Here is a list of links to different pages and articles on Low End Mac about the various different clones and other types of computers Apple made prior to the Mac, such as the Apple I, II, and III. There were two eras of Macintosh clones: The unauthorized period, when clones were reverse engineered or […]

These links provide a quick way to access hardware profiles for Intel and Apple Silicon based minis on Low End Mac.. The Mac mini was both the smallest Mac ever sold and the least expensive. Introduced in January 2005, the Mac mini has only been through one major design change. The original design was 6.5″ […]

PowerBook, perhaps the best name ever given to a notebook computer. PowerBook Links Guide to G3 PowerBooks . Guide to TiBooks . Rage at Being Left Behind, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2001.12.24. It’s official – Apple doesn’t plan to support graphics acceleration for any Mac with ATI Rage video. That includes the WallStreet and Lombard. […]

PowerBook was the name for Apple’s first family of notebook computers, perhaps the best name ever given to a line of laptops. 68040-based Macs can use the HFS+ file system that comes with Mac OS 8.1, but they cannot boot from an HFS+ disk or use one for virtual memory. Happy Birthday, PowerBook!, PowerBook Zone, […]

  Guide to Power Mac G4 Upgrades . Guide to G3 Daughter Cards . Guide to G4 Daughter Cards . Guide to G3 ZIF Upgrades . Guide to G4 ZIF Upgrades . Guide to G3 NuBus Upgrades . Guide to G3 Level 2 Upgrades . Overclocking the Beige G3 . Generic Laptop-to-Desktop IDE adapter for […]

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Apple introduced the first iBook, its consumer notebook, in July 1999. It was the first laptop ready to accept a WiFi module. The iBook name lived on until the Intel-based MacBook consumer notebooks replaced them in 2006. Guide to iBooks .. Hack: Overclocking the iBook (2001), Tycho, Accelerate Your Mac, 08.21. Warranty-voiding mod boost performance […]

This index covers desktop Macs based on the 68040 CPU. This includes all Centris and Quadra models, plus some LCs and Performas. PowerPC 601 Upgrades for 68040 PDS Macs, Daniel Knight, 2016.08.31 .. Add a Second SIMM Slot to Your Quadra, LC, or Performa 630, Chris Placzek, Memory Upgrade Options, 2016.08.25 . Sonnet QuadDoubler Accelerators, […]

This index covers the Macintosh LC series, Apple’s first low-cost color Macs. (68040-based LCs are also listed on the Quadra page.) The LC series was one of the most popular in Apple’s history. LCs with built-in monitors are listed separately on the 500 series page. Guide to LC PDS Video Cards. Includes Focus, Radius, and […]

Apple’s Performa line of computers attempted to bring the Mac experience to the consumer market. The line was launched with three rebadged Macs in 1992 and phased out in 1997 when the last two models were renamed Power Macs with their last upgrade. Performa: The Depressing Macintosh, Benj Edwards, Vintage Computing and Gaming, 2014.06.02. “The […]

The Mac Plus had a minor role in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. The Compact Macs, Matthew Glidden, Profiles in Networking, ATPM, 2002.06. LocalTalk and ethernet networking for compact Macs. . The Original Macintosh, Dan Knight, Online Tech Journal, 2001.05.29. An in-depth look at the original Macintosh and how it shaped future Macs. .. […]

Low End Mac’s Compleat Guide to Mac OS 9, 2008 edition, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.05.12. Mac OS 9 remains fast and stable, but Classic software hasn’t kept up with the changing internet. Which Macs support OS 9, where to buy it, and how to update to 9.2.2. Hacking Mac OS 7.6.1 so many […]

Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options, Phil Herlihy, The Usefulness Equation, 2008.08.26. Any Mac can be upgraded, but it’s a question of what can be upgraded – RAM, hard drive, video, CPU – and how far it can be upgraded. The perfect Mac: MacBook Pro or iMac?, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2009.08.11. The 15″ MacBook Pro […]

Best online 21″ and 27″ iMac deals Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options, Phil Herlihy, The Usefulness Equation, 2008.08.26. Any Mac can be upgraded, but it’s a question of what can be upgraded – RAM, hard drive, video, CPU – and how far it can be upgraded. The perfect Mac: MacBook Pro or iMac?, Dan Knight, […]

Thunderstrike Malware: Could It Still Be a Threat to Your Mac?, Low End Mac Tech Journal 2018.02.01. Malware secretly infects EFI. Which versions of macOS are safest? Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options, Phil Herlihy, The Usefulness Equation, 2008.08.26. Any Mac can be upgraded, but it’s a question of what can be upgraded – RAM, hard […]

Thunderstrike Malware: Could It Still Be a Threat to Your Mac?, Low End Mac Tech Journal 2018.02.01. Malware secretly infects EFI. Which versions of macOS are safest? Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options, Phil Herlihy, The Usefulness Equation, 2008.08.26. Any Mac can be upgraded, but it’s a question of what can be upgraded – RAM, hard […]

Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options, Phil Herlihy, The Usefulness Equation, 2008.08.26. Any Mac can be upgraded, but it’s a question of what can be upgraded – RAM, hard drive, video, CPU – and how far it can be upgraded. Is the Mid 2014 iMac Really a Road Apple?, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2014.09.03. All things […]

Thunderstrike Malware: Could It Still Be a Threat to Your Mac?, Low End Mac Tech Journal 2018.02.01. Malware secretly infects EFI. Which versions of macOS are safest? Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options, Phil Herlihy, The Usefulness Equation, 2008.08.26. Any Mac can be upgraded, but it’s a question of what can be upgraded – RAM, hard […]

