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  1. S

    How to increase speed?

    I have a MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2010) and it only has 8GB of memory. I have replaced the hard drive to a SSD. I am now needing more speed bc i'm starting to use Photoshop on my laptop more. How can i increase the speed without having to purchase a new or updated MBP?
  2. B

    Replace 3.5 HDD with 2.5 Laptop HDD

    My question is I have a Mid-2010 21.5" iMac and the hard drive has failed. I have a spare 1TB 2.5" Laptop hard drive that can use but am wondering if I can use it without issues of overheating. I recently updated my Mid-2011 21.5 iMac from a 3.5 HDD to an 2.5 SSD and went smooth as butter. As...
    • Bmacphe1
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    • fan control hdd replacement imac laptop
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: iMac
  3. S

    PC shows up in Shared ?

    Hi, how are you guys? I have a 2017 27“ iMac ( vacuum cleaner fan noise edition ). I noticed yesterday that in my Finder under -Shared- my Windows Laptop showed up. Didn’t share anything or connect the two devices which is why I was wondering why it is suddenly showing up there. I did use the...
    • Samurai Shampoo
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    • connection device finder imac laptop shared windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iMac
  4. S

    What happens when connecting TV/monitor?

    Hello, sorry for the question that will seem newbish to some. [I have a 2012 non-retina Macbook Pro. I connect to 1080p Samsung TVs 30" - 46" using a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter and HDMI cable.] When I connect a second display, like my TV, the resolution on my laptop changes. Text doesn't...
  5. J

    Need a new laptop that can play wow on med.

    Are dells as reliable as macs? I need a new laptop for photo editing and playing games primarily world of Warcraft on medium. Can't decide between MacBook Pro 15", dell inspirion or dell xps. Needs to be under $2600, 12-15 inch Last at least 3 years without problems. Play world of Warcraft on...
  6. The Tiny Desktop

    Now or Never Mac Mini

    Thanks to the 8th Gen Kaby Lake Refresh, Apple will be forced to release quad-core Mac Mini next time, or to ditch the Mac Mini altogether. (Links are to Intel Technical Specs on the Intel Ark Site) Right now, an i7-8550u Mobile is 4C/8T and goes from 1.8GHz to 4.0GHz. Now, Apple might wait...
  7. Dukesy2020

    First Time Apple Laptop Buyer....HALP ME!

    Howdy all! Just having thoughts about what Macbook I should buy but not every sure where to begin, I'm happy with 128GB SSD Storage as I keep everything up in the cloud anyways from my photo backups to my damn iPhone backups. I was eyeing off the MacBook Air but I'm still lost at what to buy...
  8. bad03xtreme

    Cheap laptop for using Word

    My wife is looking to get a cheap laptop meaning sub $500 that will allow her to use Microsoft Word for work purposes. We have a Mac Mini at home now but she uses a PC at work so I kind of wanted to get her a cheap laptop just to be able to use the same version of Word when she occasionally...
  9. LarsG5

    iMac G5 portable notebook conversion

    Hello, since a Powerbook G5 is a well-known inside joke of Powerpc Macs community, I began to think about creating one myself out of an iMac G5 iSight 17" (A1144). The case is the last of my worries, I'm more concerned about how to get everything up and running in a portable form. So, I've got a...
    • LarsG5
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    • a1144 imac g5 laptop notebook portable powerbook
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  10. T

    Access Computer on iPad using Bluetooth

    Hello, I am looking for a way to get a kind of VPN-control over my laptop which is next to the iPad, where from I want to access it. In fact, I want to use the computer and its programms, but actually without need of the screen and keyboard of the laptop. Is there an App for iOS, which allows...
  11. kevinmichael062

    Non Retina Vs Retina

    Quick Question: I Have a 2013 Macbook Pro Retina 13inch i5 128gb SSD 2.4GHZ 4GB ram and i love it My friend has a 2011 Macbook Pro 13 Inch 500GB SSD 8GB Ram i5 2.3 Perfect condition He wants to trade me because he likes the new smaller design Honestly is it worth it for me?
  12. Jmaustin02

