Questions tagged [macbook]
Questions about the Apple MacBook family of laptops.
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What is this stain I am seeing images taken on my new MacBook Pro?
I have got a new MacBook Pro. Wwen I use the camera for taking a photo, for Skype, etc. I see a kind of stain in a corner of the image. I attach a photo here. See right down corner over the line of ...
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Can I use Lenovo Type-C charger (20V) with Macbook Pro 2019 (20.3V)? [duplicate]
My Lenovo Thinkpad laptop came with a Type-C charger that has multiple output specs. The output specification of the Lenovo charger is:
20V/3.25A, 15V/3A, 9V/2A, 5V/2A.
Can I use this charger to ...
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How to check Mac's uptime since last reset?
I want to know How months my Mac is operating from the last reset time .
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Unable to select Macbook Pro in target disk mode when booting
I have one Macbook Pro 16 2019 which has a broken screen, and another that works perfectly. I am trying to access the one with the broken screen, but cannot do so because it refuses to connect to any ...
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Sintech NGFF M.2 with MacBook Pro Retina 2013: Hibernation doesn't work
I bought the NGFF M.2 PCIe SSD Card as 2013 2014 2015 MacBook SSD adapter adapter (https://www.amazon.com/Sintech-Adapter-Upgrade-2013-2015-MacBook/dp/B01CWWAENG) and I'm using it with a Samsung EVO ...
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Bootcamp trackpad: Left tap while dragging with other finger
I'm running Windows 10 under MBP bootcamp. I wonder if there is any way of (specifically) enabling the LEFT-tap click while moving the cursor with an other finger, so when I left-tap, 2 fingers are ...
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Install Windows 10 on MacBook Pro (2008) with Linux
I've got a MacBook Pro (2008) with Linux installed as the only OS. Now I want to switch to Windows 10.
But when I'm choosing the USB with the Windows 10 ISO as the bootable drive, the computer just ...
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MacBook Pro turns off when battery is around 20% and Android Studio tries to build an app
I have a MacbookPro 15' 2019 (core i9), and something weird is happening to me. When my Macbook is unplugged and the battery is around 20% or lower, if I open AndroidStudio and start building an ...
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What is the name of this Japanese physical keyboard layout that's made for Japan but has no visible Kana?
My employer has tis marked as a Japanese keyboard.
This keyboard has only latin characters, a few extra punctuation marks including the Yen, and a different Capslock key.
Every Japanese keyboard I can ...
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Where to find Thunderbird profile in macOS Sierra10.12.6?
I've used Thunderbird for ~7 years on a MacBook Air, which is now running macOS Sierra 10.12.6. The present Thunderbird version on that machine is 68.11.0. I am in the process of moving from that ...
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Must refresh multiple times to load a webpage
I have to refresh my browser all the time. I'm using Chrome on my Macbook. It's only an issue on my Macbook. My iPhone and iPad work just fine.
The problem is when I enter a URL, sometimes the page ...
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Can I power my MacBook Pro through my LG external monitor?
My 13-inch MacBook Pro was shipped brand-new from Apple in March 2020. As explained in a recent SuperUser Q and A, I am trying to operate several high-throughput peripherals with this computer:
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How can one connect more high-speed external devices to a 13-inch, year 2020 MacBook Pro?
My 13-inch MacBook Pro was shipped brand-new from Apple in March 2020. It has only two receptacles (physical sockets or holes into which one can plug a device), both Thunderbolt-3, on the left side. ...
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how can I instruct my macbook pro to use the camera on the external monitor?
My a 13-inch macbook pro with retina display (macOS Catalina 10.15.6) was purchased March 2020, and with it I use an LG Ultrafine external monitor, alias "display". Both the macbook pro and ...
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Can I make my Mac sleep on a schedule automatically?
I'd like my Mac to sleep at 7PM every day automatically. The reason that the schedule that comes with the computer for setting up a consistent time for the computer to sleep doesn't work is that it's ...
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Error code: 0x80070035. The network path was not found. AND 0x80070043 The network name cannot be found
The first error shows when clicking in the icon of the computer I'm trying to access (MacBookPro) in Network browser. It takes some time and shows the error. The second is shown when I try to access ...
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Security threat after taking advice?
