• Is my iMac an iMac PPC or Intel?

    If possible, go to Apple menu -> About This Mac to know what you are working with.  If not use one of the ways of visually identifying your iMac described below.   iMac G3 (PPC a.k.a. PowerPC) iMac G4 (P...view more
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  • Viruses, Trojans, Malware - and other aspects of Internet Security

    DON’T PANIC!  But be aware that the Internet is riddled with potential threats to the security and well-being of your Mac or iOS device. No computer system is completely immune from possible attack, but App...view more
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  • iOS 6 devices on PowerPC support

    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6021   is a tip I wrote on iOS 6 devices syncing with 10.5.8.   There is none, thus there is no PowerPC support.  Read the tip to determine if an older iOS i...view more
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  • Web browsing and iMac PPC

    PPC (PowerPC, PowerMac) indicates you are running a machine from pre-2006.  PowerPCs will always have trouble loading the latest websites, as there is no Silverlight for PowerPC, and you probably need to look at ...view more
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  • Do not install MacKeeper

    Many users will see references to an application called MacKeeper on various web sites and via pop-ups on their browser. Not only is it expensive for what it purports to do (freeware applications that do the same or m...view more
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  • If I have an iMac G3, G4, or G5, can I upgrade to 10.6 or above?

    If I have an iMac G3, G4, or G5, can I upgrade to 10.6 , 10.7, 10.8, or 10.9 (Snow Leopard, Lion, Mountain Lion, or Mavericks)?   No.  10.5.8 is the newest operating system available for G5s, and iMac G4s...view more
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  • What is the difference between iMac PPC and iMac Intel?

    PPC indicates a Mac using the PowerPC chip.  These include all Macs that were new from 1995 to 2005.  Apple's iMac lineup that is PowerPC is identified on this article: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1463 ...view more
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