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  1. K

    Best sites to sell used mac/pc parts

    Hey All, Sorry wasn't sure which section to post this in... I've been wondering if there's a good place to sell used pc or mac parts and accessories? I know there's ebay but I'm not really a fan for many reasons (scams, fees, etc). I'm thinking more something similar to Craigslist but all...
  2. A

    I need help picking a computer for video editing

    Hi! I'm currently in the market for a new imac to use premiere for my video editing. I need help in figuring out what system is going to have the smoothest playback from my canon 5d mark 2 for full length movies. I want Premiere to run smoothly as well. I appreciate any help!
    • akenney
    • Thread
    • adobe apple canon film help !! imac mac premiere premiere pro
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Digital Video
  3. 0989382

    A Crazy (Linux) Idea

    As I investigate some alternatives from the Mac in Windows, which, to be honest is a crazy enough idea... I was picturing how Linux could be made to work for me. I'm in Marketing so here's the use case: - Advanced editing and finishing off layouts of Office Documents - Playing nicely with...
  4. frocco

    Torn between MBP 2018 & Gaming Laptop

    If I could get both, problem solved. But.. I got a deal at Best Buy yesterday for a 2799.00 MBP 400.00 off. I have not yet opened it, I really want a gaming laptop, but am afraid I would miss OSX. I do some web development that I could do in Windows using AMPPS or others. I see a lot of...
  5. ChrisDB

    MacBook Pro Touch Bar 2016-2017-2018 slow response time and weak iGPU drives me crazy

    So let me start , I've been a Mac fan since 2014 , I've gone throught several MacBook Airs and Pros 2012-2015 and they've been excelent . Now I want to buy a new computer but there are several problems with new devices . 1. The new screen on 2016 and 2017 13 inch and 15 inch have SLOW RESPONSE...
    • ChrisDB
    • Thread
    • gpu issues keyboard mac motion pro response touch touchbar weak
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  6. A

    Help! Lost my preview app

    Hi guys, I think I have accidentally deleted my Preview.app on my MacBook pro while I was cleaning it. I am freaking out cause I could not find it anywhere in my computer or online. Could somebody please send me Preview.app because I don’t have the installation disc(second-hand MacBook) Thank...
    • angelovehearts
    • Thread
    • 10.13.6 app icon lost mac macbook pro macos preview preview app
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  7. S

    Other How to Listen to iPhone Podcasts on Mac

    I wanted to share this "How To" since I've found it useful lately. If you manage your podcasts on your phone, but prefer to use the nicer speakers on your Mac (and not drain phone battery), follow these steps: • Plug your phone in via USB • Open QuickTime Player • File > New Audio Recording •...
  8. iTarbuck

    iPad iPad Duet dual display?

    Hi all, I have been using my 11" iPad Pro as a 2nd display for my MacBook Pro when running photoshop! My internet is very fast and I have started to notice some lag at times when browsing safari? I have tried both Apple and after market cables between the devices and this did not seem to...
    • iTarbuck
    • Thread
    • duet duet display ipad mac
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: iPad
  9. W

    Bought a used 2016 MacBook Pro

    He! everyone :), sorry if this post its really bad written or has something out of place its my first post. so I just bought a used late 2016 MacBook Pro 13 inch, its the base specs i5, 8gb of ram and 256 ssd, I liked it because its in really good condition it has none scratches, it only comes...
    • W1cH099
    • Thread
    • apple apple care mac macbook macbook pro notebook purchase question used
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  10. I

    Help! External monitor with MBP 2015

    So my macbook pro 13 inch early 2015 has a cracked lcd and is showing all sorts of colours. I was wondering how I can connect it to an external monitor when I can’t see anything on the mbp’s screen. I have done this to other macbooks, but the real problem here is that it is at the setup page...
    • Its Me Marius
    • Thread
    • external monitor mac macbook macbook pro 13 mbp mbp 13 monitor displayport
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  11. S

    Which Macbook Pro Should I Get?

    I am looking to buy a new Macbook for my Birthday in March and I was wondering what one should I get? I am planned to be developing games for Mac and iOS. The programs I'll be using will be things like Unreal Engine, Unity3D, Maya for viewing my graphic files my freelancers sent me, and running...
  12. I

    Is my MacBook HDD dead?

    Hello all Not too long ago, I tried to update my MacBook Pro to the newest OS (Mojave). I downloaded the updater etc. and started updating my software. I didn't mind, so I just let it update for itself. I came back some hours after, to a black screen, and nothing responding. The computer didn't...
    • izzyzy
    • Thread
    • apple boot hard drive advice harddisc harddisk harddrive mac macbook mojave software
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  13. Lyrik

    Disk Partition Problem

    I used this common in terminal (diskutil partitionDisk disk2 GPT HFS+ newdisk R) from another post here to try to get my 1TB Toshiba External USB HD to work on both PC and Mac. I was trying to do this WITHOUT erasing any files on the drive. Not only did it repartition, it erased everything and...
  14. O

    Do I need an eGPU for my tasks?

    So everyone knows that the i5 in the Mac mini is strong enough for almost everything. We can put that behind us. Except for 3D rendering related tasks, one will need an eGPU. I'd say that now but I'm not sure. [1] Sooo......What do you call as 3D rendering? My workflow includes Photoshop...
    • ozanuk
    • Thread
    • adobe after effects egpu final cut pro mac mac mini photoshop premiere productivity rendering
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Mac mini
  15. D

    Mac mini New or Old?

    My daughter looking to do video production in college on an Apple. Will be using Adobe Premiere. Wondering if I will be better off getting her a Mac mini late 2012 with an i7 chip or purchasing the 2018 model? I've found a late 2012 on Craigslist with a 2.3 ghz quad core intel i7, 16 GB of Ram...
    • DougR_99
    • Thread
    • adobe adobe premiere mac mini
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Mac mini
  16. O

    i5 or i7 for productivity software?

    Hey guys, a lifetime windows user here who wants to switch. Honestly I don't want to spend any more money than I have to. So my question is regarding to the hyperthreading that is only available on the i7... do I get any performance boost with hyperthreading on my softwarea i listed down below...
    • ozanuk
    • Thread
    • cpu mac macos mini
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Mac mini
  17. waheed

    $5 docking / external storage solution for external Type C (USB C) SSD for Mac mini 2018

    I was looking for a decent and affordable USB C based desktop enclosure which look decent when placed on desktop along with Mac mini 2018 and has a very low footprint but I could not find one even after searching for couple of days. After a failed search attempt, I decided to do a DIY dock...
    • waheed
    • Thread
    • 2018 external mac mini ssd type-c usb-c
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Mac mini
  18. davidgnomo

    HomePod Can I play sound from a Mac and a HomePod at the same time ?

    Maybe this has already been discussed somewhere else, but I can't find the right post ... my question is simple : I have a HomePod installed up on a shelf which is exactly at my back and I'd like to hear sound coming both from my Mac (in from of me) and from the HomePod, for example when I watch...
  19. T

    Trouble with iTunes and duplicate files?

    Hey folks, so this is an odd question, but one I can't for the life of me figure out. For reference, I’m running both the latest versions of iTunes and Mojave on my 2015 MacBook. (I did recently update all my software and apps, but this issue has only popped up in the last couple of days, well...
  20. J

    Mac Pro vs 2018 Mac mini

    Hello everyone! I need some help/advice on deciding between a Mac Pro and 2018 Mac mini. This machine will be solely used for music production (Ableton Live + Plugins) and basic word processing. I do run Ableton at 48k and sometimes higher sample rates which can be tasking on my current 2014...
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