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  1. K

    Opencore Legacy can't bless USB installer

    Hi, trying to create a bootable USB installer via the OpenCore Legacy Patcher guide to get Big Sur running on my 2011 Imac. I followed the steps in the guide. As I have an non-flashed Nvidia GPU in the system I need to bless the EFI folder of OC as advised here. Completely stuck at this point as...
  2. D

    16 inch MBP or iMac

    I currently have a late 27 inch iMac that I'm looking to replace, I use it 3-5 days a week for work, so I use it quite a lot. I do not video edit or do any "professional" tasks, but I do have a lot of programs open all at once including my Remote Desktop program. I will be keeping my new...
  3. TomF1477

    iMac M1: 7core GPU with 16GB RAM vs. 8core GPU with 8GB RAM

    Hi Guys, need some advice. What's the better choice to go for on a M1 iMac. A 7core GPU with 16GB RAM or 8core GPU with 8GB RAM. The SSD is 512GB for both. I am no power user. Occasionally editing some videos on MacOS software or other consumer grade software. I have an offer where they are...
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    iMac 24" webcam: Constant White points in low light environment

    Hello! In a dark room, in low light conditions, can you still see white dots in the image of the camera? If you cover the webcam in low light conditions, you can see. These are constant points that I noticed in poor lighting conditions. Please take a look. Thanks.
  5. MPW99

    Super Hot iMac when playing Dota

    Hi team, have the 24 mid spec iMac with 16gb ram, runs great when playing Dota on second from top graphics settings, but it gets very very hot. Weirdly no fan noise at all, would this be expected? Cheers!
  6. themacobserver

    iMac pre-installed macOS

    Hello everyone, I am considering the purchase of a new iMac and I was just wondering whether it would be wiser to wait until it comes pre-installed with Monterey, possibly later this year. Would that "extend" its life-span support-wise? What are your thoughts? Thanks.
  7. C

    M1 iMac Music Production

    Hello everyone! Im planning on buying the new 24" iMac with 16GB RAM and the 8 GPU cores, mainly its use is going to be music production. My 2016 Macbook Pro fan noise is horrible when recording or mixing, its never quiet and these computers seem to be super quiet when all the software is...
  8. Z

    27" and 24" iMac Size Comparison

    First post on the forums so I apologize if it's in the wrong area. Decided to upgrade from my 2012 27" iMac to the 24" iMac and so far I haven't missed the extra screen real estate. Over the 9 years my use case has changed for a desktop so I no longer need such a big screen. I'm really...
  9. 4sallypat

    Fear no more: colored M1 iMacs have color matching Apple stickers included!

    For those that kept complaining of the missing Apple logo on the new M1 iMac: Not that I would use them - I don't need stickers on my computer to know it's an Apple. But since we have some insecure and difficult to change the past folks, let's see how you will sticker up your new iMac ...
  10. 4sallypat

    Apple Card M1 iMac Apple Card purchase = 3% cash back $52.08

    April 30, 2021: After pre-ordering the base M1 iMac in blue (EDU pricing), my Apple Card was immediately charged for the 12 month 0% interest; but no 3% cash back. May 21, 2021: Just got the 3% after the iMac shipped out of China! Saved $50 EDU and $52.08 on Apple Cash back. Since I spent...
  11. 4sallypat

    4.5K Retina display on the new iMac has an industry-leading anti-reflective coating ?

    According to Apple's press release: ......4.5K Retina display on the new iMac has an industry-leading anti-reflective coating for greater comfort and readability. Does anyone know if the anti-reflective (AR) coating is the new Nano type texture coating, 3M/Belkin privacy type of covering or is...
  12. S

    How to connect an external monitor to M1 iMac?

    I've preordered an M1 iMac, but I'm confused about how to connect my existing monitor to it. The monitor I have can display 4K@60hz either via DisplayPort or HDMI. With my current Intel iMac I'm connected via Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable. Is there an adapter I can buy to keep using that...
  13. rosegoldoli

    Need advice - iMac 24" 256 GB/16GB or 512 GB/16GB

    So I actually placed two orders for the new iMac because I am divided on which storage option to get. I ordered a 256 GB SSD with 16 GB ram as well as 512 GB SSD with 16 GB ram. I am having a hard time deciding if 256GB SSD will be enough for my use; I am a business professional and college...