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    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...
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    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
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    • a1466 katalina boot problems macbook air macbook stuck
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  3. 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?
  4. 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
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    • 13" 2015 charger macbook air
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: MacBook Air
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    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
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    • external storage hdd iphone 7+ iphone xr macbook air ssd
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: MacBook Air
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    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...
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    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...
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    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?
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    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...
  10. 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
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    • 2008 elcapitan install macbook air patch
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook Air
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    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
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    • catalina high sierra macbook air mojave upgrade
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: MacBook Air
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    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
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    • 10th-gen 8th-gen better value macbook air macbook pro
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  13. 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
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    • cases drop protection impact protection macbook air
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: MacBook Air
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    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
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    • fan noise heat macbook air macbook air 2020 temperature
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Air
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    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...
  16. 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
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    • advice helioviewer macbook air macbook air 11 mba ssd upgrade
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  17. Blue_Leader

    Upgrading MacBook Air 13-inch 2017 SSD Please Help

    Hi There, I was just wondering if anybody would be able to reccomend any cheap or 'reasonably priced' but well functioning SSDs that would be compatible with my MacBook Air 13-inch 2017 (running Catalina). I currently have its original 258GB SSD in it. I'm not quite sure where to look to find...
    • Blue_Leader
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    • advice help macbook air macbook air 13 2017 repair replace ssd ssd
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  18. jakeuten

    Resolved Trackpad/Cursor issues with new 2020 MacBook Air

    Hello, I just got a MacBook Air over the weekend and I'm already having an irritating problem. Seemingly at random, the cursor on screen will become only a highlight selector. I can't click on any elements of the UI- but if I move the cursor up and down it begins to highlight text on whatever...
    • jakeuten
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    • cursor control macbook air track pad
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Air
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    Guide: MacBook Air Heatsink and Heat Pad Mod

    Based on the heatsink modification megathread, and on the advice and guidance from users like @DanSilov, @Loog, @Robotronic, @kinchee87, and others I'm forgetting, I performed both the heatsink and the heat pad mods on my 2020 i7 MBA. The results have been absolutely amazing. Even though all of...
    • christophosphorus
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    • fans heat pad heatsink high heat macbook air macbook hot noisy performance temperature throttling
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: MacBook Air
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    MBA 2020 - Audio distortion at high volume (try with a video)

    I have a problem that's making me crazy. I returned a MacBook Air because the sound of a song was distorted at maximum volume from the left speaker.Now I've received the new MacBook Air (also 2020) but this time it even seems to come from both speakers the distortion. I'd like some help to...
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