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I am having a problem with my MacBook having crashed sometimes when I wake it up from sleep. I am running an M2 Max MacBook Pro 14" on Sonoma in clamshell mode, connected to a CalDigit TS4 dock, which feeds my Samsung CJ791 monitor via DisplayPort 1.4. I have tried another monitor using HDMI...

I want to connect my personal laptop, a Macbook Pro 2014 that runs Big Sur to Apple Studio Display. Should I buy USB C to HDMI and connect the HDMI to my macbook? or USB C to Thunderbolt? I asked Apple support chat but they were not helpful, saying this mac version is not supported to be...

MacBook Pro retina 15 inch mid 2012 I was running High Sierra and updated to Catalina. I checked if it was compatible with my mac before doing so and the apple site said it was. I install it, and about 75% through, it says it has to restart due to a problem and then it keeps restarting in a...

Hi there! I am planning to get a MacBook Pro 14 inch m2. My option is to get a M2 Max, 30 Core with 1tb VS 2TB. Just like what my title says, I’m just wondering if having a 1tb storage VS 2TB would affect the read or write or performance in any sort?

My SSD got busted and I got a replacement. Now that I've replaced the SSD, I've been struggling with the OS for my MCB Pro 2015. The standard on installation in recovery is Monterey. Everytime i install and about to finish, it reboots and then says "About 29 minutes remaining" What should I...

Have a new MB Pro M2MAX & the CalDigit Ts4 My monitors are two ASUS VZ239H monitors, whose ONLY output/connection is HDMI to DP When I connect one of them into the TS4 DP port, I got nothing. CalDigit says it's likely not an "active" cable. My 2nd monitor (as noted) is the same, and I want to...

So I was looking for MacBooks when I found a good deal on M1P MBP, only 1,299, close to the price of the M2 MBA. I was looking to pick up one for Study, So would you choose M1P MBP over the M2 MBA? I'm pretty sure the MBP is Apple Certified Pre-Owned.

Hello, I'm new here and I have a question about Apple Watch SE 2. I just received this watch and when I try to charge it it says "Bring iPhone near Apple Watch". I don't have an iPhone, my phone is a Samsung S21 Ultra. Can I start and use this watch if I don't have an iPhone. From what I see, I...

Hi everyone, sorry for the newbie confusion but I'm asking about my wife's laptop ... we're talking a 2013 13" MacBook Pro A1398 model, and the battery is behaving very badly -- won't last for long, constantly needs charging, and the machine itself has gremlins which my research suggests is...

Hello everyone. This is my first time posting on Macrumors. I have a 2012 MacBook Pro A1278 with RAM issues that I want to convert into a useable Windows-running light-gaming laptop. I know I need to replace the RAM processors. I have never modified a laptop before. I have a couple questions on...

According to this article - pretty much everyone should hold on any purchases until the M3 arrives. 🤔 https://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2023/08/20/apple-macbook-pro-m3-max-macbook-air-m3-details-specs-leak/

Hi! A few months ago the news came out that the new Macbook M2 have a slower SSD than the M1. In the base model, because in the advanced ones it is not slower: https://www.macrumors.com/2022/06/26/base-m2-13-inch-macbook-pro-slower-ssd-speeds/ I would like to buy a Macbook 14" M2 Pro with...

I am able to install ventura on an un supportrted MacBook pro early 2012 It works fine except when I run skype and screen share or share my desktop then it becomes extremely slow I don't think its hogging memory as Don't see it however I just feel something causing this Os is running on 1 tb...

Recently got a secondhand hand me down 2018 15" Pro from a family member for free. I haven't really been in the loop with this generation MacBook Pros but I'm fully aware of the terrible reputation this generation has specifically with the butterfly keyboard. I wanted to know for the 2018 I...

Hi all I could use some help with this choice, I'm SO conflicted. Currently have 13" MBP (i5 2.8ghz mid 2014, 16GB, 1TB). This *sorely* needs an upgrade. It struggles valiantly but it's 8 years old! "Let's wait for M1 native apps" turned into "might as well wait for m2" turned into "ah but m3...

Hey Everyone, I currently use a MBP M1 and I've had cc details stolen twice. I am currently living in India and this is what happened: I used my brothers credit card details to purchase a Flight ticket on Qantas' website and about a week later his card was used for a transaction at...

I currently have 16/256 M1 Mac Mini hooked up to dual 4k monitors. This is my first Mac, so some hiccups transitioning from windows. It's for personal use only; I run Lightroom, Pixelmator Pro for my photography needs. Lightroom seems to run better than Pixelmator when handling high number of...

I’m looking to buy a new laptop cuz my 2017 MacBook 12” 8/256 is getting pretty slow. What I basically use now for my work is Outlook, WhatsApp, Safari (usually 10-15 tabs), Notes, Word, Notion, Google Sheets, Preview and Zoom. I use Zoom 3-5h a week only but when I have it+WA+Preview the...

I'm having difficulty deciding between two machines that will meet my requirements. I work for a startup doing backend programming and machine learning. On the other hand, I recently purchased an 8k camera and intend to shoot real estate videos for clients as well as some wildlife photography...

Hi. I bought a barley used Mid 2012 MacBook Pro 13" some days ago. I changed the HDD to a new SSD, put a fresh OS on and used my Time Machine Back up to restore my files. When I closed the lid of my old Mac it went to sleep. The status indicator light (SIL) went into breathing mode and stayed...