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Bad Day - everything needs replaced today!
My iphone 6S just died an hour ago. I'm hoping it'll come to life again but it clearly needs replacing, and my old Macbook Air 2014 that I use with a separate screen has a warning that the battery needs replacing and today it started sputtering. No Apple shops are open to replace the battery... -
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iPad Pro Which size iPad Pro for college?
I'm currently looking to purchase an iPad Pro for note taking. I have a 2017 MacBook Pro 13", horrible keyboard and its performance is unbearable. I'd be trading in my iPad Air 3. I can't decide which size to get for taking notes. The 11" seems very portable yet the 12.9" is the same size as a... -
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Series 4 Acting Up: SE or 6?
I currently have a 44mm Series 4 that is causing some heart ache... slow, battery life not as good as it once was... Anyone go to an SE from a Series 4? I would lose the ECG, but gain a better processor and a new watch with warranty and save some money... or should I go to a Series 6? I do not...- jahall05
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- advice apple watch apple watch se decisions downgrade help series 4 series 6 upgrade which one
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- Forum: Apple Watch
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Purchase Advice
Hi all, I need some purchasing advice. I currently have an early 2015 MacBook Air with the following specs: Processor: 1.6 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 Memory: 8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 Now, the keyboard is failing me, and I'm doing a code-heavy PhD at the moment and working from home has made me...- toyotaharving
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- advice help
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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MacBook air 2013 does not recognise the new nvme ssd
Hi there, I recently bought a 512Gb NVMe M.2 ssd from verbatim as it was really cheap and I also bought the adapter on eBay so that it'd fit in my macbook (the adapter is from sintech) but after installing it, the ssd doesn't show up in disk utility or ubuntu terminal, I tried so many different...- xeram
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- advice bootable disk help macbook air 11 macbook air 2013 macos nvme repair ssd verbatim
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- Forum: MacBook Air
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Upgrading MacBook Air 11-inch 2015 SSD - Looking for advice
Hey everybody, I was just wondering if anybody could give me advice on suitable SSDs to purchase to upgrade the storage in my MBA 11" 2015. Ideally I'm looking for a 800GB - 120GB drive, anything in that range is fine, ideally I'm looking for the most affordable option. If location affects...- Blue_Leader
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- advice helioviewer macbook air macbook air 11 mba ssd upgrade
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- Forum: MacBook Air
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Upgrading MacBook Air 13-inch 2017 SSD Please Help
Hi There, I was just wondering if anybody would be able to reccomend any cheap or 'reasonably priced' but well functioning SSDs that would be compatible with my MacBook Air 13-inch 2017 (running Catalina). I currently have its original 258GB SSD in it. I'm not quite sure where to look to find...- Blue_Leader
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- advice help macbook air macbook air 13 2017 repair replace ssd ssd
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- Forum: MacBook Air
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Why the ARM transition will suck, and why it won't.
First, let me get this out of the way: Intel has not been able to deliver 5nm chips. Taiwan Semi has. 5nm means much better performance-per-watt. 5nm runs much cooler. 5nm means no more throttling due to heat like what happens today in a MacBook Pro, where heat is the limiting factor. Apple...- darkgoob
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- advice
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- Forum: Apple Silicon (Arm) Macs
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(Advice Please): Copying Mac Photos Library to Windows Computer
Any advice for someone looking to copy a 84.7GB Mac OS Photos Library to a Windows machine? I spent 2+ years going through a 160GB Google Photos export getting rid of duplicates and photos I don't like. I now use a Windows Desktop at home as my primary computer. Any advice for what photo...- BigMcGuire
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- advice photos windows
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- Forum: Windows, Linux, macOS, & Others on the Mac
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Should I buy a 2015 15" MacBook Pro?... or wait
I currently have a 2017 13" MacBook Pro without TouchBar. I cannot stand this keyboard and the computer overheats constantly. I have my eye on a used Mid 2015 15 inch Pro with the 2.5ghz i7. The price is $999 and its in great physical shape with a brand new battery. Is this a good decision or...- frosty18
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- 15 inch macbook pro advice macbook pro used
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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Other 11 Pro Max or Wait For Rumored 12?
