Questions tagged [macbook-pro]
The Apple branding for their professional laptop line. These include the currently sold Unibody models as well as the earlier Intel-based MacBook Pro models.
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Macbook Pro m2 max: two external monitors detected as same display
I have a Macbook Pro with M2 Max, which I connect to a Thinkpad Universal Thunderbolt 4 dock. To the dock I connect two Dell U2720Q 4K Monitors.
The issue I have is that the two monitors are not ...
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Time-machine backup not found
My MacBook Pro died and its logic board cannot be repaired, so I will lose all of my data unless I can recover time machine backup.
Here is what is happening with the backup file. When I first saw ...
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MacBook Pro Late 2011 Running Extremely Slow After Upgrade to SSD
I have a late 2011 MacBook Pro that's currently running macOS Sierra 10.12.6 version. I updated the HDD(500GB) hard drive to an SSD Samsung 860 EVO(500GB) solid state hard drive. I had originally ...
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Make existing external ubuntu drive bootable on mac os
I have one Windows PC and Macbook.
I have installed Ubuntu on an external drive by using my Windows PC.
I can start Ubuntu on my PC when I plug the external SSD into my PC.
However, when I plug it ...
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Recent Files when Attaching Documents with Mac
I have the same problem when attaching files to emails in Outlook on my Mac. The answer that was provided to the same question, did not work. I quit Outlook and started it up again, but this did not ...
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MacBook Pro - how do I stop DVD player from autoplaying?
I've tried the following to disable this behaviour:
System Preferences -> CDs & DVDs -> When you insert a video DVD: set to Ignore (actually moved all of them to Ignore)
Neither of these ...
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Macbook Pro mid 2014 battery lasting only 2/3 hours (300 cycles)
I just can't figure out why my battery is draining so fast, using it only for browsing/watching videos.
Any idea?
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MacOS Ventura can't give permissions (OpenCore)
I'm using 2013 mac with OpenCore Legacy Patcher. I recently updated to the Ventura 13.3.1 and had no problem until i realized i can't give special permissions to the applications. When i try to use ...
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Lagging/Slow/Framerate drops MacBook Pro 13' mid 2014
I bought a used MacBook Pro Retina mid 2014, and I have installed VENTURA via OpenCore Legacy.
The MacOS often freezes. Simple operations lead take considerable time to load, and its nearly impossible ...
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Dual monitor setup for M2 Pro MacBook Pro (2023) and windows laptop?
Recently purchased M2 Pro MacBook Pro (2023)and I’m looking for a one cable for all solution to connect to dual displays with charging via a usb C/thunderbolt 4 port.
At work they have USB-C docks ...
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Screwdriver to open Macbook 15" / 2017
What is the exact model of the screwdriver to open the Macbook Pro 15" from 2017 ? I tried some but none worked.
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Why won't my MacBook find updates?
My MacBook doesn't find updates through software update. I noticed this happening with Monterrey (12.0) and it's still happening now with Ventura (13.0).
The latest version of macOS as of the writing ...
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Macbook Pro 13" (2014) running Boot Camp won't wake from sleep
I recently installed Boot Camp on my Macbook. The Assistant installed all the appropriate drivers and it's been great. However, when I close the lid (or just press the sleep button in power options), ...
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Is there a way to disable the integrated keyboard on M1 MacBook Pro running Ventura without affecting an external Magic Keyboard?
I have an M1 Max MacBook Pro, less than 1 year old, which has developed a fault with the integrated keyboard. As I am unable to get to an Apple Store at the moment, I have purchased a Magic Keyboard ...
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Macbook Pro - Outlook ver 16: Importing OLM into main Folder
I am trying to import a huge OLM backup file from an old MacBook Pro to a new one for a client and am running into a slight issue...
I am able to import into Outlook, however it creates an Archived ...
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macbook 16 pro remap key "Y" to key "Z"
I would like to remap key "y" to key "z" on my map. So on keyboard I would have Y and it would write Z and vice versa.
I don't want to change keyboard input source or language ...
