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  1. TheBassBagwhan

    Battery replacement confusion

    Hi everyone, sorry for the newbie confusion but I'm asking about my wife's laptop ... we're talking a 2013 13" MacBook Pro A1398 model, and the battery is behaving very badly -- won't last for long, constantly needs charging, and the machine itself has gremlins which my research suggests is...
  2. bluepikachu

    Macbook 2012 A1278 RAM Modification

    Hello everyone. This is my first time posting on Macrumors. I have a 2012 MacBook Pro A1278 with RAM issues that I want to convert into a useable Windows-running light-gaming laptop. I know I need to replace the RAM processors. I have never modified a laptop before. I have a couple questions on...
  3. 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/
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
    • dabrams1
    • Thread
    • 2018 15" butterfly keyboard macbook pro
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
    • lokka
    • Thread
    • credit card macbook pro malware os ventru virus macbook chrome help
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
    • ineedanewmacbook
    • Thread
    • choice macbook 12 macbook air macbook air 15" macbook air m2 macbook pro macbook pro m1 macbook pro m2
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
    • Max xk285
    • Thread
    • macbook pro macbook pro "13 2012 sleep mode status indicator light
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Early Intel Macs
  13. 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...
    • strongPanda
    • Thread
    • apple pencil display ipad liquid technology luna display macbook pro macos catalina second screen sidecar wireless device
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  14. 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...
    • Max xk285
    • Thread
    • backup high sierra macbook pro migrate operating system time machine
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Early Intel Macs
  15. 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!
    • gsal
    • Thread
    • 14" macbook pro 16" macbook pro macbook pro
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  16. 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.
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
    • B S Magnet
    • Thread
    • core ix early intel imac late intel mac mini mac pro macbook air macbook pro xeon
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Early Intel Macs
  19. 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...
    • qsch1
    • Thread
    • images macbook pro slideshow
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  20. 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...
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