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  1. kp98077

    Do NOT buy an M2 laptop?

    According to this article - pretty much everyone should hold on any purchases until the M3 arrives. 🤔 https://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2023/08/20/apple-macbook-pro-m3-max-macbook-air-m3-details-specs-leak/
  2. semiraw

    Are the SSDs in the M2 Pro/Max also slow?

    Hi! A few months ago the news came out that the new Macbook M2 have a slower SSD than the M1. In the base model, because in the advanced ones it is not slower: https://www.macrumors.com/2022/06/26/base-m2-13-inch-macbook-pro-slower-ssd-speeds/ I would like to buy a Macbook 14" M2 Pro with...
  3. B

    Very slow screen share

    I am able to install ventura on an un supportrted MacBook pro early 2012 It works fine except when I run skype and screen share or share my desktop then it becomes extremely slow I don't think its hogging memory as Don't see it however I just feel something causing this Os is running on 1 tb...
  4. D

    2018 MacBook Pro Keyboard Reliability/Mitigation Options?

    Recently got a secondhand hand me down 2018 15" Pro from a family member for free. I haven't really been in the loop with this generation MacBook Pros but I'm fully aware of the terrible reputation this generation has specifically with the butterfly keyboard. I wanted to know for the 2018 I...
  5. H

    how far can you push 8gb MBA m2?

    Hi all I could use some help with this choice, I'm SO conflicted. Currently have 13" MBP (i5 2.8ghz mid 2014, 16GB, 1TB). This *sorely* needs an upgrade. It struggles valiantly but it's 8 years old! "Let's wait for M1 native apps" turned into "might as well wait for m2" turned into "ah but m3...
  6. L

    HELP! Credit Card details stolen

    Hey Everyone, I currently use a MBP M1 and I've had cc details stolen twice. I am currently living in India and this is what happened: I used my brothers credit card details to purchase a Flight ticket on Qantas' website and about a week later his card was used for a transaction at...
  7. V

    MB pro M1 vs M2

    I currently have 16/256 M1 Mac Mini hooked up to dual 4k monitors. This is my first Mac, so some hiccups transitioning from windows. It's for personal use only; I run Lightroom, Pixelmator Pro for my photography needs. Lightroom seems to run better than Pixelmator when handling high number of...
  8. I

    What MacBook to choose in 2023?

    I’m looking to buy a new laptop cuz my 2017 MacBook 12” 8/256 is getting pretty slow. What I basically use now for my work is Outlook, WhatsApp, Safari (usually 10-15 tabs), Notes, Word, Notion, Google Sheets, Preview and Zoom. I use Zoom 3-5h a week only but when I have it+WA+Preview the...
  9. W

    MacBook Pro buying help for backend/ 8k editing

    I'm having difficulty deciding between two machines that will meet my requirements. I work for a startup doing backend programming and machine learning. On the other hand, I recently purchased an 8k camera and intend to shoot real estate videos for clients as well as some wildlife photography...
  10. M

    Sleep Mode (SIL) acting weird on MacBook Pro Mid 2012

    Hi. I bought a barley used Mid 2012 MacBook Pro 13" some days ago. I changed the HDD to a new SSD, put a fresh OS on and used my Time Machine Back up to restore my files. When I closed the lid of my old Mac it went to sleep. The status indicator light (SIL) went into breathing mode and stayed...
  11. S

    Luna Display vs. Sidecar: Which one is better for using an iPad as a second screen for a MacBook Pro?

    Hi, I need some advice on using my iPad as a second screen for my MacBook Pro. I have two options: Luna Display and Sidecar. Luna Display is a wireless device that connects the iPad to the Mac via Wi-Fi or USB, while Sidecar is a software feature of macOS Catalina and later that works with...
  12. M

    How to restore bootable disc from time machine to new SSD

    Hi. Until a week ago I had a working MacBook Pro, early 2011 with High Sierra and a 250GB SSD. I make regular backups with TimeMachine. Last week a lightning struck our house and the fuse went out. My Mac was charging during the event and now it is not turning on anymore. Damn. 12 years of...
  13. G

    14” vs 16” poll

    I’m just going to keep this simple. Which size and spec did/will you go for and what are/will be your use cases? There was a poll similar to this on the iPad forum and I can’t seem to find one here. Go!
  14. A

    MacBook Air m1 gap between lid and base at only one side

    Using MacBook Air m1 and notice there is gap between lid and base of MacBook m1 . Already this is my 2nd replacement unit and still there is same gap issue. What should I do and is it normal for all MacBook users.
  15. Roitrunks

    A very decisive mouse wheel - MX master 3S

    Hello I got the MX MASTER 3S Standard from logitech, with the biggest problem of this mouse, the scroll, not fluid and with delay, I do not like at all, after trying the application "MOS" it was better but not convincing. So I sent this mouse back and went for the same one but MAC version, I...
  16. B S Magnet

    ℹ️ Discussion: the Early Intel Macs versus Late Intel Macs conversation lives anew and lives here

    [Mods: If you want to move this from Early Intel Macs over to Site & Forum Feedback, post a reply to this thread with, maybe, a few days’ advance notice. Cheers!] Confession time: For the last few months, I’ve been dropping in on other, model-specific forums to check whether there are any new...
  17. Q

    Image Slideshow App

    Hello, I am looking for an image slideshow program where I can delete images while they are being displayed if I don't like them. Does this exist? In such a way that I only need to press a button to delete an image and it will put it into trash in the library. This would be useful to filter out...
  18. M

    Can I access Airport Time Capsule w/ just a USB Cable to a MacBook Pro?

    I have a 2 TB Apple Airport Time Capsule (A1470). If I do NOT plug the Time Capsule into the wall outlet and just connect it to my Macbook Pro using a double ended USB cable, will I be able to see the TC on the desktop of my Macbook Pro and access it just like I could with any other external...
  19. P

    Stuck on login screen after Opencore update.

    Hello everybody, yesterday I had an update on opencore and I did it normally, after the update and the restart of my MacBook pro (13inch 2014) I press my password and my MacBook stucks on logging screen (with the rolling thing) and I haven't access on my Mac and my files. Now my problem is my...
  20. L

    What's the OPTIMAL Macbook Pro Sell and Upgrade Schedule to Maximize Savings?

    I'm trying to figure out the OPTIMAL Macbook Pro upgrade schedule that saves the most money. I always sell my old Macbook and buy a new one so I'm only out of pocket on the difference of the cost of the new computer compared to what I sold it for. To maximize out of pocket expenses... Do you...