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    Wanting to install SSD in 2011 MBP

    Hi All OK, so I want to upgrade the internal HDD of my MBP to a 500GB SSD version and I was wondering if this process would work. Several years ago I replaced the optical drive in the MAC with a 750GB drive, and I wish to keep that drive in place as it contains stuff I need, what I want to...
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    Seeking older OSX upgrade from Snowleopard to Yosemite

    I have a 2007 iMac running Snowleopard. The hardware will support Yosemite, however I can't find that on the app store and my hardware will not run the latest OS High Sierra. Where can I download the upgrade software?
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    Best way to clean install High Sierra?

    What's the best way to do a clean install of High Sierra? I have backups of my computer, but should I have a clone too? If so, what app should I use to make a clone? Thanks :) Anyone? :/
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    OK to skip over El Capitan, install Sierra on top of Yosemite?

    My wife's mid-2010 iMac is currently on Yosemite. She's overdue for an upgrade, obviously. She has the requisite 8GB ram and SSD. Is it OK to skip over El Capitan, and install Sierra directly on top of Yosemite? I wasn't planning to do a clean install, though I am willing to listen to...
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    iPhone 4S upgrade to 9.3.5 problems - Help requested

    Been trying to upgrade my wife's phone from iOS 8.1.2 (JB) to the most recent iOS version. For unknown reasons, it had started to play up, with Messages, Phone function and FaceTime failing to work at all, random reboots etc. At first tried to clean it using Cydia Eraser, which continually...
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    Help: Upgrading from 10.5.8 to 10.11

    Hello, I have an old MacBook pro (late 2008) which is running 10.5 so its missing the App Store. I am currently taking it out of retirement by adding RAM and SSD to give it a little life and am planning to do a clean install. However I can't seem to find an 10.11 OS anywhere other than the app...