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macbook pro (13" late 2013)

  1. zachlegomaniac

    Containers File Folder Size

    Hi there, I downloaded Daisy Disk because I can't figure out for the life of me what they heck is taking up all the space on my ssd. After the scan it shows the 'Containers' folder as taking up 50 GB. Could someone help me understand what this is and if there is anything I can do to reduce...
  2. reamtop_chunt

    2013 Macbook Pro only accessible through safe boot w/external display

    Hi all, I recently began encountering an issue with my late 2013 13" Macbook Pro. It happened shortly after I updated to 10.14.3, but i'm not sure that's the issue. Broadly speaking, the issue is that I only see a black screen. Backlight is on, Apple logo on case lights up, caps lock green LED...
  3. N

    Magsafe Power delay.

    Hi everyone, Has the time come to say bb to my Magsafe 2? After I connect it after 1-10-hr breaks, the indicator won’t show any lights for 10-70 seconds. After I connected my rMBP to another Magsafe at a shop, the shop’s indicator switched on immediately. So did my old adaptor when I...
  4. P

    MacBook Pro 2013 vs MacBook Air 2015

    Hi guys, quick question; Would you buy a used 2015 MacBook Air 13” with 4GB, 256GB hard disk, 1.6 ghz. Or a used 2013 MacBook Pro with retina screen, 4GB, 128 hard disk, 2.4 ghz. 300 more on the battery cycle count They are both around the same price. The MacBook Pro suffers from a bit of...
  5. J

    Upgrade rMBP Late 2013 or Wait?

    I’m considering updating my Late 2013 Retina MacBook Pro (8GB RAM, i5, 256GB SSD). Honestly, it still runs somewhere in fine-to-good. However, I’m starting grad school (statistics) next month and I thought now might be a good time to buy due to student discounts / incentives. Interested in...
  6. H

    Can I use Final Cut Pro 10.4 with El Capitan?

    Noticed that Final Cut Pro 10.4 requires the latest OS. Not sure why this is enforced, but I'd rather stay on El Capitan as it has been solid with me. Has anybody attempted to use the latest Final Cut Pro on El Capitan and succeeded? Or does the new file system on High Sierra make this an...
  7. W

    Seeking aftermarket MagSafe cord

    Hello! Other family members use a previous-generation 13-inch MacBook Pro (11,1 / late-2013 Core i5 model). Several months ago, I purchased an aftermarket MagSafe power cord for this machine. The cord is fine (that original Apple cord was frayed), but the other family members are complaining...