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What to check before buying a used SSD?

I’m looking for an external SSD for my MacBook, and I found a pretty good budget deal on OLX for a used one.

Do you think I should consider buying a used SSD? And what should I check before buying it to make sure it’s healthy and reliable?

Any tips for checking things like health, TBW, read/write speed, or anything else would be appreciated.

u/FmAddon — 10 days ago
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How do we know the Qur'an remained authentic after its compilation?

Salam.

I'm asking this politely because these are my friend's questions, not an argument. I just want to understand the answers.

My friend said that the Qur'an was compiled into one book during the time of Caliph Uthman, while the major Hadith collections were written down much later, around the Abbasid period. He asked: how do we know the Qur'an remained completely authentic?

He also asked: when revelation came to Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), it came in separate passages over time. So who decided the final order of the verses and surahs as they appear in the Qur'an today? Was that arrangement made during the Prophet's lifetime or later?

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u/FmAddon — 2 months ago

Is the satvrn.li website safe for downloading adobe plugins on macOS?

[supprimé]

u/FmAddon — 2 months ago

27" 4K Monitor for MacBook + Video Editing: LG 27US500 vs Samsung ViewFinity S7

Hi everyone,

I'm switching from a Windows PC to a MacBook and looking for a 27" 4K monitor around the ₹20,000 ($230-250) budget.

My use case:

  • Premiere Pro video editing
  • After Effects (light use)
  • YouTube content creation
  • Watching 4K movies and YouTube
  • General productivity and web browsing

Things that matter to me:

  • Good image quality and color accuracy
  • Sharp text on macOS
  • Reliable compatibility with MacBook
  • DisplayPort support
  • Good long-term reliability

Things that don't matter:

  • Built-in speakers
  • USB-C
  • Stand quality (I'll be using a monitor arm anyway)
  • High refresh rate (60Hz is fine)

The monitors I'm considering:

  1. LG 27US500
  2. Samsung ViewFinity S7 (S70D)

If you've used any of these with a MacBook or Mac mini, which one would you choose and why?

I'm especially interested in:

  • Text clarity on macOS
  • Color quality for video editing
  • Any scaling issues
  • Overall user experience after long-term use

Thanks! :)

u/FmAddon — 2 months ago

27" 4K Monitor for MacBook + Video Editing: LG 27US500 vs Samsung ViewFinity S7

Hi everyone,

I'm switching from a Windows PC to a MacBook and looking for a 27" 4K monitor around the ₹20,000 ($230-250) budget.

My use case:

  • Premiere Pro video editing
  • After Effects (light use)
  • YouTube content creation
  • Watching 4K movies and YouTube
  • General productivity and web browsing

Things that matter to me:

  • Good image quality and color accuracy
  • Sharp text on macOS
  • Reliable compatibility with MacBook
  • DisplayPort support
  • Good long-term reliability

Things that don't matter:

  • Built-in speakers
  • USB-C
  • Stand quality (I'll be using a monitor arm anyway)
  • High refresh rate (60Hz is fine)

The monitors I'm considering:

  1. LG 27US500
  2. Samsung ViewFinity S7 (S70D)

If you've used any of these with a MacBook or Mac mini, which one would you choose and why?

I'm especially interested in:

  • Text clarity on macOS
  • Color quality for video editing
  • Any scaling issues
  • Overall user experience after long-term use

Thanks! :)

u/FmAddon — 2 months ago

My current work setup.

Pc Specs - i9 14900ks rtx 5070 64gb/3tb

Macbook Specs - M5 pro chip 48gb/1tb

Monitors - 27 inch 4k 60hz and 24 inch 1080p 165 hz

Gas Spring monitor arm

do have a mouse pad I just removed it for the photo because it looked a bit weird in the frame.

u/FmAddon — 2 months ago
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Will a 27" 4K monitor solve macOS scaling issues?

Hey everyone,

I'm currently using a 27" 1440p monitor with my MacBook m5 pro 48 gb 1tb, and I'm running into a scaling problem.

At the native 2560×1440 resolution, everything looks a bit too small for my liking. When I lower the resolution (or use scaled resolutions) to make UI elements larger, the image becomes slightly blurry and text isn't as sharp anymore.

