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My Vintage IMac

How to make my vintage iMac faster

iMac 27″, 10.15

Posted on Jun 12, 2022 10:46 AM

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Posted on Jun 12, 2022 1:36 PM

I believe we need to proceed with an EtreCheck report. EtreCheck is a useful App to diagnose and identify issues, both hardware and software. It is trusted by many users. Please follow the steps outlined below:


  1. Navigate to: https://etrecheck.com and get the free version of EtreCheckPro.
  2. Download it. It is a free and trusted app. It is often recommended here on Apple Support Communities.
  3. Open EtreCheck, and before running the report, be sure to check “Allow full Drive Access” at the bottom of the EtreCheckPro window.
  4. Run the report, and put it in a post, as shown here: How to use the Add Text Feature When Post… - Apple Community. We will then examine the report for issues in your Mac.


Jack

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Jun 12, 2022 1:36 PM in response to Maude62

I believe we need to proceed with an EtreCheck report. EtreCheck is a useful App to diagnose and identify issues, both hardware and software. It is trusted by many users. Please follow the steps outlined below:


  1. Navigate to: https://etrecheck.com and get the free version of EtreCheckPro.
  2. Download it. It is a free and trusted app. It is often recommended here on Apple Support Communities.
  3. Open EtreCheck, and before running the report, be sure to check “Allow full Drive Access” at the bottom of the EtreCheckPro window.
  4. Run the report, and put it in a post, as shown here: How to use the Add Text Feature When Post… - Apple Community. We will then examine the report for issues in your Mac.


Jack

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Jun 12, 2022 10:55 AM in response to Maude62

I depends on exactly what you mean by Vintage....


Without a model number, it is difficult to say.


You could upgrade the memory.


You might be able to install an SSD, which might help some.


You might be able to find a processor upgrade, depending on the model.


I am sure if you can post your exact model and specs, someone here can point you in the correct direction.

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Jun 12, 2022 12:18 PM in response to MikeCWest

I didn't report it as off topic. All I asked is that you give more information about your problem, your hardware and software. Describing an iMac as a Vintage Mac is so very general and nondescript. We can't see your machine nor are we mind readers.


With that description the best we can do is recommend getting a new M1 iMac. That will certainly be much, much, much faster than any vintage iMac.

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