Apr 27, 2023 · To upgrade from your old iMac to your new Mac mini, you'll want to first use an external drive and create a Time Machine backup on the old iMac. When that is complete, connect that TM backup drive to your new mini, startup the machine and follow the prompts. When asked if you'd like to transfer data, select the TM backup option.

Aug 26, 2023 · 1. **Backup Old iMac:** If you haven't already, make sure to create a Time Machine backup of your old iMac. Connect an external hard drive and set up Time Machine to back up your files. 2. **Set Up New iMac:** Power on your new iMac and follow the initial setup process. You'll be prompted to select your language, Wi-Fi network, and other ...

Nov 7, 2021 · returning an old iMac How does the return system work. I recently bought a Mac mini and want to return the old iMac. I recently bought a Mac mini and want to return the old iMac. 458 3

Feb 11, 2024 · Yes, you can use your old iMac as a second monitor by using Target Display Mode. However, Target Display Mode is only supported on certain iMac models, and unfortunately, your iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014) does not support this feature.

Jun 4, 2021 · Rather than use Migration Assistant, I freshly installed all my needed iMac software (i.e., MS Office for Mac, 3rd party utilities, etc.) manually. I then copied my desktop, documents folders/files, and photos. Now I am seeking to transfer my large library of music files which I had copied into my old iMac from CDs..

Dec 2, 2024 · Connect an old 27" Apple Thunderbolt Display to a recent Mac; Connect an old Thunderbolt 1 or 2 dock or multi-drive RAID enclosure to a recent Mac. Connect a Thunderbolt 3 or 4 dock to an old Mac for which new docks would otherwise be unavailable. Connect an old and new Mac to do Thunderbolt data transfers (e.g., with the old Mac in Target Disk ...

Jun 7, 2008 · If removed from your iMac, that drive could be installed in a desktop Mac or an external enclosure to be Zeroed. There are also "non-enclosures" for as little as US$20 that can power the drive and supply a USB interface so that it can be zeroed or re-used. A working iMac can still be used by some not-for-profits.

May 3, 2022 · Everywhere on the internet says to turn off the computer, hold down Command + R, and then restart the computer while holding down Command + R. I've seen other things like Command + Option + R, or Command + Option + R + P... None of which seem to work for me. The iMac just starts up like normal. It's an old iMac running Mac OS X - version 10.6.8.

Oct 18, 2024 · So I downloaded Sequuoia (15.0.1) and attempted to boot from that, but the old iMac doesn't support that OS. I then tried to create a boot disk for an older OS like El Capitan, but my newish MacBook Pro won't allow me to run the Install.pkg of the older OS to create a boot disk. So I'm now stuck with a bricked iMac.

Jun 5, 2023 · A mid 2014 and late 2014 iMac can be upgraded to the latest version of Big Sur macOS 11 but no later. See: How to download macOS - Apple Support. A late 2015 iMac can be upgraded to the latest version of Monterey macOS 12. See:How to download macOS - Apple Support. A 2017 or later iMac can be upgraded to the current version of Ventura macOS 13.