Tech Specs Index – 2011

1983 > 1984 > 1985 >  1986 >  1987 >  1988 >  1989 >  1990 >  1991 >  1992 >  1993 >  1994 >  1995 >  1996 >  1997 >  1998 >  1999 >  2000 >  2001 >  2002 >  2003 >  2004 >  2005 >  2006 >  2007 >  2008 >  2009 >  2010 […]

Tech Specs Index – 2012

1983 > 1984 > 1985 >  1986 >  1987 >  1988 >  1989 >  1990 >  1991 >  1992 >  1993 >  1994 >  1995 >  1996 >  1997 >  1998 >  1999 >  2000 >  2001 >  2002 >  2003 >  2004 >  2005 >  2006 >  2007 >  2008 >  2009 >  2010 […]

Tech Specs Index – 2013

1983 > 1984 > 1985 >  1986 >  1987 >  1988 >  1989 >  1990 >  1991 >  1992 >  1993 >  1994 >  1995 >  1996 >  1997 >  1998 >  1999 >  2000 >  2001 >  2002 >  2003 >  2004 >  2005 >  2006 >  2007 >  2008 >  2009 >  2010 […]

Tech Specs Index – 2014

1983 > 1984 > 1985 >  1986 >  1987 >  1988 >  1989 >  1990 >  1991 >  1992 >  1993 >  1994 >  1995 >  1996 >  1997 >  1998 >  1999 >  2000 >  2001 >  2002 >  2003 >  2004 >  2005 >  2006 >  2007 >  2008 >  2009 >  2010 […]

Tech Specs Index – 2015

1983 > 1984 > 1985 >  1986 >  1987 >  1988 >  1989 >  1990 >  1991 >  1992 >  1993 >  1994 >  1995 >  1996 >  1997 >  1998 >  1999 >  2000 >  2001 >  2002 >  2003 >  2004 >  2005 >  2006 >  2007 >  2008 >  2009 >  2010 […]

Tech Specs Index – 2016

1983 > 1984 > 1985 >  1986 >  1987 >  1988 >  1989 >  1990 >  1991 >  1992 >  1993 >  1994 >  1995 >  1996 >  1997 >  1998 >  1999 >  2000 >  2001 >  2002 >  2003 >  2004 >  2005 >  2006 >  2007 >  2008 >  2009 >  2010 […]

Tech Specs Index – 2017

1983 > 1984 > 1985 >  1986 >  1987 >  1988 >  1989 >  1990 >  1991 >  1992 >  1993 >  1994 >  1995 >  1996 >  1997 >  1998 >  1999 >  2000 >  2001 >  2002 >  2003 >  2004 >  2005 >  2006 >  2007 >  2008 >  2009 >  2010 […]

Tech Specs Index – 2018

1983 > 1984 > 1985 >  1986 >  1987 >  1988 >  1989 >  1990 >  1991 >  1992 >  1993 >  1994 >  1995 >  1996 >  1997 >  1998 >  1999 >  2000 >  2001 >  2002 >  2003 >  2004 >  2005 >  2006 >  2007 >  2008 >  2009 >  2010 […]

Tech Specs Index – 2019

1983 > 1984 > 1985 >  1986 >  1987 >  1988 >  1989 >  1990 >  1991 >  1992 >  1993 >  1994 >  1995 >  1996 >  1997 >  1998 >  1999 >  2000 >  2001 >  2002 >  2003 >  2004 >  2005 >  2006 >  2007 >  2008 >  2009 >  2010 […]

Tech Specs Index – 2020

1983 > 1984 > 1985 >  1986 >  1987 >  1988 >  1989 >  1990 >  1991 >  1992 >  1993 >  1994 >  1995 >  1996 >  1997 >  1998 >  1999 >  2000 >  2001 >  2002 >  2003 >  2004 >  2005 >  2006 >  2007 >  2008 >  2009 >  2010 […]

