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  1. Q

    Can I tweak the version of my Mac OS in order to install unsupported apps?

    I cannot install a newer version of Mac OS on my MacBook because it's unsupported by anything newer than Lion. However, there's certain apps that are obviously lightweight, yet I'm unable to install them because they require Yosemite or newer versions of Mac OS. Can I make an unsupported app...
  2. Ameow

    Installing Yosemite on Macbook 3,1

    Hi guys, Probably not posting in the right section but I'm now at my wits end. I've got 10.7.2 on this mac currently and I can't get my browsers to work correctly which is really annoying as I can't get online to study my degree. Regardless, I'm trying to upgrade my Mac to 10.10 so that I can...
  3. U

    Multi-channel audio output through HDMI to an unsupported device

    Hello, I recently bought a monoprice HDMI switcher. In the spesifications of the device it's clearly said that it supports surround audio mirroring. My audio/midi setup panel however recognize my device as stereo only and all the other multi-channel options are greyed out. Is there a way to...
  4. Adamscomputerrepair

    Using Mountain Lion Beyond Its Expiration Date

    I'm using a 2006 MacBook Pro C2D. It has a 17 inch monitor which in my opinion is amazing. Given I have a PowerBook G4, a 2009 MacBook, and a 2009 iMac, this is actually my first and only MacBook Pro. I tried TRMJIJ's upgrade to Yosemite (Mainly cause I had success with it back when I had an 08...
  5. Snowcatxx87

    Yosemite on 2007 Mac Mini Method not Working

    Hi I have followed a post on the forum for this website that shows you how to install Yosemite on unsupported mac. I have followed all instructions carefully but when I finally try to boot off of the installer drive it simply boots straight back to Lion. I have tried to bless the USB drive too...
  6. jesselorenawesome

    Macbook 4,1 a1181 sleep questions...

    Hi everyone, Im new here in the forums, I recently Installed mavericks on an unsupported macbook 4,1 (a1181) w/ the intel X3100 graphics chipset. I used the macpostfactor program, and stepped through a few different versions before I got to here. If anyone could give me some awesome pointers to...
  7. RumorzGuy

    Lament of the Unsupported -- a poem

    LAMENT OF THE UNSUPPORTED by RumorzGuy (the renegade poet) 09-09-16 Apple says I am an old horse, Not worthy of their new OS, But I've still got the innards, So my protest I must express. Money and the profit margin, Seems to be the bottom line, Force me to buy a new Mac, When this one suits...
  8. paulcross22

    Gettting older unsupported apps running

    Hi Guys, Just a quick one- Is there anyway to get older unsupported apps working again? Like mobileme for example? Would there be anyway to get this running with iCloud? Or iChat - anyway to get this working with iMessage? Paul
  9. milesz

    Installed unsupported Yosemite on late 2006 macbook pro

    I went from Lion to Yosemite using Macpostfactor v1.0.1. The first boot up went to Yosemite and when I added the updates and reboot it when back to Lion. Also, When I tried to reboot the sys using the option key, I can see the Yosemite driver, click on it and it opens back in Lion. How can I...
  10. milesz

    Unsupported Macbook Pro upgrade to Mavericks

    I have read a lot online and viewed a lot of videos on Youtube, but the more I read the more confused I get. Is there a simple(step by step) way to install Mavericks or Yosemite on my unsupported late 2006 Macbook Pro? Lastly, which is the more usable (i.e. the least problem). I know this has...