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  1. gbf

    Is this normal

    I bought a MacBook Air from Apple this year and used it only once. I have a tendency to buy things and never open them. tonight I opened it and the battery was at 0 obviously. I plugged it in and it turned on but was running really slow at 1%. It took a couple of percentage points before it ran...
  2. T

    New SSD in MacBook Air 13" Mid 2013 - Can't install MacOS

    Hi all, because memory was running out I bought a new SSD (Samsung PM981 512GB NVMe M.2, with adapter) for my MacBook Air 13" Mid 2013 (A1466). Before the installation I made a TimeMachine-Backup on an external SSD. I also created an installation USB stick for macOS Catalina (is also currently...
    • tb1204
    • Thread
    • install macos macbook air new ssd
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  3. WOODSEE_

    Macbook Air 2015 upgradability?

    Hi looking to buy a second hand mac for my GF. I have macs for my own video & photo editing so just need something that she can use for building / running her online biz. Came across a BQ20Z451 MacBook Air 2015 Core i5 8GB 256GB In Good Condition & wondering if it can be upgraded to a Samsung...
  4. D

    Suggestion regarding repair

    Issue:- Hi, I am using Macbook Air mid-2017. Suddenly Since last week my Keyboard and trackpad are not working. I am able to input my password using keyboard but as soon as i am in Keyboard and trackpad stops working. Things i have tried till now : - SCM NVPRAM Deleting all third party...
  5. D

    Macbook air Keyboad and Trackpad not working after login

    Hi, I am using Macbook Air mid-2017. Suddenly Since yesterday my Keyboard and trackpad are not working. I am able to input my password using keyboard but as soon as i am in Keyboard and trackpad stops working. Things i have tried till now : - SCM NVPRAM Deleting all third party software...
  6. S

    Macbook air A1466

    Can some please help me? Macbook won't boot :( I formatted and installed katalina but that didn't help. What's interesting is that it runs in safe mode fine
    • Sako2255
    • Thread
    • a1466 katalina boot problems macbook air macbook stuck
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  7. The_Battary_guy

    MBA 2020 Battery: Concerning?

    It's almost 4 months into my mba and Coconut battery indicates battery capacity at 91%, Is that normal. But system information says it's at 100% wtf is goin on?
  8. ondert

    Anyone Using Mini GaN Charger for Their MacBook Air?

    Hello, I've just got a 2015 MacBook Air 13" to do my tasks on the go. I went with this model because it's still capable of doing basic stuff and easier to repair and also I already have an iMac at home. I bought this MB Air as second hand and the previous owner gave it with a 85w magsafe 2...
    • ondert
    • Thread
    • 13" 2015 charger macbook air
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  9. S

    External storage for MacBook Air 128 GB 2015 model, all legit & updated to latest Mac OS.

    Dear Folks Good day I own a 2015 Mac Book Air 128 GB, an Iphone 7+ , an Iphone XR and Ipads in addition to a Win Laptop. I'm basically a windows user on laptops, but slowly moving to Mac Book Air My basic usage of the Mac Book Air is for web browsing, web mail, apple mail client, apple...
    • Subu
    • Thread
    • external storage hdd iphone 7+ iphone xr macbook air ssd
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  10. S

    MacBook Air charge while camping?

    Hello, I was looking at away to charge my 2014 MacBook Air while camping (I’m from Australia) either while remote or within the tent. I would like to be able to charge the Mac more then once (preferred 3 times on a single charge from 0 to 100) Or with the ability to plug up to solar to be charge...
  11. E

    Help me find a laptop that's a good alternative to MacBook Air

    I'm presently using MacBook Air with the i3 processor. The laptop is 5 years old. Want to replace it with a faster and cheaper machine. Looking for a laptop with good processing, bigger screen size and more storage. i don't have a hefty budget it's only around $700-800. Can any one suggest me a...
  12. S

    macbook air 2012 i7 vs 2015 i5?

    both are at 8gb ram which is better for online classes that requires zoom videocall? i know the 2015 is great for multitasking except video editing so i just wonder for videocalls like zoom while doing multitasking (browsing and office) simultaneously which is better?
  13. F

    MacBookAir 2020 battery life

    I just bought a new MBA2020 (16GB RAM) and the battery life is around 4hours. This is no way comparable to the MBA that I owned before (I guess it was 2015 model) that consistently gave me 8 hours battery life. Is there a problem with my machine? I mostly just run code in Terminal and...
  14. HomieJohn

    How to get OS X El Capitan on a MacBookAir1,1?

    Hey guys! So I've tried searching for ways to do this but they haven't worked out. For example, every time I use MacPostFactor, it just gives me an error. With OS X Patcher, it won't let me use my keyboard so I can't actually patch the installation. Am I doing something wrong? Are there other...
    • HomieJohn
    • Thread
    • 2008 elcapitan install macbook air patch
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  15. H

    Will Mojave or Catalina Slow Down a MacAir?

    Have a 2013 and an Early 2015 13" 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 8GB RAM MacBook Air running High Sierra. Considering upgrading and wondering how much slower the machines will become.
    • HUGE AL
    • Thread
    • catalina high sierra macbook air mojave upgrade
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  16. M

    MacBook Air 10th-Gen or MacBook Pro 8th-Gen???

    Hi guys, can you advise which notebook is a better buy in your opinion? MacBook Air 2020 10th-Gen 1.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM or MacBook Pro 8th-generation 1.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM I already have a company iMac and wanted to buy a solid laptop for personal use/out...
    • Marisema
    • Thread
    • 10th-gen 8th-gen better value macbook air macbook pro
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  17. kirkbross

    Macbook Air case with max drop protection, zero concern for style?

    Can you recommend a 3rd party case for the new Macbook Air that offers super duper impact protection like Otterboxes do for mobile devices?
    • kirkbross
    • Thread
    • cases drop protection impact protection macbook air
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  18. D

    Should I be worried about heat?

    I have a 2020 i5 8GB Macbook Air. I noticed that the temperatures reach 90+ degrees celsius when opening intensive applications (FCPX or Photoshop) or opening many tabs and applications . Sometimes the fan also reaches 8000rpm when using the webcam for 30mins or more. However I do not really...
    • desklight
    • Thread
    • fan noise heat macbook air macbook air 2020 temperature
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  19. D

    HELP: MBA VS MBP

    I was considering waiting for the ARM mac but I don’t think my current mac will last. Currently I have a 12 inch 2017 macbook i5/8gb/512 & the loose screen makes the display blurry sometimes. I’m debating between a MBA i5/16gb/512 plus an ipad pro or go straight for the 1799 MBP model & no ipad...
  20. Blue_Leader

    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
    • Thread
    • advice helioviewer macbook air macbook air 11 mba ssd upgrade
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: MacBook Air
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