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    Mac Air (2012) wont boot anymore

    Hi Guys, First timer here! I have a macbook air 2012 model and it has been working like a dream for years. The other day either after installing a Datto backup application on it or a apple software update (not sure if the update did occur) the laptop started playing up. In the Finder, the...
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    B*tch slap me, than give some advice please

    Hi guys! Total newbie here. Lately I've been searching a macbook for myself, since I've never owned one. I want to use it for music production mainly, but I just cant decide, there are way too many factors to take into consideration. I went full b*tch mode. You guys are my last hope for helping...
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    Favorite Notebook Accessories?

    What are y'all's favorite notebook accessories? Usually i'm doing graphic design, which is difficult to do with the trackpad. I shamelessly carry a wireless USB mouse... I also use a keybodo cover so that I don't have to deal with spills from my coffee, which has happened more than once...
    • frapdaddy
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    • accessories apple custom customization desktop macbook macbook air macbook pro notebook personalization
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  4. alisonthursby

    iMessages issue on MacBook Air Sierra

    Hi there, I'm hoping someone cal help me with the iMessages app on Mac Sierra. I don't know if anyone else is having any issues with the iMessages app for their MacBook or iMac but I have two issues that seem to have appeared out of nowhere. Firstly, I can't seem to message anyone on my...
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    MacBook stuck on Apple's logo(Not Booting)

    Model: Late 2013. OS: macOS Sierra 10.12.5 Below are the list of things I tried: 1. SMC Reset 2. PRAM RESET 3. Safe mode(failed): Stuck on Apple logo. 4. Recovery Mode(failed): Skips showing the disk utility and starts booting again(Shows apple logo). 5. Internet Recovery mode(failed): After...
    • NitinNike
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    • boot fail boot from ssd macbook macbook 13 macbook air ssd
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook Air
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    Which 2017 laptop?

    Hi guys I'd like to buy a laptop complementary to a desktop workstation. I will use it when traveling, mainly to do some photoshop, backup 4K footage to an external drive, maybe some rough editing. I need maximum portability as my back already hurts so I'm not considering the 2015 models. It...
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    Replace Mac and iPad Pro transfer to hard drive

    I own a old iMac and a old iPad can't empty the iPad for photos and transfer into external harddrive since operating system is too old. I'm consider buying a MacBook Air or a iPad Pro. Would it be possible to transfer photos from a iPad Pro to a external or do I need a Mac for that?
    • jimbo110
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    • ipad ipad pro ipad pro 10.5 macbook air
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iPad
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    looking for buying advice: refreshed MacBook air or new 12" MacBook

    Hi, I am currently in the market to purchase a new ultra portable computer. I was really hoping that Apple would update their line of MacBook Airs at the WWDC conference but the update is so minimal that I'm not sure whether I should go for the macbook even though it's way more expensive...
  9. jparker402

    Notes Disappointment

    Have a MacBook Air running El Capitan and an iPhone 5C running 10.2.1. Have had some notes in Notes on my iPhone for quite awhile, and thought that they would automatically synch on to the MacBook Air. Discovered tonight that they have not. So I called the Apple Rep to find out how to do...
  10. Mac-lover3

    Going to uni next year..

    Hello everyone I'm sorry to start another thread about this subject but that's partially what forums are for. Here we go: I'm in my last year and still have my MacBook Air from 2011 (1,6GHz i5, 4GB RAM, 128GB, Intel HD3000). While the laptop is still in good shape it's generally getting a lot...
    • Mac-lover3
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    • macbook 12 macbook air macbook pro university
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: MacBook Neo
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    How do I use an iCloud verification code?

    I'm getting a new phone tomorrow because as of recently my phone has logged me out of everything. iCloud, iMessage, etc... I will sign in when it asks and it just either freezes or asks me again even though the password is correct. Now I need to back up my phone because I'm getting a new one and...
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    2014 MBA Keyboard Function Keys Not Working

    My friend has a 2014 MacBook Air 13" i7 that he had to get the keyboard and track-pad replaced on after a coffee spill. The shop replaced the keyboard after two months of sitting at their place, and it does work now... but only kind of. None of the function keys do what they're supposed to...
  13. iubhounds

    Question about settings

    Just a couple of days ago connected my MacBook Air to my Apple Cinema Display and the wireless Apple trackpad and keyboard that came with my iMac 7 years ago. Everything works ... but ... every time I disconnect the Air and move to a different room and use only the built in touchpad on the Air...
    • iubhounds
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    • bluetooth connection macbook air wireless keyboard wireless touchpad
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Air
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    MacBook Air FaceTime HD Camera Not Working

    I've had this machine for close to five years now and have had no problems with it. When my friend FaceTimed me, apparently there was no camera detected. The green light didn't appear next to the camera either. I restarted the machine, did an SMC and PRAM reset and still nothing. Some light...
  15. Numpty1986

    PLEASE HELP! MacBook Air issue

    hi all I purchased a second hand MacBook, it was all working fine, good condition etc, I tried to change some details and it said I needed an admin password, I asked my partner (who purchased it for me) to message the guy and get the password, being a man he decided that was too easy and...
    • Numpty1986
    • Thread
    • hard disk failure hard drive advice hard drive failure lion server macbook air
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Mac OS X Lion (10.7)
  16. jgelin

    MacBook Air Mid-2013 SSD?

    Hello all, I am currently looking to fix to sell my MacBook Air Mid-2013. I believe that the SSD failed about a week ago. As a result, I went to the Apple Store, and they told me that they could not tell if it was solely the SSD or the logic board. So I wound up purchasing a new MacBook Pro...
    • jgelin
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    • air ssd hdd macbook air owc repair ssd storage user repair
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Air
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    Is macbook air MMGF2HN/A powerful enough for logic pro x?

    I am going to learn music production and vocal editing after some days. I did some research and find out that logic pro x is the best DAW which is mac exclusive and i own windows PC. I only have the budget for buying mac air 2015 which has 8gb ram, i5 5th gen and 128gb ssd (i will buy an usb 3.0...
    • Srajan
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    • apple logic logic logic pro x mac mac os macbook macbook air macbook air 13"
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Air
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    When to replace keyboard vs replacing individual keys ?

    I have a Macbook Air A1466 2012. The 'T' key keep getting stuck and recessed under the metal and popping up and off. Do I need to replace the keyboard or can I just replace individual keys and hinges as they fail or get loose ? All the keys work but some seem to be getting a little loose...
    • daberk
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    • 2012 a1466 key keyboard macbook air replacement
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Air
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    Resolved Corrupt Safari ?

    Hi everyone, It's late here, have been working on this problem for day and half time now to post the question , go to bed and try to forget it for awhile. For first time malware in form of ransomware has infected one of the computers in this house. Macbook Air, I don't know much about them I...
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    Advice on Barely Alive Liquid Damaged MBA

    MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015) 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 4 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 I really need some advice as to what to do with my Mac. I spilled cereal on it, and tried to clean it off as much as I could. It's been about two weeks now since that happened, and 3 days after the damage, I started...
    • ynmtgtst
    • Thread
    • battery diagnostics liquid damage liquid spill macbook air
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Air
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