A discontinued line of non-Pro and non-Air portable Macs.
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Choose display when doing a screen capture with external display
I have a Macbook with an external display. I use both displays and when I do a screen capture (⌘ + ⇧ + 3) I get two files on the desktop, one for each display. Is there a way to choose which display ...
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Macbook randomly shuts down without on charge (even at ~90% full)
I'm having a real issue with my Macbook (white, late 2009 version, running Lion OS X). It was about since 2 weeks ago or so, my Macbook would just randomly shut down, I lost a couple unsaved files ...
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How to enter boot menu without command key?
My Macbook air has a keyboard issue, the z key does not work except upon startup where it becomes stuck for several seconds.
This interferes with opening the boot menu on startup, because it detects ...
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Transferring an iTunes library between Apple IDs, users AND computers?
Okay.
So I finally got my own MacBook Pro after a few years of sharing my mother's Mac. I have my own Apple ID and everything. The thing is... I spent hours, if not Days uploading music onto her ...
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MacBook screen very dark after resuming on OS X 10.8
I have a MacBook late 2008 aluminum model (5,1). Occasionally, after reopening my MacBook's lid, the screen doesn't light up. With effort I can see that the password prompt is actually rendered very ...
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How to reinstall from an USB stick on a MacBook or iMac?
I made an OS X 10.6 USB stick and I used it to succesfully install OS X on several Mac, including a very old Mac Mini and a MacBook Pro.
However I've got a problem: on my girlfriend's Mac it simply ...
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1answer
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Resurrection of my MacBook Pro
My MacBook Pro was pronounced "dead on arrival" by the Apple Genius after sustaining injuries from liquid that had been spilled in my brief case. Despite the purchase of a new MacBook Pro Retina I ...
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Strange behaviors on OSX Lion 10.7.5 reboot
I'm having some strange behaviors on OSX Lion 10.7.5. Every time I reboot my Macbook Pro Retina,
It forgets which programs I set to open a file type by default. That is, all my movies are opened by ...
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no internet connection [closed]
My Macbook Pro was working fine this morning, this afternoon won't connect to the Internet, either on an ethernet cable or wifi. Both routers are fine with other machines (I am using another machine ...
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1answer
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Software or method for moving between Thunderbolt display and laptop resolution
I have a 13" MBP and a 24" Thunderbolt display. I use the Thunderbolt display as my main and only screen while at my desk. The problem for me comes when I disconnect and take my laptop to a meeting or ...
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2answers
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Is it safe to shake/move macbook air while its running?
I had this laptop and i know it's flash drive so i dont think there are moving parts, is it safe to shake it or move it without worry ? turn it upside down while its running ? how safe is this ?
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Any danger to letting a MacBook stay on the charger long-term? [duplicate]
I came into possession of a 2009 13" MacBook Pro. Most of the time, it will be used as a desktop computer - but there will be instances when I will need the 5 hour battery.
Is there any danger to ...
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MacBook keyboard error, only letters not working
A couple of weeks ago I damaged the logicboard of my MacBook when I attempted to clean the keyboard. However, it worked perfectly fine if I had the lid closed and attached it to an external keyboard.
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MacBook unusable due to kernel_task
I've disabled hibernation, and removed the sleep image file. I shutdown my Macbook Pro (15" retina), unticked the box to open windows on restart, and started my MacBook again. As soon as I'd logged on ...
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Useful things to do on slow mac [closed]
I have a 4GB old Macbook, which runs super slow, with freshly installed Mountain Lion.
I'm pretty sure nothing will fix the speed, as its a fresh OS and if I run Flash, the CPU works so hard and CPU ...
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Macbook Pro Mid-2012, ethernet heating
I am a Mac newbie and I have a new 13" Macbook Pro.
I used the Ethernet connection for wired Internet in my dorm room, but after using it for half an hour or so, the Ethernet port and the area nearby ...
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1answer
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Were the 2009 MBP's affected by the NVIDIA problem?
I am considering purchasing a mid 2009 Macbook Pro - 13", 2.53 GHz.
