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Here's a 250gb Crucial MX500, a 2.5" SATA SSD that would work. 128gb drives aren't that ubiquitous anymore, and if you do find one, 250gb drives aren't priced that much more for the amount of extra storage you get. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0764WCXCV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_P3DZ8MPCYV7M5J58XZFX?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

If you put an SSD in, you will need to enable TRIM support manually. I had to do the same on my Mid-2010 MBP (I've since upgraded to a Mid-2015 MBP).

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http://osxdaily.com/2015/10/29/use-trimforce-trim-ssd-mac-os-x/

iMovie get you ready for FCPX, but FCPx has a 90 day trial so I just went ahead and moved to the trial after a week or two.
https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/trial/

I went the OWC route, off Amazon, and it works great. Been going for 2 years now.

2010 iMac

OWC Inline Digital Thermal Sensor

Was on Amazon last night and came across this adapter , has any one tried it ?

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M.2 NVMe SSD to 2016 2017 MacBook Pro

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https://www.amazon.com/ALIKSO-MacBook-Adapter-Converter-Support/dp/B08CRK4VRR/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=NVMe+M.2+SSD+Adapter+for+2017+MacBook+Pro+A1708&qid=1600430804&sr=8-1

Often wondered the same thing, myself.

In his repair videos, he's mostly using a generic-looking spray bottle, so I figured he was either (a) mixing his own or (b) waiting for a sponsor oppy.

But in one of his late 2022 vids (near the end of November or early December IIRC), I caught a very brief glimpse of a labeled bottle. It's this stuff.:

amazon.com/dp/B0785SB7J6

Not the cheapest and also not the most costly — an honor that goes to the good folks at Zeiss. Based on AMZN reviews I'd say it's worth a try. HTH

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Sounds like the issue is with the system time and date. At the installation environment, check the time and date. Change this to the correct details. You might even have to change it in Terminal and restart, here's a tutorial:

http://osxdaily.com/2012/07/04/set-system-time-mac-os-x-command-line/

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you want to do the "Manually by terminal command"

No problem. You do pay a bit of a premium with Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Macbook-MJLQ2LL-15-inch-Processor/dp/B07ZFZ33SK/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=30XKY88AN5GXK&keywords=macbook+pro+2015+15&qid=1666638587&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjY4IiwicXNhIjoiMi4wNSIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=macb...

This one is $385 for example. With eBay you have protection. If you get anything other than what is described in the listing you'll be protected by their money back guarantee.

https://www.amazon.com/TECH-Upgrade-PC3-12800-1600MHz-MacBook/dp/B00L3QE8G2?pd_rd_w=mxGaD&content-id=amzn1.sym.99d2f5bb-29d9-4f60-b07e-f97fafe39bec&pf_rd_p=99d2f5bb-29d9-4f60-b07e-f97fafe39bec&pf_rd_r=ZDH5W6D1NPT8K61MZAM8&pd_rd_wg=... This is what I’ve used several times and been very happy.

I use this monoprice one. It works fine, best if you wipe once and then flip the cloth to the drier side to wipe again

Why would you need a hub? The Thunderbolt/USB4 standard has USB Type-C to HDMI, mDP, DP, DVI, and VGA all built in, and there are cables to do that. The only need for a hub would be to add other devices to your computer while charging.

This cable would work just fine.
https://www.amazon.com/uni-Thunderbolt-Compatible-MacBook-Surface/dp/B075V5JK36

Well, finally I've managed to install Monterey with OCLP! I watched videos by various people on YouTube. I made a USB installer stick using OCLP V0.4.1. My first attempt failed when I was left staring at a white Apple logo and a white progress bar on a black background which was about halfway through for about 90 minutes. I had to end it by turning off using the power button! After watching a few more videos, or just some of the same videos again I'm not sure what I did differently, but I never got a progress which didn't indicate how long its would take to complete. Eventually, I think the installation took about an hour. I was making a video of it, but I stopped various times to keep the files small and cut out the boring parts. It wasn't completely over then, because I had to install patches for the Intel HD 4000 graphics chipset, as it didn't show the map on NordVPN, or a a game downloaded from Apple Arcade. I also had problems with Apple ID and my Mac user login password. Eventuality, almost everything has been sorted out, but I found that I still need the USB installer stick to be inserted to boot up, otherwise I get either a folder with a question mark or a stop sign. This looks like OCLP hasn't been installed onto the hard drive, so I need to look around in this new version or watch some more videos tyo find out where that option is.