Tech Specs Index – 2021

1983 > 1984 > 1985 >  1986 >  1987 >  1988 >  1989 >  1990 >  1991 >  1992 >  1993 >  1994 >  1995 >  1996 >  1997 >  1998 >  1999 >  2000 >  2001 >  2002 >  2003 >  2004 >  2005 >  2006 >  2007 >  2008 >  2009 >  2010 […]

Tech Specs Index – 2022

1983 > 1984 > 1985 >  1986 >  1987 >  1988 >  1989 >  1990 >  1991 >  1992 >  1993 >  1994 >  1995 >  1996 >  1997 >  1998 >  1999 >  2000 >  2001 >  2002 >  2003 >  2004 >  2005 >  2006 >  2007 >  2008 >  2009 >  2010 […]

Tech Specs Index – 2023

1983 > 1984 > 1985 >  1986 >  1987 >  1988 >  1989 >  1990 >  1991 >  1992 >  1993 >  1994 >  1995 >  1996 >  1997 >  1998 >  1999 >  2000 >  2001 >  2001 >  2002 >  2003 >  2004 >  2005 >  2006 >  2007 >  2008 >  2009 […]

Tech Specs Index – 2023

1983 > 1984 > 1985 >  1986 >  1987 >  1988 >  1989 >  1990 >  1991 >  1992 >  1993 >  1994 >  1995 >  1996 >  1997 >  1998 >  1999 >  2000 >  2001 >  2002 >  2003 >  2004 >  2005 >  2006 >  2007 >  2008 >  2009 >  2010 […]

Tech Specs Index – 2024

1983 > 1984 > 1985 >  1986 >  1987 >  1988 >  1989 >  1990 >  1991 >  1992 >  1993 >  1994 >  1995 >  1996 >  1997 >  1998 >  1999 >  2000 >  2001 >  2002 >  2003 >  2004 >  2005 >  2006 >  2007 >  2008 >  2009 >  2010 […]

Tech Specs Index – 2025

1983 > 1984 > 1985 >  1986 >  1987 >  1988 >  1989 >  1990 >  1991 >  1992 >  1993 >  1994 >  1995 >  1996 >  1997 >  1998 >  1999 >  2000 >  2001 >  2002 >  2003 >  2004 >  2005 >  2006 >  2007 >  2008 >  2009 >  2010 […]

Other OS Articles

  A curated section for articles about other operating systems, particularly those which can be installed on Macs and other apple devices. This section may also include “other” macOS articles. See instead: Search results for “Operating System” . Windows 95: One of the Greatest Operating Systems Ever? Simon Royal, Low End Mac, Low End PC, […]

Software Index – As a list

  /Software Tech Specs Mac Operating Systems . iDevice / iOS / iPadOS / TVOS / etc; Operating Systems . Low End Mac Hacks Index (Tricks and Mac upgrades) . Mac App Highlights . Software Index List . Wallpapers And Icons . Macintosh Garden (External) . Mac Software Links (Archived Online Resource Page) . Mark […]

Further Reading – Centris and Quadra

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, […]

Online Resources – 21″ iMac (Late 2015)

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 […]

Online Resources – 21.5″ iMac (Mid 2014)

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 […]

Online Resources – iMac (Late 2013)

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 […]

Online Resources – iMac (Late 2012)

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 […]

Online Resources – iMac for Education (Late 2011)

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 […]

Online Resources – iMac (Mid 2011)

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 […]

Online Resources – iMac (Mid 2010)

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 […]

Online Resources – iMac (Late 2009)

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 […]

Online Resources – iMac for Education (Mid 2009)

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 […]

Online Resources – iMac (Early 2009)

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 […]

Online Resources – iMac (Early 2008)

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 […]

Online Resources – iMac (Mid 2007)

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 […]

Online Resources – iMac (Late 2006)

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 […]

Online Resources – 17″ 1.83 GHz iMac (Late 2006)

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 […]

Online Resources – 17″ iMac (Mid 2006)

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 […]

Online Resources – iMac (Early 2006)

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 […]