Questions tagged [macbook-pro]
All lines of MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro portable computers.
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A1342 MacBook stuck on boot after upgrade
I've got an old MacBook A1342 (white polycarbonate, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, 4GB 1067 MHz DDR3) which came with OS X 10.6.8.
I've downloaded and installed Yosemite 10.10.5 which worked fine and I ...
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MacBook Pro not receiving iMessages but can receive text messages
I swapped out my MacBook Air for a MacBook Pro (I installed it using Migration Assistant) a few days ago. After setting it up, I noticed I can't receive iMessages on my Macbook but can receive regular ...
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Charger block with USBC on both ends not charging
I have an MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021) M1. It is supposed to be chargable with USBC. The power block that comes with it has a cable with megsafe on one side for the macbook and USBC on the other side ...
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Build Apple Silicon Apps on Macbook Pro 2015
I have an old Macbook Pro 2015 (15" 16GB 512GB) and want to build macOS native desktop apps that also run on apple silicon.
Since I cannot run the latest macOS version and thus also Xcode version,...
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Macbook cannot connect to Dell external display with USB-C
Any mac device I own (Macbook Air 2020, Macbook Air M1, Macbook Air M2) does not connect to the Dell external display I own (u2723qe). Under the display settings, the monitors cannot be detected. The ...
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MacOS - Dim or Sleep external Display without cutting power to peripherals
I am using a MacBook (M1 MBP Sonoma 14.1.2) with an external display (BenQ P3). The screen acts as a hub and powers my audio interface and external hard drives.
Currently my Mac will go to a ...
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"the battery's capacity is significantly reduced" But there's only 25% in reduction and only 600 cycles. Is this a bug?
I have and intel based MBP 13 2015 where the original battery reqched 2200 cycles. During its lifespan, run time went from 6 hours to 2-3 hours of battery life.
Then I replaced it myself with another ...
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macOS recommended maximum disk space usage?
I was told by a mac repairman that I should leave about 10% of the disk space empty, otherwise, my SSD and/or the machine would die. Is this true? I've never heard of such a thing in my life.
He also ...
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TrueTone flickering when switching user accounts (display color changes briefly)
When I switch between logged in user accounts, I noticed TrueTone flickers (the display color shifts to TrueTone briefly). It turns on when switching to the next account for a few seconds, and then ...
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Is there a way to charge a USB-C powerbank from a Mac Book Pro?
I have a USB-C powerbank. That is, a battery pack with a USB-C cable that can be used for charging the powerbank, or for charging other USB-C devices from the powerbank.
If I plug the powerbank into ...
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MacBook Air can not "see" an old-ish (2011) camera which is connected to it via USB
I have a MacBook Air (M1, 2020) running Ventura 13.5.2, and am trying to connect my camera (Canon PowerShot SX220 HS, released 2011) to it via USB. The Mac only has USB-C ports, and the camera only ...
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USB3.0 to USB C cable doesn't work when plugged directly into USB C port, but does work when connected through hub
I have a 2023 M2 MacBook Pro, with an Anker USB-C hub. I also have a USB 3.0 Switch, that I use to switch my keyboard/mouse between my MacBook and my PC.
When I plug a USB-3 to USB-C cable directly ...
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Disable battery display on lid opening
I disabled the automatic power-on when the lid is opened. Is there any way to disable the annoying battery display, which appears after opening the lid?
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Battery Drain during sleep (Wake reason: EC.ACDetach (Maintenance))
MBP 13" 2020 (intel)
macOS 11.7.10
My computer's battery drains from 100% to 0% over an 8-hour sleep about once a week. The wake reason is frequent EC.ACDetach (Maintenance); see the log bellow:
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After Sonoma 14.2.1 update, Macbook Pro 2018 doesn't sleep while usb leads attached
My macbook pro isn't sleeping properly when I have usb devices attached.
I have a usb c powered monitor, mains powered monitor and a usb hub (currently just a mouse is attached and a printer which is ...
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How to add Air Pods to Find My on MacBook
Is it possible to add the Air Pods Pro headphones to the Find My app and devices in the Apple ID account on the MacBook? I've connected the headphones to the MacBook and can use them, but they won't ...
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USB Display Device icon on menubar when I login
I have a MacBook Pro M1 running Sonoma.
