Mac Upgrade Guides

iMac Upgrade Guide: When is it time to buy a new iMac? When is it time to just upgrade your iMac? Those are difficult questions, because the right answer varies from individual to individual, depending on needs and wants. The first step in making the right decision about whether to upgrade or buy new is to become familiar with the upgrades that...

Mac mini Upgrade Guide: In this upgrade guide, we'll look at the Intel-based Mac minis that have been available since the first Intel Macs were introduced in early 2006. If you have one of the earlier PowerMac-based minis, you'll probably want to purchase a newer model. Even so, this upgrade guide can be of help by revealing what the upgrade options are for each Intel model.

MacBook Upgrade Guide: If you're thinking about upgrading your MacBook and wondering how difficult it might be, stop worrying. The MacBook is one of the easiest Macs to upgrade with more memory or a larger hard drive.

MacBook Pro Upgrade Guide: If your MacBook Pro seems to be underperforming, it may be time for an upgrade. More RAM or a larger or faster hard drive can put the zip back in your MacBook Pro. If you're ready to consider an upgrade, the first step is to find out what upgrades your MacBook Pro supports. The upgrade options depend on the specific model you have.

Upgrade Your Hard Drive: Upgrading a Mac's hard drive is one of the most popular Mac DIY projects. The smart, savvy Mac buyer will usually purchase a Mac with the minimum hard drive configuration offered from Apple, and then add an external hard drive or replace the internal drive with a larger one when needed.