A thin Mac with either an 11-inch or 13-inch screen and no optical drive.
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Mac doesn't reboot after reinstall of OS X
This it what I did
Select the recovery partition
erase your whole disk using disk utility...importany you erase all partitions.
After deleting all the data, select "Reinstall Mac OS X".
Maybe i ...
2
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2answers
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First cycle of MacBook battery: runs at 97% capacity, is this normal?
I ordered my brand new Macbook Air with 8 GB RAM and picked up from Apple Store two days ago. However after fully running out of battery for first time, I recharged it to 100% and coconutBattery says ...
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1answer
347 views
Stuck without admin account on a MacBook Air running 10.5.8
I did a backup on my MacBook Air as I had lost admin rights and thought my best option was to carry out a reinstallation with the original disc which I obtain on purchase would assist.
When done, I ...
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0answers
334 views
Best linux distro to install on Macbook Air 5,2? [closed]
Which is the best linux distro to install on a Macbook Air 2012 dualboot with the native OS?
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1answer
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External monitor options for MacBook Air?
If I would like to attach a second monitor to my MacBook air is my only option the Thunderbolt Display? Everything I've found online points me there, but those are a cool grand, so I'm wondering if ...
1
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1answer
213 views
How can I instal VirtualBox without Admin permissions? [closed]
I am using a MacBook Air. Its got a 60gb harddrive. I want to install VirtualBox so I can run Horizon, Modio, and Usb XTAF explorer. I've tried using Crossover (I don't know how it works :(. I tried ...
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2answers
641 views
Small case for mac book air that will hold charger and mouse? [closed]
I'm looking for a good case for my macbook air 13" that is compact, but still has room for a charger and mouse. I found this one like I liked, but the reviews I have found say the pockets aren't big ...
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1answer
85 views
Is it normal to have a Macbook heat up when using a dual boot linux?
After successfully dual-booting fedora on my Macbook Air, i have noticed that the Macbook tends to heat up a lot faster than when I am using Mac OS X.
Is this normal?
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2answers
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How many cores does a Mid 2012 Macbook Air have?
I checked the specs, and the i5-3427U CPU has 2 cores.
But the Activity Monitor shows 4 little charts for the CPU, so it looks like 4 cores.
Which is correct? Why does the Activity Monitor have 4 ...
2
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2answers
2k views
Macbook air: Close lid and lock features
I wonder if there is some way to customize the lock screen feature of my macbook air (running Mountain Lion) in such a way that:
1: When I close the lid, and then open it, the screen is not locked ...
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2answers
274 views
Macbook Air motherboard description
Where can I find something like description, specs, details etc for MacBook Air 11's motherboard (logic board)? I need full information about all parts of motherboard. I tried to google it, but it ...
5
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1answer
609 views
MacBookAir 11" - WiFi not connecting in Europe
I just recently bought my MacBook Air 11" this summer and it is currently running on OS X Mountain Lion. I purchased it in the United States and had very minimal problems with it. I bought it for the ...
0
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1answer
372 views
About This Mac Shows 43 GB of Backups, Disk Inventory X Shows 0 GB, Need to delete Backups
Currently in About This Mac, I'm seeing 43.05 GB of 128.47 GB of Backups.
However, in Disk Inventory X, I do not see these backups:
I want to delete these Backups as I do not need them anymore, ...
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2answers
229 views
Macbook air colorful pixels on screen
I see these tiny colorful pixels on my screen which (seemingly) do not go away.
The reason is probably me wiping off smudge with paper or whatever I had around the house.
Is there a way to get them ...
0
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0answers
118 views
Typing over selected text replaces some text to the right
In OS X (both Lion and Mountain Lion), I notice that when I select text and type over it, not only does it yield the expected result of replacing that text with the typed text, it often also replaces ...
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1answer
321 views
Question on display resolution macbook air 2010
My 2010 MacBook Air shows a max display resolution of 1440 x 900.
If I attach to a display like the Apple 27" with 2560-by-1440-pixel resolution, will i be limited to the what the macbook air can put ...
0
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3answers
95 views
Buy a TV or a dedicated monitor
I have 2012 model mac book air. At home i want to have a 22"-24" screen for work purpose. I was wondering if i should just buy a dedicated monitor or a 24" flatscreen tv with HDMI input? My work is ...
