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  1. Johnny Steps

    Would a base M2 Mac mini be an upgrade from a mid-2018 MacBook Pro?

    I was thinking of trading in a mid-2018 512gb/16gb MacBook Pro towards a base M2 Mac mini. With the education discount bringing the purchase to $64 and then the $100 gift card, I was thinking it would be a good deal. However, I have seen the posts regarding swap memory or slow storage with the...
    • Johnny Steps
    • Thread
    • mac mini macbook storage swap memory upgrade
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Mac mini
  2. L

    How to Migrate MBP mid 2012 El Capitan to M1 MBP? With itunes library to music app transfer. Please help!

    How to Migrate MBP mid 2012 El Capitan to M1 MBP with itunes library? Please help! Hey guys, I would really appreciate your help on this, as its a multi stage process. First of all the mid 2012 MBP has glitchy graphics. Not really from heat. As it's always has air underneath it. New glitches...
  3. T

    iPhone 14/Plus iPhone 14 to iPhone 12 Pro Max

    So I currently have the iPhone 14 had it for a good 6 months+ but am thinking about getting rid and getting the iPhone 12 Pro Max, would you say it’s a massive downgrade?
    • Tompalx
    • Thread
    • downgrade iphone 12 pro max iphone 14 upgrade
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iPhone
  4. fb3993

    Upgrade Apple Watch only to Beta software?

    Hi everyone, I have a spare Apple Watch where I'd really like to try the beta watchOS10. However, when trying to upgrade from phone it says to first upgrade the phone to the beta. I don't want to do this as I don't have a spare phone. Anyone has a nice workaround for this? Thanks!
  5. S

    Can't Upgrade Native Reminders App on iOS 16.5

    I sync reminders between my Macbook and the iCloud.com Reminders widget. My Macbook runs MacOS 13.2.1 and has the upgraded Reminders app. On a new iPhone 13 running iOS 16.5, I opened the Reminders app for the first time, which appears to run the old version of Reminders. There is no blue...
    • SpiderOnly
    • Thread
    • reminders app sync issues upgrade
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iOS 16
  6. L

    What's the OPTIMAL Macbook Pro Sell and Upgrade Schedule to Maximize Savings?

    I'm trying to figure out the OPTIMAL Macbook Pro upgrade schedule that saves the most money. I always sell my old Macbook and buy a new one so I'm only out of pocket on the difference of the cost of the new computer compared to what I sold it for. To maximize out of pocket expenses... Do you...
    • lionfleet
    • Thread
    • ebay macbook pro upgrade upgrade cycle
    • Replies: 47
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  7. A

    iMac needs some major upgrades

    I currently have a 27'' iMac (Late 2009) that I really need to upgrade. Right now it struggles to play YouTube videos so that's a major issue. I would like to upgrade the processor, graphics card, add more ram and put a 1 TB SSD in this system if possible. Can someone recommend the best parts...
  8. L

    Installing Monterey on Late 2012 27 inch iMac

    Hi everyone, First post on here. I hope someone else has done what I describe below and can advise re. my questions.... I have a late 2012 iMac (27 inch) which is currently running on the latest version of Catalina (10.15.7). It's no longer getting updates and Office 365 updates can no longer...
  9. fedeforos

    Upgrading: most responsive, stable macOS for MBP9,2?

    Hi, all. I am trying to update this machine for a friend. In your experience: 1. Which would be the most responsive, stable macOS for MBP9,2 as per the pics attached? 2. Is there any particular hardware upgrade worthwile, or simply not worth the pain for the price and trouble involved? I am...
  10. 5

    Should I upgrade to the new MacBook Pro?

    Hello macrumors community, I would need your input. About two years ago I bought a MacBook Air for university with a M1 Chip, 16Gb RAM and a 512Gb SSD. Now unfortunately I had a display damage which was not caused by me. So fortunately the insurance covers the damage and I am compensated for...
  11. O

    Upgrading (unsupported) mac from Catalina 10.15 to ....?

    Ciao, as i wrote in the title i have an old 2008 alluminium mac book, upgraded thanks to dosdude tool to Catalina 10.15 Keeping in mind that I only use it to develop websites (front&backend) and games (with GMS Studio) if I were to upgade to Ventura or Monterey or Big Sur would I gain in...
  12. C

    Upgrading MBP 16' 2019 i9 9880H to M2 Max? Or wait for M3?

    Hello - I'm new to the forum so apologies if there has been discussions/threads about this already. I have a 2019 16" MBP (2.3 GHz 8-Core Intel Core i9 9880H, 32GB RAM) and I am an interior designer so work a lot in SketchUp, V-Ray, Adobe Suite and AutoCAD. I understand most of these programmes...
  13. M

    Recently my series 3 has been awfully buggy, Fixes/ recommendations on upgrade?

    For the past couple of months, I've had to reset my apple watch to upgrade to the new os or to even pair it to my iPhone 11 pro max. Today it wouldn't detect my iPhone so I ran another reset, but now it fails to pair at all (It tries to pair then unpairs) and is now stuck on the setup screen. I...
  14. A

    Should I buy the new M2 Mac Mini (2023) with upgraded 16GB unified memory, or an upgraded 512GB storage capacity?

    I am seriously considering buying the new Mac Mini (2023) with the standard M2 chipset. However, as a student (using the discount), I can not afford to upgrade all the way. I am capable of affording only one upgrade which I would very much like. The following are the options: I can upgrade the...
  15. G

    want to update but ssd is not APFS

    Hey everybody after many years resisting, today I wanted to give in and update from OS X mojave to big spur. However even though I would instal on the same disk as Mojave is on, it says not formatted to APFS How is that possible that the one operating system is working for years and now a new...
  16. P

    Need to confirm parts

    Hello all, I am looking to update an iMac from Mid 2011 up to OS Monterey. However, I do need to update the wifi card that is present in the mac. Before I purchase these items, I just want to check with the community if these are the correct items to buy or if there is a better option...
  17. purdnost

    HomeKit Automations Involving ecobee Thermostat Not Working Post HomeKit Architecture Upgrade

    I have HomeKit automations that adjust my ecobee thermostat temperature at certain times. Following the new HomeKit architecture upgrade, these automations have not been working. Any suggestions, please?
  18. Octal450

    MacBook Pro Early 2006 Core Duo to Core 2 Duo Upgrade

    Hello, Yesterday I made an experiment. I tried to put Core 2 Duo T7200 onto a MacBookPro1,1 820-1993 logic board in place of the original Core Duo T2500. The result is successful! In the future maybe I will try to put a faster CPU like T7600. It's the fastest Merom CPU available and Penryn...
  19. d3vp0ll

    iPhone 14 Pro Max Anyone upgrade from a non-Pro 11 to 14 Pro Max?

    I was a decade long Android user who in 2019 switched from my Pixel 2 XL to the iPhone 11. I’m all Apple these days and can get a good deal on a 14 Pro Max upgrade. My wife and I have been using our 11s with honestly no issues, with the only exception of not having zoom in the camera. I’m a...
    • d3vp0ll
    • Thread
    • iphone 11 iphone 14 pro max upgrade
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iPhone
  20. Alvin777

    Which Upgrade Preserves My Key from Windows 8.0 Pro to 8.1 to Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit?

    Hello Apple and Windows Boot Camp (and actual PC) friends. I had to fresh install Windows, it's a legitimate license for Windows 8.0 Pro (says the digital receipt), how do I preserve my license (activation not a problem) from upgrading to 8.1 Pro to Windows 10 Pro (it needs 8.1 to upgrade to...
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