However, someone advised me to beware of the NVIDIA graphics card problem they had in 'that time frame'. As I understand, the ...
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What file permissions do I need to change after 10.8.3 restore?
My 08 mb, OSX Mt Lion, crashed so I bought new 2012 MBPr. Luckily, I backed everything up. Migrated everything from 08mb over to new MBPr. I noticed that when I deleted files, it skipped the trash ...
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Why can I no longer get an internet connection when using my old Macbook and AirPort Express?
Up until recently I was using my 2007 MacBook perfectly fine with my old AirPort Express. A few days ago I purchased a used mid-2010 iMac which is now running OS X 10.8.3 (something I'm still not too ...
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3answers
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Transfer RAM from MacBook Mid 2010 to MacBook Pro 2008
I ruined my beloved mid 2010 MacBook and planning to get a used MacBook Pro 2008 (not unibody) now. Currently, I have 2x4GB memory units in my MacBook and I would like to now if I can use at least one ...
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1answer
49 views
Using different bluetooth mouses and keyboards on a MacBook
I was wondering if it is possible to get a wireless mouse and keyboard less expensive than Apple's that would still work the way Apple's do - without the need to use extra USB toggles for bluetooth ...
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Macbook quote level and rich text
I keep turning off quote level and rich text and it keeps turning itself on.
How do I turn them off and keep them off???
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Jumbled block instead of mouse pointer in login window
This jumbled block to the left of my login screen is my mouse pointer:
I've lost the little arrow.
I'm having trouble determining what the cause could be. I'm not sure if it's the data display ...
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Black Screen after installing RAM in MacBook (early 2008)
I've tried installing 2 x 2gb DDR2 PC2-6400 modules into an early 2008 MacBook. After installation the machine booted into a black screen, with no chime.
I tried reseating the RAM, same problem. I ...
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2answers
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Which OS X is the fastest for my old MacBook?
I am going to do a clean install of OS X on my old MacBook (Late 2008), but the computer will only be needed for:
tabbed web browsing (Safari/Chrome),
word processing (Office/iWork),
and maybe some ...
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2answers
257 views
iPad and MacBook Pro won't both connect to my wifi
My MacBook Pro and my iPad wont both connect to my wifi at the same time. Right now I'm on my iPad and my MacBook has the "no Internet connection" alert...Although there's a check mark by my network ...
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Internal speakers work but digital out is always muted on MacBook
My internal speakers and headphones work but when I try and use the digital out I don't get any sound. I just get the sound symbol that shows it's muted. The red optical out works (lights up) but no ...
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1answer
159 views
Hardware replacement to fix not-working MacBook keys
1 1/2 weeks ago I had the glorious idea to clean the keyboard of my white MacBook Mid2010 with a wet cloth. Now, several keys are not working anymore, and I guess there might be a close-circuit ...
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1answer
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Speech Commands with Eclipse
I'm running Mac OS X 10.7.5 on my MacBook Pro and love the Voice Commands / Speakable Items feature.
I also have a lot of custom commands that I use by writing applescripts and putting them in either ...
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1answer
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MacBook Pro Retina 15" native resolution compromise?
It's been two weeks now since I got my new retina and I find it awesome.
I'm a frontend developer so I need a lot of screen estate to get things done in a good fashion and the way I was used to.
My ...
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New superdrive stops working after every reboot.
I have a macbook pro mid-2009 13" and i just replaced my faulty superdrive with a hitachi superdrive. The new superdrive stops working after every reboot. What i do is i insert/slide a disc as deep as ...
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My Macbook falls asleep everytime that I pick it up?
If my MacBook is sitting on the desk and I go and pick it up, it will fall asleep and will not wake up regardless of pressing space bar or pressing the power button. Literally the only way I can get ...
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1answer
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Which version of OS X should install on a 2006 MacBook?
I have an old MacBook that I bought in 2006. I formatted and restored the original system. Everything was bad: I downloaded Skype, Chrome, and others, and every program said:
This software does ...
