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  1. J

    iPad Pro vs Macbook Air

    I have a Macbook Air 2014. I only use it to do presentations in Keynote. Later I use it to present solution for customers, I connect it to projector. My newest plan is to purchase iPad. My wife and I want something to browse the press, simple games etc. At first I wanted to buy iPad Air 2 but...
    • John80
    • Thread
    • ipad macbook air
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: iPad
  2. B

    Possible to switch completely from Macbook to iPad Pro?

    I realised recently that all I use my 2015 MacBook Air for is syncing my Google Drive files so that I can back them up via Time Machine. I can accomplish absolutely everything else on my iPad Air. It just seems a bit silly having a MBA just for syncing files once every week or so. It got me...
    • BadboyHouse
    • Thread
    • cloud ipad macbook air
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: iPad
  3. tobilele

    MBP won't boot.

    So my mothers MacBook won't boot. I've tried several things I found on Google but nothing solved the real problem. Everything I know is that it's not a hardware failure because if I wipe the hard drive, install OS X again it boots with no problems. Only if i install the Time Capsule backup/ just...
    • tobilele
    • Thread
    • boot boot problem macbook air macbook pro
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  4. JMunger

    MBA now...or wait (price not specs)

    I've read what the speculated performance upgrades may be...and I'm not sure I would benefit from them. I would prefer to purchase now, but I could wait until this fall when the new model comes out. The question is, since the current model has been out so long, has it dropped any in price...
  5. A

    El Captain Sidebar in Favorites Missing

    I've got a real head scratcher (for me, anyways) with the El Captain update. I've had this update for well over a year, and have had this issue appear on multiple Macbooks so I know it's not just my machine. Ever since I have updated to El Captain, the sidebar in Finder that has your saved...
  6. D

    Macbook Air Sound Muted

    Hi, My sound is muted on my new Macbook Air. I have tried to turn it up using buttons and also using headphones. In the top column the sound icon is grey and when I go into system preferences the "muted" button is checked and grey and I am also unable to un-check the box. I have included...
  7. G

    Macbook Air 256GB or 512GB storage, 4GB or 8GB RAM?

    I currently have a Mid-2012 Macbook Pro. Processor: 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 Memory: 4 GB Storage: 500 GB SATA Disk (I've currently only used about 170 GB) Now, I'm looking to buy a Macbook Air because its lighter and I'll be carrying it to and from university. My question is, would it be smarter...
    • gardnstate
    • Thread
    • 11-inch 256gb 512gb macbook air processor storage
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  8. 3

    No Wi-Fi when Bluetooth is on?

    Hi all, I have a Macbook Air from 2014, and most of the time I do not have wi-fi, while using my Magic Mouse, or if Bluetooth is on. As soon as I turn Bluetooth off, everything loads quickly. Otherwise, it just tells me that Safari couldn't connect to the server. (Had similar issues with...
    • 3349793
    • Thread
    • bluetooth macbook air wifi issue
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  9. H

    Wiping a MacBook Air without wiping it?

    My girlfriend has a macbook air (specs below) that she is intent on selling, but unfortunately she bought it second-hand without any of the usual resources to re-install the OS. All I can do to wipe it, as far as I know, is go through and delete programs, settings, documents, etc. manually as...
  10. S

    Safari is slower

    Ever since I updated to 10.11.6 (I believe that is the current version), websites that used to run smoothly end up freezing and I have to close the tab or if I can't, manually kill the process in Activity Monitor. Needless to say, ever since I updated to Yosemite, I noticed my machine takes 5-10...
  11. s5229

    MacBook Air can't install OS X *Need Expert Help*

    I have been working on this for 2 days now with 0 success. I have a first addition Macbook Air model A1237 that came with no hard drive due to it being donated from a college. I have no other working Macs to pull and image or backup from. I purchased a Zheino 128GB SSD and have successfully...
    • s5229
    • Thread
    • diskutility macbook air osx intaller ssd install troubleshooting
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: macOS
  12. squarebreathing

    Why I believe buying used is (usually) a bad deal.

    Hey there! Recently, there have been a number of threads asking whether or not to buy a used MacBook. They usually are along the lines of "Should I spend $$$ on this used MacBook Pro". I've spent years working with MacBooks and have done a good amount of research recently on used MacBooks and...
  13. B

    Why is a MacBook Air better?

    Hi! I am going to college soon, and I'm thinking about getting a MacBook Air. I've been a MacBook user for over four years now, and — coming from Windows — I automatically went for the Pro back then because I thought the Air would just be a horrible laptop with those specs. Last year, I decided...
  14. infinitejest

    i7 upgrade for 2015 13" MacBook Air

    I'm getting the 2015 13" MacBook with 8GB RAM, 128 GB storage. But I'm still not sure whether I should get the i5 (1,6 GHz) or the i7 (2,2 GHz) processor. 99% of the time, I will use it for browsing the Internet, doing school stuff (Pages and Keynote) watching movies, so I think the i5 would...
    • infinitejest
    • Thread
    • i5 or i7 macbook air macbook air 2015 performance upgrade
    • Replies: 39
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  15. crmpicco

    What is the cheapest device I can buy as a backup device for my 2014 MacBook Air?

    I have moved to another country and left my 1TB WD HDD back at home which I was using with Time Machine to backup my device. I've used this device for years so it has backups from my previous MacBook. I am going to be working at home occasionally and since the Air has no CD drive I have no way...
  16. Z

    When to buy

    Hi, I'm planning on buying a MBA 13 soon. I'm going to use it for university. Where I'm buying it it currently cost 1250$ (University discount) Would you recommend waiting till September to see if a new version comes out/the price drops or just buying now? Would it be worth it to consider a...
  17. B

    Weir Macbook Air Battery Behavior! Can Charge Can't Use Battery!

    I have a 2014 Macbook Air 13" Air works fine with AC Power, -Battery is healthy, - -less than 100 charge cycle, -its showing 100% charged. However when I unplug the AC Power, the shutdown. so I tried -Reset SMC -Reset Pram even -Disconnect battery for 2HR -Reset SMC -Reset Pram Still not...
    • bm2amb
    • Thread
    • adaptor battery macbook air problem
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  18. B

    MacBook Air didn't go to sleep?

    Yesterday I replaced the battery on my MacBook Air 13" mid 2012 with a replacement from a reputable battery reseller, and performed a "calibration". Today I charged it up to 100% and used it during the day, up until 3.30 pm. At that time the battery level was at 38%. I simply left the computer...
    • BadCash
    • Thread
    • macbook air pmset power issue sleep
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  19. B

    Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air the real alternative of Macbook Air?

    http://www.gsmarena.com/the_mi_notebook_air_is_a_macbook_competitor_that_wont_leave_you_wanting-blog-19632.php Wow it seems like Xiaomi Mi Note Air goes into Macbook territory I have Macbook 12 which is very expensive and unique usb port, this Xiaomi laptop starts from 750$ with much...
    • bubulol
    • Thread
    • air macbook macbook air mi note retina xiaomi
    • Replies: 37
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  20. C

    Macbook Air 2014 Trackpad No Response when Click

    Dear all, Yesterday I noted that my Macbook's Trackpad's failure: I could move the mouse around but when I clicked it, it just no response. Then I plugged an external mouse with usb port. Yet even that external mouse has no response upon click. What would be the possible cause for that and how...
    • chip1
    • Thread
    • click macbook air no response trackpad failure
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook Air
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