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macbook 16 Pro remove notch without losing desktop space
I have macbook 16 pro and it has this stupid useless notch on top. Is there any way to remove it without losing space. I tried few programs in apple store but al the do is reduce even more desktop ...
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Internet works through a router but not when connected directly to the ethernet port in macbook pro
I'm in an engineering college and we connect to internet via proxy servers.
We have an ethernet port in each room to connect to the internet.
I have an ubuntu pc and I can use an RJ45 cable to connect ...
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MacBook Pro with external monitor
I've just tried connecting to my 2011 MacBookPro two different external displays (hp zr2440w and Dell U2414H UltraSharp 24 Full HD monitors, just one at the same time) with the connection of this ...
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Is it possible to install kali linux operating system in mac book pro? [closed]
i have macbook pro and I recently changed the harddrive. Am an Isp so i wanted to use kali linux as my operating system. The hard drive is new. Is it possible?
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I am using a MacBook Pro and how to type special characters like ~ and ^ in Kali Linux terminal not working
I'm running Kali Linux on my Macbook Pro and it is not recognizing my keyboard. I am unable to type special characters like ~ and ˆ.
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Why does the MacBook M1 Max render edges so rough in scaled resolutions (1440p) on external 4K monitor?
I recently moved to a MacBook Pro M1 Max and noticed edges don't look as smooth as they do in my Intel MacBook on my external 4K display. This only happens when using other scaled resolutions than ...
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An error occurs on the process monitor of the windows11 vm:Unable to load Process Monitor device driver
I installed windows11 virtual machine on m1 MacBook pro, then i installed Process Monitor on win11, but each time I run Process Monitor, it shows "Unable to load Process Monitor device driver&...
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MacBook Pro Late 2011 is working very very slow although the configuration is not that old
I received as a gift from a friend a late 2011 MacBook Pro he was using until not so long ago for video editing and worked fine for a long period of time.
But now, for some reason it is moving very ...
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How to erase previously annotated marks in Preview app on Mac
I am unable to get rid of the annotation I made earlier in the Preview app on my Mac.
Is there any eraser like function that can help me clean up my annotation or note? How do I remove annotations I ...
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It is not possible to disable the password prompt on the lock screen on the Macbook Pro
There is a MacBook user who can't or won't remember passwords. Therefore, I checked all settings and disabled all password prompts. There is now no password prompt at login and screen saver. However, ...
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Disable enter key on Macbook Pro keyboard, or disable the keyboard itself
Macbook pro keyboard Enter key was stuck and trying to fix it I broke it already, still it is running wild.
I have connected an external wired keyboard to it
but both macbook pro keyboard and the Dell ...
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USB webcam connected to MacBook through Dell monitor is sporadically undetected
My setup is as follow:
MacBook Pro M1 Max (macOS 12.5)
External monitor: Dell P3421W
USB webcam connected to USB-A port in monitor, monitor is connected to Macbook via USB-C.
My issue is that every ...
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Should I migrate from my i9 MacBook to my new M1 or should I reinstall from scratch?
I just got a new M1 MacBook Pro from work. My old one is an i9 MacBook Pro.
Since these two machines run on different chips with different architecture - I was wondering if I should migrate my apps ...
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zsh on M1 Pro Mac taking 20 seconds to load
I have a M1 Pro Macbook pro and I installed zsh on this machine. However, when I start a terminal session, it takes over 20 seconds to load the session. This is really frustrating and I have not been ...
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MacOS locked and cannot start applications
My problem/question is quite hard to describe in words, so first here are two videos.
https://streamable.com/fmh0wr
https://streamable.com/hgr13g
As you can see in the videos, my mac is very messed ...
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Mac frequently restarting with no space error
I have intel powered macbook pro. I use it ios app development. My laptops started giving trouble and randomly restarting since i updated to "Monterey".
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I have a worksheet with multiple tab and i want to separate each tab that contains same text into a separate sheet
I have a worksheet with multiple tabs, can i get a VBA code that will separate each tab into multiple files
I want to make A1 and A1 SCREEN as one file, then B1 and B1 SCREEN be on another file and ...
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cannot use sudo on company issued mac - workarounds?
