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  1. 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
    • Thread
    • applecare battery battery health cycles macbook air warranty
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  2. 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
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. F

    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
  9. 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...
  10. N

    MacBook stuck on Apple's logo(Not Booting)

    Model: Late 2013. OS: macOS Sierra 10.12.5 Below are the list of things I tried: 1. SMC Reset 2. PRAM RESET 3. Safe mode(failed): Stuck on Apple logo. 4. Recovery Mode(failed): Skips showing the disk utility and starts booting again(Shows apple logo). 5. Internet Recovery mode(failed): After...
    • NitinNike
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    • boot fail boot from ssd macbook macbook 13 macbook air ssd
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  11. H

    Which 2017 laptop?

    Hi guys I'd like to buy a laptop complementary to a desktop workstation. I will use it when traveling, mainly to do some photoshop, backup 4K footage to an external drive, maybe some rough editing. I need maximum portability as my back already hurts so I'm not considering the 2015 models. It...
  12. J

    Replace Mac and iPad Pro transfer to hard drive

    I own a old iMac and a old iPad can't empty the iPad for photos and transfer into external harddrive since operating system is too old. I'm consider buying a MacBook Air or a iPad Pro. Would it be possible to transfer photos from a iPad Pro to a external or do I need a Mac for that?
    • jimbo110
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    • ipad ipad pro ipad pro 10.5 macbook air
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iPad
  13. B

    looking for buying advice: refreshed MacBook air or new 12" MacBook

    Hi, I am currently in the market to purchase a new ultra portable computer. I was really hoping that Apple would update their line of MacBook Airs at the WWDC conference but the update is so minimal that I'm not sure whether I should go for the macbook even though it's way more expensive...
  14. jparker402

    Notes Disappointment

    Have a MacBook Air running El Capitan and an iPhone 5C running 10.2.1. Have had some notes in Notes on my iPhone for quite awhile, and thought that they would automatically synch on to the MacBook Air. Discovered tonight that they have not. So I called the Apple Rep to find out how to do...
  15. Mac-lover3

    Going to uni next year..

    Hello everyone I'm sorry to start another thread about this subject but that's partially what forums are for. Here we go: I'm in my last year and still have my MacBook Air from 2011 (1,6GHz i5, 4GB RAM, 128GB, Intel HD3000). While the laptop is still in good shape it's generally getting a lot...
    • Mac-lover3
    • Thread
    • macbook 12 macbook air macbook pro university
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: MacBook
  16. S

    How do I use an iCloud verification code?

    I'm getting a new phone tomorrow because as of recently my phone has logged me out of everything. iCloud, iMessage, etc... I will sign in when it asks and it just either freezes or asks me again even though the password is correct. Now I need to back up my phone because I'm getting a new one and...
  17. H

    2014 MBA Keyboard Function Keys Not Working

    My friend has a 2014 MacBook Air 13" i7 that he had to get the keyboard and track-pad replaced on after a coffee spill. The shop replaced the keyboard after two months of sitting at their place, and it does work now... but only kind of. None of the function keys do what they're supposed to...
  18. iubhounds

    Question about settings

    Just a couple of days ago connected my MacBook Air to my Apple Cinema Display and the wireless Apple trackpad and keyboard that came with my iMac 7 years ago. Everything works ... but ... every time I disconnect the Air and move to a different room and use only the built in touchpad on the Air...
    • iubhounds
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    • bluetooth connection macbook air wireless keyboard wireless touchpad
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  19. S

    MacBook Air FaceTime HD Camera Not Working

    I've had this machine for close to five years now and have had no problems with it. When my friend FaceTimed me, apparently there was no camera detected. The green light didn't appear next to the camera either. I restarted the machine, did an SMC and PRAM reset and still nothing. Some light...
  20. Numpty1986

    PLEASE HELP! MacBook Air issue

    hi all I purchased a second hand MacBook, it was all working fine, good condition etc, I tried to change some details and it said I needed an admin password, I asked my partner (who purchased it for me) to message the guy and get the password, being a man he decided that was too easy and...
    • Numpty1986
    • Thread
    • hard disk failure hard drive advice hard drive failure lion server macbook air
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Mac OS X Lion (10.7)
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