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macbook m1

  1. A

    Power port PPP020 Touch ID sensor BMT004, BMT005, BMT003 issue with fan PF003, PPF004, PPF001

    I recently updated my MacBook Pro M1 14-inch 2021, purchased in June 2022, to the latest MacOS Sonoma. Following the update, I encountered persistent issues with the Finger ID and the laptop's tendency to restart unexpectedly. Initially attributing the problems to a potential software glitch, I...
  2. .wojtek

    Computer restarts with panic, busy timeout, IOBlockStorageDriver

    Every couple of days my MBP (M1 Pro) restarts - I see for a split second a pink screen and then it reboots. Afterwards I see following error: Anyone experiences anything similar? Any hints how to troubleshoot it? Block Storage device would suggest failing SSD?
  3. M

    How to: 5120x1440 @ 144hz over HDMI 2.1 w/ M1 MacBooks on Samsung Neo G9

    This is a probably a redundant thread given the mega thread for the HDMI 2.1 fix, but I thought I'd make a stand alone thread in case anyone is desperately googling how to do this (like I was) specifically for the Neo G9. Prerequisites: - M1 MacBook (should also work for M2 but I can't...
  4. S

    Macbook M1 MAX or wait for M2 MAX?

    Hi guys! I currently own a Macbook Pro M1 Pro 10 CPU 16 GPU and 16 GB RAM. I'm a filmmaker/video editor and as until a while this 16 GB ram was okay now I'm experiencing a slowdown, if I give a lot of effects it just lags and slows down my work, it just pisses me off because I don't have smooth...
  5. Budgiemac

    Touch Bar crashes when tapping < and when set to "Quick Actions" or "Spaces"

    So I noticed this issue recently after updating my m1 pro 13' to the latest software.
  6. .wojtek

    Macbook Pro M1 Pro hdmi issue with (older) external monitor (green-ish tint)

    I got recently new MBP M1. The device is great but upon connecting it to my external display (old Gateway FHD2400, 24", 1920x1200) the picture is illegible (looks like it's out of phase, pixelated and with green-ish tint). The same monitor works great with my previous MBP (15" early 2013...
  7. A

    How to use x86 OVA in M1

    I'm using VMWare Fusion Technical Preview. I tried importing x86 OVA of Linux distro which is proprietary. But it warns by saying that the provided OVA is an x86 Architecture and Machines is not supported. Is there any solution to make use of OVA or other workarounds?
  8. geareagame

    Need help with setting up 144hz External display

    Hi everyone, I just got a new MacBook Air M1 and I want to connect it with the following requirements.. - 2k-4k with FPS 75-144Hz IPS ultrawide external display (some hubs are limited to 30-60hz) - One charging port is always required for closing the screen while working (if connect the display...
  9. Ompopo

    Will the Macbook Air M1/8GB/256GB be enough for one year with light graphic desing?

    Hiya, first post so don't shoot me if I should post something that has been talked about too much. So I'm currently working on a MacBook Pro (first gen. retina, mid-2012, see attached image for specs). It is just turned 9 years and it works, but it is starting to be slow. Now, I'm a graphic...
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    27" Apple Cinema Display and M1 Macbook pro

    Can I connect the new macbook pro 2020 M1 13' to a 27'' LED Cinema Display with minidisplay? I need to buy the adapter, which one works?
  11. SenorWhyMe

    I am new to macbook need help with notifications

    This is my first mac product the macbook air m1, now I have a cousin that has an older model 2018; but one difference is he gets notifications when in clamshell mode. For me when I close my macbook it goes to do not disturb mode and when I check the settings my do not disturb settings is turned...
  12. S

    New Macbook Air wobbles

    Hello Everyone! I've bought brand new Macbook Air M1 a week ago, and during this period started noticing that bottom right corner of my MBA on some surfaces like tables or floor doesn't stick to them. It's lifted up by 1-2mm(depends on surface, open or closed lid is). And it leads to wobbling...
  13. D

    MacBook Air - iTunes family sharing issue

    Hello, Have setup a new MacBook Air for myself and 2 kids. Music and Apple TV work fine on my account. If my kids login and try to play purchased iTunes films they get a message saying device is not authorised, if we click to authorise the device it says already associated to an Apple ID and...
  14. M

    Help setting up an M1 macbook with an Apple Cinema Display

    I currently have a 2018 macbook pro with four USB-C ports, allowing me to use two ports to connect to my Apple Cinema Display (Black border version) and two empty ports for external HDs or other peripherals. Is there a way to use some sort of adapter to dedicate one of the ports to connect to my...
  15. G

    Need a cable recommendation for my M1

    I have returned 4 4K Monitors and because I could not find the perfect setup for my MacBook M1 Pro and MacMini M1 Pro. Some had only 30Hz, some had color problems (showing grey in black spots), one showed 1440p even though it was a 4k monitor. I have two new Macs: MacBook M1 (16GB) and MacMini...
  16. robook

    MacBook Air M1 battery life

    Hi guys, I think that all of you know what it is coconut battery. I bought my Macbook 13 days ago and this is the capacity design that coconut show to me. Is it normal?
  17. S

    Need Advice - M1 Macbook Air for CSE student.

    Hello, I am starting college as a CSE student (iMTech course length 5 yrs). I need a laptop for programming and possibly some machine learning (after 5-6 semesters). Is the M1 Macbook AIR right choice for me? Note that I've never used a mac before and I need it to last at least 5-6 years...
  18. M

    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...
  19. Rasta4i

    Thinking of selling Macbook Pro 15" 2016 and Hackintosh for M1

    As the title says im thinking of selling these two computers as I find them not efficient, I mainly use FCPX and ive watched all the videos I can Im just wondering if anyone has used any real heavy projects in fcpx with like 3-5 layers of ProRes proxy footage? I'd like to know if anyone is aware...