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macOS is using up all RAM and is constantly telling me I've run out of RAM
Hey there. So I've got a 5K iMac from 2017 with 8 gigs of ram and I recently just updated to the newest version of Mojave. After updating, however, I have next to no ram free at around ~1.5 gigs. Before the update, it used to be fast and snappy but now it takes a long ass time for anything to...- Kyakou
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- imac imac 2017 macos mojave ram update bug
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- Forum: macOS Mojave (10.14)
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Installing windows on a EVP970 Plus partition, how?
Dear all, did put it in the wrong forum area, so did move it here. After a hardware upgrade of my Late 2014 27" 5K iMac with a EVO970 Plus blad and a Crucial MX500, I divided the EVO in 3 partitions, Piggyopolus, Betatripoli and PaneInTheButt. The Crucial is one single partition for User data...- ipadawan
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- evo970 imac windows 10 installation
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- Forum: Windows, Linux, macOS, & Others on the Mac
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All iPads iPad as second monitor with Catalina
I have a late 2015 27 inch iMac (which I love) and iPhone XS Max, but I always struggle keeping an iPad because I can't seem to find its place in my ecosystem.... With the Sidecar feature coming in Catalina, I think I can justify an iPad to not only be my portable, big screen device when needed... -
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iMac vs MacBook Pro
Ok... I know this probably seems stupid but here goes. It's time to start shopping the a replacement but i find myself vacillating between sticking with iMac and moving to a MacBook Pro. Wondering if anyone can share their wisdom and experience. I currently have a Late 2013 iMac 27 inch (the...- grimwanderer
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- imac macbook pro
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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Imac 2011 browsers crashes when playing videoes
Hello, i have been trying to fix my fathers imac mid 2011 21,5 for a couple of weeks now. The main issue the mac was having was that it was unable to boot. I would boot into disk utility and try to reinstall mac os but it would crash. This got me to buy a ssd with the owc thermal sensor cable... -
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Which Mac device should I get?
Hi everyone. Tomorrow I am going to buy a new mac (at least for me) so should I get 12 GB ram - 256 GB SSD / 1 TB HDD i5 2010 iMac 27’ or early 2013 Macbook pro 13’ with 8 GB ram and 128 GB SSD. In my country these devices are weirdly cost the same and I am a little bit confused about which one...- emrebzdag
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- comparison imac macbook
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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Messed with terminal.
I went into Terminal and did a renice on the programs and users I wanted running faster. Now the system behaves weirdly. Inter app functions are snappy but Logic X keeps crashing and I can barely use two apps at a time before everything freezes. I NEED HELP. Is there any way I can reset what... -
Same Price Imac 27" 2017 vs 2019 what to buy ?
Hi, my name Is Juan , im from Argentina. Im going to buy a new Imac in B&H , I have only 1600 dollars to spend. My question is than I could buy The 2019 27" "base" iMac (MRQY2LL/A) or the older MNED2LL/A model. Both are 1600 dollars in B&H 2017 Imac tech spec 3,8 GHZ I5 QUAD CORE 8 GB...- xtendec
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- 2017 2019 buy imac
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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Using iMac as Stand alone Monitor for Windows laptop?
I have a Windows 7 laptop which I use for my work purpose. I am planning to buy an iMac 27" and use it for my personal use. Just curious to find out if I can use the iMac as a stand alone monitor for my Windows Laptop as an extended display? Cheers. -
Mac mini to iMac display issue
I've got a recently purchased Mac mini connected to an old iMac via a USB-C-to-miniDisplayPort cable. Everything works fine except for when I first power the Mac mini on -- the iMac briefly shows the Apple logo, and then the screen goes dark. To actually see the video, I have to disconnect and... -
iMac redesign? [Merged]
I’m thinking of buying a new iMac next month. My business has been doing well, and Apple has leasing and financing options for business owners that I’m thinking about taking advantage of. I’m wondering, though, what the likelihood of a redesign is. My business is book editing. A heavy edit can...- SashaDanielle
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- imac upgrade
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- Forum: iMac
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Can you build an iMac??
I've been researching upgrades that can be done to a 2017 27" 5K iMac...putting in a 1TB NVMe SSD blade and large 8-10TB 3.5in HD, 64GB RAM and CPU upgrade (3.4GHz to 4.2GHz) and then I thought.... CAN YOU BUILD YOUR OWN iMAC??? Has anyone?? In theory...parts would fit I'd think between 2017...- itsjustdibella
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- 5k imac build diy imac upgrade
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- Forum: iMac
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iPhone 6(S)/Plus Touch-Disease on my 6+. Means to RC it from iMac?
My iPhone 6+ has developed touch disease, and the screen just become senile/unreadable. Is there a way to remote control it from my iMac? This is a temporary measure until I can get it fixed or replace it. I'm aware of a pseudo-means through Preferences/Accessibility, but either I don't...- Monkeyspit
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- imac ios iphone 6 plus os x touch disease
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- Forum: iPhone
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2019 i9 iMac - Geekbench scores
Hey guys, Just wanted to say that this model iMac is a beast! Here's my config: 3.6GHz 8-core i9 8GB of 2666MHz DDR4 memory Radeon Pro 580X with 8GB of GDDR5 memory 1TB of SSD storage Here's the stock standard benchmark with 8gb RAM: https://browser.geekbench.com/v4/cpu/14262673 Removed the...- mmackinven
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- core i9 geekbench imac
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- Forum: iMac
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Up grade El Capitan before selling iMac?
Should I try to upgrade my Mid-2011 27" i5 iMac from El Capitan to something more recent before trying to sell it? I'm only looking to get about $200 for it, so don't particularly want to go through much more effort than I've already done with wiping the hard drive, reinstalling a clean El... -
I may be switching to a Windows PC, any advice?
Hi all. I am considering selling my MacBook Pro and building my own gaming/workstation PC. My rationale is that my MacBook Pro sits docked for the majority of the time and so I might as well switch to a desktop. The Mac mini and iMac could fit my needs but it is a fact that I can build a more...- EEzycade
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- imac mac mac mini macbook pro macos pc hardware resale windows
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- Forum: Alternatives to Mac Hardware
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IMac stopped accessing hotel internet
We're on an extended hotel stay and my iMac no longer connects to the hotel wifi. It had been working fine for the past two weeks; but this am it just won't connect. The diagnostics say I'm connected to the wifi, but not to the Internet. Of course, I'm unable to access the hotel wifi log on page... -
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2019 Imac 27 3.7 - Memory add caused crashing "
I have a 2019 27" 3.7 iMAC. I bought it with 8 gig onboard. I purchased the recommended OWC 16 x 2 DDR4s. 1. When I added the 16g to each of the available slots (and expected 40G), the machine would not boot. 2. I removed the 2 4G and replaced each with a 16. Machine booted fine. Memory... -
Displays which fade in on screen wake
I have an external monitor for my iMac. I am looking for a new one. The way that this display wakes over displayport is incredibly obnoxious. I'll walk up to my iMac, hit a key to wake the screen up, and by the time my Watch has unlocked my computer, the external display has just gotten its...- Internet Enzyme
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- displayport displays hdmi imac pro display xdr thunderbolt 3 ultrafine 4k ultrafine 5k wake
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- Forum: Mac Accessories
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External SSD for iMac mid 2011 21.5inch?
Hi, I have no idea what I'm doing so if you're kind enough to respond to this thread, easy on the jargon please. I've got a very slow mid 2011 iMac 21.5inch. It's crazy slow now, literally taking 30 mins to get going. Even typing is delayed. I'd like to upgrade it with an external (I don't...
