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Is a 2017 iMac Still Good?

TechInsomnia 9,071 10 months ago
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Can a 2017 iMac still be good for daily use in 2024? Is iMac 2017 even worth it effort wise to get up and running? Can the HDD be upgraded to SSD without having to open the computer and split the Apple OEM Adhesive binding the screen to it's housing? In this video I will answer these questions by demonstration of a real life working example and show you the before and after result of upgrading this beautiful Apple iMac 2017. This video will also feature an easy SSD Upgrade solution that can be applied to this and any Apple Computer. This is an updated remake of my original video which did well here on YouTube. https://youtu.be/E0Qwxg3NYdo I thought I would re-edit the original footage of this video to create an updated version so that I could not only practice my video editing skills, but also perfect this original Upgrade/Review Tutorial. PARTS USED IN THIS VIDEO: UGREEN USB C Hard Drive Enclosure, Tool-Free 2.5 Inch External SSD Enclosure ➡️ https://amzn.to/3vyJr74 ADATA SU800 256GB 3D-NAND 2.5 Inch SATA III SSD ➡️ https://amzn.to/4acJ0yv TP-Link USB WiFi Adapter (Archer T3U Plus) - AC1300Mbps USB 3.0 ➡️ https://amzn.to/4avgQhQ We (TechInsomnia) are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com, Amazon.ca and affiliated websites. Thanks for watching and please feel free to like and subscribe if you found value in this video. 😃 Any Comments or Questions will ALWAYS be respectfully answered in kindness so don’t be shy. I sincerely appreciate all the positive feedback and thank you so much for your continued support. 🙏 ============================= Check Out my other Videos here! ============================= ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@TechInsomnia ============================= Check Out my “Still Good?” Videos here! ============================= Is a 2015 MacBook Air Still Good in 2023? ➡︎ https://youtu.be/ewZa_2kBGYU Is a 2012 MacBook Pro STILL WORTH IT? ➡︎ https://youtu.be/DUoTKM6urhc Is an iPhone XR Still Good in 2022? ➡︎ https://youtu.be/CJ-oi3mTRkQ Is a 2018 MacBook Air Still Good in 2023? ➡︎ https://youtu.be/_TXknMczY00 Is a 2016 HP EliteBook Laptop Still Good? | 2023 ➡︎ https://youtu.be/nxdlk1X4Ojw Is a 2011 iMac Still Good in 2022? ➡︎ https://youtu.be/pmOCAPGBCiY Is a 2011 MacBook Pro STILL GOOD in 2022? ➡︎ https://youtu.be/mW-S-JRwl0A Is iMac 2017 Still Good in 2022? ➡︎ https://youtu.be/E0Qwxg3NYdo Is i5 2nd Gen STILL GOOD in 2022? ➡︎ https://youtu.be/e-XXnSfMFdY Is Mac Mini 2018 Still Worth it in 2022? ➡︎ https://youtu.be/IprtWsGGc4o Toshiba Satellite L650 on Windows 11 | Is it GOOD in 2022? ➡︎ https://youtu.be/2NXUek0kSJM ============================= Connect with me on Social Media! ============================= Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@techinsomnia IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/techinsomnia ============================= Join the TechInsomnia Community! ============================= YT: ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@TechInsomnia/community ============================= Our mission here at TechInsomnia is to empower technology enthusiasts of all skill levels to fully understand and utilize their devices and software to their fullest potential. Through providing informative, relevant, and relatable content, we aim to share our firsthand experience and knowledge to help our audience navigate the ever-evolving world of technology in their everyday lives. 🌐 ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@TechInsomnia DISCLAIMER: Please see this link below for our full disclaimer policy for all of our videos on the TechInsomnia YouTube channel. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1knuiBAO7JyTvrwfqiQinr9he-jLSGFU0SFmjUdtFNaI/edit?usp=sharing #techinsomnia 00:00 Introduction 00:16 Diagnosis 00:40 Testing 01:37 Game Plan 02:25 Result Assessment 03:27 Testing 04:49 Boot Time Speed Testing 05:05 Operational Tips 06:53 Conclusion

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