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SledDriver

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6. Well, if you have any doors that need propping open...

Mon Aug 10, 2020, 05:00 PM

Aug 2020

Just kidding. I have the exact same situation - 2010 iMac that still runs, but is way outdated and can't really be updated. But it's got 10 years+ worth of family photos and videos on it. They're backed up on Time Machine AFAIK. Probably going to buy a new one and hope that the nice folks at the Apple store can port everything from the old one over to the new one.

Likewise, I am on a newer (2015ish) MacBook, but I have no idea if you can connect the two.

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An old desktop MAC--how can I make use of it? [View all] Lulu KC Aug 2020 OP

Photoshop NCjack Aug 2020 #1

not a mac guy but.... getagrip_already Aug 2020 #2

ok, you got me curious so I looked briefly.... getagrip_already Aug 2020 #3

Use it as a music server over your wifi. LuvLoogie Aug 2020 #4

That's funny. I use my old iPod from 2003 PinkTiger Aug 2020 #8

What are the models and operating systems of both macs. Tetrachloride Aug 2020 #5

Well, if you have any doors that need propping open... SledDriver Aug 2020 #6

you should have an HDMI port on the old machine... dhill926 Aug 2020 #7

Mini display port CloudWatcher Aug 2020 #9

Thank you all! Lulu KC Aug 2020 #10

I don't know about using it as strictly a monitor, but if it's a Mid-2010 i5 iMac then you can Elwood P Dowd Aug 2020 #11

If you're willing to risk breaking it, there are many options. CloudWatcher Aug 2020 #12

Mini-DVI to HDMI cable SmartVoter22 Oct 2020 #13