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    how much bigger is the 16 inch than the 15 really?

    Well I was hoping to get a 14.1 inch mbp but the 13inch is not fast enough for me to upgrade coming from a late 2016 mbp. So I am stuck with the 16. Originally I was hoping the 16 would be the same size as the 15. How much of a difference is it between the two? Is it really noticeable? Is...
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    In your honest opinion - is this May 2020 13" MacBook Pro worth it or worth skipping?

    I am looking at the 10th Generation CPU's not the 8th generation. Keen to know what you think of this May 2020 13" MacBook pro?! If you think it's not enough updates, or it's a case of why fix what isn't broken - all and any opinion solicited! Requirement: I currently have a 2017 MBP 15". I am...
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    Upgrade to Faster Macbook pro 2015 or Macbook pro 2019?

    I currently have the A1502 Macbook Pro 13" early 2015. Performance specs are CPU - 2.7GHz i5, Ram - 8GB DDR3 1867MHz, Intel Iris GPU - 6100 1536 Mbs, SSD - 128GB. This Macbook's done really well over the years and I've been happy and still am happy using it although there a few things I'd like...
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    MacBook Pro 16" clicking sound bottom case

    Hi there, I recently got my MBP 16'. When I rest my palm on my case it makes a creaking sound when even the slightest bit of pressure is applied to the wrist/palm rest area. With me it is on the left side next to the trackpad. You can try it yourself by pressing slightly on the mentioned area...
  5. KernalOS

    2010 MacbookPro Backup

    I have an old 2010 MacBook Pro which has some pictures on it which I want to keep. However, I am unable to power it on and it no longer seems to work. Is there a way for me to recover the pictures from the hard drive?
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    MacBook Pro Late 2013 to multiple Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interfaces?

    Hi there, We are using Late 2013 MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt 1 Any ideas on how to connect and what are the best cables to use.. LG 49WL95C-W 49-Inch Monitor 2x Audio interfaces with Thunderbolt 3 connectors Reading about Thunderbolt cables they come with different specs, some are 20GBps...
  7. Roshan Raja

    New mac book pro comes with 2 battery count

    i bought a new MBP 13 & the battery count is 2, how is this possible? Should the count start with 0?
  8. MacAtt@ck

    2019 16in MBP vs 2013 Mac Pro (Trash-Can)

    I have two computers I use for Video editing + encoding: Mac Pro (6,1 Trash-Can) for heavy-ish lifting, and a specked out 2017 15 in MacbookPro for working at home and some lighter projects. Thinking about replacing both machines with the new 16in MBP. My concern is that I may see some...
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    Performance MacBook Pro 16"

    Hi, I am willing to buy the new 16" but I have to admit that I am not a Pro user in that sense, nevertheless it is worth the money to me. However, I wonder whether all the fast processors, chips etc. are still used when using the MBP for easy things, such as browsing the web or Microsoft...
  10. iceman45575

    2018 15 inch MacBook Pro not booting

    Hello everyone, I was using my computer earlier and closed the lid when I was done with it. I came back later and the mouse and keyboard weren't responding. I couldn't do anything on the computer so then I held down the Touch ID power button. I turned it off and then waited for it to turn back...
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    13"MBP vs Pro apps

    My nephew is starting college (He will be a drama/music major) and looking for a laptop. This weekend he's looking to purchase the 2019 13", 1.4 GHz, 256GB SSD with the education discount. He also intends to purchase the Pro apps bundle. How would this computer perform using Final Cut Pro...
  12. Vadafallon

    Thinking of buying a 2019 macbook pro

    I am thinking of buying a new Macbook pro. I am going to use it mainly for music production but also for video editing and the occasional World of Warcraft playing. So supposedly the keyboard has been fixed on this new rendition of the macbook pro 2019. Do i buy one now or wait for the next 16"...
  13. Mojix

    Single 8GB ram instead of 2x 4GB ram in macbook pro Mid 2010!

    i have a macbook pro 15", bought mid 2010, with 2x 4gb ram "PC3-8500 1066 1067 MHz SODIMM" after testing, i realized that top ram slot has gone bad. can i use single 8GB ram instead of 4GB ram? My MacBook Pro detail is Intro. April 13, 2010 Disc. February 24, 2011 Order MC373LL/A* Model A1286...
  14. MariaHE

    MacBook Pro screen flashing colours at startup

    my MacBook Pro (2011) suddenly began flashing red, green and blue when I try to start it up. Sometimes the screen is just flickering instead like there is some malfunction. I have tried different ways of starting it up, but it doesn’t seem to fix the problem. The computer itself seems to be...
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    Installed new SSD in mid-2014 MBP and Windows 10 crashes if I unplug the laptop charger.

    Hardware: CPU: 3 GHz Intel Core i7 GPU: Intel Iris 1536 MB RAM: 8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 SSD recently installed: ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro 1TB -https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K1J3C23/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Motherboard/Laptop model: MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid...
  16. Eldiablojoe

    2017 15-inch MBP Battery Issues?

    Is there anyone else with a similar battery issue? My battery is starting to run hot and it is burning through charge quickly. I have sat here surfing the web and looking at email for an hour, and it has gone from 100% to 66% battery in that time. It certainly seemed to last longer before. It...
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    Power Magsafe 1 MacBook pro with power bank

    Hey everyone, i am using a late 2011 13 inch macbook pro with magsafe1. I need a way to extend the power with a powerbank, is there any way that i can charge a magsafe1 macbook pro with a powerbank. I need a powerbank with a wall port so it can charge the macbook with the stock cable. If that is...
  18. Thefrog310

    How to Upgrade my MacBook Pro 2007

    I am trying to find ways to upgrade my MacBook Pro from 2007 to latest OS. It was given to me by my brother in law. I’m on very low income and can’t afford new MacBook. Is it possible to upgrade it without breaking my bank and how to go about it?
  19. bimmerboyshawn

    Best hub for 2018 MacBook Pro A1990?

    I just bought a A1990 MacBook and I want to buy a hub. I'm going to use the hub mostly for Deejaying and my portable HD and charge my phone occasionally. I did some research but it's seems like some of the good brands got bad reviews. So any advice on which one to purchase?
  20. Jcvlasmesas

    Performance problems on 2011 Macbook Pro

    Hi, I've owned a 2011 15' Macbook Pro since the year it launched, it's been a great computer all of these years and I upgraded the ram from 4gb to 8gb and swapped the mechanical 5200rpm HDD to a 256gb SSD. About 1 year and a half ago my battery almost blew up so I removed and used the computer...