A discontinued line of non-Pro and non-Air portable Macs.
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Is there any way to set a MacBook Pro to not sleep when you close the lid?
The most common use case I have for this is when I'm playing music over AirTunes, but don't want an open laptop laying around. Or when I'm syncing or downloading something.
This isn't the same as ...
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1answer
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Replacing SuperDrive with secondary storage?
I'm familiar with the OWC Data Doubler, a kit which allows you to remove your Macbook's SuperDrive and replace it with secondary storage.
What alternatives exist for this product?
A complete answer ...
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1answer
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AirDrop on Unsupported Macs?
One of the Lion features I would really like to use is AirDrop. It would make transferring files so much faster than using a flash drive. Unfortunately, my Mac is a 2007 Black MacBook, and AirDrop is ...
9
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6answers
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Will I still be able to buy and install Lion after Mountain Lion is released?
I own an Early 2008, white MacBook (MB403LL/A) which still has Snow Leopard, 10.6.8, installed.
My understanding is Mountain Lion will not support my MacBook. If this turns out to be true then I ...
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3answers
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Can I use the new Lion OS X license on two machines, or do I have to buy one for each?
I have 2 macbooks (the unibody and the one before that). Do I need to buy two licenses or can I just use one license for both machines?
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is it possible to connect two external monitors with mini displayport + thunderbolt to displayport or hdmi?
I've heard that thunderbolt can be used as a displayport. That make me wonder if I can use two external monitors with mini displayport and thunderbolt to displayport or hdmi.
Is it possible??
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4answers
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Make Solid-state scrolling trackpad behave like Multi-Touch trackpad
I am using an early 2009 MacBook.
Is there any way or any APP that can make Solid-state scrolling trackpad on my MacBook behave like Multi-Touch trackpad
Solid-state scrolling trackpad supports ...
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7answers
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Why won't closing the lid sleep my MacBook Pro with external monitor attached after upgrading to Lion?
Up until yesterday (with Snow Leopard), closing the lid would cause my MacBook to sleep whether or not the external monitor was connected.
Since upgrading to Lion last night, closing the lid when the ...
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2answers
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What are good specs for a MacBook to develop on iOS with? [closed]
I want to buy a MacBook to develop on iOS with. What is the best configuration of one? Should I go with a MacBook Pro or just a MacBook? What are the positives and negatives of each?
4
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1answer
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Is it advisable to calibrate the battery on a MacBook?
How useful or necessary is it to calibrate the battery on a MacBook?
If it is, should it be carried out when first purchased and does calibration of the battery mean it will also last longer?
3
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2answers
468 views
How do I make invisible files (like bash profile) visible in the finder?
question is in the title. There's some files that most Apple users don't need access to, but if you program you do need access to. in particular the bash profile. anyone know how to make these visible ...
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Cleaning White MacBook
I have a white MacBook, and it has gotten kinda dingy over the past couple of years. Still runs fine, but I would like to know what I can use to clean the white plastic. I was thinking one of those ...
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2answers
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Is it possible to upgrade a MacBook processor?
I have a 2006 Dual core Duo MacBook. It is fast enough to do basic photo editing on the go, as my job requires, however I would like to install Lion, to bring it in line with my workstation and ...
2
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1answer
346 views
MacBook multi-touch trackpad support
Why is 3-4 finger multitouch support not available (not even listed as trackpad preference options) on my late 2008 white plastic Mac book?
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2answers
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iTunes videos on a different harddrive?
since the TED HD podcast and iTunesU my iTunes library is getting bigger and bigger and thus free space on my MacBook HD smaller and smaller. I'm getting an iPad2 soon and would like to sync my TV ...
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2answers
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Why are there two different sleep states on a MacBook?
It seems that there are two different sleep states on my MacBook:
Sleep State 1:
Invoked by: closing the lid or by the sleep timer.
Awaken by: touching the trackpad, clicking the trackpad, pressing ...
5
votes
4answers
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Can I configure an SSD and HDD to be one logic volume in Lion?
I recently purchased a 120GB SSD that will replace my optical drive in my MBP. It also has a 500GB 7200RPM hard drive.
Is it possible to have a single logical volume that uses both physical disks in ...
4
votes
1answer
775 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 ...
4
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5answers
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What is the Sixth Step of MacBook Repair?
My Macbook has crashed once or twice daily ever since I installed Lion. I am unable to return to Snow Leopard because my Time Machine is now coupled with Lion.
I went through the sequence:
Reset ...
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5answers
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Can I use iPhone earbuds as a microphone on my MacBook?
The only microphone I have is the one built-in to my iPhone earbuds. I want to try some line-in stuff, so I plugged the headphones into the microphone port. I then went to System ...
5
votes
4answers
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Is there software that allows me to use my Macbook Pro as a second monitor for iMac?
I'd like to do monitor spanning with my Macbook Pro next to my iMac, I haven't really found a good solution, anyone use anything they can recommend? I'm using Lion. Thanks.
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4answers
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My MacBook seems to be an insomniac (won't sleep)
As of several days ago, my MacBook refuses to go to sleep either automatically or manually. I have taken the following troubleshooting measures to no effect:
Reset PRAM
Rest SMC
Boot in SafeMode
...
4
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7answers
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How tough is the aluminum body of a MacBook?
I had an older macbook with a plastic shell. I broke and replaced the screen several times over it's lifespan.