I was following some advice trying to fix some issues with my webcam and camera permissions. I followed the top comments answers but noticed some comments later speaking of potential security threats.
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How to remap/switch OPTION and COMMAND keys in Macosx when using Microsoft remote desktop connection
I use MacBook pro, and I need to use RDP to connect my workstation.
But every time when I connect to the workstation and press the key "OPTION" (it is WIN key at the same position if it is a ...
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Make Eject key usable in macOS using external USB keyboard on MacBook Pro
I'm using a MacBook Pro with macOS Sierra 10.12.6. I have an external USB keyboard connected that has an Eject key. Is there any way I can get this key working and mapped to some other keystroke? I ...
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Chrome repeatedly freezes until restart
On my MacBook air which I bought new in December 2019, I've recently been running into Chrome loading issues.
Chrome generally runs fine for around 15-20 minutes after a reboot, after which nothing ...
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Why won't android emulators work on my Macbook?
I've tried to use all sorts of android emulators, such as Bluestacks, Nox, and even ARC Welder from Chrome) on my Macbook (late 2009 with 10.12 Sierra). When I tried to open them after they finished ...
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Why does the internet in my house stop working whenever my brother opens up his macbook when he's visiting?
Every time my brother visits my house and opens up his computer, the internet no longer works. Even hard wired devices are no longer able to connect. I'm fairly sure this is a router issue because I ...
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Upgraded hard drive in MacBook, can I just drag applications over to new applications folder?
I just upgraded my hard drive in my old MacBook. I have both hard drives connected so could I just drag an app from applications folder on old drive into applications folder on new drive and it would ...
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Navigate tabs in MacOS Preview
Is it possible to navigate between the tabs in macOS Preview program as one does in Safari, with Cmd+Number? This doesn't seem to work for me, and after trying other combinations couldn't also get ...
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Unable to delete 3TB external EFI cold storage from MAC
I have an external WD 3TB , i used it for my hackintosh before, now i just want to delete everything in there and use it for my PC desktop, however it does not let me erase the drive completely.
My ...
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Use laptop as second monitor [duplicate]
I have a old macbook running Manjaro and a PC running windows 10. Is there any way to use the laptop as a second screen for my main computer?
EDIT: Please do not mark as duplicate or link the other ...
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MacBook > Profiles > Remote Management > Certificate expiring. What happens if I let it expire?
In System Preferences > Profiles > Remote management, it says the certificate is about to expire.
Looks like a typical corporate MacBook whose settings were not fully erased before resale.
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Macbook silently disconnects from Comcast home router, what is happening and how can I fix it?
I have a MacBook Pro, connected to a Comcast Router. Symptom: every page times out, can't ping anything. Computer still thinks it's connected to the internet. Can access router home at 10.0.0.1, ...
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Are high internal temperatures bad for my laptop, and how can I fix it?
I have a MacBook Pro 13.3" 2019 (4 thunderbolt ports), an I have been concerned about overheating for a while. My processor is an Intel® Core™ i5-8279U. Graphics card is Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics ...
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How do I use two Samsung 28" model lu28e590ds/za monitors with a MacBook pro?
I was pointed here after I hit a dead end, sorry if this is the wrong place for this question, I'll gladly repost elsewhere.
The issue I'm having is as follows:
I have two of these monitors, I'll ...
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What do I set "Folder:" to in Windows 10 Map Network Drive to access my Macbook Pro's hard disk?
What do I set the folder to with Map Network Drive so that my Windows 10 can access files and folders on my Macbook Pro?
I've enabled Macbook's Prefs > File Sharing and it showed the IP to use. I've ...
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Window's update error
I just recently, installed windows 10 in my mac using Bootcamp and after setting everything up and moving my attention to updating windows, it says "Your device missing important security and quality ...
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Apps are not showing up in camera and microphone in privacy settings on a MacBook Pro running macOS Catalina
I have tried all solutions, and I have tried this one on SuperUser.
Can anyone help as I cannot attend any meeting on video conferencing? The software I am attempting to use is Zoom, Skype, Google ...
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How can I run my macbook with the lid open (for ventilation), but with the screen off, as if the lid is closed?
I'm using an external monitor for my 2015 Macbook Air. I don't want this thing to overheat, so i open the lid so heat can escape upward. However, that puts everything back in 2-display mode, using ...
