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Resolved USB-C Hub with Thunderbolt 2 port
I just got an iMac 2017 that comes with 2 usb-c ports and I have two external thunderbolt 2 disks Is there any hub that has multiple ports including thunderbolt 2? I've been reading to exhaustion but couldn't find anything so far , just the super expensive Apple adapter. Plus it would be great...- katbel
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- adapters hub imac thundebolt 3 thunderbolt 2 usb-c
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- Forum: Mac Accessories
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urgent advice please imac 27"
Hi ... i have taken my imac 27" in to the mac shop because it was experiencing a black screen - originally intermittent flashing to the last two weeks of blacking out every 15 minutes ... the monitor attached to the computer was working fine whenever the computer went black. so all is well with... -
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2014 imac is killing power supplies
I have a late 2014 27inch imac that seems to be killing power supplies. model numbers a149, mf886LL/A, EMC2806 I started having random shutdowns. The only way to turn it back on was to reset the SMC by pulling the power cord out and discharging the capacitors. I did everything I could think... -
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time machine after update OS
Just updated to Mojave from 10.9. I did a TM backup on external before updating and then physically removed TM drive. For setting up bootcamp (never used it before) it seems as though I now need to remove local TM backup files, disassociate/remove any previous TM drives, and do a disk utility...- esatamacmodular
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- bootcamp disk utility imac time machine
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Recommendations for light video edditing
Hi all, I was really hoping for an iMac update today, but it was not to be. That said, what do you all think would be a good option for light (maybe occasionally mid) video editing? (the iMac pro is unfortunately out of my range) would the current iMac still be option? or should definitely I... -
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Voice memos wont show up on imac?
I've upgraded my phone to the latest as well as my imac, it says voice memos are now supported over icloud, but when i open the voice memos app on my computer none of my voice memos from my phone are on it, how to i get my voice memos onto my computer from my phone? ( i do have icloud set up to...- bilbobixley
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- icloud imac mojave voice memos
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- Forum: macOS Mojave (10.14)
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iMac G3 power supply, unidentifiable component blown
Hi all! I home this is the right place to post this. I got a working iMac G3 recently out of a recycling bin for free recently and it worked! at least for a while. After a few boots the power supply blew and it stopped working. I've taken it apart and found a blown ceramic capacitor. I would...- stenstrop
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- imac power supply
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- Forum: PowerPC Macs
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iMessage setting for notification of name mention won't stay selected past application quit
Hey guys, I've run into a real annoying bug I've had in the past, and never really knew what causes it. When selecting "Notify Me when my name is mentioned" in iMessages preferences gets unchecked after the program is quit, so I have to reset it each time. I've completely removed all settings...- MacinMan
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- icloud imac macos mojave preferences settings
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- Forum: macOS Mojave (10.14)
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Issue installing Windows 10 (1803) on iMac 2017 27'' running on macOS Mojave
Hi all, I am currently facing an issue when I try to install Win10 April 2018 update (1803) on an iMac 2017 (27 inches, Retina 5K). I did research a bit and reset the NVRAM, but this did not help in solving the issue. ISSUE: 1, The installer disc could not be found. - Insert your...- venka_official
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- 2017 imac bootcamp bootcamp and windows 10 imac mojave windows 10
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- Forum: macOS Mojave (10.14)
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Should I buy a used 2014 5K iMac or an LG Ultrafine 5k display?
I have a maxed out 2017 MacBook Pro 15 and need a new external display. But those LG's are SO EXPENSIVE. I can buy a maxed out late 2014 5K iMac for just a few hundred dollars more. I would just use the iMac when I'm at home and the MacBook when I'm at the office or out since I know you can't... -
2012 iMac w/3TB -> Mojave = no Bootcamp?
Background: I have a Late 2012 iMac which is still working perfectly; I intentionally configured it to the highest specs I could afford, for greater longevity. (27"/32GB RAM/3TB HDD/3.2GHz/NVIDIA 680MX) Those who have similar vintage hardware and who have bothered to look closely enough at Disk... -
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Really slow startup on my iMac 2014
It takes over 20 minutes for my iMac to startup. My imac is Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014 and I am using High Sierra version 10.13.6. One day it went from starting up in a few minutes, to taking 20 minutes. I have tried booting into safe mode, It makes no difference as it still takes 20...- nutcaseguy
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iMac Pro in Silver?
Just curious what are your thoughts on the possibility of future iMac Pro release in silver color?- igorpreston
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- imac imac pro silver
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- Forum: iMac
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1st Time iMac Buyer: 8 or 16 RAM?
I know there are tons of threads on this particular question, but I need some guidance. I currently use a 3-year old Windows laptop with the following specs: - 5th Gen Intel Core i7-5700HQ (2.70 - 3.50 GHz) - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M (2GB GDDR3) - 8 GB DDR3L RAM - 256 GB SSD I'm getting a new... -
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iTunes sharing on a single Mac
My wife currently has an iPhone and iPad that syncs to a MacBook Air that she no longer really uses. I have an iMac that I use daily. I also sync my iPhone and iPad to it. We mostly listen to music we own and want to share the same iTunes library so we can access the same music. So I was looking... -
Is Fusion Drive really that bad ?
I saw a lot of comments by users of this forum about Fusion Drives and they're often bad ... I still remember how innovative it was when it first was introduced on my late 2011 iMac and I wonder if it's really worth paying more to get an SSD with less room : is it the difference between a Fusion...- davidgnomo
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- fusion drive imac ssd
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- Forum: iMac
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iMac A1207 (2006) OS installation problems
I was recently given a partially incomplete iMac A1207 (2006) computer. The LCD panel and hard drive were missing, but everything else seems intact. I bought a mini DVI to VGA adapter to use a separate monitor as the display, and put in a 120GB Kingston SSD. Upon start up, I put in a 10.6...- Morgan Mac
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- 10.6 a1207 can't be installed imac
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How can I get HiDPI options for external monitor?
Hardware: 1) Late 2015 iMac 27" 5K w/ 3.3 GHz Intel Core i5, 32GB RAM, and AMD Radeon R9 M395X 4096 MB 2) LG 27UK600 (which is the exact same panel / monitor as the LG 27UK650 and LG 27UK850) 4K @ 60Hz monitor (released in 2018) 3) Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adaptor, HDMI cable to monitor Issue...- imageWIS
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- 4k 60hz displayport external monitor hidpi imac lg monitor mojave mojave 10.14 retina 4k
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- Forum: macOS Mojave (10.14)
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Cant update to mojave on new imac
I just bought a new imac 27" which came with High Sierra. I am trying to update to Mojave and I am having trouble. I go to the app store and download the mojave installer and that seems ok. Then when I run the mojave installer, it churns for a while and looks like its working. After...- bdee1
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- downloads imac mojave network
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- Forum: macOS Mojave (10.14)
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Failed Boot - Early 2008 iMac
Hi there. I own an old iMac but don't really use it that often. One day after attempting to start it up again, instead of the typical boot, I was greeted with a blinking folder with a question mark. As of a month ago, my iMac worked just fine. I had a relative login as a guest on it but I don't...