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    Brand new 2020 MacBook 13'' 16GB 10gen - green pixels on the screen

    Finally decided to replace my 2013 13" rMBP. Got myself a 2020 MacBook, 10 gen, 13" 16GB with 4 Thunderbolt ports. Took it out of the packaging, within 20 minutes of use (not from backup) started seeing these: Green pixels The "weird" pixels appear in darker areas of the screen. This effect...
  2. J

    Resolved Missing components on MacBook Pro Motherboard

    So I had recently bought a used MacBook Pro 2016 13 inch Touch Bar from a local seller. After some use I've noticed the speakers sounded a bit funky so I went ahead to open it but noticed that some of the screws were worn down. Upon taking the bottom cover off I immediately noticed that there...
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    How long would MacBooks last, now after ARM..

    a quick and a noob question: how long could we assume a MacBook/Air/Pro could to current MacBooks, now after apple are incorporating their own apple silicon parts?
  4. AjTee

    MacBook Pro 13 2020 trackpad gap asymmetry

    Hello, I notified that trackpad in one of corners is a little bit higher than in rest of corners. Is it normal? Trackpad works normally. Regards, J.
  5. amgff84

    Wacbook

    I have done the unthinkable. I have turned a Macbook into a full-time Windows machine. My late 2008 Macbook 13" unibody is in perfect condition with minimal wear. The max os is El Capitan and Windows 7 in bootcamp. Under Mac OS, all versions, it will freeze randomly. Sometimes once a day...
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    Is there a Mac charger that can hold high amounts of heat?

    My MacBook cord is turning yellow, I know it's from the bootcamp side and me playing games on steam. Is there a stronger cord that can hold more heat or energy than the standard cord that comes in the box?
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    can I use my macbook pro as display/screen for a PS4

    We are going to a family house in the country, where there is no proper TV screen/display to connect a PS 4 to. Can I use my MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018; 2,3 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5) as a display for the PS4? As I have on usb-c ports, would and hdmi-to-usb-c adapter work? (i am new to this)...
  8. paulrberg

    Screen cracked by thin line after exposure to sun

    Today was a hot day and I was working with my MacBook Pro w/ Touch Bar on my lap (directly exposed to the sun) when I suddenly saw a thin line cracking the screen into two halves. I couldn't believe my eyes. Nothing fell onto the screen, nothing touched it or scratched it; the MacBook was...
  9. Sam Webb

    Crazy Macbook Pro Delivery From China

    Hi, I ordered a custom Macbook pro a couple weeks ago and according to Apple it should be coming tomorrow on Friday. I live on the UK and so far the journey this Macbook has taken seems to make no sense to me. 15/07/2020 - 13:49 Incheon, Korea, Republic of Your package is in transit. We're...
  10. carthiksharma

    How to manually copy files from the Time Machine backup into Mac desktop

    I have mistakenly placed (manually pasted) files from MacBook into Time Machine backup "Backups.backupdb" which is my time machine folder. I need to completely copy/move those files into my MacBook again, however, when I try to do that, it does not allow me. The only option I have is to upload...
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    Keyboard Paranormal Activity

    Hi there, I hope you and your loved ones being safe and happy. Yeah! really paranormal! 👻😄 Last night I noticed that my MacBook (Mid 2010) act unusual, background audio/video suddenly going fast back/forward (mostly back or skip to another tracks) while I taking note or browsing web, MacBook...
  12. AjTee

    How do you clean your MBP screens?

    I use Fellowes Cleaning Wipes and dry wipe after.
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    Water Damaged Macbook Pro Mid 2017

    Hi All, Recently sent my mid 2018 mac book pro to some damage technicians due to water damage. The guys who took it can't really say what's wrong so they want to replace the logic board and top case. My water bottle leaked on it but not badly. The machine turns on and get to the sign in home...
  14. Jennifer Dawn

    MP All Models Forgot Password Mac Book Pro 2013

    I haven’t used my Mac Book Pro 2013 in awhile and I do not remember my user/administrator password. Any advice on retrieving, resetting, and/or opening my Mac?
  15. AjTee

    MBP 2020: Is the touchbar lightning as it should?

    Hi Guys, I just my new MBP 2020. Never had MacBook with Touch Bar before. I wonder if my Touch Bar lights correctly with correct colorisation. Is everything correct? Sorry for a question, but I am checking everything because of 14 days return period. Please see photo below. Regards, J.
  16. J

    When would the 10th CPU be published with Macbook Pro 16 inch?~

    When would the 10th CPU be published with Macbook Pro 16 inch?~ Is it possible in the August this year?:)
  17. AjTee

    MBP 13 inch (2020) - small chip on out of the box device

    Hello, Last week I have ordered my new MacBook Pro 2020 13th inch model in Space Grey colour on Apple.com store. I noticed small chip which looks like that it came with this unit from factory. This is near trackpad. There is no issues with this device I am OCD person. Please see photos...
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    144Hz refresh rate on external display

    Hi, I have a Dell S-Series 27-Inch Screen LED-Lit Gaming Monitor (S2719DGF); QHD (2560 x 1440) up to 155 Hz; 16:9; 1ms Response time; HDMI 2.0; DP 1.2; USB; FreeSync; LED; Height Adjust, Tilt, Swivel & Pivot I go into my settings on my MacBook Pro and I only see 60hz. I pressed option on...
  19. Jiří Podlipný

    Macbook pro 15' and 60W charging

    Hello, I have Macbook pro 15' 2017 and LG 34uc99, which enables me to charge my laptop with USB-C, but only with 60W. I would like to ask if this could somehow corrupt my battery. I am asking because ma MacBook started wobbling a little bit (front pads are a bit in the air - not much you can...
  20. ruslan120

    TG Pro (Lightweight) Tutorial: Stop Burning your Lap

    I filmed a short tutorial on using TG Pro for new Mac users. This app helps keep temperatures low by increasing Macs' fan rates. I've found that setting the fans a bit faster by default remains inaudible yet boosts performance and more importantly, comfort if using the Macbook on your lap...