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macbook air 2020

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    iCloud files GONE from desktop after updating to Mac OS Sonoma

    I'm in desperate need of help here... I updated my 2020 MacBook Air from Big Sur to Sonoma and in the process, it seems to have deleted hundreds of files from folders on my desktop. These files were seemingly stored on iCloud as from memory they had the cloud icon beside them and I would often...
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    macbook air (m1) usb connecting/disconnecting

    hi, i have a macbook air (m1) and have some issues with it. i'm not sure if it began with the sonoma 14.1 update but i didn't have a problem with the previous macos. maybe it's because i'm not using usb for data transfer so much...
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    Resolved Is this a good deal?

    Is $930 a good price for a refurbished M1 MacBook Air 2020 with 16GB of ram and 1TB of storage? I’m buying my first laptop for college and I want it to last for a long time.
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    Will running 2 Dell UltraSharp 27 4K U2723QE on my 2020 MB Air (Intel) slow it or run hot?

    According to Apple I can plug 2 4K displays into my Macbook Air 2020 (Intel). What's the best way to set up 2 Dell u2723qe monitors? Will using 2 of these new displays slow my MB Air 2020 down because of all the pixels? Would I plug 1 into each port, can I daisy chain 1 display to the other and...
  5. septianrishal

    My Macbook Air M1 died all of a sudden (Logicboard Problem)

    I have a macbook air m1 base model, after it was 9 months old, suddenly when I tried to turn it on nothing happened. Black screen like no power, tried connecting to charger and pressing the power button for 10 seconds nothing happens. After contacting Apple, it is advisable to visit the...
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    Macbook air m1 LCD worse black levels

    I'm not sure is this is just a limitation of current macs or I have a faulty unit. I received my new m1 air and noticed blacks & dark greys seemed to display on the LCD as the same shade of dark blue instead, even at low brightness which I haven't noticed with older macs. (Also night shift does...
  7. felipefgoncalves

    Macbook Air M1 Light Leak

    I finally bought my brand new Macbook Air M1, with 16gb, 512 SSD and 8-core GPU. It was a dream for me buying that laptop. Specially living in Brazil where our taxes makes this product costs much more. I've ordered this at B&H for $1,449 in april and my aunt brought to me sealed at the beginning...
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    Macbook replacement

    Macbook Air 2020 Retina Hey so I have been having some trouble with my battery like on my Mac and I ran diagnostics, and reset SMC, VRAM, etc and i still have the problem. I have an appointment with the genius bar and I was wondering if it was a case where I would need a replacement, would i be...
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    M1 Air problems with USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter

    Has anyone else experienced random color shifts or system crashes when using Apple's USB-C to Digital AV adapter (MUF82AM/A) with the base model M1 Macbook Air? Sometimes when waking the computer from sleep it shifts the colors on the external monitor or just crashes and restarts the Air...
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    New M1 MBA 8gb/256gb runs VERY HOT & Safari crashes daily!

    Update: M1 MBA now also runs incredibly hot! As in I need a pillow or book because its like a furnace. Just about daily, my new M1 MacBook Air starts to run warm (thought they were SO much cooler now) and then I get a popup to ForceQuit my applications with the message, "your system has run...
  11. ghostlines

    Macbook Air - Powers on after being plugged in - no sleep

    Noticed my new M1 Macbook Air powers on after being plugged in. After I woke up this morning the display didn't turn off - OS didn't go to sleep. Did a diag test and everything checks out. Tried to reproduce with previous Intel Macbook Pro and noticed it also power on right after being plugged...
  12. lavapocalypse

    MacBook Air vs. Mac Mini for Logic Pro X

    I've been thinking about buying my boyfriend a new computer for Christmas to replace his old 2012 base model Mac Mini. He primarily uses it for Logic Pro X. Here are some issues, just listed out to save time: - It's gotten to the point where it runs Logic super slow, if at all - He doesn't like...
  13. The_Battary_guy

    MBA 2020 Battery: Concerning?

    It's almost 4 months into my mba and Coconut battery indicates battery capacity at 91%, Is that normal. But system information says it's at 100% wtf is goin on?
  14. The_Battary_guy

    MBA 2020 (Coconut Battery) sloppy?

    What's wrong with coconut battery it shows the manufactured date as 1979 and 97.8% design capacity just after 21 cycles whilst system info shows max battery capacity at 100%. And this runs a Big sur beta 5 if that makes a difference.
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    MacBook Air i3 - Hot temps, low demand tasks?

    MacBook Air 2020 i3 help- I keep getting around 50 - 60c (with jumps to 70-80 when loading certain web pages + fans at 2700) simply browsing on safari with 2 tabs. This seems really high - especially for an i3 ??? Can anyone share what they get? (please use actual temp readings) Thanks
  16. mrgreeneyes

    dual monitor dock for MacBook Air 2020

    Hello, I am looking for a dual monitor dock for a MacBook Air 2020. what are your recommendations? I see this one from Anker https://www.anker.com/products/variant/powerexpand-13in1-usbc-dock/A83921A1 which looks good, but im just wondering if there are other options, also the dock must...
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    Should I be worried about heat?

    I have a 2020 i5 8GB Macbook Air. I noticed that the temperatures reach 90+ degrees celsius when opening intensive applications (FCPX or Photoshop) or opening many tabs and applications . Sometimes the fan also reaches 8000rpm when using the webcam for 30mins or more. However I do not really...
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    Game not connecting to server using android emulators

    Hi. I just recently got a new 2020 MacBook Air, which is running Catalina. On my old 2011 MacBook I had an older version of BlueStacks that was able to play a game called Elves vs. Dwarves flawlessly. The old MacBook was running Sierra. I downloaded the most up to date version of...
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    Super Conflicted

    thank you for the help!
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    MACBOOK AIR 2020 I5/8GB RAM/256 OR I5/16GB RAM/256

    Hey I’m a college student and I will be using this computer for web browsing, office,netflix,spotify etc. At one time 10+ tabs,spotify and office will be open.Is 8gb ram enough for me or should I upgrade it to 16gb ram? By the way I’ll probably use it for 4-5 years