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    Hi guys. I want to connect MacBook Pro to external monitor. Any recommendations?

    As the title states I'm looking for a monitor to connect my MacBook pro as I'm beginning day trading stocks, and want a more of a desktop feel for productivity purposes. What's a decent monitor within the 25-30 inch range I can get for an affordable price? No more than $300 dollars. Also, what...
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    iPad Pro Anyone using iPad Pro 11 inch with external monitor?

    Hi all, Is anyone using the iPad pro 11 inch as main device at desk with an external monitor and could share their experiences? Thinking of using this method to replace my Macbook 12 inch I have just traded it in. With the possibility of iPadOS shortly supporting extended displays then it may...
  3. Yosief Ellaham

    Macbook Pro 15" 2019 Constant Noise

    Hi Guys, I have a 2019 MacBook Pro 15" with the latest version of Catalina installed. My laptop used to be silent and the fan would ramp up with heavy usage, however I installed McAfee and after the install I realized the fan/disk noise never fully went back down, it just stayed constantly...
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    usb-c hub audio issue

    Hi Guys! I purchased an usb-c hub (Qgem) from AliExpressz. The hub has 3.5mm jack output. If I plug the hub into my iPad Pro 11 2020, I cant hear any sound from the speaker and I cant change the audio output, because there is only this hub as an option. Do you know any solution how could I get...
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    MP 1,1-5,1 A1186 Can not boot - have tried everything

    Hi all, I purchased a 1.1 a while ago and I have tried everything to try and get it to boot but have never managed to get an image on screen. The seller assures me it was working and it came with a 2600xt and i've tried it with this, a 6870 and an unknown ATi card with no joy. The status...
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    iPad Pro iPad Pro 11 - Drawing with Pencil problem

    Here is the video with problem Sometimes the line is disrupted when drawing for no reason. It happens randomly with frequency like 2-3 times per hour. Its not just one place on the display its random. It took few seconds and than its okay again, as you see in video the last line was not...
  7. turbojoshua

    iPad Pro iPad Pro 2018 Importing Pictures

    Hi There, I have just bought an iPad Pro 3rd Gen 12.9" and intend to use "LumaFusion" to help vlog and edit videos whilst on the go rather than taking my Macbook with me everytime. I vlog on a Samsung Note 10+ and have read that you can take the images from it and sync them to your iPad using...
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    MP 1,1-5,1 Mac Pro 4,1 Case Same as 5,1?

    Hi, Does anyone know if a 4,1 (2009) case is exactly the same as a 5,1 (2010 - 2012) so components from a 4,1 model will fit into a 5,1 or vice versa? Cheers, Chris
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    iPad Silly Question, about External Monitor with I Pad Pro 11 2018

    I was wondering, Can you use a external monitor that has its own touchscreen integrated in it. Its like one of those giant touchscreen drawing monitors. Do you think It might work the touchscreen for the Ipad when used as an external monitor. I was wondering because It would really make drawing...
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    Macbook pro 13 Adaptors USB C!!

    I bought the new 13 "MacBook Pro and at the store they offered me their adapters which I sincerely find awkward and expensive. I was wondering if any of you can suggest me MacBook Pro adapters with the following USB, USB C, HDMI and SD SLOT use purely for work, need a reliable product...
  11. tlaw81

    iPad Pro Upgrade or Wait?

    So, this topic is often discussed. But, I’m curious on your thoughts. I currently have a 2017 iPad Pro 10.5”. It works great - no issues. I’d like a bigger screen. Should I bite the bullet and purchase the 2018 12.9” now or should I wait until they release an upgraded version? The MacRumors...
  12. CartoonChess

    Should this new MacBook Pro be returned?

    I ordered the base model MacBook Pro 13" with upgraded SSD and RAM about one week ago. I was starting to feel I maybe bought something of a lemon—seeing things like a spontaneous shutdown, a Safari keyboard shortcut only intermittently working, mute apparently toggling itself, occasional app...
  13. Shaggymax

    Apple Pro Apps Bundle for Education Still Active Late 2019

    Just a heads up...just purchased Apple Pro Apps Bundle for Education for some classes I'm taking. An amazing value for pro software @ $199. Purchased on Apple.com and my redemption codes were sent about 12 hours later in a password protected PDF. In App Store click Redeem at the bottom, login...
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    iPad Pro Note taking with arm pressure possible?

    Hello, i would like to use my ipad pro 11 (2018) for notetaking and i have heard that the ipad can have some bending issues. So my question is whether notetaking with the apple pencil is possible while laying my arm on the screen with complete pressure (as one would while writing on a paper)...
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    MP 6,1 Samsung 970 EVO Plus with Sintech adapter compatible with nMP 2013 (trashcan) after a new firmware update?

    Hi, I am planning to buy a brand new Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB SSD with a Sintech M.2 NVME adapter card. I have just read that Samsung released a firmware update for this drive a couple of months ago to make it 100% compatible with macOS (before this new firmware many people reported...
  16. marmiteturkey

    iPad Pro Bright spot on iPad Pro 10.5 screen

    I have an approx 1in spot on my iPad Pro screen which is brighter than the rest of the screen - it's unevenly lit. The spot is about 2in above the home button, and although it has soft edges, I'm anal about my gadgets, and the difference in brightness could be described as 'minor', it's clearly...
  17. emraha06

    Stuck pixel on 2019 MacBook Pro

    I have got my replecament MacBook Pro 2019 15 inches and these is a stuck pixel on middle of screen. Does anyone have this issue and do i have to offer a replecament again
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    2019 MBP or MBA 256GB

    Hi all. I've been using a 2008 MB for a while now and it's time for a new machine. I've been looking at both the 2019 MBP and the MBA. 256GB storage is the minimum I'll go and AU$2000 is my absolute limit (MBP is available at AU$2069 which is ok, MBA is AU$1799). Now I do like the size and...
  19. alanmadzar

    MP All Models NVMe vs. SAS/SATA In Your Workflow

    Hello there, Has anyone come across a situation in developing applications (ex. 3D editing/rendering, photoshop, high-res audio) where you needed an NVMe interface as part of your storage workflow, as opposed to SAS/SATA? I know NVMe is pricier, but has anyone come across a situation where the...
  20. alanmadzar

    MP 7,1 Mac Pro 2019 Applications and GPU Usage

    Hi there, I was wondering, with the multitude of applications that are going to be meant for use on the new Mac Pro, what are their GPU requirements? With all these high-power GPU MPX Modules available, will the applications that are meant to be used by them actually need all that GPU power...