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  1. Gentile

    Mirror built in retina display

    I have a problem using a projector with my Macbook. When I switch from "Use as a separate display" to "Mirror built-in retina display" the resolution of the mac always defaults to a zoomed in resolution that makes it hard to see. I always have to go into settings, display, and choose "optimize...
  2. Riccardo83

    Macbook 2018 Crash while deleting files?????

    Hi guys, i have a 2018 macbook pro 15. This is what happened I was just deleting some hundreds of jpg files and my mouse got stuck... it slowly moved up to the direction where i was pointing it too. 2. The Macbook Fans start going crazy 3. Macbook Restarts by itself. Do you know how to read...
  3. P

    Unrecoverable Partition, Mac APFS Disk Unmounted

    Suddenly i am unable to login with my normal user id, i booted into recovery trying to repair the disk but the disk utility are not showing my container. I then managed to installed the OS again on another apfs volume, everything working great until i notice my memory pressure shooting up to...
  4. Apple_Glen_UK

    MacBook Pro 13” 2015 – Battery Issue

    I have a 13” MacBook Pro 2015 and have looked after it extremely well. It is in immaculate condition. I have never had any issues with it but occasionally over the past few months I have noticed some strange behaviour as the battery starts to get low, usually around 10% or so remaining...
  5. stromic

    cant USB boot white macbook 2007

    I am trying to install lion on my white 2007 macbook via USB, the dvd drive is damaged. Please note, this is one of the models with 32bit EFI. When I received this macbook, it was stuck at the recovery screen. What I have tried: - Using special software meant to make lion install disks -...
  6. symbiot999

    Please help

    Ok, So here's the deal. I bought a 2007 MacBook yesterday turned it on and everything it was fine as far I could see. But then when I got home "taking it back is not an option" and look further into it I noticed that a lot of applications where missing. Like system preferences and disk utility...
  7. B

    MacBook 4,1 Upgrade LogicBoard

    Hey Guys, i got lately a used MB 4,1 for Free and want to get more into MacOS and the complete Apple Universe. I´ve already got a iPhone XR and a iPad Air (1st gen) and thought it would be a great idea. In Windows Computers and Notebooks i have a quite good Knowledge but in Mac´s im a bloody...
  8. S

    Macbook Air 2017 13in or Macbook Air 2015 11in

    Macbook Air 2017 13in or Macbook Air 2015 11in Please help me decide, I really like the form factor of the 11 inch. But is the 2017 really a big difference in terms of multitasking especially it comes with 8gb of ram? How about battery life? I dont dont buy the new macbooks with the...
  9. I

    Which macbook should I buy?

    I want to buy computer for my study. The study, involving creating the cartoon, and lot of reading journal and writing dissertation. I am looking 2015 version for its magnetic magsafe adapter. However, I am concerned with its SSD lifetime (it has been around 4 years). Or, would you recommend...
  10. Sovon Halder

    What's Wrong With Volume Scroll ?

    Is something seriously broken with Mojave Volume ? If I scroll fast (mouse or trackpad), the slider moves to the intended position but the volume level remains unchanged. Example: If on MacBook pro 2017 Mojave I suddenly scroll up volume from 50% to 100% with magic mouse or trackpad, the volume...
  11. A

    Touch Pad Defect Brand New MBP

    It seems like there's a bright scratch on the top left of the touchpad on this new MacBook Pro that I just opened today. It is only visible from an angle in a lit room. The problem is that it is very distracting and is most prevalent from the angle that the laptop would normally be used from. Is...
  12. jacob2cold

    Help choosing new monitor for my Mid 2012, 13-inch Macbook Pro Non Retina

    Hi, I've been reading posts here and elsewhere for weeks but I'm trying to get input for my specific situation. My Mid 2012, 13-inch MBP is usually always in clamshell mode hooked up to a decent 1080p 24" display. I'm looking to upgrade my external monitor. I bought an LG 27" 4K monitor (I...
  13. Sovon Halder

    How to check battery % of bluetooth speaker?

    I bought Anker SoundCore bluetooth speaker couple of days ago. I can easily see the battery % with battery widget in iOS 12. But in macbook pro macOS Mojave I can't seem to find a way to check battery level. Any solution?
  14. Sovon Halder

    Brightness Jumps - Is it Normal?

    I got this 4K 27" LG Monitor (27uk850) hooked up with macbook pro 2017 13" via USB-C. This happens on the external monitor.. When I'm playing a video or streaming a video, throughout the playback the brightness jumps up and down by very minimum amount (say 1%). It happens randomly & couldn't...
  15. R

    MacBook Pro and iMac using it as a monitor

    Hello All, I need a bit of advise. I have a MacBook Pro 2017. I want to use my iMac 2015 as a monitor for my MacBook Pro. Can anyone tell me which cable I will need. So far from my research I have worked out that I can purchase this "USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter" link below, but I don't...
  16. C

    iPad Pro iPad Pro 2018 audio send to MacBook Pro 15" Touchbar 2016

    Hello guys, I need your help to see if I can do the following: I want to connect my iPad Pro to my MacBook Pro via USB-C to send audio from the iPad to the Mac. Is there any way of doing this? In theory USB-C is capable on sending audio, but I don't seem to find the way to send it to the Mac by...
  17. DHagan4755

    MacBook Pro Extreme?

    I've been thinking that Apple needs a ruggedized version of its MacBooks. A line made for more extreme uses. Military grade specs. There are industries and sectors that Apple doesn't do well in because not only are they expensive, the MacBooks aren't as durable. Right now if you drop your...
  18. F

    iMac for College?

    I currently have a 13" MacBook Pro (2017) and I'm a freshman in college right now. I'm thinking about purchasing an iMac 4k with an SSD for next fall. I will have a suite so I'll have my own room. Would an iMac be helpful for college? if anyone uses an iMac for college along with a MacBook to...
  19. L

    Bootcamp error

    Bootcamp on my Mojave says that “your sis could not be partitioned, please check disk Utility” . This occurs when I set the partition space to max on the BootCamp Assistant which is 80gb. But if I set the partition space to like 70gb it successfully partitions it and after it says “copying...
  20. docatl

    Hot Macbook Pro : this is not a drill

    Hi, I run a MacBook Pro (15-inch Unibody, Mid 2012, 2.6GHz Core i7, 16GB, SSD, GT 650M 1GB) on an external 1080p display. The computer runs quite hot while doing light tasks like watching 1080p 60fps youtube video. I like it silent and the fans' noise bother me. I have always taken great care...