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The screw of the SSD that fastens it to the motherboard is broken and the MacBook Air (Mid 2012) does not recognize it
The screw that fastens the SSD to the motherboard was broken and now the MacBook Air (Mid 2012) does not recognize the SSD drive.
Also someone glued it with instant glue, even under the screw you see ...
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How to navigate to a folder using folder path in Mac?
in windows we paste the folder location and enter to navigate to the folder.
in mac, how to do it?
i know a folder path and want to navigate to that folder
Thanks
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How to convert 7.4mm x 5.0mm DC jack to USB Type C?
Yesterday my Macbook pro (USB Type C) charger stopped working. As we are in lockdown I am unable to buy a new one. What I tried-: I have a 7.4mm x 5.0 mm HP laptop charger. I cut a USB 2 to Type C ...
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How do I stop MacBook from filing up disc space without me doing anything
I have a MacBook 2010 running High Sierra. I watch as my disk space disappear literally within hours. The MacBook then become unusable and I have to reboot with a power button. My disk space goes from ...
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MacBook Air Early 2015 Black Screen Repeated Chime, boot key combo does not work, Can this MacBook be recovered?
First of all, sorry for my bad English.
So, my MacBook Air A1465 suddenly fell into a deep 'coma.'
Now, the MacBook cannot be turned on. It's just a blank black screen with a repeating chime.
I did ...
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How to create system notifications for Macbook Prof / MacOS
For Ubuntu it's easy to create a desktop notification:
https://askubuntu.com/questions/187022/how-can-i-send-a-custom-desktop-notification
it looks like:
$ notify-send "Hello world!"
on MacOS, I am ...
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Macbook pro 2019 connect to 3 displays
I have a new MacBook Pro 13 with 4 Thunderbolt and I am unable to connect it to 3 monitors.
Docking Station: Elgato:
a. Connected with Display Port to P2414hb
b. Connected with Kanex USB-C to ...
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Is there a way to automatically turn on MacBook Pros when power is plugged in for 2015 and lower models?
I would like to automatically have my 2015 MacBook Pro start up when external power is provided.
The reason is so I don't have to get up to press the button on my Mac and I can just have my Google ...
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Ridiculous number of Google Chrome Helper (Renderer) processes created
I'm seeing a large number of Google Chrome Helper threads being generated on my new macbook air(see attached). This is killing my laptop's memory and is making Chrome almost unusable (tabs don't load, ...
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Cannot install voice on MacBook
Because I want to use only some voices, I deleted all the
voices(/System/Library/Speech/Voices) and tried to reinstall the voices via Accessibility.
However, the voice cannot be used even they are ...
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How do I make a 16 inch mac display to a 13 inch mac display?
I want to introduce black bars so that entire 16 inch mac display will be reduced to that of 13 inch mac. I want this to reduce eye strain.
Basically I want to introduce black bars on all four sides.
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Is boot history stored on motherboard?
I know that boot and login history is stored both on macOS (/var/log/) and Windows systems on the hard drive.
Now the MacBooks hard drive has been formatted (MacBook Air 2018). Is it still possible ...
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Is this normal? CPU temperature at under 60C but fans running extremely high?
I'm running Bootcamp on a MacBook Pro16" with the highest-end CPU/GPU, and I'm finding it runs the fans up a lot; maybe it's also running extremely hot, but under 60C doesn't sound too bad.
This ...
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Can't install updates or any new mac OS installations on macbook pro (2012)
I had Catalina installed on my 2012 Macbook Pro.
I had an installation of windows bootcamp and ubuntu.
I had a error occur with my boot loader and I had to resort to the macbook internet recovery ...
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Why do mac and synology report different file sizes? [duplicate]
I have files on my MacBookPro that I copy into Synology.
I have noticed that Finder and FileStation show different file size.
I have attached a screenshot for both these.
Finder on MacBookPro.
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High Pitched Noise from Macbook through Headphone Jack when Displayport Connected
I have the following issue with sound on my 2015 Macbook Pro (10.14.6). Every time I plugin my monitor on the Mini-Displayport port (using a MiniDP->HDMI dongle from Club3D), and I plug in my Logitech ...
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