iMac Guide

Getting a new iMac? You’re in the right place! In this post I’m going to walk through everything you need to know before you buy it.

Step 1. Get The iMac

The first step is to get the iMac. The main thing to decide is how much GPU, memory, and storage you need. I personally just get whichever has the lowest amount of each, the most basic model. I find the upgrades highly unnecessary for the average person. People who produce music, edit professional videos, and do major coding work on a daily basis are the types of people who get these upgrades. Pretty much, if you needed any of those upgrades, you would know. The only upgrade you might need is the storage, and I recommend checking how much you’re currently using before you buy a new computer. To see how much storage you are currently using, go to the System Settings app on the dock ➡️ General ➡️ About ➡️ scroll down until you see Storage. I also never get the AppleCare+ insurance, if that answers your question about that. 😄

Step 2. Set It Up

Once everything arrives, you can set it up. Apple makes it SO easy and I walk through exactly what to do in the video below. ⬇️

Step 3. Know The Basics

These are some essential tips to know about the iMac. If you ever have any issues, these are the things to always try first. ⬇️

Step 4. When To Replace It

I personally replace my iMac about every 10 years.

Step 5. More Tips

For all of my iMac tips, check out this playlist here.

And those are all of my iMac tips! Do you have any questions? Let me know in the comments!