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2012 iMac to 2023 iMac Data Migration
Just connecting the two computers via Thunderbolt isn’t enough. You have to create an IP network between the two.
Each Mac needs to have an IP address assigned to the Thunderbolt connection. Apple ...
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Can airtags be tracked from an iMac desktop, with no iPhone?
Yes you can track an AirTag with your Mac, but you can't set it up unless you have an iOS device.
Verbatim tracking instructions transcribed and formatted below, taken from the Apple Support link ...
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Find My shows that my iMac is still logged in to previous owner
You have a dilemma.
The person who sold it should have ensured that the previous owner had already released it from Find My.
That they didn't leaves two possibilities.
They forgot to check.
It was ...
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Bluetooth audio is choppy / stuttering
For users with the M1 chip (also works with intel Macs):
If you're encountering stuttering issues, it's worth checking the number of connected Bluetooth devices. If you have three or more devices ...
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How can I speed up a slow iMac from 2017?
Here I assume your iMac (21.5 inch, Mid 2017) was original equipped with only a HDD and no SSD. In other words, there was no prior Fusion drive arrangement. In this case, you can only internally ...
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Why is Bootcamp Assistant on my MacBook Pro (M2) after using Migration Assistant?
Bootcamp is in a standard Apple Silicon OS install image, even though it's purpose is Windows support on Intel, nothing to do with the Migration Assistant, and not a bug. Migration Assistant doesn't ...
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Ensure data of an iMac is gone and unrecoverable
Disk Utility has a secure erase function.
Open Disk Utility
Select the disk that you wish to erase
Select the Erase tab
Click on the Security Options... button
Move the slider to Most Secure
Click ...
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Want to clean install macOS High Sierra but unable to delete the existing Macintosh HD partition. An internal error has occurred
High Sierra was the first 'transition' OS to support APFS.
Because it was always expected to be updating from Sierra, it doesn't want to see an APFS drive itself. It wants to see an HFS+ drive it can ...
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Can I connect a LG USB-C monitor to a 2014 (USB-A) iMac and get video?
I googled and found the following Apple website.
Use the LG UltraFine 5K Display with your Mac or iPad
This website does state (though a link) that this monitor will work with your 2014 iMac, but will ...
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How to make Google Drive save files “locally” on an external drive?
An illustration here of where one sees the message "Folder location is controlled by macOS", within google drive's settings.
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2009 iMac Display has thin transparent vertical lines
Due to this occurring within the monitor itself. It is most likely a hardware issue, I think bringing it in somewhere and getting the display itself looked at is your best bet unfortunately.
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Is it possible to OPERATE an iPad app from an iMac? Sidecar, maybe?
The (/An) Answer
So, the general consensus is, "No, given the constraints [I'm] operating within." The options one has to carry out what I was trying to do are all contingent on the AppleID'...
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iMac 10.15 Catalina takes 2+ hours to boot
Use diskutil to check SMART status
First, be aware that this is not foolproof; it can give you false negatives. In other words, the drive could be failing miserably, but diskutil reports that it's ...
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Blackscreen on 27” iMac 2017
You iMac has died and based on the description, it’s the power supply or something related to power distribution. It needs to go in for repairs.
When I connect a usb lightbulb to the Mac, the ...
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How can I speed up a slow iMac from 2017?
I'd definitely update the HDD to an SSD internally if you can.
Using an external SSD is fine, but internal is usually the best option.
Additionally, if the RAM is not soldered (which it doesn't look ...
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Lifespan of 2011 iMac
Another way to extend the lifespan of a 2011 Mac is installing OpenCore Legacy Patcher, a collection of system patches that works as an in-memory solution that allows booting more current operating ...
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Install MacOS without screen on iMac
You can use a second monitor connected to the Thunderbolt 2 port on the back of the iMac, and you can make it the primary monitor. Unfortunately, the settings to do this require MacOS to be installed ...
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On Intel era iMac can an Apple update to Mac OS break Boot Camp partiton?
Intel Macs through the 2014 model year either were shipped with a BIOS in the firmware or a BIOS could be installed through a firmware update. Originally, firmware updates were manually downloaded ...
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iMac 2011 10.13.6 High Sierra
Can I avoid disassembling to take out the SSD and format it?
Yes. You could try booting to High Sierra Internet Recovery. If successful, you could use the Disk Utility perform operations (such as ...
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Update to macOS Sonoma completely rearranges Desktop
It sounds like iCloud Drive "Desktop and Documents" has been turned on. This stores everything in these folders in iCloud, and synchronises them to your Mac or Macs.
First thing is to back ...
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Issues booting into OS X 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard)
According to everymac.com, the model number A1311 covers the 21.5-inch iMacs given in the table below.
Date
Pre-Installed OS X
Maximum macOS
Internet Recovery Capable
Standard RAM
Late 2009
10.6.1 (...
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Studio Display dimmer than iMacs?
I heard something about a Monitor Profile?
In System Settings > Display, there is a preference for the color profile assigned to the display. This is part of the OS color management system, so ...
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Mid 2011 iMac re-installing High Sierra can not reach recovery server
Another alternative is to find a bootable High Sierra installer on DVD from someone, which can be inserted in the iMac, and selected for booting after starting up with Option (Alt) pressed.
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Mid 2011 iMac re-installing High Sierra can not reach recovery server
If you can not install High Sierra by using the High Sierra installer application stored in the High Sierra Recovery partition or from booting to Internet Recovery, then the steps below could be used ...
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the unbootable (unbeatable) imac
The hang may be due to a failed disk that has errors when reading / writing. Especially, considering the age of the iMac. Pretty remarkable that the HDD lasted this long.
If either disk fails in the ...
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Can I connect Thunderbolt 2 devices which require power through the cable to Mac Mini M1
This answers assumes the OP's drives can not be daisy chained.
Apple's Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter overview states the following.
The Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 ...
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What might be causing horizontal lines on an early 2006 iMac?
If the lines are not consistant, then it is unlikely to be an LED screen issue. This is because any "loose", or poor, connections, due to partial delamination, tend to be consistant, and not ...
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Will the Apple Thunderbolt 3 to 2 Adapter allow me to use Target Display Mode on my iMac with the source being my PC?
Since the 2013 iMac requires a Thunderbolt connection for Target Display Mode (not DisplayPort), the Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter should work just fine. HDMI is not related in any way ...
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Bluetooth audio is choppy / stuttering
I had the same issue. Tried everything above and nothing helped. What did help a lot was removing unused devices from the "My devices" list.
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Should I upgrade my Intel E7600 CPU for an E8600 in my iMac 27" late 2009?
If your main use of the computer is for the internet then I would say it's a good investment to continue with upgrades to these type of older computers. You can upgrade the GPU, graphics card. I sell ...
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