Questions tagged [macbook-pro]
All lines of MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro portable computers.
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Notifications are only shown when the specific app is opened
My notification is only shown when the app is opened, despite the correct notification setting enabled. For example, Telegram, the notification will not show if the app is not opened; however, the ...
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How likely will the battery of my MacBook Air or any other aspect of the MacBook become ruined as a result of not using it for over a year? [duplicate]
I have a MacBook Air. The charger wire was cut and I put the MacBook aside for over a year, possibly several years now. Not charging it. Not using it.
I want to understand the possible consequences of ...
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MacBook Pro running Tahoe 26.2 - detects display on HMDI port but displays nothing
I've got a user with a MacBook pro running Tahoe 26.2.
It used to connect to external monitor/TV using the HDMI port, but recently stopped displaying anything. MacBook detects the external device, ...
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How do I log in on a pre-2017 MacBook Pro running macOS 13.7.8 (Ventura), when all recommended solutions have failed?
My wife has what I think is a retina MacBook Pro 13" from about 2015, running on macOS 13.7.8 (Ventura). When the log-in screen appears after powering up, the password immediately does a little ...
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How to remove MDM enrollment notification from Mac that has been owned for 2 years without issue? [duplicate]
I have a MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014) that is running Big Sur that I recently reinstalled the OS on. This reinstallation was done after the Mac began showing an enrollment notification out ...
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"USB Accessory Need Power" - can't use dvd drive while on battery?
I'm running on battery, and when I plug in my Apple DVD player (through a hub that is known to work) I get this error message:
USB Accessory Need Power
Connect "Apple USB ..." to a USB port ...
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Can you buy a laptop 'cover' with a hole for the touch ID? [closed]
I tend to run my laptops open on a stand connected to a few monitors. Over time a significant amount of dust accrues on the surface of the keyboard/trackpad.
A while ago I cut a piece of cardboard to ...
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AirTag chiming, although MacBook M4 is with me and open
I own an iPad, a MacBook Pro M4 and an AirTag which is in my backpack. I sometimes don't touch my iPad for multiple days.
After some time the AirTag in my backpack
starts chiming, even though my ...
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How to disable the internal MacBook Pro keyboard using Karabiner Elements (or similar)?
I have an M1 Max with a dodgy logic board and I can’t get to an Apple Store at the moment to get it fixed (I have AppleCare+) - the left speaker buzzes and crackles (so I use headphones), it only has ...
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Is there information available about the internal MacBook Air 11" (2014) display interface? I would like to connect it to a Raspberry Pi
Is there information available about the internal MacBook display interface that would enable using such a display on a different platform? More specifically, can I connect the internal display to, ...
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Why am I getting an iPhone sync 'waiting for changes to be applied' error?
My setup
iPhone 17 Pro Max
MacBook Air 2023 M3
macOS Sequoia 15.7.3
USB-C connection with the original iPhone 17 Pro Max cable
Intention: To back up directly to the MacBook Air, and from there ...
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Why am I having issues with some, but not all, external HDDs on a MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro)?
I have a MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro).
I have been using the following disks with no problem for a long time:
LG External HDD HXD5 USB 3.0 500GB
WD Elements Portable — WDBUZG0010BBK (1 TB USB 3.0)
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Window switches every second after Tahoe update
I just updated my 2023 MacBook Pro with Tahoe 26.2.
Once I log in my session now, the window "switches" every second, preventing me from typing more than a character or two. Same thing with ...
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Externally Charge Battery of MacBook Pro (A1707)
I have a 2017 MacBook Pro (A1707) in which all the USB ports have failed. It was working fine until the battery completely drained, and now there’s no way to charge it. I tried an SMC reset and even ...
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Locate Malfuncting kext that Causes Hang 30" in Middle of Login MacOS 13.7.8 Ventura on MBP M2 Max
MacOS 13.7.8 Ventura on MBP M2 Max
Login does complete eventually. Symptom appears for all (2) users. Reinstalled OS twice. Called Apple Support who were very helpful. Diagnostic attempts point to a ...
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