1
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0answers
269 views
Cannot install OS X from OS X Utilities on early 2008 Macbook Air
I recently acquired an early 2008 Macbook Air with a completely wiped hard drive, so there's no OS currently on the machine. It boots up into Recovery Mode I think it is, and a window comes up saying ...
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0answers
105 views
iTunes Music on local hard drive and maintain Movies alone in external hard drive
I'm always wired to my Macbook Air. So I need music all the time on my local disk.
But I don't need movies all the time on my machine. I would rather maintain all my movies & tvshows on my ...
3
votes
1answer
3k views
Turn off internal display without closing lid
I learned that a MacBook Air's built-in screen turns off when I close the lid so I can continue working on an external display set to be primary. But the MacBook Air has a heat system that requires it ...
3
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1answer
2k views
Is there a way to limit the size of the disk swap file in Mac OS X?
It seems to be that in OS X, whenever you are out of ram the system happily swaps to disk. This easily becomes an disaster due to the fact that the swapped out memory eventually fills my drive. On my ...
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vote
1answer
228 views
SSH to sleeping MacBook
If my MacBook (2011 MBA) is sleeping (with the lid closed) is it possible to connect to it via SSH?
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3answers
847 views
Why is are the keys on my MacBook Air so stiff?
I've bought an 11" MacBook Air a month ago. The 9 came out from the keyboard after few hours and I couldn't believe it. They gave me a new MacBook Air. One month later I'm using it and today the T is ...
2
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2answers
1k views
MacBook Air mid 2011 external Display resoltion > 1080p which adapter?
I want to use my new 27" Display in full resolution. I've tried two different cheap mini displayport to hdmi adapters but they only work with a max resolution of 1080p.
Do I really need an expensive ...
1
vote
1answer
666 views
How can I force my laptop to shut down when I close the lid?
I'd like my Mac laptops to shut down completely when I close the lid. This is partly for convenience and partly for security reasons.
I couldn't find a way to do this in the System Preferences (OS ...
1
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0answers
156 views
Cannot access backups in Time capsule
I have a Time Capsule which I originally used with a MacBook Air running Snow Leopard.
Now I purchased a new MacBook Air with Lion and am trying to transfer my old backups on the Time Capsule and I ...
0
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1answer
116 views
Stop iMac from sleeping when used as an external display
I have an iMac which I sometimes use as an external display for my Macbook Air. Normally, I want the iMac to go to sleep after about 30mins except when I have the Air attached.
Is there any app (or ...
2
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1answer
218 views
Should the MacBook Air have the same amount of charge as its stated capacity when 'Full Charged'?
The following is an extract from System Information (under power):
Charge Information:
Charge Remaining (mAh): 6517
Fully Charged: Yes
Charging: No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 6690
...
3
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1answer
232 views
Large ping times in normal mode, okay ping times in safe mode
I pinged google.com to see that ping times ranged from 54 ms to over 2000 ms on my MBA. After a quick isolation and testing, I figured that it was my MBA only issue. I log into safe mode on my MBA ...
1
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1answer
199 views
MacBook Air 2011 - External Display
I currently have a MacBook Air 13" 2011.
I want to connect two external Displays. Does it work? I think it can speak to two Displays. When the internal Display is closed, it should be possible to ...
4
votes
1answer
760 views
re-mount ejected SD card without reinserting
I use a microSD card in my macbook air for additional storage, using a flush adapter (homemade, similar to the nifty minidrive).
To save battery when I'm not using it, I disabled auto-mount using ...
3
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2answers
3k views
Mountain Lion won't wake up after an extended sleep
I've recently upgraded my MacBook Air to Mountain Lion. Now whenever the machine sleeps for a long time (more than two hours or so) while disconnected from the mains, it won't wake up. I had to hold ...
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2answers
242 views
Configure MacBook Air at Apple Premium Resellers in Singapore
I am Abhimanyu, located in Singapore. I have a question for you all: Can I configure MacBook Air at one of the Apple Premium Resellers?
I want to buy 13" MacBook Air, but I need 8 GB Memory, instead ...
3
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1answer
540 views
Is there a way to auto switch wireless networks depending on signal strength?
I have a Linksys dual band router. Near the back of our house (which is where our computers are mostly located) only the G network really comes through so when I'm working in the front of our house, I ...
