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  1. Ompopo

    Is it worth it to sell my Macbook Air M1 to update to MBA M2 or M3? (Will be used for school)

    So, just to inform, I have a 16" Macbook Pro M1 Max at home with 32GB Ram, so this is not my only laptop (but the one I use most). + all dollar values are calculated with todays exchange rate against NOK on August 5th and are just meant as a measure to show prices So I went back to school last...
    • Ompopo
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    • macbook air m1 macbook air m2 macbook air m3
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  2. miabadboys

    iPad Air Discolored iPad Air & MacBook Air M1

    Both devices showing discoloration after removing cases. Has anyone seen any solutions to getting the aluminum to regain its original color? Saying that i'm pretty disappointed in the way this looks. Neither device has been outside - get a case to protect things and this happens.
    • miabadboys
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    • ipad air (2022) macbook air m1
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iPad
  3. Marioots

    Suddent battery drain and overheat after updating to 14.5 (Sonoma)

    I just updated to the newest mac os which is the mac os Sonoma 14.5 and i noticed a huge bug on my mac. I dont know if its only happening in my mac or what but after a few days after updating i felt really annoyed by the battery life. It became more faster to drain, before i update it i was on...
  4. Marioots

    Rubber screen traces on MBA Keyboard

    I have issues removing this screen rubber traces. I dont know why this happend, i often clean my keyboard as well. Do you guys have any suggestions or solution for this problem? It's so disturbing for me to see those traces
    • Marioots
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    • keyboard backlight macbook air m1 screen traces
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  5. H

    [MacBook Air M1] Green Hue/ Bleeding on the edge of Screen

    I bought a new MacBook Air M1 couple of months ago. A few days ago I noticed there was a green hue in the corner of the screen. It is there after boot and disappears completely after a few minutes. When the hue is gone I can shut it down and power it on within a couple of hours, it will not be...
    • heronet
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    • display m1 air macbook air macbook air m1
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  6. Agent007

    2020 M1 MacBook Air - My Weird Repair Story

    The evening of Feb. 20th, 2024 wasn't unusual. I sat in bed eating a sesame seed bagel while watching Law & Order (OG; season 6, Briscoe & Curtis) on my 2020 M1 MacBook Air (8GB/512/Silver/twist-of-lemon/sweet-n-low). Avid multitasker and glutton for punishment that I am, I was simultaneously...
  7. Tsepz

    Got a MacBook Air M1 in 2024

    Took delivery of my new M1 MBA last week Thursday and have now had it for over a week and so far so good, have to say I am incredibly happy with this machine, especially using it with my iPad Pro with the Side Car feature, truly impressive. The last time I had a MBA was back in 2018 when I had...
    • Tsepz
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    • macbook macbook air macbook air m1 mba mba m1
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  8. M

    MacBook Air M1 Lid Gap — Write Opinion

    Why some units have it? It seems to me that rubber gasket kinda different in height across display. I understand this is machining tolerances, but still What's your thoughts? It'll be good to read any theory! You can view more photos of different Macs by searching —> MacBook Lid Gap
  9. M

    MacBook Air M1 Lid Sound

    Sup, y'all! Did Apple change type of magnets or rubber gasket? I remember that lid of MBA with Retina from 2018-2022 [manufacture date; not M2] closed kinda without any sound unlike MBP Am I tripping? Just my curiosity. Thank you!
    • minazuki-sho
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    • display issue lid sound macbook air macbook air m1 macbook air m1 2020 macbook pro quality control
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  10. S

    Looking for USB-C Mouse Recommendations for M1 MacBook Air

    In search of a wireless mouse that's compatible with my M1 MacBook Air and can handle light gaming. Thanks a bunch!
    • sh9nks
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    • accessories macbook accessories macbook air m1 mouse usb c dongle
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  11. E

    macbook air (m1) usb connecting/disconnecting

    hi, i have a macbook air (m1) and have some issues with it. i'm not sure if it began with the sonoma 14.1 update but i didn't have a problem with the previous macos. maybe it's because i'm not using usb for data transfer so much...
    • ekucukoglu
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    • apple silicon issue macbook macbook air macbook air 2020 macbook air apple silicon macbook air m1 problem usb disconnecting usb reconnecting
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook
  12. N

    Could not open locked Notes on Mac (pics)

    I created a new locked Notes on iPhone 14, when try to open on MBA 13 M1 with Monterey, it shows an error message " This note uses unsupported features. To view or edit it, upgrade to the latest version of macOS." But there are other locked notes which can be opened without any issues, I do...
    • nzxred
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    • iphone macbook air m1 monterary notes locked
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: macOS
  13. M

    Going back to 13" from 15" MBA?

    When the 15" MBA was announced, I just knew it was going to replace my 13" M1. I used 15" Pros for close to 10 years before the M1 Air, and really missed the screen size. However, after trying out both the 13" and 15" M2 MBA at the Apple Store, I've decided to keep the 13" M1 for now. For some...
    • michaelscarn
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    • macbook air 13 macbook air 15 macbook air m1 macbook air m2
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  14. A

    MacBook Air m1 gap between lid and base at only one side

    Using MacBook Air m1 and notice there is gap between lid and base of MacBook m1 . Already this is my 2nd replacement unit and still there is same gap issue. What should I do and is it normal for all MacBook users.
  15. nintendoswitch

    Why won't my AirPods Pro work on FaceTime on Mac?

    my 1st gen AirPods Pro work just fine on my MacBook Air M1, but sound from FaceTime only comes out of the Mac's built in speakers. I tried unpairing and repairing the AirPods, updating the Mac, restarting the Mac, and checking in control center to make sure the audio output is set to AirPods...
  16. O

    Display sometimes works. Backlight works but no image. Pushing on keyboard frame makes it work. Video included.

    The display on this M1 Macbook Air boots to a backlit screen with no image. When I push around the top of the laptop near the hinges the image appears. I've opened the laptop and checked the display cable and the main data cable and there are no issues. Here is a video of the problem...
    • Oodaloop
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    • broken display fix macbook air m1 repair screen
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  17. L

    mba m1 waking up from sleep and draining a lot of battery

    hello ! when i go to sleep with my mac unplugged, i notice that i lose a lot of battery . using log show --predicate 'eventMessage contains "Wake reason"', i got those 2 results that occur EVERY minute , even while asleep 1) 2023-04-07 08:03:34.409481+0200 0x42406 Default 0x0...
  18. S

    Macbook Air M1: Monitor Recommendations

    Hello Everybody, I recently bought a Macbook Air M1 and I'm looking for a monitor, as I connected it to the monitor I have on my desktop (LG 28UM59-P) and I was disappointed with the resolution. My budget is at most 500€. I'm located in Greece, so I can purchase it from local stores or Amazon...
  19. S

    buying advice: MacBook Air M1 512 GB - should i get 8gb or 16gb ram?

    hi i am a university student thinking of getting a new MacBook air m1 512gb but i need help picking between 8gb or 16gb ram. i use my laptop for normal school stuff but also to play some games like hollow knight. i make websites in wix, design graphics in canvas, and use discord a lot. most of...
  20. E

    Questions concerning usb c to hdmi and airplay

    Currently I am planning to buy a macbook air M1 as well as a in combination with a Samsung 4k 120hz QLED 55QN90B. Since the samsung has 4k in 120 hz output but only hdmi input I would like to have a cable or hub that would be able to output 4k in 120 hz from my mac. I have been searching high...
    • essiw
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    • airplay 2 hdmi usb c macbook air m1
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook Air
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