google Chrome update 5/20 - Garbled text everywhere on iMac desktop browser

    Running iMac with Google Chrome browser (why...who knows. I'm just used to it I guess.) Anyway, the Chrome browser updated this morning to version "83.0.4103.61," after that, it relaunched...now all I see on Google related site LIKE Google search, Gmail, YouTube, etc is this garbled mess. Only...
  2. Z

    what makes my iMac burning hot?

    Is there an application that will show in real time and live, what quests make my iMac hot?
  3. B

    Upgrade iMac Memory

    Hi. I'm looking to upgrade the memory in my iMac. I have a Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017 with 16BG. And I was thinking of adding OWC 32GB (2 x 16GB) of compatible RAM. While conducting research, on Amazon, the top comment talks about how it is not compatible with stock Apple RAM, and that with...
    • brenicor87
    • Thread
    • buying advice buying help imac memory ram upgrade
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: iMac
  4. Z

    Enabling the GPU

    How can i know if my mid2010, core i7, iMac has a graphics card (ATI Radeon HD 5750 1024 MB) that uses a GPU. If so, how can i enable it for Premiere cc2017?
  5. M

    Image retention on iMac late 2015 27

    My IMac is a late 2015 5k, I had it for 5 years now and now im experiencing image retention, do I need a new lcd screen?
    • Maaother
    • Thread
    • imac image retention
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: iMac
  6. SecuritySteve

    iMac Pro eGPU Questions

    So I discovered I actually do qualify for some form of stimulus check, and should be receiving those funds shortly. I spend a lot of time gaming as a hobby on the side (maybe too much), and I'd like to see if I can get better performance by offloading graphics (for the internal display) to an...
    • SecuritySteve
    • Thread
    • egpu imac imac pro imac pro external gpu
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: iMac
  7. blackxacto

    How do I change an external disks ICON in Catalina?

    Both external disks connected by Thunderbolt 3 and USB3.1 to my 19,1 iMac Catalina 10.15.4 have been made both readable and writable by me the owner. I used the Apple+I window to do this. It is strange that I CAN CHANGE the ICONS of my internal 2TB SSD & my Time Machine Thunderbolt connected 1TB...
  8. Matt T

    Possible to use two Bluetooth HCI controllers concurrently?

    I have a 2011 iMac with Bluetooth 2.1, and recently purchased a Bluetooth 4.0 USB dongle required for my new wireless mouse. The dongle works great - I paired my mouse and keyboard to it without issue and used the following terminal command to ensure macOS uses the dongle instead of the...
    • Matt T
    • Thread
    • bluetooth controller drivers efi hci imac
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iMac
  9. Adam1988

    Trying to upgrade my iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010)

    Hello Everyone! Hi! I got an old machine is an iMac 21.5 inch, Mid 2010. I am trying to upgrade its internal HDD to an SSD, is this possible? I already installed the latest MAC OSX system, which is macOS High Sierra, and made a time machine backup. Is it possible to install a new internal...
    • Adam1988
    • Thread
    • 2010 hdd imac internal ssd
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: iMac
  10. orvn

    iMac not powering up after upgrade (RAM, SSD, CPU thermal transfer)

    I did a few upgrades to a 2017 21.5" Retina iMac, and unfortunately, upon reassembly, it isn't powering on. Here's a photo of it, display disconnected. In the second photo I've labelled things for reference. Status: In the photo, AC is plugged in Of the 5 diagnostic lights, the first one...
    • orvn
    • Thread
    • cpu hardware imac psu ram thermal pad upgrade
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: iMac
  11. mothchip

    iMac 4,1 can't update EFI or SMC firmware

    Hello! I hope this is the right place. I tried to post to the Netkas forums but it's not sending me an activation email for some reason. I have an iMac 4,1 I picked up from a garage sale that I'm trying to install Linux to, but can't. I believe the core issue is that I cannot update the boot...
    • mothchip
    • Thread
    • boot rom efi firmware imac linux refind
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iMac
  12. tsm81

    over heating 2007 iMac + istat temps

    Hi, I have an old 2007 iMac that I will use as a basic file server. It hasn't really been used for years except for the odd bit of web browsing/online radio in the room it's in. It needs a new HD for sure (very crunchy sounding), which I'll be installing sometime this week. I've noticed though...
    • tsm81
    • Thread
    • imac overheating
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iMac
  13. T

    My Etre Report, pls help me

    EtreCheckPro version: 6.2.5 (6C016) Report generated: 2020-05-02 04:15:10 Download EtreCheckPro from https://etrecheck.com Runtime: 5:29 Performance: Below Average Problem: Beachballing Description: 4 nights ago my iMac was working just fine, took a nap came back and s uddenly was...
  14. M

    iMac late 2014 (1st 5K version) as external monitor in home office

    Hi guys, since I'm currently working from home and do not have a lot of space to put another display on my desk, I'm wondering if there is a way to use my late 2014 iMac (first 5K-version) as an external monitor for my windows laptop from work. I know that Apple discontinued the general...
    • Minihobel
    • Thread
    • external external display home home office imac
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iMac
  15. C

    2015 27" iMac spontaneously reboots w/kernel panic

    My 3.3GHz i5 2015 27" iMac has the nasty habit of spontaneously rebooting itself periodically. Looking in Termina at the termination code, it reports "-64" which is "unknown." I have eliminated the possibility of a bad memory module by removing 1 of the 4 modules in turn to see if the kernel...
    • camner
    • Thread
    • imac kernal panic temperature
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iMac
  16. philbobaggins7

    iMac 2019 Fusion Drive or SSD

    Hello, I'm currently in the market for a new 27" 2019 iMac. I was wondering which 27" 2019 iMac storage I should buy. The default is a 1TB Fusion drive, which I think may be sufficient for my needs. I could pay $100 more for an SSD, but I'm not sure if it is worth it. I have an external drive...
  17. H00513R

    Account Icons

    Hello Everyone, I'm having some trouble with the user images on my iMac with Catalina and iPhone Xs: 1. If I go to System > Preferences I see an image next to my name at the top that has Apple ID and Family Sharing icons next to it. 2. If I click the Apple ID icon then I get another image...
  18. S

    iMac 2014 high fan nose (up to 3600 RPM) and lag spikes.

    Hi everyone! I’m using a iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014) and I’ve been having a issue with fan noise and I was wondering if it was due to the iMac being to hot? (Attacked image of temps) It’s a iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014) / i5 / 16 GB of ram / AMD Radeon R9 M290X 2 GB I’ve been...
  19. J

    2017 iMac 27 inch 5K display discoloration

    My 2017 27-inch 5K iMac (iMac18,3) display is beginning to show discoloration in both lower corners. See attached pictures. Does anyone else have this problem? Any ideas for how to slow the growth or what causes it? Specs: 4.2 GHz Intel Core i7, Radeon Pro 580 8 GB Model Number: A1419 Order...
    • jbjo
    • Thread
    • discoloration display imac
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: iMac
  20. arnes

    Should i buy iMac or Macbook

    Hello, i want your opinion on buying old iMac or Macbook pro.I never had neither pc or laptop but i would like to buy one now. Most of my job i get done via iphone so my needs are very low and modest. I would use it only for youtube, mail, hbo, spotify and ms office. I found one iMac from 2008...
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