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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
  4. 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...
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    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...
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    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...
    • loybond
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    • ipad iphone macbook wifi
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: iPad
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    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...
    • rikachan96
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    • macbook macbook air macbook pro
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook
  8. 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...
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    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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
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    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...
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    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...
    • SVsh
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    • hinge macbook macbook 13 strange sound
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  14. 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...
  15. Le0M

    Major Battery disappointment on MacBook Pro M1

    Hi guys. I bought a low-tier MacBook Pro M1. After a couple of days of indexing etc, I was expecting the battery to last way longer. Here's my setup and daily use: - It is connected to an external HD monitor through a usb-c -to-HDMI adaptor, as well as an external mouse via USB. - Laptop's...
    • Le0M
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    • activity monitor adobe apple silicon m1 background battery creative cloud drain macbook pro
    • Replies: 143
    • Forum: Apple Silicon (Arm) Macs
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    How to improve a MacBooks running speed

    Macbook 2016 - running 11.01 slur Hi can anybody help me speed up my MacBook? It was running fine before the software update Things are running slow and not opening - seeing a lot of the rainbow coloured thinking circle? Any advice would be gratefully received ? Many thanks :oops:
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    MacBook Pro 16/Air M1 external USB-C screen turning black - NEC EA271U

    Hey everyone! I just bought new monitor for my home office setup - NEC EA271U and have some serious issues with it when trying to use USB-C connection. When it is plugged in it charges the computer just fine, displays screen for about 10s and turns black/no signal, while it is still visible in...
    • Diwad
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    • ea271u external display macbook nec usb-c
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  18. Congressmann

    Compatible, affordable monitor with MacBook

    Hey guys, I tried using my MBA M1 with my Dell SE2419H monitor. Unfortunately, the text is noticeably blurry (apparently due to the low resolution of my monitor). 1. What specifications does a monitor need for it to run with the MBA and not blur the text? 2. Which monitors under $300 are...
  19. ZachNathan

    Big Sur Breathing New Life Into 2015 MacBook?

    Hi all So I have the entry-level 2015 12-inch MacBook, and in recent years (and even up to the recent dev betas of Big Sur) it really has been a struggle to maintain some semblance of good performance. I think this was largely due to my use of Chrome and other non-Apple apps, which often...
    • ZachNathan
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    • battery big sur macbook performance
    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: MacBook
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    Apple Photos keeps filling SSDs on my MacBooks

    Hi! I'm Tomasz from Warsaw, Poland. Aerospace engineer turned software developer. Lurker since 2015, but this is my first post. I struggled with this for years and finally curiosity won, hence me sharing this here... Do you have any idea how to stop Apple Photos from filling up SSD? I used...
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