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3answers
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Can two external displays be driven from one Thunderbolt port?
I have the new MacBook Air which only has a Thunderbolt output (no HDMI or DVI) and I have 2 external monitors. How can I get this all hooked up (at the lowest cost, if possible)?
EDIT:
After using ...
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1answer
897 views
Can a MacBook Air battery be replaced?
I have a MacBook Air which is an awesome computer, however I am curious what my options will be when the battery finally kicks the bucket. Can it be replaced?
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1answer
550 views
Used macbook air [closed]
The problem is that i bought an used macbook air from a dealer. And as am new to Apple products i didn't know that there is something called as apple ID and that it is embedded to the hardware. Now ...
4
votes
5answers
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Bootcamp touchpad drivers fail to install on Windows 8 RTM
I've just upgraded my bootcamp partition from Windows 7 to Windows 8 RTM on a MacBook Air (2011 Core i7) and have been utterly and entirely unable to get the touchpad to work.
Things I've tried:
...
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8answers
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For equal cost, why would you select the MacBook Air over the MacBook Pro? [closed]
I can see that the 13" version of MacBook Pro and MacBook Air is same $1199, but the Pro is more feature-loaded than Macbook Air. Why would anyone buy MacBook Air? What's the catch in this?
I was ...
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2answers
314 views
Mountain Lion on Macbook Air
Just got a MacBook Air, and it is running OSX 10.7.4.
Is it possible to upgrade to 10.8 (Mountain Lion)?
Are there any benefits to doing so?
What is the process?
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3answers
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Problem installing Huawei E3131 3G modem on 2012 MacBook Air
I have a Huawei E3131 3G modem and it doesn't work on latest 2012 MacBook Air. It works with older versions of OS X with USB 2.0 so it looks like the only problem is USB 3.0.
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0answers
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Mountain Lion Upgrade Internet Issues [closed]
My MacBook Air late 2010 worked perfectly before the Mountain Lion upgrade. After I updated to Mountain Lion, the Internet stopped working on my WiFi network. It detects the network and connects to it ...
1
vote
2answers
6k views
MacBook Air display to external projector
I have a new 2012 MacBook Air (just a week old). Today I tried to connect to an external LCD projector, using a mini-DisplayPort-to-VGA adaptor, to project my slides.
Something went wrong and I was ...
0
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2answers
1k views
Which Time Machine backup destination over Wi-Fi to choose: old computer running Ubuntu or Time Capsule?
Here is my situation. I live in a shared house where there is already a wireless router that other people use. I have a Macbook Air that has 128GB of hard drive. I want to use Time Machine for ...
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1answer
2k views
Airplay icon disappears after mac wakes up from sleep
I have found that when my mac wakes up from sleep, sometimes there is no airplay icon. The only way I can fix this is by doing a recycle of my MacBook Air. I was wondering if there was any other way ...
2
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1answer
2k views
High fan speed and CPU temp with low CPU usage?
I've been having intermittent fan speed and high CPU temperature when my CPU usage is nearly 0%. I don't run any weird apps. If I put my computer into sleep mode and wake it back up, this fixes the ...
3
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3answers
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Should I be worried about 98°C CPU temperature on MacbookAir?
I'm a developer and often times I need to compile some packages or maybe even run some codes for couple of hours.
Recently I have noticed that whenever I use Homebrew to install something, it ...
1
vote
1answer
225 views
Macbook Air: MD232LL/A or Z0ND0002Z?
I'm planning to buy a new high-end macbook air and found that there're different part numbers for the same product: MD232LL/A and Z0ND0002Z. What is the difference between these two? Is it just about ...
2
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2answers
2k views
Why does QuickTime's screen recorder make my MacBook Air very slow while recording?
On Snow Leopard (10.6), the screen recorder on QuickTime Player worked just fine. However, since I have upgraded to Mountain Lion (10.8) QuickTime screen recorder has been making my 2010 MacBook Air ...
1
vote
3answers
391 views
How can I use my Apple earbud mic with the internal speakers on my Macbook Air?
When I plug my iPhone headset into my Macbook Air, the operating system recognizes both the headphones and the microphone. As a "side-effect" it disables the internal speaker and microphone.
Is there ...
