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  1. Arktika

    MacBook 14’’ 32G/512G vs 16G/1TB, which’s better?

    Recently I want to buy a 14-inch MBP, mainly for daily use in medical research. Commonly used software: image / video processing, Adobe(PS AI AE..), Final Cut Pro, SPSS, R ,Windows virtual machine is required as well. 10+14/（32G/512G）vs（16G/1TB） which is the better choice？ Could you please...
  2. J

    Can technician at Apple repair center (fix usb-c port) view data in my 2019 Macbook Pro's hard drive without my password/fingerprint?

    My 2019 16" Macbook Pro has a usb-c connector where no cables can fit all the way in (no nothing appears to be obstructing), so I am bringing it in to repair as I have Apple Care. Is there any risk of someone getting access to the data in my hard drive without my password or fingerprint?
  3. Bobbins20

    Repurpose old SSD from 2014 Macbook Pro

    Just wondering here if you can recycle a 256 GB SSD from a 2014 MacBook pro to an external enclosure. I have decided that the old the old SSD is too good to waste and so does anybody know if there is an enclosure for this purpose. I'm already aware that Mac SSD sockets are non-standard and it's...
  4. rain1007ht

    Why my macbook is locked?

    Yesterday I woke up and saw a screen asking for a six-digit PIN to unlock. I called the support center and was directed to go to Find My Phone and press the Unlock button, but I don't see any Unlock button. My local apple support staff (Vietnam) also don't know why there is no Unlock button. My...
  5. foleyo10

    Stuck asking for firmware password?

    Hello guys, I recently changed the thermal paste on my MacBook, it was working perfectly for a week or so, even running 10-15 degrees cooler. Unfortunately yesterday my screen + touchbar suddenly cut out to black. At this point I tried all the usual resetting smc, pvram, etc - all to no avail...
    • foleyo10
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    • black screen firmware password help macbook
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook
  6. C

    Why is everything on MacBook Air screen larger than on MacBook Pro?

    I own an M1 MacBook Pro for my personal use, my work gave me an M1 MacBook Air recently, and I've noticed everything on the screen of the MacBook Air is significantly larger than on the Pro model. Why is this? The screens have the same resolution size, it's kind of like the whole display on the...
  7. thisMRguy

    Logic board upgrade 2016 m3 --> 2017 i7

    I've been unlucky in finding an answer on this, I've been given a 12inch i7/16/512 laptop with a broken screen and keyboard that refuses to accept certain presses unless its docked to a monitor/KM. I'm curious if its a the logic boards are a direct swap as this could be an awesome upgrade to...
    • thisMRguy
    • Thread
    • a1534 logic board macbook swap motherboard
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook
  8. emraha06

    Effaceable/Removable Smudge or Stain on Display noticed during unboxing

    As you know after removing the protective paper adhered on display some of us intently look for screen for a factory defect. At this point, i have detected an isolated little smudge on m1 MacBook Pro 16” and cleaned it with cloth. Has anyone experienced sth like this? I will be greatful if you...
    • emraha06
    • Thread
    • 2021 display m1 pro max macbook smudge stain
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  9. B

    MacBook Pro Big Sur update/monitor

    I'm using MacBook Pro late 2013. I want to update my MacBook to Big Sur but macbook's screen is broken. Can I mirror my MacBook screen to external monitor while updating?
    • brsg10
    • Thread
    • big sur display macbook mirror monitor
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  10. alex_free

    How To: Fix Frequent Slow/No Internet On The MacBook Late 2009 Running Debian 11

    I am currently maxing out all my Macs and dualbooting old OS X versions and bleeding edge Linux. I installed Debian 11, and besides the sleep issues everything just worked, except the WiFi. I mean it did connect, but it would drop out and die forever, never connecting again to my home network...
  11. Arktika

    Buying Advice:the Best Configuration for 14”MBP?

    My MBP late 2013, which has been used for 7 years, should be retired, and recently I want to buy a 14-inch MBP, mainly for daily use in medical research, and would like to seek your opinions. Commonly used software: image / video processing, data analysis software like Adobe(PS AI AE..), Final...
  12. Y

    Macbook Air 2020 M1 Battery Capacity

    Hi, I’m new in here! I’d bought macbook air m1 about 6 months ago. I used to use windows devices, that’s why I cannot understand how macs work. I wonder if everything is right about my battery. I would like to share my battery info, please check it out and please tell me if there is sth wrong...
  13. CodaCM

    MacBook A1181 problem

    So I have a 2007 MacBook A1181 that has a problem. When I start it up the screen stays black and after 8 seconds it restarts when plugged in. Can anybody help with this?
  14. N

    How do I undo dosdude1 disable dedicated GPU on mid-2010 MacBook Pro 15?

    Hello, This may not be an issue with my machine but I wanted to reach out for advise anyways. I recently purchased a mid-2010 MacBook Pro 15" and was troubleshooting issues with the computer, I believed that there was a bad GPU so I was trying to follow this guide...
    • NikAnton
    • Thread
    • benchmark bios dedicated gpu geekbench gpu macbook macbook pro macbook pro "15 macbook pro "15 mid 2010 verbose
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  15. SSpiro

    2016 12" MacBook A1534 - Space Bar Replacement

    I consider myself pretty handy, but i can't figure out the space bar replacement on my A1534. I really don't want to do a whole keyboard replacement, local shops quoting me $300+ (and, I could use a new battery too). At that point, I might as well buy a new machine. I bought these two...
    • SSpiro
    • Thread
    • keyboard macbook rmb rmb12 space bar
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook
  16. GoztepeEge

    Remotely connect/control a Macbook from an iPhone

    Hi all! Today I had a moment when I needed to connect and control something on my Macbook, which was operating and connected to the internet at my home. Is there any way to connect a mac remotely from an iPhone, which are in the same iCloud account (both are my devices), and to control...
  17. simpleuserlearn

    Using fn key as CTRL

    Hello guys, I want to use FN key on mac as if it is the CTRL key on windows. I have remapped and that is working fine. But holding fn will bring touch bar up and that makes me nuts is there any possible ways to stop the fn key from loading touchbar when is being hold ? Thanks in advace
  18. aevan

    MacBook Pro 2021 - it's not just how it performs, it's how it feels

    So, after my first MBP came with a broken screen, a few days ago, I finally got a new one. 16", base model, 1Tb SSD, Space Gray. And I am amazed how good it is. But it's not just about the amazing performance. Or the insane battery life. What really amazed me is how well rounded this computer...
    • aevan
    • Thread
    • apple silicon macbook mbp mbp 16-inch 2021
    • Replies: 61
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  19. CPark98

    2001 PowerBook G4 Titanium vs 2021 MacBook Pro M1 Max

    I recently found my old TiBook while at my parent's house over the holidays and thought I'd grab some shots of it along side my new M1 Max MacBook Pro. While internally, the differences are night and day, externally, it's eery how similar they are, especially with the new design's callbacks to...
    • CPark98
    • Thread
    • apple laptop mac macbook powerbook vintage
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  20. P

    2019 A1932 Macbook Air - Dead - Repair is saying T2... Question for the forum...

    I have a 2019 Macbook Air that is dead. I've had pretty poor experiences with the Apple Store in the past so we brought it to a local repair center that we trust. He's telling me that he believes it is the T2 chip. Machine: Apple MacBook Air (13-inch Retina display, 1.6GHz dual-core Intel...
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