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  1. Sverkel

    Will this SSD fit in iMac?

    I got an iMac (21.5", medio 2010) that needs a new hdd. I would like to go with an SSD but can someone please tell me if I can use this drive? https://www.bj-trading.dk/mobile/default.asp?pv=MZ-75E500B/EU&pn=Samsung&gruppe=Harddisk-SSD&overgr=Hardware&vare=759234&f=edbp
  2. Archivist

    2014 Mac Mini Upgrade?

    Hello, new to Forum, looking forward to getting suggestions and assistance! I know this question has been asked/discussed previously, but would like the latest suggestion for upgrading my New (used) Mac Mini 2014 - i5 1TB 8GB Ram. I have a 2012 Mac Mini i7 1TB + 128 SSD DIY Fusion Drive and the...
  3. C

    iMac early 2009 upgrade

    Hi, I recently received an iMac early 2009 model with Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66 GHz), 4 GB RAM and 320 GB HDD. It's currently running Mountain Lion. So far, what I've only done is: - delete the previous user account file, create a new admin account ; - downloaded (but not installed) El Capitan...
  4. C

    MacBook Pro 13" (Mid-2012) Upgrade - Question for back-up and restore

    Hi, I've a MacBook Pro 13" (Mid-2012) which is currently running with stock specs: - Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD - High Sierra I've ordered and received my upgrade kit from Crucial : - 16 GB RAM (2 x 8) - 500 GB SSD Already saw on YouTube a nice tutorial on how to proceed...
  5. ClodMachine

    Will upgrading the storage of my MBP void my warranty?

    I have a Mid-2015 (15-inch) MBP that I got from Best Buy with 256GB. I also got Geek Squad and Apple Care. I have been looking to upgrade my storage (but might also have a shop do it). I was wondering if upgrading will void my warranty. Please help
  6. V

    High Sierra upgrade

    Hi Guys, I' just wanted to check with you if it's okay to upgrade to MacOS HighSierra? I know there were some issues in the beginning and there were also security related issues but I'm guessing that they are all resolved by now... Also if I do upgrade, do you think my Time Machine backing up...
  7. X

    Best RAM for 2017 5K iMac

    I'm going to buy a 2017 iMac pretty soon, and I'm looking to boost the ram myself. Is there a noticeable difference in the type of RAM you install? I'm torn between: Generic Crucial http://amzn.eu/9c3DXan Corsair Vengeance http://amzn.eu/e8VcEip Are there better alternatives out there...
  8. T

    Restoring iPhone to 11.2.2..keeps wanting to update to 11.2.5

    I have had some major problems with my battery dying and also slow charging over the last few days...i am not sure what is causing the problem so i figured i would try restoring my iPhone 7 back to iOs 11.2.2....Towards the end of the process (but before the backup restore), my iPhone keeps...
  9. O

    MacBook Pro mid-2009 ... please help me pimp it up!!

    I just got my hands on a MacBook Pro mid-2009 thats in very good condition. I've decided to to upgrade it as much as possible (as per advice I've received on these forums) as it's very slow. Specs are: MacBook Pro 13" mid-2009 Processor 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Memory 4GB 1067 MHz DDR3...
  10. J

    Beige G3 Upgrade Project

    Well after my successful restoration of my $3 PPC G5 mac I did a short while ago, I decided to take a crack at upgrading my "Limited Mac" G3 Beige Mini Tower from 1997 that I found back in 2016. This mac was STILL in it's 1997 stock configuration when I got it. CPU: 233 Mhz GPU: Onboard (no...
  11. A

    Macbook Pro ram upgrade needed?

    Hey there, I have a question about new MacBook Pro 2017. To introduce my workflow, most of the time I do coding/programming (website related stuff). Then I create logotypes in Illustrator, some print related stuff in InDesign (business cards, flyers or banners 2x3meters), Photoshop + Sketch for...
  12. S

    Macbook air (mid2013) ssd upgrade options

    Hey guys, I need some help. I would like to upgrade the ssd in my mid 2013 13" macbook air to a larger one. I am aware that I can buy an OWC aura but I would like to buy a used ssd to save some money. As there aren't many used owc auras out there (I live in Germany) I'm planning to buy a used...
  13. Doppleman

    Upgrade all macs to High Sierra without OSX Server

    Hello, I would like to upgrade all the macs at my workplace but we are using a Windows server. Our computers are half Mac, half Windows. We do not have a Macos server. Is there a way I could remotely upgrade all Macs to High Sierra? I don't think Windows server can upgrade our macs os. But we...
  14. seitsme

    bootable usb fresh Mavericks over 10.6 -format Q

    hi there, i have a macbook late 2009, with OSX 10.6.x and after i managed to burn a bootable usb osx mavericks installer, so i can ugrade or do fresh install and allow me to continue with sierra installation... i am stuck in installation because i see no information on the formating-install...
  15. BraddardStark

    Worth upgrading iMac to SSD?

    I have a late 2011 iMac, still on it's original HDD. I upgraded the RAM a few years ago, but in the last year my iMac has started running really slow. I haven't yet done a clean install (planning to this weekend) but I was wondering whether it would be worth upgrading the HDD to an SSD. Do you...
  16. 555gallardo

    Should I upgrade to macOS High Sierra?

    Hello, unlike past years, during which I've been always the first in line to upgrade to the newest macOS, this time I decided to wait a bit and it seemed like a good option. As you may recall, there's been a lot of news about High Sierra's security problems, as well as Office 365 performance...
  17. 1

    Help with iPhone 6 and iOS11

    Hey guys I have a couple iPhone 6's that are still running iOS8.2 I want to upgrade them to 10.3.3 because i've heard bad things about the older iPhones running ios11. But apparently this is no longer possible now that apple has stopped signing the 10.3.3 firmware. Is there a viable solution...
  18. I

    Upgrade MBP harddrive to 1TB

    So I have a MacBook Pro 11,4 mid-2015, with 256GB harddive and would like to upgrade it to 1TB. I found an OWC Aura SSD 1TB (http://www.edbpriser.dk/ssd-solid-state-drive/owc-aura-solid-state-disk-1-tb-id-14197216.aspx) but I'm not sure it is compatible with the macbook pro? Do any of you know...
  19. N

    Should I upgrade internals on my 2011 MBP?

    I have an Early 2011 MacBook Pro 13" that runs well but has been a bit slower than I want it to be. A few years ago, I upgraded the RAM from 4GB to 8GB when I started using Adobe software regularly. I still have the stock 320GB Hitachi HDD. Forgive me if I am not clear, I am not very well versed...
  20. C

    GPU switching on a 4,1/5,1 Mac Pro with two GPUs installed?

    I’ve got the stock Nvidia GT 120 and an AMD RX 560 instated in my Mac Pro 4,1 (5,1 firmware) running High Sierra. I’ve got one screen plugged into the GT 120 and another plugged into the RX 560. Interestingly when I go to “About This Mac” the “Displays” tab shows both screen as connected to the...