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  1. W

    MBA Early 2015 (11") - SSD upgrade - what is the best 1TB to get?

    Hi I am looking for SSD upgrade with Sintech adapter I am thinking about Crucial P5 1TB, is any better drive with good performance/power ratio for my laptop?
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    MacBook Air M1 with 4K monitor

    Hey, I was thinking about getting a new external monitor for my MacBook Air M1. From what I can tell, the Dell P2721Q 27-inch 4K USB-C Monitor seems like a good choice. I would like to get 4K at 60Hz through USB-C, so that I can use the Monitor-MacBook as a "one-cable-setup" . From what I...
  3. L

    How much is a 2018 MacBook air worth with a broken retina screen?

    Hey all! Long story short, I’ve got a great condition MacBook Air 2018 which regrettably the retina screen is completely screwed 😫 No idea how it happened, looks as if there’s a small chip in it. I’ve been quoted around £350 to repair, in which it’s not worth it as I can purchase a full...
  4. J

    Help, fans running as soon as I turn on my macbook air (2017) without stopping

    Today, as I started the macbook I was hearing a strange continuous noise and I could not understand the reason (I managed to record it, please listen to the audio in the video attached). I decided to reset SMC and nothing changed, in fact now as soon as I turn on the macbook the fans kick in...
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    Mac Pro 2013 Owner - Upgrade to MacBook Air M1 16GB worth it?

    Hi all, My work on Mac OS is mainly with Logic Pro X and non-Apple plugins and VSTs. I'm currently running a Mac Pro 2013 (8-core/64GB Ram/2TB NVMe) and I know it's certainly overkill for the type of music I mainly work on (Hard Rock / Alt Metal / Acoustic). I also own a MacBook Pro 13" from...
  6. R

    Question on Automatic downloads

    Hi guys, Recently purchased MacBook Air, and noticed that few softwares downloaded automatically in the LaunchPad (such as Chess, Image Capture, Font Book. etc.). Is this usual? It also created an automatic guest login? How can I disable automatic download of the apps? Currently running MacOS...
  7. S

    Macbook air 2015 logic board failure. Why?

    hello good people, please respond my thread. Im macbook air 2015 user. My macbook diagnosed logic board failure just now. and its break my heart because i used it in light mode like writing down on office, listening music, browsing on safari and designing in corel draw. and never spilled of...
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    I want to trade in my MacBook Air (2017) but it has dents on two corners

    Apple website is offering £240 but when I say that the physical condition is not good (only because there are two dents) it says to recycle .. and doesn’t give me £240, any other way?
  9. keithlittle

    Does Target Display Mode use Extra CPU Power?

    Hi Friends, I have 2017 MacBook Air. I'm using a 2010 iMac 27" in Target Display Mode as an extra monitor. I can't find this answer anywhere else online but I'm wondering if running the extra monitor in Target Display Mode uses extra CPU power from the MacBook. I'm sometimes struggling to...
  10. Krutav

    Upgrade Your MacBook's Wireless Card! (WiFI AC + BT4.2) (Open Source Guide!)

    If you're like me and still holding on to a Unibody MacBook from 2010 - 2012, you'll have noticed that the wireless connectivity can be lacking on these models! While this guide won't cover Macbooks made in 2009 and prior (at least not yet), I will be focussing on Macbooks made from 2010...
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    MacBook air shuts down abruptly while using directly with a charger, is it because I am not using battery backup?

    bought a MacBook air in 2018. After a few months, the battery stopped working and I started using it directly with a charger without any battery backup. Sometime later the device started to shut down randomly even when plugged in and especially when using software like Photoshop. I am anyway...
  12. glennjoshua

    Changing hue of blacks/dark colors on my Macbook Air

    Hi! Why is it that sometimes, the hue of the blacks or dark colors on my Macbook, especially apps that are made by Apple like finder, the dock, the menu bar, change their hue randomly to a purple-ish color (as shown in the photos below). However, third-party apps like Microsoft Word, Opera GX...
  13. Spooner83

    Multiple usb-c ports?

    Hi, is there a hub or dock with multiple usb-c ports? I only have 2 on my MacBook Air but I use multiple usb-c devices. I can't find any online. Thanks!
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    New Macbook Air wobbles

    Hello Everyone! I've bought brand new Macbook Air M1 a week ago, and during this period started noticing that bottom right corner of my MBA on some surfaces like tables or floor doesn't stick to them. It's lifted up by 1-2mm(depends on surface, open or closed lid is). And it leads to wobbling...
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    Problems with mx master 3 and logi options

    I have the made for Mac version so no unifying dongle. M1 air When I turn my mx master 3 on 80% of the time the buttons and gestures will be all messed up. My back and forward buttons won’t work on safari, middle click doesn’t work, none of the gestures except for pressing the gesture work. And...
  16. R

    Need helping choosing a right kind of MacBook

    Hi everyone, With my 2013 MacBook Air running out of storage, I'm looking for a new MacBook. It's a challenge for me to switch from macOS to PC although there are games I play that are not supported by macOS. Thus, my current plan is to get a MacBook and run Windows boot camp in it so I can...
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    should I upgrade to Macbook Air from 2015 Macbook Pro?

    Hi all I'm looking for some advice about upgrading my Mac I was hoping somebody might be able to help with.... I currently have an old 2015 Macbook Pro, here's the spec: MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015) 2.2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7 16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 Intel Iris Pro 1536 MB Apple...
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    Upgrade to new M1

    Good morning, I am currently teaching virtually from home and I use my MacBook Air 2018 to share lessons via Zoom and share screen using Google Chrome to present Google Slides, Videos, ect. I recently purchased a new purchase that should arrive by the end of January and I chose to upgrade to...
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    Issues with Samsung (s27r35x) external monitors? (Air)

    My Macbook air M1 works fine with my AOC 27G2G4 monitor but my Samsung s27r35x turns on for 5 seconds then blank screens. The MacBook recognises the monitor is attached but the monitor is clearly in standby (flashing blue light). It is odd. The monitor seems to "crash". It can only switch...
  20. isalvinator

    iOS games in MacBook M1 (GTA San Andreas)

    Hi! I recently bought a new MacBook Air M1 and I want to play the GTA San Andreas but the only option is buying the iOS version since is not available for macOS on Steam and other platforms, but I don't know if it would be "playable" giving that is not optimized for Mac and the use of keyboard...