Every time I login, an icon associated with an application called "USB Display Device" shows up in my menubar.
When I click on Show Diagnostics, it ...
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Devices wake during sleep
I have an M2 mac that continuously wakes devices while it is asleep. This results in my monitor constantly flickering back to life as it looses HDMI, goes into rest mode, then gets a flicker of signal,...
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Do MacBook Pro 2011/2012 use PC Battery for CMOS/BIOS? If yes what model?
Normally a PC Desktop has in the mobo a small PC battery to bring energy to the CMOS/BIOS
For Apple MacBook Pro "Core i5" 2.3 13" Early 2011 Specs
For Apple MacBook Pro "Core i7&...
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Why is Sibelius causing audio crackling from the internal speakers of the 2023 M3 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro?
I have recently completed the setup of a new 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max (14/30 core distribution).
Today, for the first time, I noticed that the notification sound from the Mail and Messages apps ...
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Why does my Mac's dock keep automatically hiding when I enter Mission Control?
Every time I enter mission control, my dock hides. I'm not pressing anything on my keyboard, so that's not it. I also can't scale my windows past the hidden dock (This might be it just snapping to ...
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Why Size of folder not showing up in Finder?
In Below Image Size of each folder is not showing up, It shows --
My Macbook - 13-inch, 2017, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports /MACOS 13.6 (22G120)
I tried this but no luck -
Press Command + J or click View &...
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IEEE 1394 4 Pin Male compatibility (?)
Is a IEEE 1394 4 Pin Male connector compatible with the FireWire port on a Macbook Pro 15" mid-2012 non-retina (MBP 9,1) ?
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Having problems with Macbook Pro getting interrupting message from system about "AnaylzerWindowfld", how can I stop this?
I have a Macbook Pro from a friend and it's repeatedly showing the same message, "AnaylzerWindowfld will damage your computer. This file was downloaded on an unknown date." The only two ...
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Is it possible to force sidecar over bluetooth instead of Wi-FI?
There's been a lot of questions and discussions regarding SideCar connectivity.
I cannot use USB as it drains my MacBook to charge the iPad (and there's no AlDente for iPad :(). Is it possible to ...
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2018 Macbook pro keyboard dimensions - touchbar vs non touchbar
I have a 2018 13" Macbook Pro without a touchbar. It has a UK spec keyboard and I'd like to use it in Germany where I often need to type characters with umlauts. So I will change my input source ...
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Battery voltage logger? Random shutdowns on Macbook Air
Is there any direct way (command line) someone could share, to recursively log into a file the voltage level of the battery?
I just bought a new battery for my loyal macbook air (2012). After a few ...
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How can I change the background image on the macOS switch users screen, not the lock screen
I have a query regarding the customization of the macOS switch users screen. I've been exploring ways to change the background image specifically on the switch users screen, not the lock screen.
My ...
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Replace original battery for MacBook Pro "Early 2011" and "Mid-2012"? [duplicate]
For the following laptops
Apple MacBook Pro "Core i5" 2.3 13" Early 2011 Specs
Apple MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.9 13" Mid-2012 Specs
Where is possible buy an original ...
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How to free up miscalculating Storage on MacOS that occupies 90GB of my MacOS
I have just reinstalled my MBP on Sonoma but I cannot install any software because of the insufficient storage error. However, the Storage setting shows I still have plenty of space but the Disk ...
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Can I transfer data from iMac 2015 to MacBook Air 2020 using a cable? [duplicate]
I have an iMac Retina 5k 27' Late 2015 and a MacBook Air 2020. The issue is that my iMac won't turn on - it hangs during startup, and diagnostics indicate errors in the file system. I want to transfer ...
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Battery gets discharged down to 80% while the MacBook Pro is plugged in and the power adapter is the power source [duplicate]
The Optimized Battery Charging setting is turned on.
When the charge is high, say, greater than 80%, at some point, the following appears under the Battery icon on the menu bar:
Power Source: Power ...
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Can I redefine the keys on my macbook pro keyboard? [duplicate]
I have an older Macbook Pro that I've been able to upgrade the OS on in order to keep things up to date. I just opened the back in order to fix a problem with the fan and all the sudden the enter and ...
