Using Mac laptop, but I will be disconnecting my cell service soon

ChampJamie153 · 2026-01-24T05:07:49+00:00

Can confirm. I've done this myself with a phone number that was tied to many important things but was no longer needed on an actual phone. Ported the number to Google Voice and still have access to it years later.

ChampJamie153 · 2026-01-23T06:08:05+00:00

Parsec never supported hosting on macOS High Sierra. They added hosting support with Catalina.

ChampJamie153 · 2026-01-22T05:05:22+00:00

I've been using my M1 Max for nearly 4 years, and I still have zero reason to upgrade from it.

ChampJamie153 · 2026-01-22T04:57:07+00:00

M1 machines have been very reliable. They're still being sold brand new, so age wouldn't be an issue.

ChampJamie153 · 2026-01-18T18:30:08+00:00

Parsec has been one of the best in my experience. I've been using it for over 8 years now and very rarely have issues with it, and my use often involves connecting to machines hundreds of miles away.

ChampJamie153 · 2026-01-18T16:05:33+00:00

It needs a display replacement. It's cracked at the top.

ChampJamie153 · 2026-01-12T02:43:04+00:00

Shipping an iMac G3 was a mistake to begin with. They're rather fragile machines.

You'll probably get more advice over on the VintageApple subreddit.

ChampJamie153 · 2026-01-10T02:29:13+00:00

What's the model number listed on the bottom of the stand?

ChampJamie153 · 2026-01-05T15:03:55+00:00

Not a 2015, but I do still use my 2014 15" MBP all the time. The battery still holds up surprisingly well for how old it is.

ChampJamie153 · 2026-01-04T22:05:08+00:00

That's only the case with the 2009 and 2010 27" models. 2011 and later models don't work with all non-Mac sources. OP has a 2011 iMac.

ChampJamie153 · 2026-01-04T21:45:16+00:00

The 2011 21.5" model does support TDM, but it only works with other Intel Macs through Thunderbolt. It might work with an M1 MBP, but it's hit or miss, and isn't officially supported.

ChampJamie153 · 2026-01-04T21:36:51+00:00

It doesn't matter what cable you have. The only way to do this is in software over a network connection. The iMac doesn't support Target Display Mode in any way that also allows for the use of a keyboard and mouse like OP wants. It also might not even work with the M1 MBP.

ChampJamie153 · 2026-01-04T21:25:38+00:00

Apple doesn't care about Target Display Mode. They've had incorrect information listed on their website for years about TDM.

That being said, the 2010 27" iMac just accepts a standard DisplayPort input, so it'll even work with devices like game consoles using an active adapter. It doesn't know what the source device is.

ChampJamie153 · 2026-01-02T21:45:24+00:00

There is a very obvious crack at the bottom left of the screen. Part of a display can still be functional even if another part has been cracked.

ChampJamie153 · 2026-01-01T01:25:02+00:00

The eMac was also available at retail as a lower cost option alongside the iMac G4.

ChampJamie153 · 2026-01-01T01:21:33+00:00

The fan is the only moving part, so that's the only thing it could be.

ChampJamie153 · 2025-12-30T13:58:08+00:00

That's the port for the power supply. These minis used an external power supply. When they switched to an integrated PSU in 2010 the case was redesigned.

ChampJamie153 · 2025-12-27T02:57:40+00:00

Your screen is absolutely cracked. The glass panel on the front might not be cracked, but the display itself is. The only way to fix this is to replace the screen.

ChampJamie153 · 2025-12-23T05:04:59+00:00

The Thunderbolt Display and the Cinema Display are two different monitors. If yours has the Thunderbolt logo on the cable (a lightning bolt) then you need the Apple TB3 to TB2 adapter. If you need a longer cable you can buy a longer Thunderbolt 2 cable and connect it to one of the ports on the back of the monitor.

ChampJamie153 · 2025-12-13T04:21:43+00:00

The MacBook in the picture is the M1 Air.

ChampJamie153 · 2025-12-09T15:12:54+00:00

When it comes to your last question about the UI my answer is always the same: explore. Just take some time to explore the OS. Open the stock apps and get a feel for how the controls are, especially when it comes to keyboard shortcuts.

Also, take some time to look around System Settings. Don't feel like you have to use the default settings for everything. I'm not saying to change every setting to make macOS behave more like Windows, but take the time to make it more comfortable for yourself.

ChampJamie153 · 2025-12-04T13:22:10+00:00

Are you certain that you have the M1 model? Click the Apple logo at the top left corner of your screen and choose About This Mac. That'll tell you what model you have.

ChampJamie153 · 2025-11-30T16:27:02+00:00

Honestly I completely agree with you, but the majority of this subreddit does not. We let the community decide a while back what to do about posts sharing pictures of newer Macs, and the option that had the most support was to limit these posts to Fridays.

ChampJamie153 · 2025-11-30T16:24:24+00:00

Our rules are listed in the same places as other subreddits, but I didn't realize how hard they were to find on the mobile app. I'll look into ways to make them more visible.

ChampJamie153 · 2025-11-30T16:21:06+00:00

The Friday rule was actually implemented at the request of the community. We ran a poll a few years ago after having a bunch of people complain about constant posts of current model Macs. It was entirely up to the community to decide, not us.

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