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  1. Nullcaller

    A Quick Start Guide to G5 RAM Shenanigans: To 18GB... And Beyond!

    By this point, most of you probably already know that the Late 2005 PowerMac G5 (along with the Quad) actually supports far more memory than the measly 16GB which is purportedly the limit for it. Now, apparently, some 4GB DDR2 sticks might work in it without performing any OpenFirmware magic...
    • Nullcaller
    • Thread
    • g5 openfirmware hack openfirmware powermac g5 ram ram upgrade script unlock upgrade upgrade ram
    • Replies: 61
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  2. realLucaR

    Experience with chinese SSD upgrades for the Mac studio?

    Hello everyone! So I picked up an M4 Max Mac Studio at the Apple Store a couple days ago (14C 32C, 36GB, 512GB). That was the only model they had in stock, all the other configurations would take 7 weeks to get here, and by that time I'd be out of business probably 😂 However, the 512GB SSD is...
    • realLucaR
    • Thread
    • mac studio mac studio m4 ssd upgrade
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Mac Studio
  3. S

    Dictation not activating in Tahoe 26 (F5 tone but no response) – Fix

    After upgrading to macOS Tahoe 26, Dictation (F5) stopped working for me. Symptom: - Pressing F5 produced a low/descending failure tone (not my normal system alert sound) - No orange mic indicator appeared - No transcription in TextEdit (so not browser-specific) Context: - Using an Apple...
    • SageTranslucent
    • Thread
    • dictation f5 key microphone sad lumpy error sound speech tahoe 26.2 upgrade voice input
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS Tahoe (26)
  4. D

    Other SSD Prices for our older Macs...WTF!!!!

    Hi Everyone, We all know that one of the "best" upgrades that you can do on an old Mac is to replace the slow often failing spinning hard drive with an SSD. USUALLY this is also a super cost effective upgrade....HOWEVER, has anyone else checked prices on SSD's lately? WTF!!!! I checked, for...
  5. Omega Mac

    Have you reverted to a previous version of macOS after trying out Tahoe and if so what version? (POLL)

    Throughout all the Tahoe sentiment topics, there are endless posts from users who switched back to at least the previous macOS after spending some time on one or more beta or RC versions of Tahoe (or are waiting it out on their current macOS versions) - on balance to have that market metric in...
  6. realLucaR

    MP 7,1 Advice on buying/upgrading 2019 Mac Pro

    Hello everyone! I am considering getting a brand new and sealed Mac Pro 2019 (96GB RAM, 4TB Apple SSD, 580X, 12 Core) and upgrading it until I reach the max config that cost an arm and a leg back in 2019. Now, after Apple drops support for Tahoe I would most likely only use Windows 11 from...
    • realLucaR
    • Thread
    • gpu mac os tahoe mac pro mac pro (2019) rtx 5090 upgrade
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  7. I

    Upgrading from OS 13.7.8 to 14 SONOMA

    I have: MacBook Pro 16-inch, 2021 Apple M1 Pro currently running 13.7.8 I need to install chatGPT to work with a client that requires it. SO, I wanted to upgrade my laptop to OS 14 (or OS15) since it's the minimum necessary. But, when I go in SYSTEM SETTINGS/GENERAL/SOFTWARE UPDATE The only OS...
    • IMYB
    • Thread
    • os 13 os 14 os 15 upgrade
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: iOS 14
  8. C

    Upgrade advice: 2019 MacBook Pro vs 2020 iPad Pro — which should I replace first?

    Hello, I’m trying to decide which device to upgrade and would really appreciate your opinions. Current devices: MacBook Pro 13" (2019, Touch Bar, 250GB storage, 8GB RAM, Intel) (currently 239 GB used, which is stressing me out) iPad Pro 12.9" 4th gen (2020, plenty of storage left, battery...
  9. P

    Thoughts on upgrading to Tahoe

    Hi, Can I get some thoughts on Tahoe, I guess now OS 26.2? So far, the bits and pieces I've heard haven't been too flattering, but I wanted to get thoughts for or against from users who aren't necessarily looking for clicks. Is it still too early to upgrade, or should I just stay with...
  10. MacinMan

    iPad Air I started off the new year with a new iPad Air M3, 13"

