Questions tagged [macbook-pro]
All lines of MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro portable computers.
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TextEdit repeatedly crashing after opening new file
I often use TextEdit to write simple .txt files (mostly for coding). But starting yesterday, every time I open a file, it functions normally for a little while before giving me a spinning beach ball ...
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Is Sequoia (macOS 15) the last OS for a 2019 Intel Mac?
Macworld says that Tahoe (macOS 26) “is the final macOS version to support Intel-based Macs." At the end of March 2026, I went from macOS_15.7.4_24G517 to macOS_15.7.5_24G624 and software update ...
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CMD + \ doesn't work on ISO Macbook using British PC layout
I have an M2 MacBook Pro with an ISO keyboard, using the British - PC keyboard layout.
Whenever I try to use shortcuts involving \, they fail to work. However, If I use the # key in lieu which is the ...
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MacBook Air M2 thermal throttling causes severe screen sharing lag in Teams and Zoom — any macOS-level fixes?
My MacBook Air M2 (16 GB RAM, macOS) experiences severe lag when screen sharing in video conferencing apps (Microsoft Teams and Zoom). The lag is visible to meeting participants and makes screen ...
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How can I prevent two external displays from mirroring each other when entering clamshell mode?
Device: MacBook Pro 14-inch, November 2024, Apple M4, 24GB RAM macOS version: 26.4 Beta (25E5233c)
Issue: When closing the MacBook lid (clamshell mode), both external monitors start mirroring each ...
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Is there a way to assign a dedicated global hotkey to bring a specific app
I’m looking to move away from using Command+Tab to cycle through my open apps. I really only use two or three apps (VS Code and Terminal) and I’d like to assign them their own dedicated keyboard ...
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Why does my MacBook iMessage app keeps on getting out of sync with iMessage app on my iPhone?
What is process to sync the iPhone iMessage app and the MacBook iMessage app?
Why does my MacBook iMessage app keeps on getting out of sync with iMessage app on my iPhone?
When automatic and manual &...
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Why are the fn/globe key + ←/→ keys working differently on a MacBook (2025 Air 13" M4) than on a MacBook (2020 Air 13" M1)?
On my previous MacBook (2020 Air 13" M1), which I configured a few years ago, the fn/globe key plus ← or → moved the cursor to the beginning or end of the line. This worked in every app, at least ...
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Virtual Desktop switching issue
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I see a different animation for switching virtual desktops when using a keybinding which directly shows the desktop. So i use option + shift + $number for my virtual desktops which are $...
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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 ...