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  1. Denarlexar

    Can I upgrade MacBook Air with a newer motherboard?

    I have a 2013 Macbook Air 13" (i5, 4GB). The MacBook Air's design seems to have stayed pretty much the same from 2012-2017, so I was wondering if there was anything preventing me from purchasing a fully-specced 2017 motherboard off of eBay with all the components on it and replacing the current...
    • Denarlexar
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    • mac macbook air macbook air 13 macbook air 13" upgrade
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  2. V

    2018 MBA vs MBP trackpad size

    If you compared them side by side, you will immediately notice MBA trackpad is smaller than the MBP counterpart. Theory? Logically it seems they wanted to distinguish pro line from the air by deliberately making the air trackpad smaller thus compelling buyers to opt for the pro models and pay...
    • vaugha
    • Thread
    • 2018 edge macbook air macbook pro mba size touchpad trackpad
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  3. F

    Should I use Time Machine on my new MBP?

    Hi guys. I currently have an Air from 2012 and today I'm getting a brand new Pro. I have a ton of files on my Air, so the easiest thing would just be to use Time Machine to get the new Pro up and running without losing anything. However, since my Air is so old, I don't know if there'll be a...
    • felixen
    • Thread
    • backup fresh install macbook air macbook pro new new mac time machine
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  4. W

    Would installing a Jetdrive SSD revitalize my 2011 Macbook Air?

    I have a base 2011 13" Macbook Air that I've had since new (that I love). Its currently running El Capitan (after experiences with later OSs caused me to revert due to performance issues). It is fairly slow and some basic tasks seem to take a while. I've wiped and reinstalled the OS so its...
    • weezin
    • Thread
    • 2011 jetdrive macbook air ssd
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  5. W

    2015 Macbook Air keyboard and trackpad issues

    Hi All! I just purchased a used 2015 Macbook Air i7/8gb/512 and am amazed at how much quicker it feels than my 2011 i5/4gb. Well worth the upgrade! While the performance feels quite good, there are two things about the 2015 that I definitely don't like as much as my 2011 - the keyboard doesn't...
    • weezin
    • Thread
    • 2015 keyboard macbook air trackpad
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  6. S

    Battery life on MBA 2018 - 6hrs max

    I purchased the new MBA 2018 in hope to get a machine with decent battery life. Unfortunately, the MBA 2018 battery is more than a disappointment to me. I get a max. 6hrs with screen dimmed to 50% and usual Safari web surfing. Youtube and other videos train the battery even further. What's...
    • studium4sk
    • Thread
    • batterry battery life macbook air mba 2018
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  7. PatriotInvasion

    Let's talk about the Gold MacBook Air

    I've been a big fan of Apple's gold products for a couple years now. To me, silver and even space gray have become the new almond. There's only so much gray, grayer, and black you can take before it starts to get depressing and boring. So I bought the 2015 gold 12" MacBook when it came out and...
  8. JoshuaMoraski

    Thinking about buying the MacBook Air

    I'm trying to decide what computer to purchase at the moment. The MacBook Air seems underpowered on paper but I am curious wether or not it's worth it? I play games like Civilization 6, Cities Skylines and Sims4 so I understand I would have to buy the BlackMagic Pro eGPU. I currently own a 2015...
  9. A

    2018 MBP with 8 GB Ram or 2018 MBA with 16?

    I know this issue has been discussed to death, but as I was speci’ing out a MBA I became alarmed at how quickly things got expensive. I decided to check the refurbished sales at Apple.com and found a 2018 base processor MBP with 512 ssd for LESS than the MBA I was about the buy. The only...
  10. EEzycade

    Mac Mini Workstation?

    I have a mid-2017 Macbook Air. I am planning on getting the new mini to be a workstation for video editing, 3D modeling. Then I can use my Air on the go and at school. Is that a good plan? Also, any suggestions for a cheap 4k monitor? Thanks
    • EEzycade
    • Thread
    • 4k monitor mac mini mac os macbook air workstation
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac mini
  11. calliex

    Resolved MBA Upgrade rant

    I have been a mac guy since 1984. I have had very good luck with all my previous and current Mac. Never bought apple care (never needed it). My current MBP 2012 retina is 6 years old and still work great (best laptop). I would like to upgrade. Three things are making me hesitate. Cost...
  12. Karlis_Ozolins

    Mac Mojave

    How do I manually generate the pop-up on Mac Mojave to, for example, allow time tracking tool to track your computer?
  13. parisinvest

    old macbook pro retina ram upgrade to 32go?

    hello guys, found a video on youtube upgrade ram for macbook air: but dont know if workable on macbook pro, anyone has a ideal how to upgrade 32go for the old model? thanks
  14. Xbfryfd

    My thoughts on the new MacBook Air and total MacBook lineup confusion

    With the new MacBook Air making the MacBook lineup even more a mess than it was before, I thought I would share my thoughts on how to fix it. It would start with simplifying everything, with just 3 models: MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro. MacBook would be similar to the 13” Pro, but the...
    • Xbfryfd
    • Thread
    • 2018 macbook 2018 macbook air 2018 macbook pro mac macbook macbook air thoughts what i want
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  15. jonatanheyman

    Upgradeable SSD in 2018 Macbook Air?

    Hi! How likely do you think it is that the SSD in the Airs will be upgradeable (and operate stable on a non-default SSD disk)? Paying $200 for a 1TB SSD + m2 adapter, instead of $1200 for the 1.5TB, is tempting...
  16. Marhowl

    New $999/1099 12" MacBook should have been released today and here is why

    Now, all of this is just my personal opinion, but I am kind of mad at Apple for not updating the 12" MacBook even if I don't own one and do not plan to. Nobody in their right mind, as another post here states right in the title, should buy the 12" MacBook right now and here are my reasons why...
    • Marhowl
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    • macbook macbook air
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: MacBook
  17. T

    Swap an SSD from MBP 2015 to MBA 2014

    My wife has an early 2014 Macbook Air. I have a mid 2015 MBP. I'm about to install a new SSD into my 2015 MBP and I was wondering if I could take my outgoing SSD and put it into her 2014 MBA. Thanks for any help.
  18. dsudorion

    flickering backlight macbook air 13"

    I received a MacBook Air 2012 with water spill and somehow I managed to get it back up and running after cleaning all the contacts with contactcleaner. the only problem that stubbornly stays is that the backlight of the LCD flickers or sometimes the screen just turns off. removing the connector...
  19. K

    Can these LogicBenchMarks b Right ! Look @ the MacBook Air !

    check these out ... look @ the MacBook Air - the gold bar - how can that be right ! http://logicbenchmarks.com/benchmark-results/
  20. L

    Not Happy, I have a iMac 27p SSD I7 mi-2009 fast, and NO MOJAVE UPGRADE, disgusting, is there a hack

    Not Happy, I have a iMac 27p SSD I7 mi-2009 fast, and NO MOJAVE UPGRADE, disgusting, is there a hack? Authorize only Mac's after 2012, that is 6 years old, use not acceptable when you think that your machine costs 4000 dollars, even Microsoft does not do that A Mac is not a Phone ! I can...
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