Page 3 of 3 FirstFirst 123
Results 21 to 28 of 28

Thread: Usable browser for an old iMac

  1. #21
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Wantabadgery, N.S.W.
    Posts
    2,642
    Total Downloaded
    0
    My Mac is late 2013 and the operating system is up to date. I don't know if yours can be upgraded to that level, but you'll get the right answers and help to go through the process by ringing AppleCare on 1300 321 456. There is no cost.

    Don.

  2. #22
    Join Date
    May 2017
    Location
    N/A
    Posts
    2,574
    Total Downloaded
    0
    The iMac on which I'm typing this is a 27 inch mid-2011 running macOS High Sierra 10.13.6. The hard drive disintegrated last year so it got a new one and an upgrade to 16GB of RAM. As a result it runs really well. I haven't had any software incompatibility issues but it's not compatible with macOS Monterey - at the moment that's not a concern. If it becomes a concern I'll simply use the iMac as a monitor for a Mac Mini - this version of the iMac is able to be used as a monitor, apparently later ones don't.

    I am finding that the similarly old MacBook (one of several lying around the house due to kids growing out of them) that I'm using for working from home can't run the camera or speakers on my new 49" monitor, so the MacBook will need replacing at some point.

    Edit: oh, and the best thing to do with Safari is dump it - it's too glitchy. Chrome works much better.
    Arapiles
    2014 D4 HSE

  3. #23
    BradC is offline Super Moderator
    No one of consequence
    Supporter
    Join Date
    Mar 2018
    Location
    Perth (near Malaga)
    Posts
    2,862
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by Arapiles View Post
    The iMac on which I'm typing this is a 27 inch mid-2011 ...... this version of the iMac is able to be used as a monitor, apparently later ones don't
    That ability relies on an Apple specific thunderbolt protocol, so it won't work in target display mode without OS support on the originating end as well.
    Apple removed the ability to do that in later versions of MacOS (starting with 10.16), so while the Mac might believe its a monitor, later versions of MacOS won't talk to it.

    We have 2 of those, and a 21.5". All mid-2011. They won't work in target display mode with my wifes Macbook Air because the OS is too new (yes, I have the TB3->TB1/2 adapter).

    If the operating system on your mini is Catalina or older then it'll work.

    Loved my iMac. 1TB of SSD, 32GB of ram and paired with a couple of Thunderbolt displays it was a great work surface. Shame the GPU gave out.

  4. #24
    Join Date
    May 2017
    Location
    N/A
    Posts
    2,574
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by BradC View Post
    That ability relies on an Apple specific thunderbolt protocol, so it won't work in target display mode without OS support on the originating end as well.
    Apple removed the ability to do that in later versions of MacOS (starting with 10.16), so while the Mac might believe its a monitor, later versions of MacOS won't talk to it.

    We have 2 of those, and a 21.5". All mid-2011. They won't work in target display mode with my wifes Macbook Air because the OS is too new (yes, I have the TB3->TB1/2 adapter).

    If the operating system on your mini is Catalina or older then it'll work.

    That'd be this:

    Use your iMac as a display with target display mode – Apple Support (AU).

    Alright, so I can't use an M1 Mini with it ....

    Edit: have to say though that my new monitor has a better screen, so the iMac may finally become archaic. But 11 years and counting is a good run.
    Arapiles
    2014 D4 HSE

  5. #25
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    The Hills.
    Posts
    15,791
    Total Downloaded
    0

    Usable browser for an old iMac

    Quote Originally Posted by BradC View Post
    You have to be careful and read the release notes carefully though. Our iMacs are 2011 and have the AMD 5xxx & 6xxx GPUs. They are pretty much useless with any of the newer operating systems because of the lack of any GPU acceleration. The 2021 Tins has with the nVidia GPU is ok.

    Yes, I could upgrade to a newer GPU, but looking at Gumtree it's about cost neutral with buying a slightly newer (and still supported) model second hand.
    The thing about OCLP is that it has graphics acceleration. Macs as old as 2008 can be upgraded to run High Sierra. Metal capable Macs can run every OS up to Monterey. Obviously some features will not be available as some depend on M# architecture.

    BTW, I imagine it’s a typo but my iMac is 2012, not 2021.

    Here’s my MacBook Pro of the same year.

    ​JayTee

    Nullus Anxietus

    ​Getting involved in discussions is the best way to learn.

    2000 D2 TD5 Auto: Tins
    1994 D1 300TDi Manual: Dave
    1980 SIII Petrol Tray: Doris
    OKApotamus #74
    Nanocom, D2 TD5 only.

  6. #26
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    The Hills.
    Posts
    15,791
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by Tins View Post
    The thing about OCLP is that it has graphics acceleration. Macs as old as 2008 can be upgraded to run High Sierra. Metal capable Macs can run every OS up to Monterey. Obviously some features will not be available as some depend on M# architecture.

    BTW, I imagine it’s a typo but my iMac is 2012, not 2021.

    Here’s my MacBook Pro of the same year.

    Actually it seems 2008-2011 macs can run BigSur. This is an older video. OCLP has been updated a few times since it was published. Currently it is at 0.4.10 That version is FAR simpler to use. It also overcomes a big problem running 12.5 on machines with Kepler GPUs, such as my NVIDIA, which caused it to not run, or not let me in, or caused unrecoverable kernel panics.
    Anyone who wants to go down this path would be well advised to get the latest version no matter what mac they want to patch.

    NEW 2022! Big Sur on Unsupported Macs [2008-2013] OpenCore Legacy Patcher!!! - YouTube
    ​JayTee

    Nullus Anxietus

    ​Getting involved in discussions is the best way to learn.

    2000 D2 TD5 Auto: Tins
    1994 D1 300TDi Manual: Dave
    1980 SIII Petrol Tray: Doris
    OKApotamus #74
    Nanocom, D2 TD5 only.

  7. #27
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    The Hills.
    Posts
    15,791
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by Tins View Post
    Actually it seems 2008-2011 macs can run BigSur. This is an older video. OCLP has been updated a few times since it was published. Currently it is at 0.4.10 That version is FAR simpler to use. It also overcomes a big problem running 12.5 on machines with Kepler GPUs, such as my NVIDIA, which caused it to not run, or not let me in, or caused unrecoverable kernel panics.
    Anyone who wants to go down this path would be well advised to get the latest version no matter what mac they want to patch.

    NEW 2022! Big Sur on Unsupported Macs [2008-2013] OpenCore Legacy Patcher!!! - YouTube
    BTW, Monterey is great, but it’s a steep learning curve from SL.
    ​JayTee

    Nullus Anxietus

    ​Getting involved in discussions is the best way to learn.

    2000 D2 TD5 Auto: Tins
    1994 D1 300TDi Manual: Dave
    1980 SIII Petrol Tray: Doris
    OKApotamus #74
    Nanocom, D2 TD5 only.

  8. #28
    TonyC is online now Master Silver Subscriber
    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Location
    NE Victoria
    Posts
    965
    Total Downloaded
    0
    We, I got back to it this afternoon.
    I've installed Mojave 10.14.
    Mums Apple ID no longer worked, so I had to create a new one.
    After that the upgrade was easy, if somewhat slow.
    Mail is working, Safari seems to be working again.
    It's all still familiar to Mum, which is important.

    Thanks to all who contributed.

    Tony

Page 3 of 3 FirstFirst 123

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Search AULRO.com ONLY!
Search All the Web!