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I have one of these since switching last year: MOSISO Silicone Keyboard Cover Compatible with MacBook Air 13 inch A1466 A1369 2010-2017&Compatible with MacBook Pro 13/15 (with/Without Retina Display, 2015 or Older Version), OS X OSX-M-CC-2, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SUMDPWK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_WTT4YQGZ5D2PB0T6CRX9

And iMore has some good articles on the basics of macOS.

I like this enclosure: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OJ3UJ2S?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

and this cable: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-SATA-USB-Cable-USB3S2SAT3CB/dp/B00HJZJI84/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=sata%2Bto%2Busb&qid=1637343826&s=electronics&sr=1-3&th=1

Highly recommend a high-end Jabra headset with bluetooth and reading this article, of course Krisp is going to rank their product #1, but the article still has value: https://krisp.ai/blog/noise-cancelling-apps-mac/ ... I've also seen a test with Jabra earbuds vs Apple Earpods, and the earpods were best if you don't want a full headset.

https://www.amazon.com/SUNMALL-Replacement-A1278-2012-Year/dp/B07C54G5WK/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?adgrpid=55444612949&dchild=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIytCV37nZ8wIVKk1yCh2kAAq7EAAYASAAEgJej_D_BwE&hvadid=274706453681&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=902596...

Cheap amazon batteries are ok if you don’t get the cheapest. Spend a bit extra for one with good reviews. The complaints about bad runtime are usually from not being calibrated. https://www.amazon.com/A1322-Puredick-Updated】-Replacement-020-6547/dp/B07PQK4DX9/ I’ve been using this one for 10 months in a 2011 13” and it’s working great

I like the Crucial SSDs. For the back screws and disk drive screws you’ll need a 1.25mm Phillips screwdriver, for the battery you’ll need a trilobe (sp?) driver, but those usually come with the battery. Thermal paste replacements on those laptops require removing the entire logic board and flipping it over as the CPU and GPU are on the bottom of the board. Personally, if you think the thermals are fine enough it’s probably not worth the effort to replace it. Getting the battery replaced by Apple costs $129 (not sure if that includes the cost of shipping it to their service place—https://support.apple.com/mac/repair/service). iFixit batteries are a little under $100, so I personally would rather just pay the extra $20 or so dollars just to get Apple to do it. Amazon batteries aren’t the best quality, but usually run about $30. You’ve already got the max amount of RAM, so you’re good there. This is the set of screwdrivers I have, which I got from Amazon for about $7: https://www.amazon.com/Screwdriver-Tri-Wing-Phillips-Pentalobe-Screwdrivers/dp/B07VYWDXBS You alternatively could go with the iFixit toolkit, which will be better quality and have more options for driver heads, but what I linked is more than enough to do the job for your laptop.

This is the one he linked in his vid, it's currently out of stock but there are others available!

Buy the Wireless Keyboard that uses two AA batteries, 2013 iMacs came with that keyboard.

This one https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Wireless-Keyboard-Bluetooth-Refurbished/dp/B0146YF1FO/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=apple+wireless+keyboard&qid=1625322633&sprefix=apple+wire&sr=8-6

For those who are curious, this is the cable I purchased, which turned out to be center positive:

<strong>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087RBZ638?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details</strong>

I've tested it and it works!

Does this tool kit work??https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRNIFR6/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&amp;aaxitk=wFUf9gzRw.ju3ALvpo8Mnw&amp;hsa_cr_id=3778277780201&amp;pd_rd_plhdr=t&amp;pd_rd_r=9b452f61-09fa-4b94-a427-c963e7f0d673&amp;pd_rd_w=9xfeR&amp;pd_rd_wg=oMkrq&amp;ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_mcd_asin_1_title

Can anyone recommend any particular budget ssds? is the SanDisk SSD plus 480 GB SATA 111 is worth getting? https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01F9G46Q8/?coliid=I1VFT8FPN75NBZ&amp;colid=P4OWV339TPW1&amp;psc=1&amp;ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Yes ! There’s an adapter that converts the proprietary port to an m.2 Connector , so you can use any M2 SSD on the latest macOS . Here’s a link if you are interested in buying the adapter https://www.amazon.com/Cablecc-16pin-Macbook-M-Key-Convert/dp/B073GVNPR2/ref=dp_prsubs_3?pd_rd_i=B073GVNPR2&amp;psc=1

POWERWOO A1417 Laptop Battery for MacBook Pro 15" Retina A1398(Only for 2012 Early 2013 Version) MC975 MC976 ME664 ME665 MD831 020-7469-A (Li-Polymer 11.2V 98.56Wh) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088BJYFDM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_PoN7Fb66CSW06?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1

Yes it is!

