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    Baffling startup wifi / ethernet hang issue

    This is confusing. I'm a LONG time Mac user - my first Mac Plus in 1986 and dozens and dozens since. Used to sell and support Macs for a living so I like to think I know what I'm doing, but this is... baffling. So, MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019). Monterey 12.1 So I use the machine at work with a...
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    Future of the MacBook Pro notch?

    I'm considering getting a MacBook pro within the next couple years and I'm curious about peoples' thoughts about the future of the notch. I'm not super opposed to the notch in its current form, but if I could wait to get more functionality out of it (i.e. FaceID) I would. One the one hand, I've...
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    Why is everything on MacBook Air screen larger than on MacBook Pro?

    I own an M1 MacBook Pro for my personal use, my work gave me an M1 MacBook Air recently, and I've noticed everything on the screen of the MacBook Air is significantly larger than on the Pro model. Why is this? The screens have the same resolution size, it's kind of like the whole display on the...
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    Upgraded Air vs Base Pro

    would it be better for me to buy an upgraded M1 air (16gb/512gb) or a base model m1 pro (8gb/256gb)? I don’t game or do any photo/video editing, but I want the laptop to be fast + not overheat with multiple tabs/apps open, have good battery power, and last a long time. Also, if you had to...
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    13" M1 Air vs Pro

    I’m currently deciding between the M1 Air and 13” Pro, both at 16GB/512GB, the price difference is £235. Unfortunately I had to return the 14” as I found out I’m sensitive to PWM at that level, so only have the option of these two. My current laptop is a mid-2014 MBP which I’ve had since...
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    I got Apple to offer me device replacement (because butterfly keyboard), but now I’m having further issues with Apple support (any advice appreciated)

    (I’ll try to keep this as short as possible) tldr; The keyboard on my 2018 (4 thunderbolt, $1800) MBP failed multiple times, leading to device replacement, however, Apple is offering me 13” M1 MBP (my problem with that: only 2 thunderbolt ports and $500 less than what I paid for my Mac...
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    How do I undo dosdude1 disable dedicated GPU on mid-2010 MacBook Pro 15?

    Hello, This may not be an issue with my machine but I wanted to reach out for advise anyways. I recently purchased a mid-2010 MacBook Pro 15" and was troubleshooting issues with the computer, I believed that there was a bad GPU so I was trying to follow this guide...
  8. aevan

    How's your hinge?

    So I wrote a post about the new M1 Pro MacBook Pro yesterday and the one thing I mentioned is how I love the hinge. It's great. However, I had some bad experiences with the hinge on my 2016 MacBook Pro (it would creak when I opened it for the first time after a few hours, it would creak when...
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    macOS Monterey League Of Legends fullscreen issue

    Hi guys,i have the 16'' M1 Pro MacBook Pro.When I try to make fullscreen from options, screen goes back to 60hz and game feels very very laggy.Also the pointer sensivity cannot be changed from the league's menu.I can only play the game in the borderless mode, but when playing in borderless mode...
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    M1 MAX has scratches and broken audio, and has been submitted for replacement

    Hello everyone, I am from Chengdu, China. I placed an order on November 3 and purchased M1 MAX with 16-inch 64G RAM, 1T ssd, and received it on December 16, but there were multiple scratches and audio breaks. I ended up still Decided to change one. After submitting the return yesterday, the...
  11. AjTee

    AirPods Max quieter on MacBook Pro then on iPhone

    Hello, I am owner of AirPods Max. I have connected them to my new MacBook Pro 14" with macOS 12.1. I have noticed that sound on them is quieter then when they are in use with iPhone 12 Pro with newest iOS. I have noticed it in Music app. Volume is maxed out on them in system and in Music app...
  12. emraha06

    Detected 2 stuck pixels onn 16,2 m1 max macbook pro

    I have detected 2 stuck pixels (red color) on display of brand new m1 16,2 mbp and returned it for change. Has anyone experienced similar issue (dead or stuck pixel)
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    ACASIS is not recognized on my M1 MAX macbook pro

    The new macbook pro ordered on November 3 was only received on November 16, but encountered many problems, including scratches on the edges and broken sound of the speaker; The biggest problem is that I bought the ACASIS tbu401 usb hard drive box and the Western Digital sn750 2tb purchased by...
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    What is the Actual Read-Write Speed OS request?

    Hi, I have a 2015 mac book pro, I'm going to upgrade SSD with an mvme + adapter. Looking on the internet I can see a lot of SSD with more or les 2400/1900 MB/s read and write speed , and other High-end model around 7.000/5.300 MB/s read and write speed. It Wurth to buy one of the high-end or...
  15. SCavndrF

    Can't boot from SSD due to Yosemite Recovery

    I have 3 MacBook Pros that I updating and installing SSDs. Two are 2015 and one 2014. All 3 are using the same 3rd-party SSD. Two are all running Catalina. One keeps coming up with Yosemite. It will NOT see the SSD during installation. So I created a USB installation drive with Catalina on...
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    First Macbook

    Hi, I'm gonna buy my first Macbook ever and as the standard Windows user I have some issues with my choice. I need the power to using Photoshop on my daily basis. I also working in Illustrator, Lightroom, Adobe Rush and not highly advanced Premiere Pro (but my laptop now is not doing well with...
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    MBP M1 Pro 14 or MBA M1 (+iPad) for dual monitor

    Looking for some recommendation, I have the budget to buy MBP M1 pro, but I was just thinking if I should go with the MBA route + iPad (sidecar) for dual monitor capabilities since I have the added advantage of touch and drawing with equal price tags. I didn’t want to be bothered with...
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    Best MacBook Pro for no PWM, anyone had problems with the new 14"?

    I've ordered the new 14" MacBook Pro which is coming tomorrow (to replace my mid-2014 MBP which is on its way out) but am now debating whether to keep it or not, it's from a store where you can't try it before returning. I've read a couple of posts from people getting eye strain/headaches from...
  19. Manek43509

    MacBook Pro Makes Me Login Before It Boots Up

    Right, this is very odd. I have never seen this or come across this before, so I'm wondering what thoughts people have… I have an A1278 mid-2012 MacBook Pro which has been my workhorse laptop for many years, and I still love it. It runs on Mojave with no issues. But I wanted to do some upgrades...
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    CCC and Failing External Hard Drive

    (MBP 2018 15” running Monterey) If anyone has any knowledge of CCC/backing up a failing hard drive please help I believe my external hard drive is beginning to fail, so I am attempting to back it up to a new one before it fails completely (i know, I should have done it sooner..) The original...