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  1. PowerPCFan

    Very strange issue on an iMac

    (As a side note, if you read my post about me “possibly wrecking my Mac,” this was happening before that so this isn’t a result of the possibly corrupted update.) So my dad, the admin of the iMac 21.5” late 2015, is experiencing very slow performance. Just going to a website, such as usps.com...
  2. PandaNix

    Apple care report for **** brand new MBP

    LTDR: is there a reason why I would be worse off waiting 4 more weeks to report to Apple Care? Because I'm going to be out of the country. In the end of July this year I upgraded from my 2012 MBP, which was my first one and it was amazing. Main reason to upgrade was that it was becoming slow...
    • PandaNix
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    • macbook pro 16 2021 mbp slow computer
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  3. mariovilar

    Overheating and kernel_task with external monitor

    Hello, I've been having problems with my MacBook Pro (late 2019, 16 Inches). Even when I do "non-demanding" tasks and I'm connected to connected to my external display (for example: split external display and Mac display with a YouTube video) the temperature rises suddenly by about 10 degrees...
  4. LittleMacDiablo

    MP 1,1-5,1 Mac Pro mid 2010

    Hi I am looking for advice to help me make the decision whether to upgrade from my Mac Pro mid 2010. I use it mainly for: Photo editing Netflix Working from home Occasional Gaming The only reasons I am looking to upgrade are: 1. upgrade my monitors (looking at second hand Thunderbolt...
    • LittleMacDiablo
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    • buying advice graphics card replacement macpro 2010 slow computer thunderbolt 2 display upgrade concerns
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  5. M

    Regarding dying battery and performance

    Recently the battery on my Macbook Pro (Retina, 13 inches, Early 2015) has been flagged by the menu bar as 'Condition: Replace Now', and according to coconutBattery it now only has about 44% of its original design capacity, after just over 1000 cycles. Now this wouldn't normally bother me as...
    • Monado
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    • battery battery capacity macbook pro (13" early 2015) slow computer
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  6. Camicia

    MacBookPro 11.3 doesn't start unless power is pushed for ~8 secs,kernel_task high CPU, fresh install

    Hi, I am pretty sure this is not a new problem. I hope that somebody has seen it before and hopefully they have some recommendations. What can I try next? The problem: In order to start my MacBookPro Retina( 11,3 - Late 2013 ) I need to keep the power button until the chime sound is...
    • Camicia
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    • battery high cpu kernel_task sleeping mode slow computer start up issues
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  7. A

    late 2013 rMBP 13'' slowed down after battery condition went to "replace now"

    Hello, I am using late 2013 Macbook Pro Retina 13, 2.6 GHz, i5, 8gb ddr, Intel Iris 1536mb, 512 SSD, running on macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 (the latest). The cycles of my battery are 980. And up until now the battery condition was "service battery". It lasted for couple of hours without being...
    • alphaumi
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    • batterry charging replacement battery slow computer
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  8. Thisismehere

    Just upgraded hard drive and memory, computer very slow

    I have a MacBook Pro (Mid 2012). I upgraded my 500GB SATA hard drive to a 1T SATA hard drive, and my 4 Gb ram to 8 GB ram. Mac OS 10.12.6 At first it seems to run ok, not a lot of improvement but it was a little better. After a couple weeks now (used it maybe twice), it is running extremely...
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