Resetting the SMC can resolve some computer issues such as not starting up, not displaying video, sleep issues, fan noise issues, and so forth. The System Management Controller (SMC) is a chip on the logic board that controls all power functions for your computer. If your computer is experiencing any power issue, resetting the SMC may resolve it. The SMC controls several … [Read more...] about How to reset the System Management Controller (SMC)
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How To Reset Mac’s PRAM in OS X 10.10 Yosemite
Sometimes your Mac's parameter RAM (PRAM) becomes scrambled and needs to be reset. This can cause startup problems for your Mac. This small piece of memory isn’t erased or forgotten when you shut down your Mac. A small amount of your computer’s memory, called “parameter random-access memory” or PRAM, stores certain settings in a location that OS X can access quickly. … [Read more...] about How To Reset Mac’s PRAM in OS X 10.10 Yosemite
Twelve South Unveils New BookArc for Mac Pro
Twelve South has unveiled BookArc for Mac Pro, a chrome-plated desktop stand designed exclusively for Apple's professional computer. A lower height increases the number of places you can park the most powerful Mac available, including inside professional gear racks and studio shelves. To create this fiercely different look, Twelve South took heavy gauge steel and machined … [Read more...] about Twelve South Unveils New BookArc for Mac Pro
Download New iMac 5K Wallpaper
Although the wallpaper from Apple’s iMac webpage is not populated in the current Yosemite build, it may only appear for Apple iMac 5K Display models. In an effort to release this incredible image to the masses JasonZigrino worked a little magic to pull this official wallpaper download directly from Apple. He reformatted the 5K wallpaper across all devices and their … [Read more...] about Download New iMac 5K Wallpaper
Late 2014 Mac Mini Teardown Reveals Soldered RAM
iFixit has published a teardown of the new 2014 Mac mini finding soldered RAM and a more difficult to open casing. Highlights: ● The backside of the Mini remains almost identical to the previous iteration. The only change is the omission of a FireWire port in favor of an extra Thunderbolt 2 port. ● The Mac Mini Late 2014 retains the model number identifier of A1347, but is … [Read more...] about Late 2014 Mac Mini Teardown Reveals Soldered RAM
New 2014 Mac Mini Has Has Soldered RAM That Can’t Be Upgraded
The New 2014 Mac Mini has soldered RAM (Memory) that is no user replaceable. Since the RAM is soldered, customer can't upgrade the memory later on after they purchase the device. This news means that customers are limited to a max 16GB of RAM on the new Mac Mini. … [Read more...] about New 2014 Mac Mini Has Has Soldered RAM That Can’t Be Upgraded
iFixit Tears Down the New 27-Inch iMac With 5K Retina Display
iFixit has performed a tear down of the new 27-inch iMac with 5K Retina display. Think of the most colorful and radiant display you’ve ever seen. Now, discard that memory and stare at Apple’s newest iMac Intel 27” with Retina 5K Display. We're not talking 1080p or 4K, we're talking about 5K—millions and millions of pixels on a 27-inch display. Will the … [Read more...] about iFixit Tears Down the New 27-Inch iMac With 5K Retina Display
iMac with Retina 5K display – The Evolution of Retina
The new iMac with Retina 5k display. Color, detail and beauty now on a scale never before possible. Featuring music from the band Royal Blood. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlfN4vgzypw … [Read more...] about iMac with Retina 5K display – The Evolution of Retina
Introducing iMac with Retina 5K display
With a stunning Retina 5K display, and faster, more powerful, processors, the ultimate all-in-one computer now features the ultimate display. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZ5n6sxZyEQ … [Read more...] about Introducing iMac with Retina 5K display
iFixit Found Big Piece of Gold in New Mac Pro Fan Cap
iFixit, not satisfied with it's original Mac Pro teardown, has pried open the "seemingly innocuous" fan cap only to find ... gold in/on the Wi-Fi antenna array. "Not sated by our initial findings, we decided to take a second look at the seemingly innocuous fan assembly that caps the new Mac Pro. Tucked beneath one of the few plastic parts in this marvel of machined … [Read more...] about iFixit Found Big Piece of Gold in New Mac Pro Fan Cap