I now have a MacBook with an aluminum body and am really nervous about cracking the ...
3
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2answers
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Hard Disk Transfer to SSD - 2007 MacBook and Lion
I've recently asked a question regarding fitting a Crucial 256GB SSD (Part No : CT1742109) into my 2007 MacBook (model MB061LL/A), however when researching the transfer process something isn't too ...
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vote
1answer
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What variable in the operating system determines the fans in OS X?
Right now my fans have been spinning for a couple of hours.
However, the cpu usage is low, nothing seems to be running, spotlight is not indexing, all the diagnostics i can think of tell me not much ...
0
votes
1answer
298 views
osx 10.8.2 update - wrong smc
the last update caused a white screen with a grey symbol. OSX 10.8.2 doesn't start.
I have a MacBook Pro Mid 2010
I can do nothing. Recovery, Internet Installation, everything failed.
I found out that ...
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8answers
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Macbook HD “Other” all the Sudden Almost Full
As you can see in the below image, my HD "Other" category is almost full. A couple of days ago, I randomly kept getting a popup saying that my disk was almost full. Then I went in and noticed the ...
5
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1answer
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Are there privacy concerns with the Built-In iSight Camera and LED Indicator?
I was having a discussion with some friends about the built in camera of computer and what you can do with them, and I realized that my macbook has one of those. That got me thinking about how the ...
4
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3answers
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What to Remove before selling Macbook?
My macbook (feb 2008 white) sold on ebay, but I haven't shipped it yet. I'm concerned about my privacy. I can't wipe the hd clean because I sold the computer with valuable software on it. What ...
4
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0answers
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What is the meaning of Wired Memory in OS X? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What is in wired memory?
Recently I bought a MacBook Pro Core i5 with 4GB Memory (RAM).
After using Xcode and quitting it, all of my memory is committed and I have ...
4
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3answers
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Battery on white MacBook shuts off abruptly after 30% charge is left
I have a white MacBook (MacBook4,1). I have owned and used it for over two years now (30 months, as coconutBattery would have me believe). coconutBattery and Battery Health Monitor both report that ...
3
votes
5answers
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Is it worth it to upgrade a mid-2007 MacBook (MB061LL/A) to use an SSD?
I would sincerely love a new MacBook, but I can't justify spending the prices that are being touted by Apple what with life to pay for and everything. I upgraded my memory to 2GB a while ago, but am ...
3
votes
2answers
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Can I change the action that occurs when I close my laptop's lid?
Is there any way to change what happens when I close the lid of my laptop?
Do macs have the option of hibernating vs. sleeping like PC's do?
If so, which of these is the default behavior when I ...
2
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1answer
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Mountain Lion Doesn't Download from Store
I just bought Mountain Lion in the App Store and it shows the download link. But after I click it and correctly enter my password it does not continue to download. Nothing happens. It just remains on ...
2
votes
3answers
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Bluetooth audio problems on a MacBook
I have a DR-BT50 bluetooth headset (they are headphones) that I want to use with my MacBook unibody. I didn't use to have any problems, but as of recently I am running into gaps/skips in the sound. ...
2
votes
2answers
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How do i get the low battery warning back on my MacBook?
I have a MacBook and I did not take care of the battery properly. It started to shut down unexpectedly at around 20% and then even at 30%. I got a new battery and it seems to work fine; it lets me get ...
2
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5answers
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Attaching 3.5" desktop drive to MacBook SATA
I have a mid-2007 MacBook that, according to the Apple Store, has suffered some liquid damage and requires a new logic board to operate correctly, a ~$750 repair I've been told (would normally be ...
1
vote
1answer
298 views
Does the Mountain Lion installer work on any Mac capable of running Mountain Lion or is it hardware specific?
Perhaps this is an obvious question, but will the Mountain Lion installer from the App Store work on any Mac? E.g. if I download it and put it on an SD card on my MacBook Pro can I use that SD card to ...
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vote
3answers
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Macbook (unibody plastic) won't reconnect to wifi after setting up new router while other devices do just fine
I recently upgraded to a Wireless-N capable router (Linsys WRT160N) from a Wireless-G model. Everything was fine and dandy with the G, but I needed a stronger signal strength in my living room and ...
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3answers
866 views
Transferring data from old macbook to new macbook
Is there an easy way to transfer my applications and data from my old macbook pro to my new macbook pro? I vaguely recall a service or utility that transferred "everything" from an old macbook to a ...
0
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2answers
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How to install an Operating System after replacing optical Drive by a second HDD on MacBook white late 2009?
I want to improve the performance of my MacBook white by donating it a Solid State Drive.
Because the prices are too high and I don't want to get stuck in space shortage, I thought of replacing the ...
0
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2answers
226 views
Does removing the battery while connected to power extend battery life?
On regular Windows notebooks people generally remove their battery packs when connected to a power source, in order to extend battery life.
Does a similar approach work on the Mac?
0
votes
1answer
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Can the mid-2010 Macbook be used with the Apple Remote?
I know that the remote works with units that have an IR sensor. The system profile has listings for hardware that both is and is not installed but, I don't see a listing for an IR unit.
0
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1answer
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Do I just need a VGA to RCA adaptor to stream video from my macbook to TV?
I want to get the adaptor to stream videos from my macbook to my TV.
I already have the Apple adaptor from DVI to VGA: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB572Z/A?fnode=MTY1NDA4Mw&mco=MTM3NTA3MDU
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