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  1. 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
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    • Forum: MacBook Air
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    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...
  3. 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
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    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...
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    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...
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    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
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    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.
  8. 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
  9. 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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    2nd 2018 Macbook Air Keyboard Replacement

    Thanks for taking the time to read this -- I'll make it quick. Purchased new 2018 13" Macbook Air 8gb 128gb from Apple Store in November, 2018 Keyboard failed (multiple keys appearing on single keypress, wrong letters being inserted when pressing adjacent keys, etc.) by February, 2019 Brought...
  11. Lawson Tyler Robic Burke

    2020 MacBook Pro vs 2020 MacBook Air

    Hi, I am wondering what laptop would be best for my needs. The MacBook Air 2020 i5 16gb RAM or the new MacBook Pro i5 16gb RAM. The MacBook Air intel is 10th gen but the pro is only 8th and same with the MacBook Air RAM is faster then the pro in the base model. I need the laptop for university...
  12. J

    So what should I buy? New 13 inch vs 16 inch vs air ...or wait some more.

    I like most users on here am very dissapointed in the release of the new 13 mbp, I've been looking for a new macbook since october and was really hoping on a significant refresh of the 13 inch model. While I did get the keyboard I was hoping for the screen size remaining at 13 is quite a bummer...
  13. E

    Resolved Display settings when switching tabs

    Ok, I don't know if I'll make much sense but: When switching tabs, the window switches by moving to the side. Is there a way to change the settings so that switching tabs happens more seamlessly/instantly?
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    Resolved Is it okay if MacBook doesn't close completely?

    I put on a webcam cover on my MacBook, and because of it, it doesn't close completely (near the bottom area AKA where the cover is when the MacBook is closed). Is that ok? Will it interfere with the sleep mode or anything? Should I take the cover off? *EDIT* Thanks to everyone for replying...
    • Ellezk
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    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: MacBook Air
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    Resolved These may be stupid questions

    I just got a macbook (2020 air) for the first time, so I’m going through a little adjustment period. A few q’s: How do I change the default text size for things?! Ex. When I open safari, I have to zoom to get the text bigger each time. Is there a way to set a default size? This goes for all...
    • Ellezk
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    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: MacBook Air
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    2020 Macbook Air Base Model User Reviews

    I’ve seen the user review thread for the new macbook air, but most seem to have either the i5 or i7. Anyone who is actually using (or has used) the base model, I would appreciate your honest review! *EDIT* My i3 will be arriving soon. Once I do get it, I'll probably add to this post with my...
    • Ellezk
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    • 2020 macbook air macbook macbook air macbook air 2020 review
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: MacBook Air
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    Staingate + Dented Screens?

    I've heard of "staingate" and screens getting scratched/dented from keyboards. Does anyone have experience with this? I'm getting a 2020 macbook air - do you think I will have the aforementioned problems?
    • Ellezk
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    • 2020 macbook air macbook macbook air macbook air 2020 staingate
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    • Forum: MacBook Air
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    Help re: 2020 Macbook Air

    Hi, I’m wanting to buy the 2020 macbook air, as pretty much everything about it suits my needs/wants perfectly... However, I’ve been seeing a lot of negative reports regarding the fan/throttling issues (some saying it idles at 100 celsius??) For context, I’m a college student who will be...
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    Changes to Force Touch Trackpad?

    Hi everyone, My friend recently bought the new 2020 MacBook Air after never having a MacBook before and I was helping her set stuff up and show her some things she wouldn't otherwise know. I have a question about the force touch on the trackpad, for me and my 2016 MacBook Pro, when I force...
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    Selling my 2019 MBP for a 2020 MBA?

    Hello all, I'm not usually a person who erratically changes devices every year, I usually wait a couple years and in the case of this laptop I was planning to keep it for a good long while, however, I have a 13 inch MacBook Pro with 256GB of storage that I'm (currently) happy with. I got it on...
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