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    Upgrading 2006 17" MBP to M1?

    Hey, I know this looks like a stupid question but it's something I've genuinely been curious about. I have several 17" MBPs from 2006 that are pretty much useless due to their internal hardware, but I really love the design, size, and keyboard of those pre-unibody Macs. I was thinking of...
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    M1 MacBook Air Battery Drain

    Hi my dear support team, My MacBook has been annoying for the last couple of months!! Since downloading a Ventura public beta, the computer loses battery in standby mode. Since then I've been off the beta version (I've sworn myself off because it's not the only problem i've had, as to be...
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    Am I able to Change a MacBook Pro with a UK keyboard to a US keyboard

    Hey! So I have a 2021 14" MacBook Pro and it has a UK top case. I was wondering if I ordered a top case with a US keyboard could I just swap it over or would I run into compatibility issues? I am quite experienced in repairs like this and have an eBay shop where I buy a ton of stuff to fix and...
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    iCloud Newbie question - moving hardware.

    Hi all, regular iMac user but newbie to this… I’m going from a 2gb fusion iMac to 512gb MacBook Pro. I have 2tb of iCloud and a 4gb ssd drive so space not an issue. When I check my iMac space I have 377gb of space left Checking my iCloud I have 1.06tb of 2tb left. I know some space...
  5. David1986H

    For people who use BOOM3D show us your EQ setting and tips.

    So as good as the MBP 16" speakers are ive always used boom3d and honestly I can make the sound a whole lot better, especially at low to mid volume. Here's my EQ curve that I found sounds best so far along with fidelity turned on.
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    LG 38WN95C Thunderbolt issues with Macbook Pro M1

    LG 38WN95C Thunderbolt issues with Macbook Pro m1 LG 38WN95C suddenly stopped working over thunderbolt a few weeks ago. It has been working perfectly with the M1 Macbook Pro 14" for 4 months with all bells and whistles. Native resolution at 144hz, mac charging and usb hub. Display works...
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    Should I buy MBP 15” 2014 in mint condition?

    As the title says - I’ve found a 2014 MBP 15” in mint consition and I’m thinking about buying it. I have powerfull(ish) Lenovo Legion that I use as my daily driver and I’ve been longing to own a Mac again but am unwilling to drop the money on a new 16” MBP at the moment / I’m still kind of...
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    Are MacBooks with Apple Silicon affected by "flexgate"?

    In Internet there are mixed opinions about whether MacBooks with Apple Silicon chips that have the 2016 MacBook Pro exterior design (MacBook Air M1 and MacBook Pro 13" M1/M2) are affected by the fatigue present on the display flex cable due to opening and closing the lid, so I would like to ask...
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    Is it worth to replace MacBook Air 2017 to M1 if I'm light user

    Hello, currently I have MacBook Air 2017, I’m thinking about buying MacBook Air M1, however I’m not sure if it is a good idea in my case. I am almost finishing med college and I use computer for safari and adobe reader mainly. My Air is still thriving somehow but battery needs replacement and...
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    Mac lost in shipment help

    Hi everyone bit of an annoying situation here… I recently bought an MacBook Air Mac M2 chip. It has now been officially lost in post. The retailer tried to contact the delivery company but they cannot track the parcel. I have asked the retailer for the serial number to file a crime/police...
  11. Anappleaday29

    Does anyone know what do not localize means? Ventura 13.1

    I fired up the freeform app on the Mac and saw it. It doesn't seem to impede performance..but I don't really know what it means
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    MacOS Ventura - External Display lag

    Hey guys. Since the launch of MacOS Ventura I have major issues with my external Monitor. The framerate is locked to 30fps with no option of changing it in the settings. I heard of people complaining about the same issue or even no working external display at all. Fixing methods I tried: -...
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    Which MacBook? (Air, 13 M2, 14 M1 Pro)

    Hi everyone! I am using Lenovo Legion 5 Pro (11800H / 3060). But this PC is very heavy, and its battery life is poor to use outside. My primary focus is portability, but I want to maintain performance. (I last played a game months ago. So it's not gaming performance.) I am considering buying...
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    Dell monitor for MacBook Pro mid-2014

    I currently have a MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014) and need a monitor. I found these Dell ones but am confused as to whether the scaling would ruin the display? I have no knowledge related to monitors so would appreciate any advice. I'm likely to update my MacBook in the next few years...
  15. ronan12

    MacBook Air 2017 vs MacBook Pro 2015: Which one to choose?

    I will be buying my first MacBook. But, I am on a tight budget. 2 MacBooks are in my range. One is MacBook Air 2017 i5 13inch vs MacBook Pro 2015 i5 13 inch. I am an undergrad computer science student. I primarily need a laptop for programming. Which one would be a wiser choice overall?
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    Blurry Text on 32LGQN600

    Hi , I recently bought a QHD 32LGQN600 as an external monitor for my MacBook M1 Pro , and it is running MacOS Ventura. The text in the monitor is blurry , even at maximum resolution 2560 X 1440 . I had tried some of the methods available on the internet , such as toggling fontSmoothing...
  17. ZircoBen

    Remove Sticker Outline from Mac?

    Does anyone have any tips on how to remove the sticker outline from a Mac? I bought this MacBook on eBay and it came like this. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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    Got water under the screen of my MacBook Pro 14”

    Hey there! Today there was a big storm with rain I’ve never seen before. The streets were POOLS of water and there was a mini tornado reported. I was coming home from my classes and my MacBook Pro 14” M1 Pro was in my bag which is kind of water resistant. When I opened the bag, my MacBook...
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    Macbook Crashes While Playing a Video in Full Screen

    Hi everyone! Recently I ran into a problem with my Macbook Pro A1502 (early 2015) that bothered me so much and I could really use your help. This laptop has been crashing several times with glitches on screen and infinite audio loop while playing full-screen YouTube videos with Safari -- the...
  20. Reggaenald

    Dislpay takes a minute to wake

    I recently restored my MacBook Pro (13inch, 2017, 4TB ports) to set it up as new and now the screen takes between 30 and 60 seconds to wake when woken up in any way. Does someone know why this happens and how to fix it? The keyboard lights up, the trackpad clicks, but the Touch Bar and Screen...