Macbook

Hello Looking to switch from windows to a mac, I do a lot of editing work with 4k 4:4:2 10bit footage Sony footage (.mp4). I work a lot in Davici Resolve and After Effects. Currently looking at a few refurbished ones, specifically the: 1. MacBook Pro 16.2-inch (2021) - Apple M1 Max 10-core...

As per the title, I'm looking at some refurbished laptops to replace my 10-year old Macbook Pro. I don't want to spend more than £500. Currently looking at either the M1 Air or Book 2 Pro. I don't have an iPhone, so cross-compatability between devices isn't a need for me. I don't use my laptop...

A few days ago, I received a new MacBook from the local computer store, and looking at the logs in the Console, I see that it recorded some things in the first month of this year, I also took a screenshot.

Hello Guys, I got my Macbook recently and I have a 165hz monitor with HDMI and DP ports So I want to buy a Thunderbolt hub that has an HDMI port on it, but I got confused because there are only 4K @ 30hz and 4K @ 60hz ones on the market. Can the 4K @ 60hz one run 165hz on my 1080p monitor?

Hello to all For the following laptops Apple MacBook Pro "Core i5" 2.3 13" Early 2011 Specs Apple MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.9 13" Mid-2012 Specs Where is possible buy an original battery to each one? I did do a research at Mac Accessories but does not appear nothing, it even for new models Pls...

My wife's Macbook Pro (A1708) randomly decided to 'die' whilst she was using it a while back. It still had battery life and all she was doing was some excel spreadsheet stuff. I've spent ages trying to fix it using the various methods I can find on the internet but im yet to find one that...

I'm using a 2020 Intel MacBook Pro, I'm a graphic designer, which ssd should I choose? WD P50 Kingston Xs2000 Lacie Portable P50 has got 900Mbps read/write on MacBook in YouTube videos. I was able to find that the XS2000 does 800/850 Mbps read/write on the MacBook. I didn't see any video...

Hi all, So due to change of work position I've also changed the laptop from Lenovo t15 to MacBook Pro M2 which I'm trying to run with an Anker USB-C hub for dual monitors, USB devices and LAN cable. Everything works as expected except the second monitor which is only available as a duplicate...

Hi there! Thanks for reading, maybe you can help me! I've been researching laptops for a while now and I'm really overwhelmed with all of the options. Basically, all I need it for is web browsing, video editing, photo/video storing, and easy transfer of media from my phone (Android). I'd like...

I think most of us who purchase a laptop certainly want to make working easier. But does it really help us improve productivity when we work at home or even during travel? I guess some of you must have found a working hack to really increase productivity. So, could you share it with us?

Hi, I recently got an early 2015 MBP and downloaded coconut battery just to double check stuff. The laptop itself has been fine as has the battery. But I couldn't help notice at the bottom under "charging with" the wattage of the charger read as anywhere from 35-40 watts. Is this normal from a...

Hello, Every time I launch my MacBook air, it shows the apple icon and a loading bar. This loads to about a third of the way then crashes every time. I've tried all sorts (safe boot, disk utility, reset SMC) the only thing which will stop it is if I go into options/disk utility menu on boot...

My daughter wants a Macbook for University. She's asked me for help in purchasing one. I really haven't got a clue as I am a Windows user. She needs it for day to day University work. She doesn't want to spend a fortune but also doesn't want something thats useless. I think around 500-600 mark...

Hi For years I've been using MS Windows but recently I've seen Macbook devices and I plan to buy one. My budget is around 1200 Euros. I don't know whether to buy a Macbook Pro or Air. How about iPad devices? I will be using it for my university studies and if possible for Photoshop. Is...

Hi all, My budget is around 1000 Euro and I am looking for a laptop for doing editing and graphic design (Photoshop and Premiere). I want the display to support 100% SRGB. I think an RTX 3060 and an Intel Core i7 are good. I don't know if I have to buy a gaming or a workstation model. My...

Very recently i have tried to factory reset my macos but i screwed up by doing these exactly in order 1. I restarted my mac and entered recovery menu via command + r 2. I deleted my disk and renamed it , but i made a stupid mistake by restarting the macbook and not reinstalling the macos...

Is M1 MacBook still good in 2022 if I am planning to study on IT college in september and do some it work as well as studying ? And will M1 chip be able to handle the IT work for couple of years or is it just something that is going to be good for a while ? Also one last thing, should I choose...

I have Macbook Air 2017. I have upgraded SSD from 128 GB to 500 GB. I have installed it and it is working well. Now I have macbook air's original 128GB SSD as spare. I want to use it for my desktop windows system. Desktop has Gigabyte Z97-UD3H-BK motherboard which has SSD/NVMe slot. Here I...

I have Macbook Air 2017. I have upgraded SSD from 128 GB to 500 GB. I have installed it and it is working well. Now I have macbook air's original 128GB SSD as spare. I want to use it for my desktop windows system. Desktop has Gigabyte Z97-UD3H-BK motherboard which has SSD/NVMe slot. Here I...

Hey members, I just recently upgraded my MacBook Pro 13' mid 2012 to 16 GB EVM ddr3 ram and 250 GB Gigabyte SSD. I switched out the optical drive for the ssd fitted with a caddy. I thought of installing windows 10 on it. But everytime i run the installer through usb , it gets stuck on the...