    Hey all, I'm happy to be telling everyone that I decided to finally upgrade my old 16 GB iPad Air 2, to the iPad Air M3, 13" 128GB after the iPad Air has pretty much been useless for the past 5, or so years, when 16GB wasn't enough, even for a basic consumption device. My main uses for the...
    • MacinMan
    • Thread
    • 2026 apple ipad air new purchase upgrade verizon
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iPad
  11. VTGuy79

    iMac buying advice

    I currently have: M1 Mac Mini with 8GB RAM BenQ 2.5k monitor What I use it for: Photo editing (Photoshop, Lightroom, Photomator) Video editing (iMovie, Final Cut Pro) - mostly 4k content, nothing high end Web design / Surfing I wrestled with getting a beefy Mac Mini but really want a better...
  12. Batt4Christ

    Upgrade from 14 Pro Max to 17 Pro… stuck

    Well, iPhone 17 Pro,arrived on time. I’ve been trying to move from my 14 Pro Max to my new 17 Pro and all goes well… until it gets to “Setting Up Your Account”, where it just sits and spins… Already been through the phone activation… only to eventually get a message that transfer from old...
  13. jafico1

    All iPads Which iPad to upgrade my 2020 A12Z Pro 11” to?

    Currently I have an iPad Pro 2020 11 inch A12Z that I was generously given by my university during the COVID pandemic, which I have used ever since. However, it’s definitely starting to feel its age: I’m lucky to get a day out of a full charge, and it’s starting to feel a bit sluggish when it...
    • jafico1
    • Thread
    • pro 11 2020 upgrade
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: iPad
  14. SiriousCritic

    iPhone 17 Thinking of Upgrading from iPhone 12 – Should I Go for iPhone 17 or Even Consider the 16?

    Hey folks 👋 I’m currently using an iPhone 12 and thinking about upgrading, but I’m not 100% sure if I should jump straight to the iPhone 17 lineup—or if the iPhone 16 might still be a solid choice for my needs. Here’s what I’m looking for: Better display outdoors: I often use my phone in...
    • SiriousCritic
    • Thread
    • 120hz appleintelligence features iphone12 iphone17 iphone17pro upgrade
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: iPhone
  15. A

    Other Pro to Base 17 Thread

    Me and my wife currently own a 16 Pro Max and a 15 Plus. I just ordered two base 17s as an upgrade for us. I am not paying anything extra for this but this move allows me to move to a phone with better brightness, better processor, less weight at the cost of a telephoto lens. My wife of course...
  16. A

    Other iPhone Upgrade Dilemma: Every Year or Every Few?

    I’ve been thinking about the whole “when to upgrade” question, and I’m curious how others see it. On one hand, upgrading every year has its perks-resale values stay strong, you always have warranty cover, and you’re using a phone that’s basically brand new. In some cases, the gap between what...
  17. A

    Other 16 PM to Base 17 - value dilemma

    So currently me and wife own a 16 pro max and a 15 plus. Now I thought I'd be keeping the 16 PM for a while but then I realized since I have the 1TB variant, I could sell both the 15 plus and 16 PM allowing both of us to upgrade to the base 17 for nothing or a minor price. I am just not sure if...
  18. N

    MP 1,1-5,1 upgrade path for 5,1 mac pro

    hi all, im looking for a viable upgrade path for a 5,1 mac pro with xeons i have enough drives however i want to get a good gpu and upgrade ram cooling and cpu to higher end components and if possible use amd crossfire for the ram what timing and speed and amount is best for the gpus what should...
    • nutter77
    • Thread
    • #mac pro 5.1 mac pro (2010) upgrade
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  19. K

    Desperately need a new computer, but my eyes are not cooperative

    I'm running on fumes with a 2010 iMac. It is long over-due for an upgrade, but I have had crazy issues with eye fatigue/straining/burning when I try to use other monitors. I thought at first it might be a transition thing that I need to get used to, but I've spent an entire month trying to get...
    • Kupo12
    • Thread
    • eye strain help advice imac monitor upgrade
    • Replies: 87
    • Forum: iMac
  20. Black_Mage

    Adding storage

    So it's possible to upgrade the internal storage of a new Mac, but my response to this video is HELL NO! I bought an external 8 TB Samsung SSD, and it was a fraction of cost of buying that much internal storage at the time of purchase and way easier than trying to replace the storage. For the...
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