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How to disable c-state in a macbook late 2008 unibody aluminium intel core 2 duo
Anyone know how to disable the c-states, I don't care to save power/temperature/fan or anything I just want to disable c-states, specifically the c-state=4 which is the real bad guy.
Thanks for ...
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Using 3rd party keyboard on Bootcamp
I'm using a Razer Black Widow keyboard on Windows 7 Bootcamp. I was wondering if there was any way for the volume control buttons other function buttons to be remapped onto the keyboard. I have tried ...
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1answer
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How can I make the power button on my MacBook run a custom script?
I'm running OS 10.7.5 on an October 2008 unibody MacBook, and I would like to somehow get my computer to run a script whenever I press the power button, instead of prompting me if I want to turn my ...
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1answer
47 views
PageUp and PageDown keys for Irssi (IRC) in Macbook?
I cannot find the keys on my mackbook. I need them to go page-up and page-down in irssi (IRC). I have tested the tips here but they do not work. They model some different Up/Down, not the traditional ...
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How to use F1-F12 keys with MacBook?
Blender requires F-keys such as F12 and numpad. The numpad emulation works for me, but I am unable to get the function keys such as F1, F4 and F12 working. For example, F12 should do rendering. So how ...
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1answer
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How to check if MacBook battery is genuine?
My white MacBook's battery has completely died, so I'm looking for a replacement.
It costs $150 from Apple, or about $70 for allegedly genuine Apple batteries on eBay:
I'm leaning toward this ...
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iPhone cannot recognise macbook wifi anymore
I have always been using my macbook(10.6.8) as a hotspot and everything worked fine. But of recent, my iPhone and iPod just can recognize the presence of the macbook wifi but they can't connect to it. ...
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Macbook Pro (2009) doesn't recognise 7200rpm HDD
I've been searching and searching for a solution to my problem and I've seen a lot of people have similar, but perhaps not quite the same, problem.
My original HDD failed on my MBP and I'm in the ...
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1answer
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Will one power adapter work with all shipping MacBook Air and Pro as of March 2013?
I have a Late-2008 Macbook White (MacBook4,1) model, and my AC Adapter broke.
Now I want to buy replacement adapter, but since I am going to upgrade to a MBP13 or MBP15 in the next 1-2 years, I want ...
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Electricity coming through screws, USB, and headphone jack on 2009 MacBook
I've seen some online threads and at least one StackExchange question on this, but the answers don't seem to apply to my situation.
I have a 2009-vintage white 13" MacBook that's always been in great ...
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1answer
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Is it possible to not keep ios apps on your main computer?
I sync my iPhone and iPad with my MacBook. It appears that iTunes stores copies of all of my apps on my MacBook, even though I, for obvious reasons, can't actually use them there. The problem is that ...
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Macbook Pro changing desktop picture randomly
I just got back from vacation and while on vacation I turned my computer off for the 5 days I was gone. I just now turned it back on and my desktop picture was changed to the galaxy photo which I know ...
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Can I replace my internal drive with a 320+ GB memory stick instead (MacBook Pro 13" c. 2009)
I'm currently only able to see my internal HDs for my MacBook Pro 13 c. 2009 by attaching them to a USB adapter cable external to my laptop. Drives are great - but either logic board or something ...
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How can I turn off Macbook screen instantly? [duplicate]
I use Mac OS X (10.7.5)
I wonder how I can turn off screen only of my MacBook
without closing the lid, without waiting for the screensaver.
The best way I can currently do is just to close the lid ...
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Can i remove MacBook battery when Mac is still running? [closed]
If my MacBook is running, can i remove battery and later put it back?
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Macbook Pro starts with gray screen
When I'm closing the screen on my macbook and tries to start it up a few hours later it always starts with a gray screen. It take about 30 to 60 seconds until I can start using the computer.
The ...
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1answer
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During an iTunes sync, are MacBooks prevented from going into sleep mode?
I want to know this as I sometimes leave my iPhone unattended while syncing and I want to make sure that there's no cut off to the iPhone sync.