Hello! I am a freelance video editor who is also studying in a university that is located in another city. I am facing a dilemma So I currently have a $2000 budget in which I can either go for an M1 Pro MacBook Pro or an i9-12900k with an RTX 3060ti. I travel between my hostel and home...

Hello! I am not sure if this is the appropriate place to post this, but I have a very odd question. Does anyone know, with an image that was saved, but somehow saved to a .mbdb file, if there's a way to get the image back out of it? My wife was using the drawing program Sketchbook on her mac...

i recently got a macbook air for free due to potential liquid damage. the logic board, connectors, ribbon cables etc show no sign of damage or corrosion, but i scrubbed everything with alcohol anyway, including the trackpad board. Right now the machine boots, but the backlight will randomly turn...

So I currently use a very bad gpu, and because of such, I try my best to keep it cool for maximum FPS output. I currently use Mac fan control to monitor my gpu temps and I’ve noticed whilst playing games such as CSGO or Subnatica that my gpu’s temperatures will hit 95 ish C but opon closing the...

For some reason when I wake my Mac from sleep the screen is black and none of the buttons work. Eventually, I get to the "your computer has restarted because of a problem" then I press any key to resume startup. Does anybody know why this might be happening? I have a link to the log here...

Hi Everyone! I’m starting University next year and I’m looking at getting a good laptop. I currently have a 128GB surface pro 6, however I find the limited storage a bit of problem and the detachable keyboard a major hindrance, especially with how flexible and un-sturdy it feels when typing...

Hello everyone, I am about to buy a new macbook pro M1pro/max for video editing and I am not clear about the size of internal storage as it's often recommended to seperate OS & software from footage and media cache. So I thought taking a smaller internal drive + an external Thunderbolt 3 drive...

Hi, I've had my M1 MacBook air for almost a month now and i've come across a reoccurring issue. Sometimes when I press the fn/global key button for the emojis, I can't type. When I try to type I get a beeping/error sound

I've ordered a new MacBook 16" M1 MAX to finally replace my MacBook Pro 15" Mid 2014... It's been a hard-working little thing for many years but I think it's time to put it up for retirement. So I also need to replace my ageing Thunderbolt display with something more of this decade...

Hello Everyone, I am a Senior 3D Artist and looking for a Workstation/Gaming Laptop specially for 3D work. Software i use: Maya Zbrush Purpose: 3D Modeling & Animation Work (Gaming very less) Country: India Preference: Budget: INR 1.5 Lakh (USD 2k) little flexibility is possible Screen...

I recently about to fresh Install my MacBook 7.1 mid 2010 with my usb installer, before it boot into the usb i connect my Mac to wifi first, resulting in macbook getting stuck at apple logo so i press power button to restart my Mac. It finally booted into my usb (without connecting to the wifi)...

Hi everyone! Macbooks are known for their extraordinary performance in 'designing softwares'. I'm a professional Solidworks user. Unfortunately, Solidworks is not available for MacOS. But recently I found out that Windows 10 can be installed on a macbook (Boot Camp Assistant). So, my question...

I’m looking to maybe change my MacBook Pro for a better laptop m. I’m a 3D character modeling and concept artist and will be majorly working with programs like Maya, Belnder, Substance, Zbrush, Photoshop and the Adobe Suite. My question is: since for the next approximately 5 years I’ll be very...

Hi Buddies, I want to buy the best laptop for my graphic designing work. Graphic designing tools and software are heavy and I want to work on multiple software and tools at the same time so which laptop should I get.?

Hello, I am trying to start mining crypto on my MacBook. I was wondering if it is alright to use a flash drive or if I should get an SSD. Also, what size would I need for these? I've also heard that larger sized SSDs are faster, but is that true, and if so would the extra speed help me mine...

Ok so I'm getting a new setup for work (MacBook Pro 16" (intel) and 2x Lenovo ThinkVision P27h-20's) which is great - the problem is I need to share the displays with my personal computer an M1 Mac Mini. I'd like to do this in a seamless way if possible; I've looked at various Display Port...

Hi everyone I am looking for a docking station that works with both a Macbook Pro (13" 2018) and a windows 10 laptop. Both laptops have USB-C ports. I'd like the docking station to support two external monitors. I have not decided which ones yet, but most likely two "normal" (i.e. no gaming or...

So like a month ago I logged in with Facebook on my friends MacBook on a site and now when he goes to facebooks site he has my login but he also has my login on other sites that my Facebook is connected to like Instagram and probably more. Any fixto this problem cause it seems like he has the...

Hello Network Gurus, Here is my setup and my issue. RouterA/Service Provider(Bell all-in-one router/cable modem) - MacBook connected via wireless RouterB/Connected to RouterA (vA ethernet CABLE from LAN rA to WAN rB) PC connected via LAN rB Network Printer connected via LAN rB Notes...

Hi My knowledge in software is pretty much 0 I'm an economics major, I picked CS (Programming in Python) as an elective. I already have a Windows desktop PC, but for when colleges reopen, I might have to take a laptop there. I have a few options, the most powerful (plus a nice little $150...