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    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
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    • 2018 15" butterfly keyboard macbook pro
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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    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...
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    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
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    • credit card macbook pro malware os ventru virus macbook chrome help
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac Apps
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    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...
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    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
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    • choice macbook 12 macbook air macbook air 15" macbook air m2 macbook pro macbook pro m1 macbook pro m2
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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    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...
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    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
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    • macbook pro macbook pro "13 2012 sleep mode status indicator light
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Early Intel Macs
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    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
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    • apple pencil display ipad liquid technology luna display macbook pro macos catalina second screen sidecar wireless device
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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    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
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    • backup high sierra macbook pro migrate operating system time machine
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Early Intel Macs
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    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
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    • 14" macbook pro 16" macbook pro macbook pro
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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    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.
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    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...
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    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...
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    • core ix early intel imac late intel mac mini mac pro macbook air macbook pro xeon
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Early Intel Macs
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    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
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    • images macbook pro slideshow
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Mac Apps
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    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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    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...
    • ParisKts
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    • 2014 files issue macbook pro opencore legacy patcer stuck update
    • Replies: 50
    • Forum: macOS Ventura (13)
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    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...
    • lionfleet
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    • ebay macbook pro upgrade upgrade cycle
    • Replies: 47
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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    Apple Music Personal Music Library / Apple Music / iCloud Questions

    Problem: I want to be able to sync my personal music library / CD rips on Apple Music and sync it to my iPhone and possibly iPad if possible via my MacBook Pro (2021). I attempted to do this over the weekend and part of the instructions were to turn off iCloud music on my phone. Needless to...
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    My Odyssey to Buy a MacBook Pro

    A few weeks ago, I decided to purchase an M2 MacBook Air. At 34, I had recently beat cancer and I wanted some retail therapy. But what I ended up needing was therapy for my retail... As with any new Mac, when I picked up my new machine, it was very exciting. However, after setting up the Air, I...
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    Google Meet Battery Drain - M1Pro?

    hey guys, Trying to get some additional information on this. I am upgrading from an M1 MacBook Air to a 14" M1 Pro MacBook Pro and am alarmed at the battery drain, specifically during Google Meets with Safari. My battery drains over 20% in less than 1 hour. This seems to be more than double...
    • benobi
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    • #macbook m2 pro 14 macbook google meet m1 pro m2 macbook air m2 pro macbook air macbook pro
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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