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Problem with Intel Macook restarting
My intel MacBook 2020 with Sonoma OS has been restarting with these logs
panic(cpu 1 caller 0xfffffff0289d03e0): ANS2 Recoverable Panic - assert failed: [14533]:apcie0[0]: 4/4 links are down linksts=...
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How safe is it to use a used MacBook Pro with t2
I just got my self a used MacBook Pro 2020 with the T2 Chip. I’m wondering how secure is it to use the Mac. I heard about a security breach in the t2 Chip what means there could be malware on the chip....
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Is it possible to record a Mac's screen while booting or during the initial set-up?
I am wondering if it is possible to record the screen of a Mac or take screenshots of it during its initial setup phase.
I hope to accomplish this with the hardware and not use an external camera or ...
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How to deal with 61W power adapter not working issue
I have apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports).
The power adapter is not working , there is no issue with
Charging pin
Charging cable
Can I use 140W USB-C Power adapter with this ...
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Is there an app that replaces the phased-out TouchBar? [closed]
I have just purchased a new M3 MacBook Pro, and am upgrading from a 2016 15" MacBook Pro (with TouchBar). While this is not a post about whether TouchBar was good or bad, there are a few things ...
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MacBook Pro 13 inch 2019, Touchbar flicker always [duplicate]
I have MacBook Pro 2019 and My Touch Bar flickering always, what should I do?
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Modern USB dock: is PD on 2012 Macbook Pro with USB-A going to damage the computer?
I bought a UGREEN 6-in-1 USB dock to expand my 2012 Macbook Pro's capabilities (can't currently afford anything new).
The dock has a USB-C connector to the computer, which has only USB-A 2.0 ports, ...
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Is possible insert safety the Hynix HMT351S6CFR8C-PB sticks into the Apple MacBook Pro "Core i5" 2.3 13" Early 2011?
For Apple MacBook Pro "Core i5" 2.3 13" Early 2011 Specs, about the RAM is indicated
Supports 1333 MHz PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM.
And for Apple MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.9 13" ...
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MacBook Pro: Using Fn key to select the next input sources
On my MacBook Pro running Monterey, "control-Space" is assigned to "switch to next input source" (I think this is the default).
When I connect an external Mac keyboard to my ...
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How do I override or reset a Mac without an admin password?
A while ago, my remote job had mass layoffs and let ex-employees keep our computers. IT claimed they reset the computers remotely, but it didn't seem to work. My issue is that since I don't have ...
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How to Prevent Accidental Touch pad Activation Triggering Privacy & Security Window on MacBook Pro 16
I'm facing a rather frustrating issue with my MacBook Pro 16. While typing, I often accidentally touch the Touch pad, which triggers the Privacy & Security window to pop up. This is becoming quite ...
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Moving around after using ctrl - up arrow to zoom out application windows? [duplicate]
Is there a way to move around a select a window after using ctrl + up arrow to zoom out and see all the open applications in MacOS?
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Failure in upgrading to Ventura
I'm trying to update my MBP 2017 (A1708) from Big Sur to Ventura running the default update menu. It seems to work fine: it reboots several times, but when it finally boots to the login screen I still ...
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Unable to run MacOS High Sierra (10.13.6) from an external drive on a 2018 MacBook Pro
I have a 2018 MacBook Pro (MacBookPro15,2) that originally came with Mojave which currently has MacOS Sonoma installed. I have another installation of High Sierra (10.13.6) on an external SSD that I ...
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MacBook Air M2 - Clamshell mode does not work when using display port
Hoping to find a solution here.
So my current setup is
Monitor: Dell 34 Inch Model Number S3422DWG
Docking Station: HP USB-C Dock G5, model number: 26D32AA
My issue is if I use the display port ...
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Mac's time keeps changing back 15 days
I have a 13-inch, 2019 MacBook Air. The time keeps changing back 15 days every time the computer sleeps, when I log back in, or when a restart happens. I have set the clock to sync automatically but ...
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External HDD doesn't show up in finder/disk utility, but shows up in System Information
I have a HDD that's corrupted. I don't know what caused the corruption, but it's definitely corrupted (it makes strange sounds when plugged in).
When I plug it in to my mac via USB-C, it does not show ...
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