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Macbook Pro

Forum discussion tagged with Macbook Pro.
  1. X_Gumby_X

    Question MacBook Pro Battery Replacement

    I have a MacBook Pro 2019 2.5 GHz Intel i5 8GB that I do enjoy throughly. I bought 2nd hand on Facebook and regret that I didn't go through the settings at all when I pirchased the MacBook. I've got the lot of Apple products iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPad (th Gen and my GF just got me Apple Watch...
  2. sakib1022

    Question MacBook Air 2017 vs MacBook Pro 2015: Which one to choose?

    I want to buy my first MacBook. Currently, I am on a tight budget. 2 MacBooks are in my range. One is MacBook Air 2017 i5 13inch vs MacBook Pro 2015 i5 13 inch. I am an undergrad computer science student. I primarily need a laptop for programming. Which one would be a wiser choice overall?
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    Question 2015 13" MacBook Pro Kernel Panics when waking from sleep

    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...
  4. M

    Question MacBook Pro A1502 model + Lost MacOS (no recovery partitions) and cannot boot MacOS USB drive!

    Hi, I am newbie to MacBook Pro config world, so I own a used MacBook Pro A1502 model and I lost all MacOS volumes (no recovery partitions) and now cannot boot MacOS USB drive, to re-install it! What to do now? please help (OPTION does not work anymore, Command + R also does not work...
  5. D

    Solved! Looking for advice on iMac purchasing ahead of the 2021 16" Macbook Pro Release

    Hi All, My current 2015 MacBook Pro has served me well but is on its way out. This pretty much handles all of my work needs, which are primarily video editing and some motion graphics work, with relative ease. The specs are -- MacBook Pro: (Retina,15-inch, Mid 2015) Processor: 2.5GHz...
  6. kk897

    Question The microphone is working and my Mac detects the device, but won't transfer sound - why?

    The microphone is working (I can hear it through the headphones) and my MacBook Pro detects the device, but no audio is transferred no matter what I do. Where's the catch? I'm using: Marantz MPM-1000 18mm Condenser Microphone Onyx Artist 1.2, 2 in x 2 out USB Audio Interface
  7. M

    Question MacBook Pro (13", Mid 2012, MD101LL/A): Questions before I buy

    Hi, I plan to get this refurbished from a vendor. Since I don't have much knowledge of Mac (and computers in general), thought to ask. Specs: Screen size: 13 inch Memory:8GB 1600 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM Storage:120GB Solid State Drive Processor:2.5GHz Intel Core i5 Processor Graphics: Intel HD...
  8. T

    Solved! 2017 MacBook Pro 15" will not connect to Bose Bluetooth speaker or headphones

    When I try to pair my Bose Soundlink Mini II (firmware version - latest - 1.1.4) or Bose AE II Soundlink headphones with a 15" MacBook Pro Early 2017 they connect briefly and then disconnect. They pair perfectly and work flawlessly with my iPhone7, another iPhone7, my iPad Air3, and my 13"...
  9. M

    Solved! Turning on MacBook Pro (Late 2008) for the first time in 4 years...no data?

    I turned on my MacBook Pro for the first time since about 4 years. Instead of going to the account screen, the Mac showed a choose-your-language screen and then the OS X Utility. It seems that there is no data on the hard drive (except for ~300MB in Other) according to Disk Utility. I also did...
  10. M

    Solved! Thunderbolt to USB-C Printing Error [MacBook Pro]

    Hello Community! I recently acquired the new MacBook Pro (I've been using Apple for many years now and am accustomed to how they work, but this new MacBook I just got is the 2019 version, which means... Thunderbolt Ports. When purchasing I took into consideration that due to my line of work...
  11. K

    Question How do I delete all the caches I can and not lose my browser bookmarks?

    Hi My 2010 MBP is running Yosemite. How do I delete all the caches I can and not lose my browser bookmarks? There may be some caches I shouldn't or can't. Which ones are those? best elmer lang
  12. I

    Should I buy Dell’s XPS 13 4K 2019 or Apple’s Macbook pro 13 with touchbar i5?

    Hi guys, I own a Macbook Pro retina 13’ from 2015 which works quite well, but now I’m looking forward to change my device and I would like to know which of these 2 laptops mentioned above is the best option for me? I use my mac to take notes in my high school classes, Excel, Word, etc, but these...
  13. N

    Question SHOULD I UPGRADE MY 2012 MACBOOK PRO 15" LOGIC BOARD?

    So I got an old 2012 Macbook pro laying around collecting dust. At the time I purchased it I had it all pimped out to the max with ram, board, the biggest hd, you know, with whatever could be upgraded from the Apple Store, and I paid a hefty price for it regretfully. Anyway, I'm pretty sure...
  14. E

    (Boot Camp) NVIDIA Control Panel not recognizing GTX 1060

    I currently have a MacBook Pro 15” Late 2018 and I am trying to connect a Akitio thunderbolt 3 (GTX 1060) to it. When I plug the GTX1060 into my Mac, the device manager says that it is recognized and functioning properly, but the graphics is not used at all by any application. At first I...
  15. C

    Solved! Is 2011 too old in MacBook Years?

    Should I buy this MacBook Pro 13" early 2011 for $203 in 2019? Product Information The MacBook Pro MC700LL/A boasts a 13.3 inches LED-backlit display that offers wide-angle viewing with exceptional clarity and detail. Powered by the Intel Core i5 dual core processor, this Apple MacBook Pro...
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    Solved! Macbook-Optical-Drive-Replacement-SSD Speed Issue

    I have the Macbook Pro 13-inch mid 2012 (Non-Retina) which was manufactured in February-2015. I use only one OS which is the Windows 10 Pro. I already have a SSD in place of the main hdd and now I was thinking to remove the optical bay and put a Samsung 860 Evo (500 GB) in it’s place. Apple said...
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    Best Apple Deals in January 2019

    Don't pay full price for your Apple gear. Here are the best deals on everything from the iPad to the Apple Watch. Best Apple Deals in January 2019 : Read more
  18. J

    Solved! Extremely Slow Macbook Pro

    Hi everyone, I've recently upgraded my late 2011 A1278 13" Macbook Pro, installing an SSD in the main SATA socket, and the previous HDD in the optical bay. After making the install, my laptop performance has decreased a lot. I can't even run Safari or Google Chrome without a Youtube video...
  19. J

    Solved! My MacBook pro is stuck in the start up won't boot up all the way help

    When powering on my MacBook pro it gets stuck and dosent finish booting up
  20. S

    Solved! Macbook Pro Mid-2012 Bottom Ram Slot - Beeping

    Hey guys, I have a Macbook Pro Mid 2012 and it looks like the bottom ram slot stopped working. In order to get the Macbook Pro to stop crashing I had to take the ram out of the bottom slot. I was previously running 2x4gb rams and I've just recently upgraded to 1x8gb Ram. I was wondering if...