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  1. stanleydesu

    How long did it take for optimised battery charging to activate?

    From what I've read it's taken up to a few weeks for the OS to learn one's charging routines and limit the battery to 80% whilst charging. Am curious as to how long it took your M1 to start that behaviour, and what your charging patterns were like.
  2. J

    I want to trade in my MacBook Air (2017) but it has dents on two corners

    Apple website is offering £240 but when I say that the physical condition is not good (only because there are two dents) it says to recycle .. and doesn’t give me £240, any other way?
  3. T

    MacBook Pro 13" Startup disc error after update! Help?

    Hi all, So I updated to OS Big Sur on my 2015 (I believe) MacBook Pro 13" last night all downloaded ok. Restarted to install, got right to the end and comes up with a start up disc error. Won't let me do anything and the harddrive isn't displayed on the screen. Tried booting it into recovery...
  4. Jollyvideos

    I use MacBook Pro 15 2016 touchbar without display

    hi everyone, I have a 2016 MacBook Pro touchbar but the LCD is seriously damaged. However, I have an external portable usb-c monitor, I ask you if it is possible after having disassembled the body together with the display to use the mac easily via the external monitor. because I have read...
  5. Krutav

    Upgrade Your MacBook's Wireless Card! (WiFI AC + BT4.2) (Open Source Guide!)

    If you're like me and still holding on to a Unibody MacBook from 2010 - 2012, you'll have noticed that the wireless connectivity can be lacking on these models! While this guide won't cover Macbooks made in 2009 and prior (at least not yet), I will be focussing on Macbooks made from 2010...
  6. despina

    antivirus for mac

    i’m a first time mac user and i’m wondering wether or not i should install any antivirus programs. my friend who uses a macbook too doesn’t use one and i’ve generally heard that it’s not necessary provided you don’t go into sketchy websites or something. what do you suggest?
  7. A

    MacBook air shuts down abruptly while using directly with a charger, is it because I am not using battery backup?

    bought a MacBook air in 2018. After a few months, the battery stopped working and I started using it directly with a charger without any battery backup. Sometime later the device started to shut down randomly even when plugged in and especially when using software like Photoshop. I am anyway...
  8. T

    Intel to M1

    Hey guys, I have a Intel i5 MBP Early 2020. Seeing the new M1s, I'm feeling kinda jealous. However, I don't want to spend much as I've invested enough in the storage and RAM of my current MBP. I did check Sell Your Mac and those sort of websites, but looking at the price they are naming me I'm...
  9. B

    Buying advice for new MacBook Air.

    I know this question has been asked a lot but since I will soon buy my first Mac ever I need to ask. I am a music producer and my i7 4790k with 8 gigs of DDR3 slow ram that I have on my PC right now have served me well throught the years and I never made a project that my PC has struggled with...
  10. DrCanard

    How to upgrade to 64bits windows on a 4,1 macbook ?

    Hi dear mac users, I recently acquired a Macbook 4,1 from early 2008. Unfortunately the latest version of macos supported is Lion. I managed to upgrade it to Mountain Lion and Mavericks (but that last one lost the graphic acceleration). The impossibility to use modern apps on those system made...
  11. A

    Is Rosetta Safe?

    Hi! I’m a new Mac user and don’t know that much about computers. I wanted to download Spotify, it asked me download Rosetta software and I understand it’s necessary to read through non native apps for Apple. My question is did I make a mistake? Is this safe for my information and my computer...
  12. L

    iPad Pro Frequent WiFi Disconnect Issues... Anyone Else?

    All my newer Apple devices seem to have random WiFi disconnect issues. Just wondering if anyone else out there has also experienced this? 1) Saw this on the iPhone 11 Pro Max. Replaced it, same thing. Sold it, went back to using my XS Max, no issues. 2) I bought a 2020 12.9" iPad Pro and it...
  13. R

    Need helping choosing a right kind of MacBook

    Hi everyone, With my 2013 MacBook Air running out of storage, I'm looking for a new MacBook. It's a challenge for me to switch from macOS to PC although there are games I play that are not supported by macOS. Thus, my current plan is to get a MacBook and run Windows boot camp in it so I can...
  14. Le0M

    Real Life Battery Consumption - M1 MacBooks

    Hello everyone, I decided to open this thread because I'm having battery issues myself with my new M1 MacBook Pro, and since I still cannot understand If the battery has some issues or it's just paranoia, I came to this conclusion: It would be good if people shared their battery life while...
  15. M

    MacBook Air screen backlit not working

    Hi everyone, my first post here. I’ve bought a second hand MacBook Air 13 2011 (Model: A1369) recently and was told the battery is dead and the screen backlit isn’t working. I was planning to use it as desktop and media center so I reinstalled macOS using external monitor, which worked as...
  16. mrboult

    MacBook Air i3 2020 - Awful webcam!?

    Good day all, I purchased a refurbished '2020 Core i3 MacBook air Retina' a couple months back and I wanted to ask other owners about their webcam quality. Mine sucks, even in good light it looks like a grainy camera from 10+ years ago (And I'm really not exaggerating here) MY GF's 2013...
  17. RazorBackX

    Downloading all iCloud photos and videos through Apple data and privacy.

    Please help me, Long story short I have searched the internet and did hours and hours of research and still cannot get a clear answer. I’m hoping someone can finally help me. I have 55,000 photos in iCloud and 400 videos. I want all of them off iCloud and in a folder in my desktop. I know there...
  18. B

    Battery condition vs design capacity: MacBook M1 Air/Pro

    Received my base MacBook Air M1 two weeks ago. Installed coconut battery on the first day with the attached daily results. The "battery health" indicator in the system preferences shows a maximum capacity of 100%. - Any other users (both Air and Pro) experiencing a discrepancy between third...
  19. S

    Strange new sound from 2017 MBP hinge (see video)

    I have a 2017 model 13" MBP that has served me like a dream for over two years now. This week, it's developed a strange sound from the hinge when I move the notebook at specific angles. Please see the video to hear the exact sound. Video: https://photos.app.goo.gl/y7YW3YKfGT6rAviD8 The only...
  20. Galavital

    Screen damage

    Hello, I hope this is the right place to post it. So my MacBook Pro screen suddenly starred to have lines on it. In the beginning it wasn’t that big, but now it’s really annoying. I’m not living in USA and in my country they ask for around 920$ to replace the internal screen. Is anyone know...