So once all this Quarantine stuff ends, I’ve been looking into upgrading my iPhone since I’m eligible for one. I have a red 8+ I got on its launch when I was due for a new phone after my 6S was dying (had a free battery change, phone still died permanently after two years of service) and I’m...- Brandy-Boi
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- advice iphone 11 iphone 12
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- Forum: iPhone
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Advice for buying a mac mini for programming
I need a advice about if this mac mini that I'm going to buy will run smooth for what I will use. I need a mac mini only for programming, I will use only the Xcode and the simulator. This is the mac mini configuration: Intel core i5 2.5ghz 12 GB RAM Fusion Drive 620gb Intel HD Graphics 4000... -
Overheated XS, Wet Fingers and No Factory Warranty
Team, Over memorial day weekend in Palm Springs, I was playing tunes by the pool on 110-degree weather. iPhone XS was overheating and using it, and I was tapping with wet fingers until it went kaput! The screen was out, but I think I was able to trigger apps until the phone dies for good...- Rckyrr
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- advice factory warranty iphone xs overheat water
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- Forum: iPhone Tips, Help and Troubleshooting
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I know I’m a little (a lot) late to the party, but I have a question about AirPods
I first got AirPods when the 2nd generation first came out. I was so excited when I got them, they were everything I ever wished for. Perfect for soccer game warmups, for a quick listen, or when I’m on the train on the way to work. Now the problem was that they would be loose in my ear, more...- CanadianMerengue
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- advice airpod airpod accessories airpods airpods 2 help iphone accessories question recommendations tips
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- Forum: AirPods
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Help me decide between these two iMac 27!
Hello, I decided to buy new iMac 27 and I have 2 options. Either 2019 base iMac 27 or the previous version high end iMac 27 (2017?) which is 90$ cheaper. Specs are 2019 iMac 27 3,0GHz 6core Intel Core i5 eight generation Turbo Boost up to 4,1 GHz 8 GB 2666MHz memory DDR4 1TB Fusion Drive... -
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iPad Pro What are my options iF any, or am I goosed?
i have a new iPad 11 in pro so all my data is on a usb stick so naturally wanting to transfer it, about 12 gb in total, I am at a loss as to how to do this if at all possible Please help with any input also I have the use of moms iMac Tia Sophie -
Is 8 GB RAM in base MBP 13 (1,4 ghz) enough for 4-6 years?
Hi. May the owners of a MacBook Pro 13 2019 (1,4 ghz) look at ram load right after a fresh boot of your Mac. I guess most of you have a base 8 gb model. And what RAM usage do you see when you use at least 6-10 tabs in a safari? I consider a 1,4 ghz MBP 13 as a perfect choice. I need it to be...- Marinier
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- advice help mbp 13 ram
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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Tokyo nights and Apple Days
Wife and I are going to Tokyo for four nights and plan on getting two iPhone XS max’s and possibly an Apple Watch. Any tips? Has anyone purchased in Tokyo at the official store(s)? I’m quite surprised at how cheap the prices are compared to pretty much.... everywhere Advice on currency...- MPW99
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- advice apple iphonexs tokyo
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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iPhone 8/Plus Want to sell my iPhone 8 64GB Black but where to list?
Hello, I have a spare iPhone 8 64GB Black handset that's in pristine condition (rarely used). Battery health is 97%. It's also unlocked. I'm looking at selling the phone but I'm not sure where's best to list it? I've sold a few things on eBay before but the fees they charge are extortionate... -
Which MacBook to get (Casual video editing + travelling)
Hi guys! I am about to finally retire my mid-2012 MacBook Pro soon, and have been looking into options for the next one so I need some advice. I am only getting into video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro, however I am planning to create casual content for social media mainly (so no 3D and...- Flr_flr
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- advice air macbook pro travelling video editing
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
