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  1. 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
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    • Forum: MacBook Air
  2. 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
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    • catalina high sierra macbook air mojave upgrade
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  3. 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
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    • 10th-gen 8th-gen better value macbook air macbook pro
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  4. 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
  5. 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
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    • fan noise heat macbook air macbook air 2020 temperature
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  6. 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...
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. C

    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
  11. W

    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...
  12. haine84

    MacBook Air 2015 13in. Heatsink/CPU Chipset Question

    I have an 2015 MacBook Air 13 inch (A1466) and I decided to put new thermal paste on my heatsink and CPU. Since I have owned this computer for three years. So I disassembled the computer and I was shocked at the lack of amount of paste and decent coverage of the original paste from Apple. I have...
    • haine84
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    • 13 inch 2015 a1466 chipset cpu heatsink macbook air thermal paste thermals
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  13. D

    MacBook Air to Apple Cinema Display 24

    Hi there , I’m very confused as to how to connect my MacBook Air 2017 to my 2010 Apple Cinema Display 24, I have bought an adaptor that has turned out to be the wrong one , I have a thunderbolt2 output and the lead from the monitor is a minidisplay port , the Apple advisor told me to buy...
  14. bogdanw

    Windows 10 version 2004 (May 2020 update)

    Has anyone updated to Windows 10 version 2004 on a MacBook Air 2019 (MacBookAir8,2)? Are there any issues, besides the official ones? https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-information/status-windows-10-2004
  15. A

    Buying Advice: Help me pick MBA or MBP 13" 2020 - what is the right choice? :S

    Dear all, my partner needs a new laptop and we both don't know enough about Apple Mac products yet to be able to come to a solid conclusion. We are involved with the Apple ecosystem (iPhones, iPads). We want to: 1) usual browse and surf 2) good battery, transportable 3) Microsoft Office...
  16. P

    Is the base MBP 2020 worth getting over any MBA 2020 just for the cooling system?

    Hi all, I’m reading so much conflicting information across the internet about the thermals on the MBA and if/how it affects performance and overheating etc. I think the MBA probably fits my requirements as a light-ish user, but that cooling system really concerns me in terms of longevity. The...
  17. B

    MACBOOK AIR 2020 I5/8GB RAM/256 OR I5/16GB RAM/256

    Hey I’m a college student and I will be using this computer for web browsing, office,netflix,spotify etc. At one time 10+ tabs,spotify and office will be open.Is 8gb ram enough for me or should I upgrade it to 16gb ram? By the way I’ll probably use it for 4-5 years
  18. C

    SSD differences 2013, 2015, 2017

    Hi, are there any differences between the ssd in a 2015 MBA and a 2017 MBA? In my opinion, they should be the same. But I found an offer on eBay, who offers an a new SSD for the mid 2013 - 2015 Model. The ssd does only have unter 100 Hours of working time.
  19. Lex S

    MacBook Air says charging but won’t turn on

    Hi, looking for some help here as the country I’m in only has one authorized service provider in another city and I wanna exhaust all my options before going in. My MBA won’t turn on. The battery status is at Replace Soon. I left it unplugged and the battery strangely died again (much quicker...
    • Lex S
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    • battery drainage dead battery macbook air macbook battery macbook wont charge no light in magsafe smc reset wont turn on
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  20. CheesegraterPro

    How big is the battery difference between the baseline MacBook Air and baseline MacBook Pro?

    Evening everyone, Due to an unfortunate circumstance I’ve had recently with a Dell laptop of mine I am currently in the market for a new machine. As my working environment is quite mobile, having good battery life is a must for me. I noticed that the current MacBook Air has a smaller battery by...
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