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    13'' MBP 2015 or 2017?

    Hey everyone, I am about to purchase my first MBP, so i went through bajillion articles, reviews and videos about MBPs, however still cannot decide, thus came here in desperate need of advice from someone who had used them before. Considering the sum i can afford to spend on it, I've stopped...
  2. Brewcityriot

    Bought a Mid 2009 MBP off craigslist. Help me fix it!

    So. I often browse online selling platforms for damaged computers to repair. I’m usually a pc guy but I’ve always wanted to get into the Mac world! Anyway. Found a MacBook for $60! With “just a damaged glass screen”. So I met the guy made sure no one was logged into it and it was clean. Just...
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    Should I upgrade internals on my 2011 MBP?

    I have an Early 2011 MacBook Pro 13" that runs well but has been a bit slower than I want it to be. A few years ago, I upgraded the RAM from 4GB to 8GB when I started using Adobe software regularly. I still have the stock 320GB Hitachi HDD. Forgive me if I am not clear, I am not very well versed...
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    MBP mid 2012 and SSD -> which SATA slot

    Hi! I'm about to replace the optical drive and install a SSD instead. Should I move the HDD to the optical bay and put the SSD to the main bay? Both are SATA3 so this is not a matter. But I read that the drive on which OSX is installed should always be in the main bay in order to make sure that...
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    Using 1 mac to hear another's audio

    Hi guys, I did a search and didn't come across anything but I'm pretty green around here so feel free to let me know if this has already been covered or I'm in the wrong area. I have screen sharing set up so I can control my 1,1 Mac Pro (Mavericks) by my 2010 13" MBP (El Capitan). I want to...
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    Alternate charge for MacBook Pro 13?

    Has anyone purchased an alternative charger for the 2017 MacBook Pro 13? I have the original 61W USB-C Power Adapter at work, but want to keep a "cheaper" solution at home. I see they have them for sale on Amazon, but I would prefer a first-hand testimony/review. Thanks.