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  1. M

    How to Install Linux on old MacBook 2.1

    Hey, I have an MacBook 2.1 (White) with a broken CD Drive. macOS is not installed on this MacBook (but it is possible to install macOS). I'd like to use Linux because newer versions of Chrome, etc., don't working the old macOS Version. My idea was to install Linux Mint Xfce on this Mac. I...
  2. D

    2016 12" MacBook: Replace battery or upgrade?

    Hi everyone, I have a 2016 MacBook 12" (M3/8GB/256SSD) that has been a real warrior for me the past 4 years. Snagged it on an "Open Box Deal" through Best Buy during Black Friday deals so I got it for less than $1000 after taxes. For the past two months, I've been dealing with the "Service...
  3. R

    ARM macbook pro 13" vs Intel macbook pro 16"

    I'm in need of a new laptop that will be my main machine for everything (Mostly programming and schoolwork). Quite honestly the 16-inch macbook pro seems like the perfect size, but I can hardly justify it's price as it seems like the 13-inch macbook pro will close the performance gap...
  4. RonHC

    MacBook Pro 2019 on 10.15.7 won’t charge

    MacBook Pro 2019 is running 10.15.7 BLUF: MacBook Pro will not charge from any of the 4 USB-C ports. Used 3 different USB-C cables and 2 different USB-C Wall Adapters, tried using different outlets as well. 2 of the cables and both of the wall adapters are from Apple and charge my iPhone and...
  5. drbrodix

    Apple Silicone or Intel Mac more reliable

    So I'm sure that a lot of people have already had this question, but I believe my approach is somewhat different. I'm torn between going for the 13 inch MBP with 10th gen Intel CPU or getting a new MB with Apple Silicone, which will most likely release by the end of November. The main factor for...
  6. E

    MacBook Pro makes small noises

    I bought this MacBook Pro in aug 2020, from almost beginning when I touch the trackpad, keyboard, body , all part of body mostly close to trackpad I hear small noise like small poping and bending. And about Apple, the most irresponsible company that I have ever seen, I took the labtop to the...
  7. Darcey Strauss

    Upgrading from Macbook Air 2015 13" to Macbook Air 2020 13"

    I need some advice on buying the new 2020 Macbook Air. I currently have a 5-year-old 2015 Macbook Air 13" but the battery is dying and so I would like to upgrade. The problem is that I believe there are some problems with the new 2020 version that prevents me from wanting to upgrade. Can anyone...
  8. S

    Macbook for producing music

    Hello guys, I am producing now since a little while and I think about buying a notebook for production. At the moment I am working with a lenovo but I had some issues and heard a lot of positive news about macbooks for music production. I have some questions to you guys: 1) Has anyone...
  9. S

    How to upgrade Storage in MacBook

    Hi Friends, My cousin got this MacBook Air and now he is unable to sync the iPhone because of some storage issues (he thinks), however he would like to upgrade the storage now. How do we go about that? How to find out if it supports a M.2 or Sata one though the site says configurable upto...
  10. slimmy18222

    MacBook Pro Retina 15 late 2013 won't boot. Please help!

    Unfortunately I’ve got a big problem. Let me introduce myself, I’m Covid-19 researcher based in northert Italy, just a bit abroad from you. I constantly work with my MacBook 15” late 2013 and I have a tons of patients data inside it. Suddently my MacBook stop power on for no reason (no Water no...
  11. J

    Need help! applecare macbook12 replace a macbook air

    Hi everyone thanks for read the post. I have a Macbook 12 purchase at 2018. and I upgrade the processer from m3 to i5, spend $2200+. and I send it to Apple Store because no reason shut down and it continues happening after change the logic board. they decided to replace me a 2020 Macbook air...
  12. TheWorstBaptist

    Church video needs

    Im looking for opinion on a new Macbook Pro. I am moving to a position in which Ill be producing videos (fairly simple ones) for announcements and random things, not cinema-like productions. In fact everything Im doing right now is iMovie HD on a 2013 Pro, and I doubt I would ever learn...
  13. slvdrfrncs

    Macbook Pro 2020 hinge tightness

    Hi all! I got my macbook pro (2020 model) recently (purchased September 25) and I noticed that the hinge is a bit too stiff at times. I know Apple have designed their laptops in such a way that you can open the lid with one hand, and the body will stay in place, but that isn't the case for me...
  14. M

    Need expert opinion - save laptop or buy new?

    Hi guys! Hoping to have some Mac experts weigh in on my situation. I have a 13-inch mid-2014 Macbook Pro retina with a 2.8 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5, 8GB of ram, and a (special ordered) 1TB internal hard drive. I LOVE my laptop and I have been resisting buying a new one because I don't...
  15. Vaidas Matkus

    Macbook Pro 2017 issues with USB-C docks

    Hi, maybe someone has idea what is the problem? My Macbook Pro 2017 model no touchbar, 2 thunderbolt ports. Bought used HP USB-C G4 dock (not thunderbolt). It was with not original cable, but usb 3.1 gen 1 (i guess 5gbit), also i have gen2 cable (10gbit) and Lenovo original usb-c cable for my...
  16. F23

    When to expect ARM Mac Mini?

    It seems like the first set of ARM macs will be MacBooks. With Apple saying the transition period will take around 2-3 years, when can we expect an ARM Mac Mini? They seem to have neglected it and it is due for an update having only 8th gen CPU atm. Only other current mac with 8th gen CPU is...
  17. N

    Advice needed! Different Apple IDs for Macbook / iPhone?

    Hello everyone. help and advice needed here. Please excuse me if my question sounds weird :) I’m a public person (actor), working on my iphone a lot (chatting with agent, signing important documents, screenplays/ movie scenarios (I get them via email and am not allowed to share with third...
  18. lydiak

    Dropped my mac-- flickering & broken screen

    I dropped my mac and now the screen is flickering and there is a white bar going from top to bottom. Is this fixable? If so, where is the best reasonable place to get this fixed? I hope it won't be too expensive to fix this issue.
  19. magooo

    MacBook Pro with 8 Or 16 GB of RAM?

    Hey guys, so Ì planed to buy a macbook pro for uni but Im not sure if I should get the base modell Or if I should upgrade the RAM to 16GB. Im no going to use the macbook for video editing etc just for Word, netflix and normal surfing. edit: I want to use it at least for 4 years thank u very...
  20. iosmike

    macbook pro access mac mini

    I tried to delete this post, but I can't.