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    Question regarding clarification of shared RAM on M1 Machines.

    Recently I read that ram is shared between the CPU and GPU on M1 processors. Does this mean that some of my ram will be allocated to driving an external display? Wouldn’t the GPU have its own dedicated vram so that it wouldn’t cut into ram allotted to the cpu? 32GB of ram is what I currently...
    • davedirect
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    • apple silicon display graphics imac mac mini mac os macbook pro ram
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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    External HD/Carbon Copy Cloner Help

    Hi all, I have been having issues with my external hard drive lately. I have a 2018 15” Macbook Pro running Monterey. My external HD has become extremely slow when loading, opening, transferring files, etc. but runs flawlessly when I use it at school on bigger iMacs. I have tried resetting the...
  3. PedroDellatorre

    Macbook pro 2012 battery

    I recently purchased a mid 2012 13 inch macbook pro (unibody). The computer is in good condition and all works well. I'm its second owner. One problem though... The battery had 95 cycles only, which is great. But by using an app called "battery health", I found out that the battery was...
    • PedroDellatorre
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    • battery battery health battery issues hardware macbook pro macbook pro "13 2012
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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    Best monitor for 14" MacBook Pro (less than £400) does PPI make a huge difference?

    I've just bought a Base 14" Pro and am looking for monitor to go with it, I've not had one before so don't know much about the best specs to pair with my Macbook. I came across this article - https://bjango.com/articles/macexternaldisplays/ which says displays within 110PPI and 220PPI are a bad...
    • Beth19
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    • macbook macbook pro macbook pro 14 monitor monitor 4k question
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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    Base 14" Pro w/ monitor or base 16" for programming (Xcode)?

    I'm currently debating whether to get the base 14" or 16" MacBook Pro 2021. I was set on the 16" but am now thinking it would maybe be best to get a base 14" w/ a monitor, my question is, will 8 cores & 16GB in the base model be enough for programming on Xcode. Ideally I will want this laptop to...
    • Beth19
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    • m1 pro macbook macbook pro macbook pro 14 macbook pro 16 monitor
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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    Stata 17 not running on Catalina 10.15.7 on unsupported Mac

    Hello everyone, I am new to the forum, but I am trying to describe my problem as good as I can. I am running macOS Catalina 10.15.7 on an unsupported mac. Specifically, on a mac with the following specifications. Modelname: MacBook Pro Model-Identification: MacBookPro5,3...
    • mzerobin
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    • #catalinapatcher catalina 10.15.7 macbook pro stata unsupported mac
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS
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    Which Monitors to choose for the new MacBook Pro

    I would like to buy one of the new MacBook Pro models and need some buying advice. My current setup consists of a 5K 2017 iMac (4,2GHz-Quad i7 with 64GB of RAM and a Radeon Pro 580 8GB) connected to two old external monitors (s. picture below): 21" LG Flatron E2211 in portait mode 27" Samsung...
    • jfish7
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    • clamshell mode docking station external monitors m1 apple silicon macbook pro screen orientation ultrawide curved monitor
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
  8. EEzycade

    MacBook Pro 14 Inch - Base Model Impressions

    Config: Base MBP 14-inch (512 SSD, 16gb RAM, M1 Pro) Like many of you, I was anxiously awaiting the new 14-inch MBP with Apple silicon. And like many of you, I was a bit grumpy at the price tag of the base model. But I decided to pull the trigger on the base model, ordered it, and picked it up...
    • EEzycade
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    • 14-inch apple silicon base model m1 pro macbook pro
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  9. CoffeeMacBook

    How often do you upgrade your MacBook Pro?

