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  1. S

    Macbook Air 2017 13in or Macbook Air 2015 11in

    Macbook Air 2017 13in or Macbook Air 2015 11in Please help me decide, I really like the form factor of the 11 inch. But is the 2017 really a big difference in terms of multitasking especially it comes with 8gb of ram? How about battery life? I dont dont buy the new macbooks with the...
  2. OldManJimbo

    No updates available ??

    I have a MacBookAir (2015) running El Capitan. When I search for updates the App Store screen says “no updates available.” On another MBAir (2012) running Sierra, the AppStore screen offers High Sierra. Why would the newer model be unable to update?
    • OldManJimbo
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    • el capitain macbook air
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: macOS
  3. B

    MacBook Air and startup on external monitor

    Before getting a MacBook Air, I had a MacBook Pro that was connected to an LG UltraFine display and I can open the laptop to boot (not logging in yet) and then using in a closed-clamshell mode and the login screen would appear on the LG display automatically. With the MacBook Air, I have the...
    • boo98
    • Thread
    • lg monitor macbook air
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  4. W

    Waterfield Muzetto bag - guy with bad fashion sense needs your help :)

    Hi guys! Im from Australia and have seen everyone rave about the Waterfield sfbags and how damn good they are but unfortunately they dont have it in Australia to see in person. I have my eyes set on the Waterfield Muzetto but since i have poor fashion taste i would love to enlist the help of...
    • wcngu1
    • Thread
    • bag ipad ipad pro 12.9 3rd gen macbook air waterfield
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iPad Accessories
  5. BubbaSnapz916

    MacBook Air Charger Port Not Working?

    I would like to preface this by stating that this a 2013 MacBook Air with the MagSafe 2 connector. For quite some time, I'd say for a couple of years or so, that my charger port hasn't been able to connect my charging cable completely. It seems as though the magnets are wearing down but I can't...
  6. Anonymous700

    Can schools look at your past facetime calls?

    I heard from somewhere that your calls are recorded on school laptops and schools can go back and watch them. I personally don't believe this is true but I want confirmation. Is this true?
    • Anonymous700
    • Thread
    • facetime fake laptop macbook macbook air question rumor school
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  7. dcer10

    Advice needed on buying Macbook Air - Audio/Midi studio use

    I have a 15" 2017 i7 2.9ghz Macbook Pro (touchbar) 500gb SSD and 16gb ram and a Microsoft Surface Laptop (1st generation) with an i5 CPU, 256gb ssd and 8gb ram. I use the Macbook Pro entirely for my audio/midi music studio and my Surface Laptop entirely for work use (mainly email/browser/office...
    • dcer10
    • Thread
    • audio macbook air macbook pro midi t2 chip usb bandwidth
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  8. mrfabio

    Macbook Air 13 i7 in 2019?

    Hi, I need/want an i7 cpu but don't need a quad core or a Macbook PRO (I hate the Touch Bar and the model without is not updated). Why the Macbook 12, which is retina and i7, is not updated yet? I want but I can't buy an Apple laptop now basing my personal preferences. Any rumours about a...
    • mrfabio
    • Thread
    • i7 cpu macbook 12 macbook air macbook pro
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook
  9. R

    2017 or 2018 MacBook Air?

    Hello, I’m a college student and I’m trying to decide with MacBook Air to get. I’m not interested in the pros. My biggest concern is reliability. I want something that will be with me for at least 4 years. So my issue is the 2018 mba keyboard-I don’t want to be dealing with keyboard issues but...
    • Ray15
    • Thread
    • 2017 macbook air 2018 macbook air keyboard macbook macbook air
    • Replies: 37
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  10. A

    Need a new addition for photography

    Hi all! I’m looking for a new computer for photo editing. I’ll also use it for every day basics, but that’s my main focus. I used to own an 27” iMac I purchased in 2016 and a MBP from quite awhile ago. When I moved to Europe from America last summer I chose not to bring the iMac for fear of...
  11. Queen of Spades

    What OSX for 2012 MacBook Air?

