TLDR; yes, it is possible to add an SSD to a 2011 27" iMac without going through too much hoopla. Between everyone having issues finding parts, non-workable guides (due to parts), and general ...

Yesterday, we noted that Apple's new 27" iMac for the first time allows users to configure their machines with a second hard drive, offering a 256 GB solid state drive as an option for the second bay.

I have a 2019 iMac with the 21.5″ Retina display and a 1 TB Fusion Drive. It’s a 6-core monster and the slowest computer I’ve used in probably a decade. How do I make it suck less? The first step will ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how to do more with your consumer gadgets. It’s been quiet on the This Old iMac front lately, because I don't have ...

When I wrote a series of How-To guides showing how easy it was to swap old Mac hard disks for new solid state drives (SSDs), I focused on raw upgrades — slow mechanical drives for fast chip-based ones ...

The new 27-inch iMac marks a first for Apple’s popular all-in-one desktop computer—it can host a second drive. But if you think this means the company is releasing its grip on the iMac’s notoriously ...

There it was, Wednesday evening, and I was working hard to finish something for the day. Then I received an email from Watchman Monitoring, an essential tool used by sysadmins and consultants to keep ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brad Moon covers audio gear, Apple products and consumer tech. This article is more than 9 years old. When it comes to breathing ...