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  1. R

    Any help would be greatly appreciated! 2010 MacBook Pro 17" constant restarting itself

    Hi all, I have a 2010 MacBook Pro 17". I have been having the following issue for the past 2+ years: My MacBook Pro just randomly restarts its self. It's so frustrating and I've tried a few options, but am looking for some advice on what to do to fix this. Is it fixable? Below is a copy of my...
  2. Nabru50

    Previous generation MacBook Pro models without GPU issues?

    I've been thinking about getting a used MacBook Pro. I'd like a model made between mid 2010 and 2015, but it seems a number of them have GPUs that will give out over time. From what I already know, it seems like 2012 pre-retina models are good, and pretty much anything after mid 2013 is okay...
    • Nabru50
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    • dedicated gpu gpu graphics chip macbook macbook pro nvidia retina
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  3. Emperor Penguin

    2016 Macbook Pro Monitor Suggestion

    Since I've purchased my 2016 15" MBP refurbished back in May, I have been looking to pair with a monitor for my main desk at home. There seems to be very little in terms of new monitors with USB-C/Thunderbolt3 capability that will work well with TouchBar MBPs. A little about my uses: I work...
    • Emperor Penguin
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    • display lg 27ud88 lg 32ud99 lg ultrafine 5k macbook macbook pro monitor thunderbolt 3 usb-c
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  4. Dimitotti

    Asking for advice about buying a new MacBook pro2017

    hei I am on a visit to Doha, Qatar when I saw that the MacBook Pro is quite cheaper than back home in Norway. I currently have a 15-inch 2012 retina MacBook Pro / 2.6GHz / 16 GB RAM / 512GB Storage I use it mostly for work using Adobe CC So my question is: is the new MacBook Pro worth the...
    • Dimitotti
    • Thread
    • advice buy deal discount help macbook macbook pro macbook pro 15 2017 purchase
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  5. MizztaPeppa

    iPhoto 9.6 doesn't load LIVE photos. Makes comp SLOW HELP!

    I have a problem. I prefer the old iPhoto 9.6 but 9.6 can't understand iphone LIVE photos so they show up as .mov files and they don't import. So when I go to import new photos I have to wait for allllll the data to load on these Live Photos (which takes up a ton of CPU power) and makes...
  6. slimmy18222

    MacBook Pro display problem VIDEO

    This is my MacBook pro issue on display when showing black background, only when is totally black, is not noticeable in any other usage, just when screen is full black as showed. What can I do to fix this whitout new screen? (is non retina model late 2008 15'' MBP)
    • slimmy18222
    • Thread
    • display issue lines macbook pro problem stripes
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  7. ivigbash

    My New MacBook Skins

    Got bored of my Macbook with the same Aluminium look that every other Macbook has out there. So thought of experimenting with some skins for the makeover. There are a bunch of skins available online for the Macbooks like the printed ones from decalgirl and others but I was looking for something...
    • ivigbash
    • Thread
    • dbrand gadgetshieldz macbook skinnova skins slickwraps
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  8. CregoryNootinger

    Resolved MacBook Mid 2009 5,2 8gb RAM

    Hello all! I have been reading forums with people who (are at least claiming to) have put 8gb of RAM in their 5,2 MacBooks. I want to do the same, but they also said something about an EFI upgrade. Has anyone else done this and can point me in the right direction? I just don't want to brick my...
  9. Mac03ForLife

    MB, MBA, or MBP

    I am a HS student with a MacBook Pro 8,1 I have found this machine quite capable in the past years and have relied heavily on it for... just about everything. However, I now need to start carrying it everywhere, and needless to say, its been a bit heavy for my liking. Should I go out and get a...
  10. R

    13" 2011 MBP Problems and Upgrade

    I own an early 2011 MBP 13". Config is 2.3GHz i5, 275GB SSD, 500GB HDD (no optical drive) and new battery and speakers. Though my machine runs absolutely smooth it's weight, display and speaker quality and overall ergonomics have started to bother me. The new machines are so much thinner and...
  11. J

    Target mode with thunderbolt not working

    hello! I am attempting to connect 2 MacBook pros via a thunderbolt cable, in order to run a data recovery on one of the MacBooks. Ie: a host computer (mine) the target mode computer (my sister’s MacBook) with the intention to load hers onto mine as an external HD to scan using third party...
  12. T

    Does anyone else have rMBP 2017 Screen Color Issue?

    Hi, I have recently bought a retina MacBook Pro 2017 15". While reading a PDF I noticed the color temperature gets warmer from the sides to the center of the screen. It is most noticeable on a white background with (colored) text or graphics in the foreground. I went to the Apple Store...
    • TomvR
    • Thread
    • 2017 color temperature macbook pro retina screen
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  13. when.moon

    Connect MacBook to an Acer laptop as dual screen

    I have an Acer laptop and a MacBook 12'' and I want to use my Mac as main screen and the Acer as a screen extension. How can I do that without tweaking the hardware or compromising security?
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