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  1. T

    Resolved How to update to the latest OS without bypassing setup?

    Hi Everyone. I'm gifting a M1 MBA to my parents for Christmas and trying to keep things simple. In the past I've used internet recovery which would install the latest Mac OS which appears to be only available on Intel based Macs. This MBA had Ventura installed originally and I updated it to...
  2. ckeck

    How do you prefer to right-click? Two-finger click or bottom-right corner click?

    I've always stuck with the bottom right corner click, but I've noticed more and more mis-clicks since the haptic touchpads came around. Sometimes it just doesn't register or I have to get a lot further over. Never cared for the two-finder click but it seems more reliable, unfortunately. What...
    • ckeck
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    • click macbook air macbook pro mba mbp right click touchpad
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: macOS
  3. Sebastian79

    Ventura or Somona for MBA M1?

    Should I upgrade to Somona or stay on Ventura? Will my MBA be susceptible to viruses if I stay on Ventura? Will my MBA suffer slower performance or battery drain if I upgrade to Somona? Thanks in advance!
  4. D

    Apple Silicon MBAs have left me without any options

    I'm writing this to check if there are more people that find themselves in my situation. I'd like a Mac because I prefer macOS over Windows (especially Windows 11, which is a mess). I'd use the device for work, which is office stuff (Word, Excel, tons of Safari tabs, etc.), and I need...
  5. K

    What will I miss the most from a MBP?

    Hey everyone, I have been a MBP user for over a decade. My most recent MBP was a 13” M1 with 8GB RAM. They are excellent computers that I recommend to anyone who will listen! I’m getting a new notebook because I want to upgrade to 16GB. 8GB has been surprisingly effective but a little too...
    • Komodo Rogue
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    • greatquestion mba mbp opisawesome questionworthanswering
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  6. Tsepz

    Got a MacBook Air M1 in 2024

    Took delivery of my new M1 MBA last week Thursday and have now had it for over a week and so far so good, have to say I am incredibly happy with this machine, especially using it with my iPad Pro with the Side Car feature, truly impressive. The last time I had a MBA was back in 2018 when I had...
    • Tsepz
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    • macbook macbook air macbook air m1 mba mba m1
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  7. S

    Good time to buy M2?

    So M3 is around the corner, and Apple just released this 15 inch MBA with an almost 1-year-old chip. I know for MBA performance doesn’t technically matter, but I am quite curious about what efficiency improvements M3 (3nm) could bring. What do you think about the timing of this 15-inch MBA...
  8. S

    Charging M1 MBA with 20W charger?

    Has anybody tried to use a 20W charger as their main charger for an M1 MBA and if so is it enough to at least use it plugged in under load without draining the battery, maybe even charge it a bit in the mean time?
  9. BikGer2

    M1 MBA working with only 5W of power

    Hi there, I know I could easily plug my 30W adapter into my Mac and stop writing this thread, but I've recently changed my setup a little, and I've had trouble routing the 2m long power cable in a way that looks nice. That's when I decided to try using a shorter 0.5m usb-a to usb-c cable to...
  10. M

    MacBook Air M2 hinge noise

    Hi. I’ve been using my MBA M2 over 3 weeks and today it started make some sort of noise. I think it’s coming from the left hinge or bazel. The noise appears when I close or adjust my MacBook lid. Is it sounds normal?
    • midnightrain
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    • bazel hinge hinge noise macbook air macbook air m2 mba mba m2
    • Replies: 55
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  11. msjones

    MacBook Air 2017 weird temperature increase when on battery, drops 10+ degrees when power connected [VIDEO]

    I am running a stock MBA 2017 with the latest update to Monterey. I am running iStat menus to keep an eye on CPU, RAM & Temps. However I have noticed, that the temps run higher when ON BATTERY power. As soon as I connect the power adapter, they will drop. I also dont seem to be able to change...
    • msjones
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    • macbook air 13 mba mba 2017 mba temperatures
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  12. neo_cs193p

    Custom MBA configs - where in US stores?

    I would like to buy a custom MBA (M2 8 GPU, 16 GB, 1 TB) during a short visit to the US this September. I don't have time to wait for Apple to deliver it, and I don't know my address in advance, so I'm looking at other retailers & overnight shipping from whatever stock they have then. Which US...
  13. AstroRexaur

    Its better to upgrade SSD or RAM (Unified Memory) at new MBA M2?

    I'd saw many videos but none of them can analyze this question. SSD vs RAM (Unified Memory (UM)). With this new issue about the SSDs and the swapping to help the RAM (UM), I don't know what is better: Upgrade the SSD to have 2 (256gb) storage meaning faster swapping and storage data management...
    • AstroRexaur
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    • m2 series m2 ssd macbook air mba ssd unified memory
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  14. AstroRexaur

    MBA M2 has stronger hinges than MBP 14" M1Pro

    I had my MBP 14" for about 2.5 months. Today arrived my new MBA M2, instantly noticed the stronger hinges and more sturdiness feeling compared to the MBP 14". It's me or is a placebo effect?
  15. T

    Buying help: MBA or MBP for mostly clamshell mode?

    After many, many months of delaying replacing my mid-2015 MPB in light of new product announcements, it is time. At this point in time, the MBP is overkill, as I use it mainly for remote work via Logmein connected to an office Windows system. My only concern with a MBA is whether I would have...
  16. Saturn007

    A wedge issue…

    Perhaps, for our MacRumors community, I should have titled this, The Wedge Issue I'm a fan of the wedge, finding it much easier to type on than the MacBook Pro models whose rectangular front edge digs into my palms. That meant my reaction to the new “MBA” was decidedly mixed, especially...
    • Saturn007
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    • front edge m1m2 macbook air mba wedge
    • Replies: 44
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  17. S

    SwitchResX broken clamshell mode?

    I was playing around with SwitchResX today on my M1 MBA with Apple Studio Display. Now, clamshell mode is no longer working... If I log in as test user, it works. I have (I think) completely removed SwitchResX and clamshell mode still not working. Very frustrated right now. Any ideas?
  18. Tozovac

    M1 MBA - power drops then connects intermittently with UNI USB hub

    I have a 3 month old M1 MBA. I purchased this hub 2 months ago, and lately it seems to drop power for a second then reconnect. Plus I don't always see all the SSD's connected to the hub's ports (I'll see some not all, sometimes. Sometimes I'll see all). Trying to determine if the issue is...
  19. S

    M1 MBA: Trackpad and Keyboard Non-Responsive after closing and opening lid

    Hi Folks, Have kind of a weird one here. My M1 MBA's trackpad and keyboard are non-responsive after closing the lid and opening it again. TouchID still unlocks the computer but the keyboard and trackpad still don't work. It's not a sleep issue, as putting it to sleep via the Apple menu...
  20. W

    not sure I see the point in waiting for the 2022 MBA

    The MacRumors Buyer's Guide currently says that buying a 2020 MacBook Air right now requires "Caution" because an upgraded model has been rumored for 2022. However, after reading the "round-up" on the rumored upgrades, I do not actually see what the big deal is...
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