    My sister's computer recently broke so I bought her a 2012 MacBook Air until she has a bit more money. It has 8GB of RAM and 256 SSD, otherwise stock specs. What OS X should I install on it for her? I'm a little out of the loop on older machines as I've been on a cycle of buying/selling every...
  12. M

    2017 MacBook air, fan never slows down

    I have the latest iteration of the 2017 13" MBA, running macOS 10.12.latest, and I have an annoying problem with the fan. Every time the fan starts up it will stay running, forever, and never throttle down to lower RPM, not even after sitting idle for half an hour with no CPU/GPU load...
  13. J

    2018 MBA: Fast(er) Charging Available?

    Hi Everyone, I believe that the 2018 MBA comes with a 30 watt USB-C charger. If you were to use a 45 watt, 60 watt, or 87 watt USB-C charger, would the 2018 MBA charge any faster? Or is the 2018 MacBook Air physically limited to charging at a max of 30 watts?
    • jesChexin
    • Thread
    • 2018 macbook air fast charging macbook air mba mba 2018 usb c usb charger
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  14. J

    What is this Vertical bar of Inverted Colours on my Screen?

    I was cleaning my Macbook Air at the weekend and think I might have damaged the screen. A vertical bar of inverted colours appeared on the left-hand side (the right was fine initially) but then both sides of the screen displayed as shown in the image. After about an hour of doing nothing...
  15. WillRRRR

    Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Target Disk Mode

    Another MacBook Air 13" 2015 connected to my MacBook Pro 15" 2016 as Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Target Disk Mode is failed right now! I'm not happy. The other MacBook Air 13" 2015 is totally kids computer. MacBook Air is designed for under 21 years old. MacBook Pro is designed for over...
    • WillRRRR
    • Thread
    • issues macbook air macbook pro thunderbolt thunderbolt 2 thunderbolt 3 thunderbolt 3 (usb-c) to thunderbolt 2 adapter
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  16. galaxytiger94

    Macbook air USB issue

    So I usually don't post on these forums but I've had this weird issue for about 2-3 years now. Whenever I plug in any usb accessories (lightning cables, usb ethernet etc.) they will not work when connected directly to my macbook, only when using a usb hub. When using the hub everything works...
  17. K

    Mac Optimization

    I have approximately 1TB of photos, videos and files. I want to subscribe to the 2TB iCloud storage plan and optimize the MacBook Air and iPhone. What is the minimum storage I need to get when purchasing a MacBook Air and iPhone? I would like to get a MacBook Air with Retina Display 128GB and an...
    • KzsQ30tJ
    • Thread
    • files iphone macbook air optimize photos storage videos
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: macOS
  18. rosaca

    Water damage. Works again but turns off a few minutes in.

    So, I was drinking a glass of water when I spilled it over my Macbook Air 2016. I immediately turned it upside down but did not turn it off. Then put it on top of a cotton towel upside down and it turned off by itself. Left it there during the night (9h). This morning I tried to turn it on again...
    • rosaca
    • Thread
    • macbook air turns off water water damage
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  19. Populus

    [MacBook Air 2018] With only 10 cycles, battery at 96%

    Hello, I've been using my MacBook Pro since I purchased it, and after 10 cycles of being charged and used, It fell down first to 98% and now to 96%. This has been more noticeable when I've stressed the computer with games like Fortnite or installing Windows 10. But I am back to MacOS and I'm...
    • Populus
    • Thread
    • battery macbook air macbook air 2018
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  20. CristyBlairBG

    Reccomendations for MacBook Air replacement battery

    The battery on my MacBook Air, model - A1466, is in dire need of replacement. I've been trying to do my research to find an efficient and affordable battery but frankly I'm a bit overwhelmed. Especially since I continue to read that many Amazon reviews are inaccurate. Can someone please...
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