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.

According to TonyMacx86, the mid-2011 iMac lineup integrates the Intel BD82Z68 Platform Controller Hub. Indeed, iFixit’s teardown analysis confirms this. The Intel Z68 platform isn’t set for official ...

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 ...

What I'd like to do is use the SSD for OS, apps and virtual machines, plus anything additional that benefits from fast seek times, and use the HDD for my day-to-day junk - documents, music, etc.

Cloning a hard drive on a Mac is a different process. If you have a newer MacBook or iMac, you can't swap out the hard disk ...

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 ...

You’re interested in a 27-inch iMac, but you’d rather fare for that additional solid state drive from a third party manufacturer in hopes to save money and gain performance speeds. Well hold your ...

To install Windows 11/10 on a new or secondary SSD or HDD, you will have to: Create a new partition on the Second SSD or Harddrive Create Windows Bootable USB Use the Custom Option when installing ...

While the recent talk surrounding Apple has been focused on the iPhone 4 and its well documented reception troubles, the company is today focusing on bigger and brighter things. Namely, new hardware.

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 ...