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  1. R

    Macbook Air 2015 or 2017 help

    Hello! I am going to be a freshman in college this fall and I am interested in buying a new laptop, but I am having trouble deciding which version of the Macbook Air is right for me. So, I've read other posts about the differences between the two versions, but I was wondering which one would...
    • ricebunny2341
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    • macbook air macbook air 13 macbook air 13 inch macbook air 2015 macbook air 2017
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  2. Mr West

    Battery life: Pro vs. Air

    I'm planning to buy a new Macbook in the coming weeks. After a lot of doubting I got my mind set on a 13' Macbook Pro - 256gb without Touchbar. However now I'm starting to read that the battery life is not that great... For those who have made the switch; is it really that noticable? Or can you...
    • Mr West
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    • battery macbook air macbook pro
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  3. michial

    Excited for my 1st 2017 MBA Video editing

    i just pulled the trigger and bought my first MBA. 2017 1.8 256ssd. Upgrading from a 2012 mbp with 5400 hdd that gave a beach ball on everything. After looking at iMacs, Mbp’s and MacBooks I found this to be the best value. We don’t do a lot of intense work. The most we do is my 15 yr old son...
  4. H

    Best SD card to expand memory?

    I have a Macbook Air 13'' with a 128GB SSD. I need to save up some memory for the daily works. I realize that moving the iTunes Library (~/Music/iTunes) to an external drive would be a nice way to save up more or less 20 GB... I was thinking about buying a micro SD card/SD card. This one has to...
  5. jms151

    External Hard drive not working on Mac anymore

    I have a samsung external hard drive that I use with my Mac. The last time I remember it working was when I was backing up some photos but it was taking days and the hard drive got accidentally knocked out of my mac. It's not in disk utility or anywhere that I can see so I can't use first aid...
    • jms151
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    • external hard drive mac macbook air samsung
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  6. TrickyTreeRed

    Advice for Macbook/macOS newbie...

    Hi all! I'm looking to replace my five-year old Toshiba Satellite (which is beginning to give up the ghost) and am thinking about purchasing my first macOS laptop device. I've never really used macOS before, just a few times to surf the net and send a few emails - so I consider myself a...
  7. B

    How to Copy Family Movie DVDs to my MacBook Air

    Hello. Several years ago my Dad sent a bunch of VHS tapes with old family movies to Walgreens and they were turned into DVDs. I have a MacBook Air running the Public Beta of High Sierra and a Superdrive. I'd like to copy the DVDs to my computer and then convert the files into MP4s so that I...
    • Banich2
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    • conversion convert movies home videos macbook air macbook air 13" mp4 super drive
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Digital Video
  8. I

    Does anyone know how to fix my Macbook Air's keyboard?

    I just installed this game called Party Hard, but every time I try to play it, the keyboard controls won't work. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling. I've even downloaded other versions, but it still won't work. I've tried to connect a USB keyboard and clicking the game window, but I still...
    • InspectorMills
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    • game games help help me help needed keyboard keyboard problems macbook air please please help
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  9. B

    MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro

    Hello. I know this thread is so popular and yet so annoying. Anyway, I am trying to help a friend with choosing his laptop for college but I found myself in trouble trying to decide which one is better. We are talking about these exact models: 1. MacBook Pro 13" mid 2012 - i7 3520m 2.9GHz - 8...
    • bonbon20
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    • macbook air macbook air 13" macbook air 2015 macbook pro macbook pro (13" mid 2012) macbook pro 13
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  10. idgamebreak

    Macbook Air 2016 Are Good For Progamming

    Hi i have plan to bought Macbook Air 2016 13" 256GB 8GB RAM, i'am use for programming like Android Studio and Xcode, with Processor core i5 1.6-2.7Ghz are smoothly running software programming + emulator ? User macbook air give me best answer for that, Thanks you :)
  11. idgamebreak

    Give me the best choice for programming

    Hi thank you for reading my thread, I have problem, More better buy Macbook Air 13" 2016 256GB 8GB RAM or Macbook Pro 13" 2015 128GB 8GB RAM. Do not give me an option other than that. I need more into programming like Android Studio & Xcode, and a bit for editing might be like to create a...
  12. ckeck

    Battery Health / Capacity Question (150 Cycles - 2015 MacBook Air)

    Was curious what others are seeing as far as battery health / capacity is concerned with similar aged machines. For roughly ~150 cycles I feel like the health on my battery (86%) has deteriorated a bit more than it should have. See the screenshot attached. If you can share what you all are...
    • ckeck
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    • applecare battery battery health cycles macbook air warranty
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  13. ckeck

    Stuck: 15 MBP + iPad Pro (10.5) vs 13 nTB MBP (no iPad)?

    Been a few years since I haven't been able to make up my mind between a "load out". Historically I always rocked a loaded 15" MBP and maybe an iPad (flipped between minis and regular models). Starting about 2013 I tried a 13" MacBook Air for the first time and ended up sticking with that...
    • ckeck
    • Thread
    • choose help ipad ipad pro loadout macbook macbook air macbook pro thinkpad carbon upgrade
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  14. TexGator98

    MacBook Air - 2016 vs. 2017 - worth the difference?

    I need a new laptop - but price is an issue and not interested in used. So I've been looking at the MB Air's - I need the 256GB HD - so the current price difference is $130 between the 2016 and 2017 - and the only difference is processor - but unless I've read wrong, they are both still...
  15. Vadimac

    Upgrade from macOS Sierra on MacBook Air (late2015) : facing issues

    hey fellows, I am having trouble in upgrading my MacBook Air to high sierra. Signed up as public beta tester and trying to upgrade. When the installer runs, it does take lot of time and when it reboots into desktop it gets hung none of the application work and the mouse keeps spinning with...
  16. L

    Looking for tips (MBP+eGPU or iMac)

    Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum so if this post doesn't belong here, please move it to the corresponding place. Also, I'm not a native english speaker, so please don't take my gramma very seriously. I will try to be extensive with my petition so you guys can be more precise with your...
  17. S

    Mac Air (2012) wont boot anymore

    Hi Guys, First timer here! I have a macbook air 2012 model and it has been working like a dream for years. The other day either after installing a Datto backup application on it or a apple software update (not sure if the update did occur) the laptop started playing up. In the Finder, the...
  18. H

    B*tch slap me, than give some advice please

    Hi guys! Total newbie here. Lately I've been searching a macbook for myself, since I've never owned one. I want to use it for music production mainly, but I just cant decide, there are way too many factors to take into consideration. I went full b*tch mode. You guys are my last hope for helping...
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    Favorite Notebook Accessories?

    What are y'all's favorite notebook accessories? Usually i'm doing graphic design, which is difficult to do with the trackpad. I shamelessly carry a wireless USB mouse... I also use a keybodo cover so that I don't have to deal with spills from my coffee, which has happened more than once...
    • frapdaddy
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    • accessories apple custom customization desktop macbook macbook air macbook pro notebook personalization
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  20. alisonthursby

    iMessages issue on MacBook Air Sierra

    Hi there, I'm hoping someone cal help me with the iMessages app on Mac Sierra. I don't know if anyone else is having any issues with the iMessages app for their MacBook or iMac but I have two issues that seem to have appeared out of nowhere. Firstly, I can't seem to message anyone on my...
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