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iMac, a range of all-in-one Macintosh desktop computers from Apple

iMacs are a range of all-in-one Macintosh desktop computers. They are the only desktop Macs with a built-in display, and come with an external keyboard and mouse or Magic Trackpad. iMac information is available at apple.com/imac

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Is it possible to use my Mac to mine Bitcoins?

So Bitcoin seems all the rage, but it’s way too expensive for us mere mortals. Who can afford a bitcoin, right? But apparently bitcoins are produced by mining them and mining them involves a computer processing mathematical calculations. So I…
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How to make iMac lock itself if left for 2 minutes?

So users need to insert password to login to my iMac
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Considering 27" iMac. Can I use it as a TV?

I may be considering to get the iMac. I don't own a TV, but I would love to be able to use it as such. I understand it has a DisplayPort input for these types of purposes. What would I need to get to get my Wii and analogue TV (PAL) hooked up to…
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iMac turned itself on after power was cut

I left my computer sleeping but turned off the power by accident. Hours after the power was turned back on the computer booted itself up. It is plugged into a UPS. I don't understand how this could happen.
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How can I speed up my new (but slow) 2017 iMac?

I have a mid-2017 iMac that we purchased in September to replace our ageing mid-2010 iMac. The thing is this iMac feels slower than our old iMac. My husband and kids complain all the time too, so it’s not just me. New iMac Specs: Mid-2017…
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Two External Drives on iMac

Can I use the Keyboard USB Port for a second External Drive on my iMac? I've seen warnings to not use the keyboard port for external drives, but no explanation. How do I use 2 external drives, if not using keyboard port?
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Backup and Sync has encountered a fatal error, and will now terminate. Mid 2011 iMac - High Sierra

I recently updated my 27in Mid 2011 iMac to a 1Tb SSD HD and to High Sierra. Now I don't have access to my Google drive :( I've been looking everywhere and have found no solution to this. Can anyone help? More details from the error: "An uncaught…
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My iMac shows another connect computer what is it?

I am kinda freaked by this new computer that seems to be connected to my imac. It showed up ok I noticed it about 3 days ago. Am I being hacked? When I looked up epson it showed a microprocessing chip that's kinda pricey and only sold in japan I…
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Early 2009 iMac upgrading to Bluetooth 4.0

I have been searching on Amazon and most of the USB dongle type Bluetooth 4.0 adapters specifically say not compatible with OSX. My question is; has anyone seen a Bluetooth 4.0 option to upgrade my early 2009 iMac without actually upgrading to the…
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iMac gamma problem

I have an iMac 24", running OSX 10.5.8. I noticed sometimes when I wake my Mac from screensaver, the gamma is off. The screen becomes very white-washed looking. I can get it back to normal gamma by firing up System Preferences -> Display without…
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Unable to take off 27” iMac stand

I got a 2018 27" iMac which I want to mount. I got an Apple VESA toolkit and trying to unlock the hinge to take off the stand but failing. I watched videos and everyone in the house tried. Isn’t there any Apple video to take the stand off?
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Burn marks on iMac Screen

I'm wondering has anyone seen anything like this before? Was using my 2009 Unibody iMac this morning and noticed black, burn-like, marks appear on the screen gradually. The machine wasn't under heavy usage or anything, however the screen felt…
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iMac fans stopped, what must I do?

Just a minute ago my iMac's fan stopped spinning (sound like it broke). I heared no noise coming out of it anymore and I quickly checked iStat which reported a fan rotation speed of 0 rpm (usually 1500 rpm). I turned my Mac off immediately. What…
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how to know imac crash reason

last day i put my mac on the whole night for downloading xcode.however today i noticed that it is shutdown in the morning.i used the "last" command to know when it was shutdown.it is showing time 11:00am and a word crash besides.how can i know the…
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iMac's fans make awful noise

My iMac's fans are making an awful lot of noise, sounding like a piece of cardboard is in them. It's a kind of ticking noise. This is happening since a few months ago. I have not changed any hardware. I have never encountered any other problems with…
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