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    Question MacBook Pro Silicon M1/2/3 - - - benchmarks of power consumption for different SSD capacities ?

    Is anyone aware of any benchmarks/stats on the specific wattage for the different SSD configurations on silicon MBPs (M1/2/3)? Would like to know the power usage numbers comparing 1TB -> 2TB -> 4TB -> 8TB Would also be great to know if there are any stats on battery life per configuration.
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    Question MacOS Big Sur, failed to personalise?

    My friend gave me a mac mini 2020 with m1 and when trying to reinstall mac os big sur keeps saying something about failing to personalise. Things i have done: 1. Changed the time to correct time through terminal 2. Created an entirely new format on the drive using APFS regular format 3. Takes...
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    Question Mac Mini vs Macbook Air - which to buy?

    Hi. Up until now I have always had Windows computers, but I've decided to switch to Apple. Having looked at specs, prices, common issues and opinions, I am still not sure which is the best option. It will be replacing a desktop PC and laptop, although I do have a tablet for a portable option...