Thunderstrike Malware: Could It Still Be a Threat to Your Mac?, Low End Mac Tech Journal 2018.02.01. Malware secretly infects EFI. Which versions of macOS are safest? Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options, Phil Herlihy, The Usefulness Equation, 2008.08.26. Any Mac can be upgraded, but it’s a question of what can be upgraded – RAM, hard […]

Thunderstrike Malware: Could It Still Be a Threat to Your Mac?, Low End Mac Tech Journal 2018.02.01. Malware secretly infects EFI. Which versions of macOS are safest? Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options, Phil Herlihy, The Usefulness Equation, 2008.08.26. Any Mac can be upgraded, but it’s a question of what can be upgraded – RAM, hard […]

Thunderstrike Malware: Could It Still Be a Threat to Your Mac?, Low End Mac Tech Journal 2018.02.01. Malware secretly infects EFI. Which versions of macOS are safest? Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options, Phil Herlihy, The Usefulness Equation, 2008.08.26. Any Mac can be upgraded, but it’s a question of what can be upgraded – RAM, hard […]

Thunderstrike Malware: Could It Still Be a Threat to Your Mac?, Low End Mac Tech Journal 2018.02.01. Malware secretly infects EFI. Which versions of macOS are safest? Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options, Phil Herlihy, The Usefulness Equation, 2008.08.26. Any Mac can be upgraded, but it’s a question of what can be upgraded – RAM, hard […]

The Mid 2010 iMac value equation, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2010.07.28. The 2010 iMacs have Intel Core ‘i’ CPUs, HyperThreading, and Radeon graphics across the board. But what about close-out prices on 2009 iMacs? Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options, Phil Herlihy, The Usefulness Equation, 2008.08.26. Any Mac can be upgraded, but it’s a question of what […]

The Late 2009 iMac value equation, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2009.10.21. With larger 16:9 displays, the new iMacs bring a lot of value to the table, but there are some close-out bargains. Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options, Phil Herlihy, The Usefulness Equation, 2008.08.26. Any Mac can be upgraded, but it’s a question of what can […]

Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options, Phil Herlihy, The Usefulness Equation, 2008.08.26. Any Mac can be upgraded, but it’s a question of what can be upgraded – RAM, hard drive, video, CPU – and how far it can be upgraded. Why the 20″ iMac is perfect for home or school, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2009.09.29. The […]

The 2009 iMac value equation, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2009.03.04. The new iMacs use improved Intel Core 2 Duo CPUs, Nvidia GeForce graphics, and offer more value than ever before. Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options, Phil Herlihy, The Usefulness Equation, 2008.08.26. Any Mac can be upgraded, but it’s a question of what can be upgraded […]

The 2008 Penryn iMac value equation, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.04.29. Comparing prices, features, and performance, three of four new models are value champions, and there are some surprising refurb values as well. The iMac Legacy: After the G3, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.08.15. The G3 iMac influenced the whole industry, but Apple continued to […]

CPU Upgrades So 2007 iMacs Can Run High Sierra What’s the Best Version of OS X for My Mac?, Ian R Campbell, The Sensible Mac, 2008.02.28. Which version of Mac OS X is best for your hardware depends on several factors. The iMac Legacy: After the G3, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.08.15. The G3 iMac […]

What’s the Best Version of OS X for My Mac?, Ian R Campbell, The Sensible Mac, 2008.02.28. Which version of Mac OS X is best for your hardware depends on several factors. The iMac Legacy: After the G3, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.08.15. The G3 iMac influenced the whole industry, but Apple continued to move […]

What’s the Best Version of OS X for My Mac?, Ian R Campbell, The Sensible Mac, 2008.02.28. Which version of Mac OS X is best for your hardware depends on several factors. The iMac Legacy: After the G3, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.08.15. The G3 iMac influenced the whole industry, but Apple continued to move […]

What’s the Best Version of OS X for My Mac?, Ian R Campbell, The Sensible Mac, 2008.02.28. Which version of Mac OS X is best for your hardware depends on several factors. The road to obsolescence: Intel Core Duo users will be left behind, Steve Watkins, The Practical Mac, 2010.01.19. Mac OS X 10.7 may […]

What’s the Best Version of OS X for My Mac?, Ian R Campbell, The Sensible Mac, 2008.02.28. Which version of Mac OS X is best for your hardware depends on several factors. Stayin’ Alive: Upgrading the CPU, Hard Drive, and RAM on a 2006 iMac, Jim Tanous, TekRevue, 2013.11.17. “…the 2006 iMac was uniquely suited […]

Thunderstrike Malware: Could It Still Be a Threat to Your Mac?, Low End Mac Tech Journal 2018.02.01. Malware secretly infects EFI. Which versions of macOS are safest? Protect your notebook against loss, theft, data loss, and security breaches, Charles W Moore, ‘Book Value, 2009.08.25. 10 percent of laptops are lost or stolen every year. Tips […]

Thunderstrike Malware: Could It Still Be a Threat to Your Mac?, Low End Mac Tech Journal 2018.02.01. Malware secretly infects EFI. Which versions of macOS are safest? Protect your notebook against loss, theft, data loss, and security breaches, Charles W Moore, ‘Book Value, 2009.08.25. 10 percent of laptops are lost or stolen every year. Tips […]