    Online Purchase Apple Store of Mid - 2017 MacBook Pro - Factory installed wrong hardware

    I recently purchased the newly released 15" 2017 MacBook Pro - with Radeon Pro 560 4gb graphics card. I spent over $3.3k on this setup. Minutes after receiving the MBP, opening and going through the setup process I went to check out "About this Mac" and assumed I would see all the correct...
    • Jmaustin02
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    • 2017 apple graphics intel laptop macbook macbook pro mid 2017 new radeon
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  13. Jcswim

    MacBook Pro 13in, mid-2010 unsolvable

    All, My hard drive failed so I replaced it with a crucial mx300 525gb. Now, whether my new or old hard drive is in, I cannot connect to web pages as it says the site is insecure/certificate cannot be trusted. I can't connect to iCloud because it says it can't establish a connection with the...
    • Jcswim
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    • 13 inch macbook pro advice crucial ssd hard drive help laptop macbok pro mid 2010 problem unsolved
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  14. S

    All iPads The Collection of 'iPad as a Laptop replacement etc' threads

    Hopefully this thread limits the amount of duplicate threads on the topic: Search Results https://forums.macrumors.com/search/4321600/?q=laptop+replacement&o=date&c[title_only]=1&c[node]=137 Laptop https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/use-ipad-air-as-replacement-for-laptop.1672536/...
    • spac3duck
    • Thread
    • ipad ipad pro laptop replacement
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iPad
  15. R

    Got a Samsung Chromebook Plus

    Picked up a Samsung Chromebook Plus few days ago. Build quality is superb, screen is razor sharp and I'm really happy they're using usbc. Battery life as expected is also really good. Im replacing an older Samsung Chromebook I got two years ago. Now I know a chromebook is not for everyone but...
  16. Juliusgirl

    Which MacBook? New or used? Software?! Accessories?! HELP QUICK!!

    I have never owned a Mac/MacBook before but I am in quick and desperate need of a laptop (like need to make money to eat etc. quick and desperate) and I figured that since my photographs, many of my writings, music, along with apps books blahblah is on my iPad and iPhone that I ought to get a...
    • Juliusgirl
    • Thread
    • buy help laptop mac new prices refurbished software warranty
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: MacBook
  17. pallapolum

    Can I recover memory from my broken Macbook 2015?

    Good afternoon everyone, I bought a new 12inch Grey Macbook in 2015 (Retina Version)... I recently broke the laptop into 2 pieces... A perfect snap, the screen/monitor being one piece and the keyboard/CPU being the other piece. I was wondering if the SSD inside the macbook is ex-tractable...
    • pallapolum
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    • break fix laptop macbook ssd transfer
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: MacBook
  18. D

    MacBook Pro vs. Dell XPS 15

    Hello, My entire life I have only used Apple Products. I have only owned MacBook Pro laptops and iPhones. As an artist and designer, I am anal about details and it's the reason why I chose Apple to begin with. Apple products continue to be simply gorgeous to look at. All of my software is Mac...
  19. SteveJobzniak

    Moshi deserves some love

    Six years ago, I bought a MacBook Pro 2010. I had seen the palmrests of my friends' laptops being worn down by the sandpapery grinding and acid oils from the constant rubbing of your palms. It looks like this gross picture: So I thought I'd spend a few more bucks on my $3000 laptop and get a...
  20. M

    Macbook Pro 9,2 vs 11,5

    Are there any benchmarks comparing a MAXED-OUT MBP 15" 9,2 (15" Mid-2012) to a Maxed-out MBP 11,5 (15" Mid 2015)? Currently I own the 11,5 (16gb RAM, 512gb SDD, 2gb VRAM, 2.8ghz i7). A member in my family needs a new laptop, so I am going to give them mine and get another. I was considering...
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