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  1. pauloregan

    iPad Apple Should Drop the Air Name

    The Air name has become confusing and should be dropped. Apple have missed a trick and should have renamed the just launched iPad Air. The range should now be..... MacBook MacBook Pro iPad SE (the current iPad) iPad Mini iPad (the current iPad Air) iPad Pro iPhone SE iPhone .. Min / Max...
  2. marianodaniel

    Can anyone help me setup the best El Cap 2016 Macbook 12 possible?

    I've looked around the forums and found some tips, but I would like your help to put together a cool guideline to setup a kinda old computer, with a (now) very old OS. I know, security issues and all, but the reality is that I prefer to keep the highest internet hygiene possible, but not...
  3. T

    Some keyboard functions lost when replacing battery for Macbook Pro 13 2014: 1qaz

    I have replaced my macbook pro 13" 2014 battery but ended up losing some keyboard functions: 1qaz, backspace dim, brightness and volume down. Have i damaged the circuit or something since 1qaz are in a row? I have used the input keyboard in systems preference and can see that when i click on...
    • thussain
    • Thread
    • battery circuit circuitboard keyboard macbook
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  4. S

    Macbook Air M1 Battery Life

    Hello. I have a Macbook Air M1 that I bought used (99% battery health, 130 cycles). It has Mac OS Big Sur 11.6.2 installed. Is it normal that when I look at something in Safari (for example, a news site, and there are always no more than 3 tabs open) and every 5-7 minutes it takes 1%? The...
  5. M

    (Followup) OS X Tiger on an Early-2009 Mac

    Back then, I asked the MacRumors users if i can hack a OS X Intel Tiger disc to work on an early 2009 iMac. So I would like to ask if there is a way to hack an OS X Tiger install to work on Legacy GPUs like kexts, etc. like, you know that patchers like the Catalina Patcher does graphics...
  6. M

    My first Macbook - which one I should choose?

    Hi, I was planning on buying new (and my first) MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max 10-core CPU + 24-core GPU / 32GB RAM / 512GB SSD. Unfortunately, it's still unavailable to be picked up at the store or even to order with delivery less than in a 2-3 months... I'm losing my patience now and starting to...
  7. mmagdy

    MacBook Pro M1 2020 bricked, HELP!

    Hello, My issue here is that I used xartutil --erase-all in the terminal (Not in recovery mode), my mac restarted and went into an infinite loop, even the startup options does not work, tried everything can't get it to boot, any help or shall I go to the store? Regards,
  8. ZircoBen

    Using Your Butterfly Keyboard after the 4 year guarantee?

    I have had two keyboard replacements over the 3 years that I've owned my 2017 MacBook Pro, and now I need to decide whether I should keep this thing and risk it breaking again, or sell it off and let someone else run that risk. How many of you are deciding to 'stick with' your butterfly...
    • ZircoBen
    • Thread
    • butterfly butterfly keyboard macbook pro replacement
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  9. dgian

    I.T. GUY NEW TO MAC - INCREASING DISK USED SPACE - WHY ?

    hello to the community ! I am new to apple MacBooks (even though I ve been working as an I.T. for 11 years now). my quick question which must be easy for you guys is this: Used space on my new M1 MacBook Air is constantly growing is size ! (please have a look at screenshots) I have iCloud...
    • dgian
    • Thread
    • disk diskspace macbook macbookair macbookair2020 macbookairm1 monterey os
    • Replies: 47
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  10. greentint

    Macbook Air M1 electric vibration on the back when charging and plugged in to external monitor

    Hey everyone. Recently got a MBA M1 and noticed something weird. When the laptop is charging and when I plug in my external monitor to my Mac (using a Display Port to USB-C adapter) , if i run a finger on the back of the laptop lid, I feel a slight electric vibration. The charger is the...
  11. TerraMati

    MacBook Pro Mid-2010 USB ports problem

    Hello, My Mid-2010 15 inch MacBook Pro with High Sierra installed on it has problems with both USB ports. The first was already broken when I bought the MacBook and the second one isn't really broken but disconnects the USB Sticks/External Drives randomly. I tried resetting both SMC and NVRAM...
  12. GoztepeEge

    How to install PUBG (Windows version) on a M1 Pro MacBook Pro?

    Hello everyone. Recently I started using a 2021 model MacBook Pro with the M1 Pro processor. Right now I can play CSGO (native), Dirt Rally (native), and Left 4 Dead (via CrossOver). They are all great. Nowadays me and my friends want to have some chilling time on PUBG. My friends are all...
    • GoztepeEge
    • Thread
    • applesilicon battleground m1pro macbook playerunknown's pro pubg
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Mac and PC Games
  13. TerraMati

    2007 Macbook (A1181) Wi-Fi Problem

    Hello, My 2007 White MacBook doesn't detect the network card. This happened today, just a few hours ago. Before this everything worked fine. I didn't do anything. Just after a bit of time I woke it from sleep and saw an information that it doesn't see any network cards. It has newest Lion on...
  14. J

    Apple sent me two items

    I ordered a MacBook but my order got lost so apple sent me a replacement and I ended up receiving both of them so can I keep both of them? I was thinking to give one to someone instead of returning it. Is it legal to keep? Don’t wanna be in trouble.
  15. TerraMati

    Macbook Pro doesn't wake from sleep + closing the lid does nothing

    Hello, I have a problem with my Mid-2010 MacBook Pro. It has High Sierra installed and 6gb of ram. Around 3-4 months ago I installed Catalina through dosdude1's patcher and it worked fine until it started randomly shutting off and beeping. It was also time when the battery just went straight...
  16. B S Magnet

    All known component upgrades for Early Intel Macs, 2006–2012 (and select 2013s)

    All known component upgrades for Early Intel Macs, 2006–2012 (and select 2013s) WikiPost created: 25 January 2022 Last updated: 19 June 2023 OVERVIEW Some time back, I started a WikiPost for ExpressCard/34 expansion items one can, feasibly, use in their early Intel Macs equipped with an...
    • B S Magnet
    • Thread
    • early intel hardware hacks imac mac mini mac pro macbook macbook air macbook pro upgrades xserve
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Early Intel Macs
  17. M

    Macbook Pro 16 2019 kernal panic problems

    I've gotten a macbook pro 16 back in december 2019. long story short, it suffered kernal panics and was kindly replaced by apple 2 months after my 1 year for free from apple in early 2021. (march i think) the first time it was replaced the keyboard had only half part functioning then I was upset...
    • maplingstorie
    • Thread
    • logic board replacement macbook repair replace service
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  18. E

    Macbook Air a2179 failing to complete boot

    Hi, trying to fix a friend's MacBook air (early 2020). A drink was spilt over it last year, so opened it up and it's in great condition as only had to clean the usb-c ports which had gone bit crusty. Then plugged it in to charge and it loads to the last bit of the status bar then will reset the...
  19. Y

    Blackbook 2009 upgrade

    Hi, I have a early 08 2.4ghz blackbook I want to upgrade to a 2009 to run cat and maybe even monterey. i am close to buying a 09 and want to get one anyways and saw a video of someone doing an upgrade but it wasnt really a guide. Does anybody know where I can find a guide? Thanks, Jesse
  20. B

    MacBook Pro i5 2017 Vs MacBook Air i3 2020

    I'm lost between the two I have now the pro 2017 i don't if i should get 2020 Air or stick with my and in case I use my Laptop for Video Editing and Apple Arcade
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