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    iPhone 6(S)/Plus Lighting to ethernet (no power lead needed) FaceTime connection

    I have a great new accessory that works really well. It's a cable which is lighting to ethernet (does not require additional power lead which is excellent!). Many articles online say that power is a must via a usb hub but it's not the case. There are many times when I'd like to access the...
    • carmelo
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    • facetime facetime audio iphone macbook wifi
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iPhone
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    MacBook Pro 15" Early 2011 won't boot but tries to power up. Fans start then stop, light on front fl

    MacBook Pro 15" Early 2011 2.2GHz i7 8GB RAM AMD GPU Battery expanded massively so I replaced it and at the same time added an SSD and moved the original HDD into DVD bay. Installed MacOS Sierra onto SSD and booted and worked as usual. Had some install issues getting Bootcamp to play nice but...
    • arkade
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    • amd boot fans macbook power
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  3. twyles

    MacBook Battery Level & External Monitor Power Supply Issue

    Just wondering if anyone has experienced something similar... or has any idea of what the cause is. I have a 2016 MacBook that I hook up to an LG27UD88W via USB-C. I have noticed recently that when the MacBook battery charge is less than 50%, there is a problem with the connection. Instead of...
    • twyles
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    • battery charge level charging macbook monitor
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Neo
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    Wrong app icons resolution

    Hello everyone! I have wrong labels resolution on app icons on my MacBook Pro 2017 on High Sierra 10.13.2. (See IntelliJ Idea, CLion, CyberDuck, Adobe Photoshop icons and other ones with correct arrow resolution) I had this problem since I've bought my new Mac, when it was on Sierra. If I...
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    How to prevent MacBook from sleeping when lid is closed in High Sierra?

    Does anyone know of a way or application that prevents the MacBook from sleeping when the lid is closed in High Sierra? I know of a couple apps that do this such as Insomnia and NoSleep but none of them work in High Sierra.
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    Macbook Pro ram upgrade needed?

    Hey there, I have a question about new MacBook Pro 2017. To introduce my workflow, most of the time I do coding/programming (website related stuff). Then I create logotypes in Illustrator, some print related stuff in InDesign (business cards, flyers or banners 2x3meters), Photoshop + Sketch for...
  7. tomprestriidge

    Using a Windows Boot Drive as Storage?

    I have a mid-2017 MacBook Pro with 128GB of storage. I want to install Windows, but on an external drive that can be booted to. I would also like to be able to use this drive as a regular storage drive, both in MacOS and Windows 10. I would like to know if this is at all possible? Can a drive be...
    • tomprestriidge
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    • boot camp hdd mac macbook macbook 13" macbook pro macos ssd windows windows 10
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS
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    MacBook Pro 2016 - too loud key on keyboard

    Hello, have MacBook Pro 13" 2016 without TB. I have a problem with key 'V'. Sometimes it's too loud, sometimes it's OK. My question is: have you got any idea to fix that or do I must send macbook to apple service? Thank you.
  9. Earl Okin

    G4 to MacBook via Wirefire Problem!

    Following my old G4 monitor going 'phut' recently, I need to access a file on my old G4 in a hurry. So, I started it up, holding down the T key. Then tried to connect it to my MacBook laptop via wirefire. I should be able to access my G4....but...nothing. I tried different wirefire cables. I've...
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    Macbook Pro Mission control and volume icon not see through/greyed out

    I have a 2015 Macbook Pro on MacOS 10.13.2, my volume icon and mission control aren't see through anymore. They are more of a grey colour. I would like to know if there is a fix for this, I have tried reseting the SMC and the PRAM. Thanks. Screenshots: https://imgur.com/a/CHOAq
    • Th3DerpyC0w
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    • macbook macbook pro macos
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS
  11. thefriendshipmachine

    Maxed out 2017 Macbook Pro "pop" noise update

    I bought a late 2017 Macbook Pro 15" with the upgraded CPU and GPU and it has "the pop sound problem" as described here: https://9to5mac.com/2017/04/12/macbook-pro-screen-popping/ http://fortune.com/2017/04/13/macbook-pro-popping-sound/ Randomly when I use it I hear a loud popping noise...
  12. Becca182

    Which refurb Mac laptop to buy?! Help please!

    Hello all, I was hoping for some input from others about which of the current laptops on the Apple refurbished site is the best deal/best for my needs aren’t too great, using the internet, email, photo editing, video chatting, music and streaming movies. Also some work with Google suite, also...
  13. mothership1989

    Signing out of apple ID on old Macbook

    I've recently sold my old Macbook to my friend. I signed out of my apple ID but didn't factory reset because they wanted to use some of the things that I had downloaded onto it. They are trying to update the Mac on the app store but it is coming up with my email address for the sign in. They've...
  14. smackparsa

    Macbook 12 inch Freezing

    Hi guys, I recently started having issues with Macbook 12 inch freezing randomly during video playback/heavy java use on the internet mainly YouTube + other java intensive sites. Now it will barely startup. I tried resetting PRAM, SMC, Safe Mode & Internet Recovery. Reboot after Internet...
    • smackparsa
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    • freezes freezing macbook macbook 12" panic panic kernel pram smc
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook Neo
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    Help! Facetime audio problem/macbook air

    Help! For the last week or so, when I facetime someone on my macbook, the other person can hear me fine but my audio for them is constantly dropping in and out. I can hardly hear them for the majority of the call, even when they scream. I don't know what to do. I have looked on hundreds of...
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    External Monitor recommendation for MacBook Pro early 2015

    As the title, any recommendations? A little tight on budget and I'm not sure that most third party monitors are well adapted to Apple. I've tried an Asus 27" 4k monitor with DisplayPort to thunderbolt 2 but on that resolution the images were minuscule.
    • Markie
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    • 2015 display external macbook pro
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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    MBP displays a flashing folder when booting up

    Hi MacRumors, I've struggled with my MacBook Pro Primo 2011 (Yes, I should upgrade..) for the past month or so. It started out by occasionally displaying the flashing folder when booting up, but I could get past that by rebooting a couple of times. Now I've reached the point where I'm not able...
  18. Project Alice

    has anyone upgraded the screen?

    I know what you're thinking, buy a new Mac blah blah. If you're going to say that please save me the time of reading it. I have more than one laptop. I just like this one in particular. I have a 2009 black MacBook, Yes black. I swapped the motherboard in it with a newer 09 white one. I am more...
    • Project Alice
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    • 2008 macbook 2009 macbook blackbook lcd macbook screen upgrade
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Neo
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    Macbook 2015 smc problem

    My 2015 macbook has developed an issue. I cannot boot it up but when i plug in the charging cable it still makes the charging sound and shows the battery icon on screen. Also before i shut it down (and could not reboot) the trackpad did not work properly anymore. The people at the store say...
  20. ernest_mecca

    Software for unsupported devices

    Hey all, I had a recent experience with Apple Support after purchasing a mid-2007 MacBook off letgo. The latest OS it’s able to run is OS X Lion (10.7.5) and the majority of Apple’s own software is incompatible with it. I contacted Apple Support and made them aware of my situation, and they...
    • ernest_mecca
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    • apple support macbook os x os x 10.7.5 os x lion software
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac Apps
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