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RussBLib

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10. My 2013 iMac still works well
Fri Jan 27, 2023, 04:10 PM
Jan 2023

But, of course, now the latest Apple OS is not compatible with my machine. Cannot update Pages, either, as the latest Pages requires a newer OS that I cannot load on the iMac.

I ordered a new MacBook Air M2 from Costco for a good price and received it. Got so frustrated with the skimpy info in the box, AND the online-only Manual was absurdly brief too.

It's as if the user is expected to already be familiar with most of the machine, so why should they bother to publish a full Owner's Manual? And only 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports on the Air. That's it. My USB-C plugs fit the Thunderbolt 4 port, but nothing would happen. No data transfer. Can't recognize the new device. Could not move any data wirelessly from the old iMac although both machines were on my wifi network. No adaptors to Thunderbolt ports. No clue where to get them. My USB hub could not connect to the Air.

I admit I have less patience than I used to, but they just seem to be so cryptic about everything. After trying multiple plugs and searching on the net, I got frustrated and returned it, no questions asked by Costco. Big relief, but now I'm getting deluged by all the different Windows machines configs. Ugh.

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