Users' questions

Is iMac 2009 still good?

by John A.

Is iMac 2009 still good?

Apple considers 2009 iMacs as “Obsolete” and so should you. Many newer applications won’t even load or run on an 11 year old computer. This would include modern web browsers and that would make your computer and personal data at risk.

How much RAM can a 2009 iMac take?

For iMac (Late 2009), you can use 2GB or 4GB RAM SO-DIMMs of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM in each slot. For iMac (Mid 2010) and iMac (Mid 2011), use 2GB or 4GB RAM SO-DIMMs of 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM in each slot. i5 and i7 Quad Core iMac computers come with both top memory slots populated.

Can my 2009 iMac be upgraded?

Apple considers the memory in the “Late 2009,” “Mid-2010” and “Mid-2011” Aluminum iMac models — all Aluminum iMacs with 21.5-Inch and 27-Inch displays and flat sides — to be a “customer installable part” but the hard drive is not intended to be upgraded by end users.

Can a 2009 iMac be upgraded to High Sierra?

Mac Hardware Requirements These Mac models are compatible with macOS High Sierra: MacBook (Late 2009 or newer) Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer) iMac (Late 2009 or newer)

CAN 2009 iMac run Catalina?

Apple said that would run happily on a late 2009 or later MacBook or iMac, or a 2010 or later MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini or Mac Pro. If your Mac is supported read: How to update to Monterey. You can run newer macOS versions on older Macs by using a patcher.

How do I speed up my 2009 iMac?

10 tips to increase Mac speed

  1. Step 1: Restart occasionally.
  2. Step 2: Limit the apps you have open.
  3. Step 3: Limit your number of web browsing tabs.
  4. Step 4: Remove unused apps.
  5. Step 5: Reduce the number of apps in your Dock.
  6. Step 6: Get rid of your screen saver.
  7. Step 7: Upgrade your memory.

Why are Imacs so slow?

Your Mac needs adequate drive space to function efficiently. Your system becomes sluggish when it gets too close to full capacity. To check your Mac’s available storage space, go to the Apple icon, select About This Mac, then click on the Storage tab. To free up space on your drive, click on the Manage button.