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  1. T

    Intel to M1

    Hey guys, I have a Intel i5 MBP Early 2020. Seeing the new M1s, I'm feeling kinda jealous. However, I don't want to spend much as I've invested enough in the storage and RAM of my current MBP. I did check Sell Your Mac and those sort of websites, but looking at the price they are naming me I'm...
  2. J

    Choppy / distorted audio from USB interfaces?

    I'm currently using a 2015 retina MBP 15" running Catalina. Up until a few months ago it was working flawlessly with external audio interfaces. Recently, I started getting intermittent audio issues - as noticed by other people on a Zoom call, and lately, on my end, being unable to hear people...
  3. Sankew

    need a new MacBook for University

    So I am in the market for a new laptop and I would specifically prefer a Mac over Windows, now the thing is I want to buy the newest version of any Mac by march since I would be mostly going back to my University physically by March, I'd prefer an Apple Silicon Mac now the thing is should I...
  4. M

    [eGPU] MacBook Pro 2020 "No removable GPU"

    I just bought an HP Omen Accelerator Box and tried it out together with my Radeon HD 7870 ( https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/xfx-double-radeon-hd-7870-ghz-edition-1787409135). When I connect the eGpu to my MacBook Pro (2020, 13" base version with i5 8th gen, running macOS 11.1 (20C69))...
  5. J

    MBP, Big Sur, Windows very flaky

    2019 MBP, MacOS 11.1. Using Windows via Bootcamp, getting very flaky behavior. Have run Windows and Apple System updates on Windows side. Main issue: using MBP built-in keyboard and trackpad, basic navigation is wonky. Things that should take one click take two. Contextual menu appears every...
  6. DesignBloke

    4k usb c monitor for MB pro

    Hi all, first post here, so a big hello and happy, healthy, 2021. I need a monitor to work with my 16" MB pro working freelance with creative cloud apps. I have narrowed my choice down to BenQ pd2720u or viewsonic vp2785-4k. I'd like as much colour accuracy as possible and my budget is...
  7. R

    Need helping choosing a right kind of MacBook

    Hi everyone, With my 2013 MacBook Air running out of storage, I'm looking for a new MacBook. It's a challenge for me to switch from macOS to PC although there are games I play that are not supported by macOS. Thus, my current plan is to get a MacBook and run Windows boot camp in it so I can...
  8. C

    Which cable for data transfer from MacBook Pro 2012 to new M1 MacBook?

    I know my old mid-2012 machine has a mini display port. And the new M1 MacBook Pro has USB C. My problem is this: on Amazon, some cables say not for data transfer. Others are not clear if it goes FROM mdp TO USB C. Other say for monitors. are all these cables the same? If not any clue what I...
  9. C

    M1 UPS Delayed Shipment to UK...

    I purchased a 16GB 512GB M1 Macbook Pro from Apple's website on 11/12. It shipped on 17/12 via UPS, who estimated a delivery date of 23/12. This was all perfect, and the package was regularly updating so I figured this would be fine and it would reach me by 23/12. On 22/12, it was still in...
  10. JuicyPoloMan

    Fizzy Drink On Keyboard Keys

    Hi all, I wonder if I can get some advice. Absolutely gutted, brand new MacBook and the kids spilt a splash of fizzy drink onto it... ? I cleaned it straight away, but sadly the space bar and a couple of other keys seems sticky when pressed. I have seen online there are many ways to clean...
  11. D

    Upgrading Question

    So I am thinking of purchasing the below macbook pro. I want it very powerful as I will be using it to edit high quality film. I'm thinking of upgrading the new macbook pro myself to 16 GB memory and a 1TB SSD storage. Is this a bad idea or a waste of money? I just don't want the memory and...
  12. D

    Dropped MacBook- screen shaking glitchy

    Hello, I recently dropped my MacBook and now the display is shaking, flashing, and glitching. Any idea if this is something I can repair at home?
  13. hsnv

    Strange annoying noisy inside 2019 Macbook Pro 16 inch

    I bought this MacBook in April. The sounds started a couple of months ago. Apple service hasn't found anything. Because the sound is not constant. Who has encountered something like this?
  14. Tempel108

    2015 Macbook Pro dysfunction with Big Sur

    In the past week since I "upgraded" to Big Sur I can no longer use Facetime (yet Zoom and Messenger work fine), my USB thumb drives are incredibly slow, I cannot backup or restore with my Time Machine (not recognized), and my bluetooth devices don't automatically sync up. So many problems at...
  15. AveryWrubleski

    Mid 2009 SSD replacement Question

    Machine: Mid 2009 MacBook Pro 15 inch (Dual Core) Hi everyone, I am looking to upgrade the original hard drive to an SSD in order to revive this machine. It works fine, but has become rather slow. I want to make sure this computer can be upgraded simply by replacing it with a Samsung EVO 860...
  16. M

    MacBook Pro keyboard backlights will not work

    Hi so the backlights for my keyboard initially work when I turn on the computer, however as soon as I log in they turn off and I cannot get them back on. I’ve tried resetting the SMC and PRAM and I’ve tried turning off adjusting to the brightness, but nothing has worked has worked. Has anyone...
  17. Mr. Dee

    PowerBook G3 to M1 MacBook Pro - We sure have come a long way!

    I have to admit, this something I have been looking forward to comparing. Although they are not technically equals since the Wallstreet predates OS 10.0 by a few years, its a G3 that's a supported model. But when some of us complain about the constant progress of innovation, we have a lot to be...
  18. M

    INTERNAL SSD NOT SHOWING UP

    INTERNAL SSD NOT SHOWING UP I have a 2012 retina macbook pro 13 inch and i took out the internal ssd out and reinstall it but after all ut doenst show up, but once on terminal using "diskutil list" it appeared and i restore it to apfs, but now it doesnt appear(is the og drive) Any solutions?
  19. B

    Bricked Macbook Pro M1

    Hi! My new M1 MBP got bricked a couple of days ago, I woke up and took the power cable out of the computer and it just wouldn't start, it just made som weird clicking noise from inside the computer. Anyways, I reached out to Apple Support and they told me to turn in my computer to my local Apple...
  20. ChrisMoBro

    Different delivery times after ordering via business account over phone vs online store

    Not sure if anyone has had this issue before but I ordered a new custom config M1 MacBook Pro with 1tb SSD and 16gb RAM over the phone with my business account via my local Apple store. They quoted delivery times of 3 weeks, which is fine. When I got the order confirmation through, it states 3-4...