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  1. H

    Home Office / Music Studio Storage Solution

    Setting up an office/music studio with a couple of 1st Generation Mac Pros, a 2018 256GB MacBook Air, and a 2019 256GB MacBook Pro. Want to put the laptops in cool looking stands and run them in clamshell mode if possible. Not sure due to the fans. Will likely be picking up a Mac Studio in the...
  2. SSpiro

    2016 MB: Hardware is dying off..

    I've been using my MB since 2016, love this laptop and still is everything I need. I replaced the stupid butterfly keyboard and the battery back in January and it's been running well. I went to use the laptop a couple of days ago and it wouldn't boot up. Battery was fully charged. I plugged it...
  3. GoztepeEge

    Sidecar Issues and Bugs, is that normal? (MBP 14" M1 Pro + iPad 9)

    Hello all! I started using Sidecar solution and I noticed lots of bugs, hence I decided to open this thread to see your opinions and possible workarounds. I am using a MBP 14" 2021 M1 Pro, and this week I also purchased an iPad 9. There is already an external monitor connected to my MBP via a...
  4. R

    Macbook Gray Screen Before Login Issue

    Hi guys, I am facing an issue lately that I have tried to fix but unfortunately without success. After I updated the macOS version of my Macbook Pro 2019 15" Touchbar the laptop has a weird issue on start-up. The screen where the Apple logo appears is now gray instead of black. The laptop...
  5. K

    Resolved I want to buy used MacBook in Liberia west Africa $400 cash. For video editing and graphics design.

    For video editing and graphics design. I need to start working on Macbook which I haven't used yet since it came. But regularly I use other brands.
  6. Roman25

    No iMessage sound while Macbook turned on

    Hi guys, I have a Macbook Pro 15 2017, iPhone 13 Pro and Watch Series 5. The problem is that while my macbook is turned on, there is no sound or vibration of new iMassage on my iPhone not even on my apple Watch. I do not have turned on Do not disturbed or any of the focus modes. I have sounds...
  7. K

    How much power can the thunderbolt ports provide ?

    Hi all, I just got my Mac Studio (with M1 Max inside), that I use in tandem with a MacBook when on my main desk, and I was wondering if it was possible to link them via usb-c/thunderbolt to provide both high speed network and power for the MacBook. So I tried, and it seems to work quite well, I...
  8. Michael.S

    What used Macbbook to choose?

    My current A1286 mid 2012 15" 2.6 i7 quadcore 16 GB 2TB SSD recently lost the screen function, so I am trying to replace it. If that does not work, I was thinking to buy a used replacement macbook without spending too much money as I need a 2nd screen next to me Thunderbolt display. My budget...
  9. dgian

    STRANGE PARTITIONS

    Hello fellows ! Just did a clean re install of the Monterey OS and found out that an extra partition appears under Macintosh HD - having the same name and then a 3rd one Macintosh HD - Data. (please have a look at the attached photos) I am sure when i was deleting the OS i clicked on the 1st...
  10. crysis21

    Dual monitor LG G950 UHD 4k@120hz setup on M1 Max?

    Hey everyone, I've been researching this topic for the past week, but I couldn't find any clear answer. While the specs on the Apple's website state that the M1 Pro and M1 Max can run at least 2 external monitors at 6k@60hz, I was wondering if anyone tested the M1 Max in a dual monitor setup...
  11. Mezelluf

    Mac Wallpapers I made.

    I'll be posting all the Mac wallpapers I make here and you can also make a request, enjoy! :)
  12. sierramist

    15-inch MacBook is my dream machine

    13 inch MBP user here and it is not an M1. Phew.. Yeah, it sucks at this point. I have long waited for the day I finally give this machine a proper place called the bottom drawer and embrace the sassy new Apple Silicon Mac. But I don't like MBPs to be honest. They have this flat and thick...
  13. The Clark

    Post your desktop: April 2022

  14. tygurr

    Do You Think Apple Will Stick With the Notch?

    There may have been a post on this already, so apologies if there has! My questions are fairly simple. Do we think Apple will stick with the notch going forward? If they remove it, how long do you think down the line it will be? I have seen some very mixed reviews since its introduction and...
  15. M

    OS X Tiger on Early-2009 Macs

    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...
  16. ruchisingh

    Best wireless keyboard for macbook air m1?

    Best wireless keyboard for macbook air m1? Can anybody suggest me best one for daily use? Thanks in advance for your suggestions and replies.
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...