    Just curious about how often everyone updates their MacBook Pro? I have my habits for how I update, but I'm curious about what your personal habits are with your MBP life cycle ? What your reasons are for updating more often? Benefits? What are your reasons for updating less often? Benefits...
    • CoffeeMacBook
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    • e-waste electronic waste macbook pro poll update cycle
    • Replies: 70
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  10. KingofGotham1

    AppleCare+ Purchasing issue

    Ive owned Macs for many years now, I previously worked for Apple; not once have I had a poor experience that wasn't either rectified or explained as to why and what happened. However I have an issue that I hope someone can help with. I bought all new Apple Products this year (iPad Pro...
  11. MedinaS007

    Anybody else having issues with UPS delivery? Macbook Pro 16

    16' Macbook Pro is stuck in UPS Zhengzhou, China since Nov 5! Is anybody else having issues?
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    Clean erase & install of OS on internal SDD - Need help!

    Hello, I have a 2013 macbook pro 15" retina (running Catalina) with an internal SSD which last year failed in some way/messed up, after it froze, I powered it off and then upon restarting couldnt boot onto/select the Mac OS drive. Its worth noting the hard drive was partitioned so it had...
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    Thumbnails not showing on Mac (Preview)

    Hi all, My Macbook isn't showing thumbnails, either jpeg or png - there are a couple of files on my mac which have a preview but most do not. Even downloaded files there is no preview. I have tried deleting the com.apple.plist file etc, updating the individual image in preview to try and...
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    Is there anyway to remove MDM profiles from my MacBook Pro?

    HI I have a MacBook Pro that is mine but as I used it for work and worked in a large corporation with strict GDPR rules, the MacBook had to be set up by the IT team and as such has MDM profiles on it. I have left this corporation now and despite many requests, the likelihood of them removing...
    • ecoli0157
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    • macbook pro mdm profiles remote management software problems
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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    Apple Store MBP Restocking Schedule?

    Curious if anyone knows whether or not the Apple Stores are on a set restocking schedule for the new MacBook Pro's. I have one I ordered on day 1 (late in the day unfortunately) that is slated for delivery at the end of the month, however I now want to increase the storage option I originally...
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    Can't watch Hulu, Netflix HBO Max on my MacBook

    I have a MacBook Pro 16inch 2019 With macOS Monterey. for the past few weeks every time I try to watch anything on my MacBook besides Apple TV and YouTube it freezes when I click on the website. For example I load up Hulu click on my show everything is working fine but when I click to play the...
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    Who is using Adobe CC on a new 14" with iPad Pro as second screen via Sidecar?

    Can you extend PS or LR application across to the iPad so palettes and tools are on the iPad? Can the 11" iPP (or iPad Air) work well in portrait for this, or is the 13" iPP a better combination in either landscape or portrait? Even if you have a larger MBP, what are your experiences using an...
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    MacBook Air M1 vs MacBook Pro M1

    Hi everyone, I am planning to buy a MacBook and am not quite sure which model to choose. I intend to use the laptop mainly for programming in programs such as: Xcode, Android Studio, Unity Apple MacBook Air 13,3" M1 2020 Apple MacBook PRO 13,3" M1 2020 Official comparison...
    • SpeedyBird
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    • macbook 13.3 macbook air macbook pro
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: MacBook
  19. CPark98

    MacBook Pro: A Look at Fifteen Years of Evolution

    Here is a little showcase of the many differences and perhaps even more similarities between the very first Intel Core Duo MacBook Pro 15" from January 2006 and the brand new M1 Max MacBook Pro 16". Given the many parallels in design between this new machine and the PowerBook Line and First...
    • CPark98
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    • m1 max mac macbook macbook pro macbook pro 16 2021 macbook pro 16 inch macbook pro 2006
    • Replies: 47
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  20. archi penko

    YouTubers stop saying Macbook Pro M1 Max is for CAD, VFX, 3D & Motion work (RTX Graphics Card comparison, Redshift, Unity, Zbrush)

    I’m tired of YouTubers saying oh “well if you’re doing VFX work, the MAX is for you…” but clearly have not themselves. Because unless you’re anyone who does real 3D or motion work often needs way more powerful & reliable, especially if you’re doing for a big studio. They have no idea what they...
    • archi penko
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    • 3d art 3d artist 3d work macbook pro macbook pro m1
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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