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    transfer text just like that!

    I want to know what is the fastest way i can transfer -to my iMac- text that i have typed in Notes app in my iPhone!
  2. Miguel Cunha

    External HDD does not mount at startup in Sierra

    Hello! I use an external HDD for film editing, with several partitions, connected to an iMac via USB 3. I upgraded macOS from 10.11.6 to 10.12.6. Since then, whenever I startup the iMac, the HDD does not mount on the desktop, neither is detected by Disk Utility. However, if I turn off the HDD...
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    iMac Late 2013 27 in Graphics issue

    Hello all, I have had a iMac Late 2013 for the last 3 or 4 years and I am seeing a graphics issue. It is very similar to the picture attached to this post. From what I have been reading online, it appears to either be a graphics card issue or the LCD screen is failing. I am thinking to buy a...
  4. tevion5

    Blue Vertical Lines, 2011 27" iMac

    My father has a 27" iMac bought in 2011, his main desktop It's a 27 inch model with a 3.4GHz i7, 8GB Ram, 2TB HDD and 2GB AMD HD6970m GPU. 2 days ago when turned on (he uses Windows 7 on it a lot for Microsoft Access, the default OS) once the system got past the grey apple boot screen it came...
  5. xxeyes

    Reformat iMac with OSX 10.6.8 and no disk / broken disk drive

    Our iMac running OSX 10.6.8 is extremely slow and out of storage space. Furthermore, newer web browsers and programs won't run on our very outdated operating system anymore. I don't have the original install disks and even if I could find them, the disk drive has been broken for years. Would...
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    iMac 2017, CPU upgrade to Coffee Lake?

    Hi Is it possible to upgrade the 2017 iMac 27 to Coffee Lake? like the i9 9900 the socket is LGA 1151, so the Coffe Lake should fit, i heard however that the firmware doesn't support it but could this be possible, or even in theory? how likely is it to happen in future? could there be...
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    What to replace family computer with?

    Hey all, I'm looking to replace a family PC on a budget with an Apple/MacOS device. I have a nice monitor and a usable keyboard and mouse (probably would replace at some point). I'd like to have all devices (iphone , ipad, my work computer which is a 2018 MBP) all on the same ecosystem. It would...
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    Can't remove partitions on High Sierra 10.13.6

    Hello everyone. So, I need some help, I have these partitions created I suppose by installing bootcamp and stuff and I can't remove any of these. If anyone knows how to remove them please help XD. I really need a way to only have 1 solid disk instead of 5. The "-" sign does not work on any of them.
  9. Jrshelby

    My idea of what an ARM based iMac may look like

    This was just an direction I thought Apple might go in. There have been rounded corners in past MocOS and with Apple wanting to basically merge iOS and MacOS I could see it happening.
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    How to turn a Mac Mini into an iMac

    *Photos of project so far at bottom* So originally I was going to do a similar project with an actual iMac where I VESA Mounted it with 2 external SSDs, but when the 2018 Mini came out, I realized I could get the best of both worlds where I have an "All in one system" and can still choose my...
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    iMac restarts when waking up from sleep. kernal panic report. NVMe SSD stops being recognized.

    Hello I have Late 27" 2015 A1419 iMac. I installed a new PCIe SSD and sometimes it won’t recognize it. When it does recognize it, it works fine until my computer goes to sleep (or deep sleep?). When I wake the computer up, it restarts because of a problem, a panic report corresponding to...
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    iMac i5 no screen response

    I'm not quite sure on the year as this computer is a family members. They gave it to me and I'm wondering if there's anyway I can fix it without spending more money than it's worth. As the title states it's an iMac with an i5 processor I would suspect it is about a 2014. When powered on it...
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    Mac 5k 2017 and Windows 7 (virtual no)

    Hi. I have been trying to install Win7 for Mac for a long time, but I can not. I know Win7 does not support Mac 5k 2017 Apple or Intel and the men use the virtual. So what I've tried all over here. I created a fat32 partition in a disk utility. I'm holding alto in boot and I have Win7 in...
  14. A_medwardz

    iMac specs for photo editing

    Hi guys, I’m looking into buying an iMac, but really can’t decide on what size and spec to go for. 21.5” with i5/push to i7, 16g of ram and 512gb SSD. 27” with i5, 8g of ram but would upgrade with another 32g myself and either 256 SSD maybe a push to 512g. Basically looking for any advice or...
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    HDD replacement under UK consumer law

    Hi I've got a 27-inch late 2013 iMac with 3TB Fusion Drive, and long story short, the HDD part of the drive has failed and hence needs replacing (I've attached a much longer explanation of how I got to this point at the end for those that are interested). I took it to my local Genius Bar today...
  16. Cruciarius

    What to replace my late 2014 iMac with?

    My current Mac is an iMac 5K late 2014 model with 32GB of RAM & 3TB built-in Fusion drive. While it was under warranty, it suddenly had an overheating issue. After a few trips to the Apple store, it was fixed. They replaced the screen, thermal paste, and honestly, I don't recall what else...
  17. Sovon Halder

    MacBook Pro 2017 Charges iPhone Slow w/ Adapter

    I got a 2017 MacBook Pro 13" at home. And a 2011 iMac at office. And I got 2 usb-c dongles Juiced Systems Bizhub and Apple Digital AV adapter. When I connect my iPhone to the computers, I get the following current readings.. 1. Bizhub + Lightning cable + MBP Current Available (mA): 500...
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    Want a Hackintosh build that works with current OS parts list for HTPC and/or small tower

    I built a hackintosh years ago then moved on to an official mac. I currently have a late 2013 iMac 27 inch. I want something similar so I will be looking for a nice screen. I basically use Logic pro x and I want to play x-plane 11. Can I get something powerful enough in an HTPC? I don't mind...
  19. Rasta4i

    iMac with eGPU without external display for fcpx and Davinci Resolve?

    Hello everyone i’m wondering if anyone’s tried this combo, there’s a script called set egpu that allows you to harness most of the egpu power without using an external display. I’ve been looking at many options but they all involve me selling too many things and buying a lot more which is what...
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    iiMac wireless keyboard keeps disconnecting.

    My wireless keyboard is fully charged but keeps disconnecting. It's worked fine for years and I'm not aware of any changes that may have caused this problem. I'll be working along and suddenly the keyboard will disconnect. Within a few seconds it reconnects, but this has been happening for the...