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If your Mac Mini currently only has a HDD and you want a PCIe SSD you can upgrade it.

You need to buy the flex cable though as it is not included unless it already has a FD.

This is the cable you need: https://www.amazon.com/Second-Drive-821-00010-Security-Screwdriver/dp/B06ZZP3Y4Z

You can probably find it cheaper on eBay.

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Then you also need the SSD which is the same as the SSD in the Mid 2013 - 2017 MBA and Late 2013-Mid 2015 MBP.

SSD

M.2 Adapter

Should i just get this guy?

https://www.amazon.com/OWC-Upgrade-2012-2013-MacBook-OWCS3DAP12R500/dp/B07P1DY4MW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

https://www.amazon.com/GODSHARK-Adapter-MacBook-Replacement-Converter/dp/B07S4HSQ7Q

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Is this one gonna work?

Those tend to be DRAMless which isn't amazing for a boot drive

The Crucial MX500 has DRAM and is $10 cheaper than the equivalent Kingston SSD on Amazon at least. The MX500 tends to be the best price/performance for a SATA SSD. And it's cheaper than a Kingston.

I bought this enclosure to make a bootable external SSD till it was time to upgrade. if you have any thoughts.

All the recent tests show the 8GB RAM out performing the 16GB RAM which confuses me. I added the photo of the excel. This was the RAM I used.

https://www.amazon.com/Express-M-Key-Apple-Macbook-Convert/dp/B017QXT8IS

I know that some cheaper adapters can be slow or finicky, but is this what you mean? I know there also exist other PCIe cards that people use to adapt the SSUA/X and SSUB/X drives to PCIe, but this adapts to NVMe so you could plug it directly into the motherboard. I would do some further research into different options, I just found this from a quick google so I'm not sure how reliable it is.

Try this, see if it’s in your price range WD Blue SN550 500GB NVMe Internal SSD - Gen3 x4 PCIe 8Gb/s, M.2 2280, 3D NAND, Up to 2,400 MB/s - WDS500G2B0C https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YFF3JCN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_N6wjFbWGC7PT8

Get an RX 580 and a dual mini 6 pin to 8 pin cable. Both available on Amazon.

Dual Mini 6 Pin to 8 Pin PCI Express 18AWG 6-pin to 8-pin Video Card Power Adapter Cable for Apple Mac Pro Tower Power Mac G5 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085C62G8T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_erh1EbWCK9C0M

Macbook Pro all the way. You'll ensure that it will last the 7 or 8 years you're looking for.

A dongle like the kingston one I have is only $49 so it isn't the most expensive, but it hasnt failed me yet after 2 years.

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Nucleum-Adapter-Charging-Chromebook/dp/B076BGJXTG/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?crid=1JJZ88N122VU8&amp;cv_ct_cx=kingston+usb+c+hub&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=kingston+usb+c+hub&amp;pd_rd_i=B076BGJXTG&amp;pd_rd_r=2629fd68-3d55-400e-bde6-3d2d0e994907&amp;pd_rd_w=6R5jl&amp;pd_rd_wg=RoHJ8&amp;pf_rd_p=d027eaac-7531-45fe-a61e-20ae30db06de&amp;pf_rd_r=BJXH6B80MJEWT92KXNGM&amp;psc=1&amp;qid=1589129275&amp;sprefix=kingston+usb+%2Caps%2C271&amp;sr=1-1-70f7c15d-07d8-466a-b325-4be35d7258cc

Well, it’s not as big as that hard drive, and it’s 2x the price, but here’s a 120GB SSD for $30 on Amazon.

The main issue with using such an old hard drive is longevity. That drive will very fail you within a few years, and completely become unusable. Totally get if it’s out of your price range, just a suggestion.

If you have a 2008 macbook it will run with at least 4GB of RAM. If you're using this machine for anything I'd highly recommend jumping to 4GB if at all possible https://www.amazon.com/PC2-6400-Modules-200-pin-Genuine-Tech/dp/B00C53CY2C/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1530761890&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=4gb+ddr2+laptop+kit

I'd get 2 Samsung DIMMS for 50 instead of that kit of no name for 45... https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-PC3-12800-1600MHz-204-Pin-M471B5273DH0-CK0/dp/B009AEYBYI/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1530761750&amp;sr=8-17&amp;keywords=8gb+ddr3+laptop+kit