Frank-n-MAC
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Currently, I am 57 years old and although I have had several iPhones and iPads, I have never used anything other than a PC for my computing. About 6 months ago, I stumbled upon - and watched - a video on someone doing some upgrades to an old iMac. I was intrigued by the process and since I am environmentally conscious and understand the implications of e-waste, I thought I would look around and see what I could find to tinker with. First machine I stumbled on for $100 was a 2015 iMac (can't remember its internal details). Well, that was about four months ago and now - thanks to the addiction of YouTube and FB Marketplace, I currently own 14 x iMacs from 2009-2011 + a 2013 Slim Body. I also picked up a MacPro tower and I am picking up a pair of 2014 Mac Mini's next week. As nutty as I sound, I am having a ball with these things. Every day, there is a new thing to learn and a new upgrade to mess around with. Just yesterday I discovered the joy that is OpenCore and have 2 machines already up and running on Monterrey without any issues. I have a boatload of ideas as to where I want to take these machines. You see, I am a bit of an inventor or better described as a product developer. I work in the field of audio design and my company - Truth In Audio - builds products for both consumer and professional use. This has allowed me to become proficient at all types of processes from CNC machining, 3D printing, powder coating, painting and even Arduino are amongst my skillsets. Having that background and a boatload of old iMacs is either a recipe for disaster or a recipe for a ton of fun. Having that many also means I can totally mess something up and have plenty of original samples to put things back in order. My place looks like a bomb went off in here. Anyway, I am 100% positive that we will have fun together and I hope I can give to the forum as much as I take. Pleasure to be here and let the games begin!
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