I was already considering upgrading to a 27" 4K monitor, but before I spend the money, I wanted to ask:

  • If I buy a 27" 4K monitor and use macOS scaling (for example "Looks like 2560×1440"), will the image remain sharp?
  • Does macOS handle scaling much better on a 4K display than on a 1440p display?
  • Will text/UI look crisp, or will I run into the same blur issue I'm seeing on my current 1440p monitor?
  • For people using 27" 4K monitors with Macs, what scaling setting do you use?

My main use case is video editing, web browsing, and general productivity.

Thanks! 🙏

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u/FmAddon — 2 months ago

Should I shut down my MacBook every night or just close the lid and let it sleep?

Hi, I got a MacBook Pro M5 Pro yesterday and this is my first time using a Mac.

I usually work during the day and then go to sleep at night. Should I shut down my MacBook before going to bed, or is it better to just close the lid and let it sleep?

I've been a Windows user for years, so I'm not sure what the recommended practice is on macOS.

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u/FmAddon — 3 months ago

Finally switched from Windows to a MacBook!

Specs:

MacBook Pro 16"

M5 Pro (18-core CPU, 20-core GPU)

48GB RAM

1TB SSD

I've been using Windows for the last 12 years, so this is my first time using macOS. Any tips, must-have apps, settings, shortcuts, or things I should know as a long-time Windows user?

u/FmAddon — 3 months ago

What I Saw Vs What I Clicked

No AI was used at all. I actually took the second photo first from a different angle using the 3x telephoto lens (50MP). A few days later, I got the idea for the comparison while passing through the same road in a cab, so I went back and took the first photo with the 0.5x ultra-wide lens (8MP). That's why the lighting and image quality look different. Please stop calling it AI!!

Shot By Realme 14 pro plus

u/FmAddon — 3 months ago

24gb vs 48gb ram

Hi,

I’m buying a 16” M5 Pro MacBook Pro (18-core CPU, 20-core GPU), 1TB SSD, but I can’t decide between 24GB or 48GB unified memory.

I’m a Video Editor (After Effects, Premiere pro )

Do you think 24GB is enough, or do I need 48GB? Obviously it’s a big price jump, and if 24GB is a comfortable amount I’d rather go with that.

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u/FmAddon — 3 months ago

How much should I sell my 6-month-old high-end PC for? Switching to MacBook M5 Pro

I bought my PC around 6 months ago for nearly 2086$ (200k INR), but now I’m planning to sell it because I’m switching to a MacBook M5 Pro.

How much should I realistically sell this PC for?

PC Specs:

  1. Zotac Gaming RTX 5070 Solid OC 12GB GDDR7
  2. Deepcool Mystique 360 ARGB Liquid Cooler
  3. MSI MAG PANO 100R PZ ARGB Case
  4. MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750W 80+ Gold PSU
  5. Kingston NV3 2TB Gen4 NVMe SSD
  6. Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB Gen5 NVMe SSD
  7. G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB DDR5 6000MHz
  8. MSI Z790 Gaming Plus WIFI Motherboard
  9. Intel Core i9-14900KS
  10. Antec P12R ARGB Reverse Fan
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u/FmAddon — 3 months ago

How much should I sell my 6-month-old high-end PC for? Switching to MacBook M5 Pro

I bought my PC around 6 months ago for nearly 2 lakh INR, but now I’m planning to sell it because I’m switching to a MacBook M5 Pro.

How much should I realistically sell this PC for?

PC Specs:

  1. Zotac Gaming RTX 5070 Solid OC 12GB GDDR7
  2. Deepcool Mystique 360 ARGB Liquid Cooler
  3. MSI MAG PANO 100R PZ ARGB Case
  4. MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750W 80+ Gold PSU
  5. Kingston NV3 2TB Gen4 NVMe SSD
  6. Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB Gen5 NVMe SSD
  7. G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB DDR5 6000MHz
  8. MSI Z790 Gaming Plus WIFI Motherboard
  9. Intel Core i9-14900KS
  10. Antec P12R ARGB Reverse Fan

https://preview.redd.it/k0dnofq3d11h1.jpg?width=3468&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e491e12cc508d6a2f23a216750250134be2c83bd

https://preview.redd.it/1l7pyeq3d11h1.jpg?width=2992&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3c7bd6b5969c5864a58830648311890abccda50e

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u/FmAddon — 3 months ago

Prime Phantom or Helix Phantom — which one is more worth it?

My Night Market has the Helix Phantom, and the Prime Phantom is currently in my store. Which one should I buy?

I like both, so I’m really confused 😭

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u/FmAddon — 3 months ago