I cannot use root/sudo on my Macbook - is there a way to create some sort of artificial root user, so that the sudo command, when issued by tools and software on my machine, can not break stuff?
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MacBook Pro mouse pointer periodically hangs; every 3 seconds or so
Every ~3 seconds, my mouse hangs for 0.5 seconds and then jumps to where it should be.
This happens no matter if I'm using my trackpad or Bluetooth mouse or usb mouse.
Why is this happening and how ...
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What does a ~$ in front of a file name in Macbook Pro mean?
ls -la on my macbook pro terminal reveals some files with prefix ~$.
What is this? How was this created? Can I safely delete these files?
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Choppy display on a mid-2015 MacBook Pro
The screen flashes as picturedy, then returns to normal. Red blocks are post photograph redacting sensitive information.
Recently managed to grab a photo as it sat this way an abnormally long period ...
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MacBook cannot wake up from sleep mode after battery replacement
I swapped my battery from my 7 year old MacBook Pro 15" Retina (Mid 2015) for an iFixit battery. So far, it also works very well. Only when I close the laptop and after a certain time the ...
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Switching computers not working as expected
Summary: So I bought a switch Wenter HDMI Switch 4k 60hz HDCP 2.2 and was attempting to connect three computers on clamshell mode (two macbooks and one dell xps PC, all sharing the same monitor and if ...
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Is my computer password making me vulnerable?
My macbook pro can be stolen while I'm traveling in LATAM, Africa, Asia or somewhere else.
1-If my computer is stolen, can they brute force to find my computer password?
I am thinking since they can ...
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Is there any way to force blank Macbook Pro 2011 to use Intel Graphics all the time?
Macbook Pro 2011 (15-inch) AMD Graphics is dead and stuck on white screen, HDD is formatted, Windows 10 installed, is there any way to force it to use Intel Graphics all the time through windows or ...
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Macbook Pro 2011 stuck on white screen, while Windows 10 completely boots
MacBook Pro (early 2011) has a white screen problem. I booted it with Windows 10 USB installer and formatted the HDD completely. It works fine (I haven't installed any driver yet), but it stuck at ...
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Macbook Pro shuts down at around 50% battery
I have a mid 2012 13" Macbook Pro. I had changed the battery with an after market battery and it works, however, it doesn't last as long as the original one.
Recently I did an SMC reset due to ...
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Encounter "operation not permitted" error when using find even though terminal has been granted full disk access
I tried to use find command to find a file named color.cfg (It is a configuration file for latex)
Here is my code:
Yichens-MacBook-Pro:~ apple$ sudo find / -name "color.cfg"
/usr/local/...
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MacBook Pro CPU temperature too high?
I have a MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019, Intel), and the CPU temperature when the computer is idle, is around 70° Celsius:
Is this a normal temperature for the idle status, or is this temperature too ...
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FTDI drivers in Windows for ARM on Parallels VM on M1 MacBook Pro?
I've successfully gotten a Windows VM up and running on Parallels on my M1 MacBook Pro, and it seems to run Intel apps just fine. But now I need to install the FTDI USB-serial VCP drivers, and ...
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MacOS - Unable to see shared drive from one MacBook to another via Thunderbolt
I have a new MacBook Pro and I have attempted to migrate data and account information from my old MacBook Pro.
Both systems are running MacOS 12.1 (Monterey)
The old MacBook Pro is a 2019 16" ...
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Access root parent directory on Chromebook from different computer
I am trying to access all of the files on my Chromebook from a different computer.
From the Chromebook, I can access all of the local files that I have created or downloaded, just not the ones that I ...
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Emptied Trash, but MacBook Harddrive Full? (Big Slur 11.6)
I am new to the Mac world. I deleted some VM's from my MacBook Pro. Despite deleting 200GB worth of files on a 500GB drive, the MacBook is showing only 32GB open.
What am I missing?
The steps I took ...
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Spilt a bit of mayonnaise on MacBook Pro 2020 keyboard
A bit of mayonnaise fell on my MacBook Pro keyboard and I quickly wiped it off and I think I brushed all the rest from the button seam with a toothbrush.
Could it cause a problem just for keyboard or ...
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