Now I’m completely lost in the apple cosmos. IPhone 14 Pro, iPad Pro+Pen (2021), AirPods and now finally a MacBook Pro 16” 1TB, 24GB RAM for work 😍 let’s see how my productivity goes up!
I broke my 2020 MacBook Pro TouchBar and decided to replace it with the touchpad (because the repair is too expensive!! Hopefully this finds the right people who face the same issue.
check it out!: https://github.com/forkiron/EdgePad
I just got the MacBook Pro 16 inch and was wondering if you guys raw dog it or have a case on it I have AppleCare so currently raw dogging.
I think I’m free to opening dozens more browser tabs and several more applications now, finally, hopefully for next 5 years.
What programs should download to help make everything smoother I come from PC and there’s apps that you normally download off ripped like winrar, afterburner, fan control program, there’s a few other ones that you normally download. Also, where do people get their cool backgrounds? I have a default one.
My 2017 non-touch bar MacBook Pro’s screen appears be dead towards the bottom (see second photo for closer look).
Sometimes it comes back if I adjust the screen lid tilt, but it flickers.
I saw that there was a repair program for 2016-2018 MacBook Pro display issues; however it has since been ended.
Any suggestions on what I should do? Thanks
I was just searching through the Steam community to install the native version of Steam because I used to enjoy playing Dota 2 until I switched to an ARM-based MacBook Pro, and saw people losing their minds over the support of ARM-based MacBooks just like we don't deserve to play games on our computers. Some even claim that we don't have a computer but an iPad.
Steam is funny about this, too. It's been seven years and still no stable Steam client on macOS. I just downloaded it and I got a notification from the OS that I am running an Intel-based app and it will come to an end in two years.
Why are gamers so toxic about ARM-based Macs and why is Steam too lazy to provide a stable native client and games on macOS? And how do people think that they are entitled to stand against other users' choices? I don't get all this hate.
Edit: For some reason, I cannot see the comments in here but can read the first part of the comments from the notifications and can't reply.
I am playing Cyberpunk right now and it's perfect. The FPS is over 70 and the visuals are great. I played this game before on Switch 2 and bought it again to try it on my MacBook Pro and no problem so far.
Gaming performance is great but there are not many options. I am not quite a gamer, just playing a game no more than an hour in a day. I don't hold myself back to spend some money on games.
It is just weird having a limited library and people online talk too much for some stupid reason against MacOS gaming.
M5 base 32gb 1tb 14"
The choice was based on some facts:
* this would be my backup and travel machine (main would be some beefy workstation or macstudio in the future)
* So it should be not big
* But still should have enough ram for my work (android dev)
* Why not Mac m5 air - for extra cooler if I really would have to work on it
* Why not m5 pro - because it would cost 2x, and there is no point in two beefy machines (if I buy Mac studio in the future)
* It also has the longest battery life per price, base m5 is not draining much like pro
* Why not 24gb - because more is better: LLM, resale, future proof
* Why not 512gb - too small, even if I would use external SSD, I had 512 in my work Mac and it's always fills up quickly
Hi folks, I left my corporate job years ago and recently discovered that I still have my Macbook Pro from them after a move. I reached out to the company’s IT and they said that I can keep it. However, I currently cannot login or boot to recovery mode without the system PIN.
Here are my troubleshooting steps so far:
- I asked the IT if they can unlock it from their MDM (JAMF), but apparently they’ve changed MDM’s since then and cannot.
- I asked them to remove it from Apple Business Manager, and they obliged. However, given the device has no wifi connection I’m not sure how it will know about this change.
- To try to initiate an internet connection, I bought a USB-C to Ethernet cable that works with no driver. I plug it in and get the lights on the modem showing there’s a current, but no matter what I do it still asks for the system PIN
- I reached out to Apple Support and was told by the AI assistant that without the System PIN, I cannot access.
- I reached out to IT to ask if they can provide the system PIN, and am awaiting a response.
If the IT can’t provide the PIN, I’m really not sure what else I can do. I have the emails from them saying that they don’t want the device back. Any advice on how to proceed is welcome!
I noticed on this carry case for my MacBook Pro 14 that some of the weight when using this stand is on the hinge area. It’s definitely hitting the back of the display. I know this is an Apple recommended product so it can’t be too bad? Also when extending the display back you feel it hitting against the display frame. Thoughts?
I’m mainly buying this laptop for video editing. I use Screen Studio for screen recording and editing.
Right now, I’m using a MacBook Air M1. Even exporting a 5-minute video takes around 20 minutes. During export, the MacBook becomes hot, starts lagging, and becomes difficult to use for other work. This wastes a lot of time.
I joined the Screen Studio Telegram group to understand why exports take so long, and they explained this:
“Screen Studio works differently from normal editing software. Instead of only encoding animations, cursor movements, and zooms, it fully renders them, similar to software like After Effects. This process is much heavier than simple encoding in apps like QuickTime, which is why export times are longer.”
Now I’m planning to upgrade and I’m confused between these two options:
I don't want to overkill and waste money. Also, i would be making yt videos around 20-30 mins maybe 3 times each week.
My priorities are:
Which one would you recommend?
I need your best Mac/Apple memes plz. It’s for research purposes. Drop what ya got
I need a laptop I can carry everywhere, bring to work, use for finance tracking, budget tracking, bank account tracking, emails, coding, Minecraft when I’m just bored relaxing, video editing, something to last a long time battery wise & years wise, any tips?
I cant decide which one to get. its going to be the pro max 128GB ram but I just cant figure out the size. its going to be running local models dockers etc. how significant is the hear dissipation of the 14" compared to the 16"? I believe that 90% of the time its going to be connected to a dock and a screen.
interested in the communities notes, lay it on me!
Hello, I used a MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16" but when I started taking it out for work, I got back pain. Then, I got a M5 Air 15". The Air felt lighter to hold but when I put it in the same backpack (light one), it felt the same as the Pro 16". What could be happening? I started to miss the brighter screen and larger screen estate. Too bad the redesign won't be out until later this year or most likely earlier next year.
I am looking to purchase my first MacBook Pro coming from a studio. I am looking at both options below. Which one is a better deal. The only thing I would possibly use the extra GPU cores on the Max is if I run any ML models. I am a new data scientist. Otherwise I do some coding, app development and maybe in the future video editing.
Currently have a 13” 2019 MacBook Pro Intel 8GB/512GB. I find the MacBook Pro 14” too heavy and bulky. Contemplating the MacBook Air. What would you all suggest from a specs perspective on an Air?
Fellow Redditors,
I need your help to help me decide whether I should consider getting a Macbook Pro M2 8/256 with display + touch bar issue for 120 USD.
I was thinking of either replacing the display which I think costs around 300-400 USD where I live or using it as a headless Macbook connecting it to my 43" inch 1080p TV.
Few reasons why I was leaning towards this offer,
° I've never used macs before
° I think this is a win-win offer and I don't want to miss out on it. Buying any good condition used macs or new is way out of my budget.
° I was thinking of using it to watch movies / YouTube on it by using my TV as an external monitor
I want to know what can I do to test it before buying?
Do you think it could be a motherboard issue and it is NOT a good idea to pursue this deal?
If I do get this, is it a good idea to connect it to my TV? Can I watch movies / YouTube on it?
Or do I really need to buy a 2K external monitor for it?
I'm basically clueless. Help me out