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  1. 81Tiger04

    M1 MBP with dual monitors?

    So I've got a co-worker with a 2020 M1 13" MBP. I understand that it cannot support dual monitors. However, I am under the impression that there are work-arounds? Has anyone tried these?
  2. T

    MacBook Pro water damage short circuit

    Hi, Unfortunately I recently spilled water on my MacBook Pro 2019. It has the following specs: https://business.currys.co.uk/catalogue/computing/laptops/macbook/apple-macbook-pro-16-2019-intel-core-i7-512-gb-space-grey/N280920W . I only spilled a few drops of water on it, landing around the...
  3. TechSteph

    Best Apple Laptop that can run Snow Leopard and older

    Hello all. I’ve been recently looking into getting more older macs, but I want to purchase one that is the best for running 10.6 SL or older. Preferably looking into computers that have easy-to-access Memory Slots, and easily upgradable in terms of Hardware. Also looking for a model with USB...
  4. Reggaenald

    MBP display not working

    The display of my MacBook Pro completely dies some two minutes after turning on the machine. I get the , I get the progress bar and login screen. I log in. And either shortly after I'm in or during the start up process the screen goes black. No backlight, not even the screen itself without the...
  5. D

    Safari always using significant energy. How to fix this?

    I have a brand new MacBook Pro 16 inch with M1 Pro chip and 32 GB of RAM. Whenever I work on safari my battery stats always show that it is using significant energy even if only a single tab is open. Is it normal or something I should be worried about?
  6. Y

    MBP 14'' 16GB or 32GB RAM?

    Hi! I am new to mac. o_O Background: I am currently a undergraduate in Computer Science major, having an old laptop with Ubuntu and Windows dual system installed. I mainly use Linux Ubuntu (for fun and coding XD) and rarely use Windows (dual system in my laptop) for game or Office365...
  7. svkrzn

    When starting OSX from turned off PC it displays standard background and profile pic

    Hey, wondering if it is normal when you turn MacBook off and start it again it displays standard Monterey background and a flower as a profile picture but as soon as I login it switches back to my chosen wallpaper and my chosen profile picture.
  8. F

    Other Macbook pro: Fixing loose/wobbly keycaps

    It's not a well-known issue, but there have been a few reports of macbook pros (2010 - 2015) having loose or wobbly keycaps. Now this isn't something you would really notice unless it bothered you (especially since you would acclimate to it over time), but since I couldn't find any information...
  9. AstroRexaur

    After deciding and think about it, I bought AppleCare+ for my MBP 14"

    I recently bought MBP 14" and was undecided if AC+ was worth it, after researching many internet pages and YT videos one thing was clear, if your MacBook costs ~$1000 is not worth it, if your MacBook costs ~$2000 is totally worth it. Previously I had MBP 13" (Early 2015) and never needed any...
  10. R

    M1 Max 16 inch, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD: Best laptop I've ever had (working in academia, data heavy)

    I've had the 16-inch M1 Max for 9 months now and working on this device has been a true pleasure every day so far. Sharing my experience below. I traded in my Macbook Pro 2015 which lasted me 7 years (I'd say one of the best laptops Apple ever made). Apple still gave me $480 for it, and I hope...
  11. WilliApple

    Could Apple get sued for SSDgate?

    You may already know that Apple uses 1 single NAN chip in their M2 MacBooks. However, this comes at a huge cost in performance. The 256 GB SSD model on the M2 performs WORSE than the M1 models. That is what SSDgate is. Apple also makes the claim that the M2 MacBooks are faster, but they give...
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    Resolved RAM Usage, Swap Files, SSD Degradation...

    There have been a lot of posts on the above subject scattered throughout the Apple Silicon, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro fora and so I decided to delve deeper into the close to 9-year-old 512GB SSD of my heavily used MacBook Pro that has 16GB RAM. So far I have established that at a typical time...
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  14. K

    Xbox controller and Parallels? Not working on M1 Pro Macbook

    Has anyone figured out how to connect a bluetooth xbox one controller to a Mac running parallels and have it working? I am able to connect my Xbox controller to my Mac in my windows virtual machine (Windows 11), however when I press the xbox button it brings me to the app switcher on the Mac...
  15. AstroRexaur

    MBA M2 has stronger hinges than MBP 14" M1Pro

    I had my MBP 14" for about 2.5 months. Today arrived my new MBA M2, instantly noticed the stronger hinges and more sturdiness feeling compared to the MBP 14". It's me or is a placebo effect?
  16. M

    Macbook pro ssd weight

    Hi. I am looking to buy a Macbook pro 14 and I was wondering if there is a weight difference between 1Tb and 2Tb storage... (would the 2Tb feel heavier or is the difference negligible?) I guess it depends on the SSD type. I tried to look it up but couldn't find the information...
  17. J

    Touch Bar Decided to Quit on Me - 2020 M1

    Per usual, 54 days after my standard warranty came to an end, my touch bar decides to quit working. It is not showing up on system report, activity monitor, or in keyboard preferences, and running a diagnostic gives me the code DFR001 (Touch Bar) - I even took off the back case and nothing...
  18. M

    Replacing my Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)

    Hi all! New here! Just looking for some advice really. I'm planning to replace my Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015) 2.9Ghz 8 GB memory. It's now hitting it's age and slow when logging into macOS for example and it will not support macOS Ventura. I'm trying to decide between...
  19. carsantini

    New Macbook Pro M1 16-inch design flaw (a soft dint appears on the case where the screen 2 hinges are located) hinge pressure provoking this situation

    Pictures are better than words, please see pictures attached. This is the situation: Purchase the Macbook Pro M1 16-inch on Oct 2021. Just notice there are two soft dints on the case exactly were the two display hinges are located. The hinges are pressuring the aluminum case to the extend of...
  20. Y

    MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro

    I am torn between getting the new M2 MBA vs the MacBook Pro 14". Currently, I have a 2019 MacBook Pro and I use it for general Office Applications, browsing with multiple tabs, have it connected to two monitors using a $50 USB-C hub, no special apps, no gaming or editing. And the usage will...