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    Apple Macbook M1 MBA dongle with or without power delivery?

    Apple Macbook M1 MBA dongle with or without power delivery?


    M1 MBA dongle with or without power delivery?

    Posted: 03 Jan 2021 08:00 PM PST

    I'm getting a base M1 MBA 7/16/256 soon, and looking for a budget dongle with at least 3 usb slots , 1 hdmi(4k @60), 1 ethernet , and 1 usb c data transfer (have a samsung T7 ssd)

    I've read some scary things that dongles with power delivery could damage the laptop, can someone confirm if this is true? Is it better to get a dongle without power delivery? Any budget brand recommendations ?

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    I did it, I bought a M1 Pro

    Posted: 03 Jan 2021 01:00 PM PST

    16GB

    512 GB SSD

    Should be delivered by end of January.

    I got these specs because I am a tech nerd and plan to either use this for several years, or pass on to wife\kids if a better version comes out. Wife is a photographer and regularly hits the wall on her laptop with 24GB RAM. Plus....future proofing. Over the last couple years all phones and tablets have switched over to iOS devices, so it is about time....

    I have always been a Windows based guy (with linux on the side - several raspberry Pi). I am in IT, previously network and Windows server administration, now in software support role. I have always built my own PC\Servers and bought Windows based laptops. But after the last few years of Windows 10 glitches, security issues and general privacy concerns I thought it was time to make a move. Apples privacy moves recently I have been very pleased with, and honestly at this point I just want something that works. (I will continue to have Windows based PCs for gaming and hosting anything from a server standpoint) Mostly will be used for web browsing, MS office work, Plex streaming, light photo editing (adobe)

    The transition to Apple silicon has me VERY excited, I have been waiting for an ARM based migration for years and Microsoft and the CPU industry to a large extent has been ignoring any possibility outside of mobile applications (or just failing to get any traction). I have researched M1 and Rosetta functionality, I am not really concerned about compatibility, I already checked on all the apps I use on regular basis.

    But my macOS experience is limited, I haven't used a Mac consistently since the PowerPC era. Much has changed. I am looking for suggestions on using or configuring macOS.

    1. Is an Antivirus worth installing? Or should I run malwarebytes every week or so? Other recommended apps?
    2. Defrag\SSD optimization - Is is needed, or even possible? I don't want to install some 3rd party "all-in-one" tuner. Most of the time in Windows those are scams and don't really provide any benefit.
    3. System configuration - any recommended changes out of the box? (like Windows pagefile or startup routine changes)
    4. Recommended 3rd party apps (VLC, Notepad++, etc)
    5. RDP client that allows RDP to my existing Windows PCs? I also use TeamViewer, but prefer RDP when at home, seems more stable.

    Any other thoughts from users who have much Mac experience.

    Thanks!

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    Last year I taught myself to edit on FCPX - I'm also a cleaning specialist so I researched how to SAFELY clean my never cleaned 2012 Macbook Pro screen - thought you guys might like to see :)

    Posted: 03 Jan 2021 05:01 AM PST

    System Storage

    Posted: 03 Jan 2021 10:36 PM PST

    System Storage

    Sorry if this shouldnt be posted here, but any tips on how to clean my macbook pro up? i feel like the system storage shouldnt be this big. Thanks for any help!.

    https://preview.redd.it/yrj2fhthg9961.png?width=974&format=png&auto=webp&s=2963c12d67945311616ddb08a7ce9c21cca7f2f8

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    Which Macbook colour is your favourite

    Posted: 03 Jan 2021 07:53 PM PST

    I was just curious about the different colours apples offer and I really liked the gold but the sales guy was shocked that I liked it and just wanted to see other ppl's opinion. Please don't let my opinion influence your choice tho I'm just genuinely curious what people think about the different colours for macbooks and feel free to comment why you like it.:)

    View Poll

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    Macbook Pro 2017 i5 or Macbook Air 2019 i5

    Posted: 03 Jan 2021 07:47 PM PST

    Hi guys! I need your opinion on what should I buy :--D

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    Battery “Replace Now” Condition is Serious?

    Posted: 03 Jan 2021 10:36 PM PST

    I have a MacBook Air from 2014. The battery has a "replace now" condition. Is it necessary that I replace it? Or can I just keep it plugged in to use?

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    Is buying a new MacBook worth it ?

    Posted: 03 Jan 2021 11:56 AM PST

    Hey! I'm a student and I'm currently using a very poor laptop that does not have a function-able camera or mic. It has wiped itself on one occasion wiping a script from it as well.

    I'm wondering if it would be worth while buying a new model MacBook, as I have heard that they really don't lose value and work well for years, but I only need one that can run programs such as final draft and works well for lectures.

    Would I be better off buying a 2017 MacBook or a brand new one ? Obviously it's a massive investment but I may need it for another 6 years( depending how long I'm in college for), and so a second opinion would be appreciated a lot.

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    $415 USD for a 2015 Macbook Pro; worth it?

    Posted: 03 Jan 2021 07:16 PM PST

    Model A1502, 128 SSD (I have an external SSD so its ok), 2.7 GHz i5, 8 GB Ram. Just wondering if this is a good price or if I should look elsewhere, I hope to use it for 3 years at least.

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    Best used Macbook for Music production?

    Posted: 03 Jan 2021 03:10 PM PST

    Hi! I'm currently looking to buy an used Macbook Pro for music production and graphic design/sound editing purposes. My friends recommended me the Mid 2012 and mid 2015, but i really have no clue what to pick. Which one should I go for?

    Any help will be greatly appreciated!

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    Slippery MB Air... Dbrand Skin? Better grip??

    Posted: 03 Jan 2021 01:48 PM PST

    I'm finding my new MB Air M1 to be very slippery. It slides off my lap too easily and when I try to slip it into my sleeve case or remove it, I'm afraid to drop it.

    I came across an archived thread about Dbrand skins. Does anyone know if they help with grip and give more friction to keep the computer from sliding so easily? Or are they just to protect against scratches? I don't see anything mentioned on their site about grip or friction.

    Or is there some kind of friction tape that I could apply a couple of strips of? I don't think it would take much to make the MB Air less slippery.

    Thanks.

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    M1 Microsoft Office?

    Posted: 03 Jan 2021 10:55 AM PST

    Hey everyone,

    I need some help/advice on what to do. So I'm a teacher and have Microsoft Office 365 through my school, but it's only for online use. I just made ONE document in Word (online) and, for the first time since owning this Macbook (M1 MBA), I saw the battery decrease significantly. More so than playing games and watching TV+.

    My question is:

    Should I pay to get Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac? Is it compatible/ is it worth the money? Or should I pay the yearly Office 365 subscription (seems like a ripoff to me)?

    I'd love to hear what others are doing. I'd rather not shell out more money now, but I definitely need Office for my job. The online free one is okay for most stuff, but I'd rather not have it eat away at my battery.

    Thanks in advance :)

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    Hey does anyone know how to fix horizontal lines on screen then after loading a blank gray screen

    Posted: 03 Jan 2021 04:51 PM PST

    MACBOOK ARM and Kali linux

    Posted: 03 Jan 2021 04:29 PM PST

    WIll virtual machines work on the macs with the arm processors? Or should I keep going with my 2013?

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    Why does my MacBook Air shutdown after that loading screen? (Long time no use)

    Posted: 03 Jan 2021 03:50 PM PST

    Macbook Air won't start

    Posted: 03 Jan 2021 03:33 PM PST

    So I got this Macbook for free from a corrupt company, and it worked fine at the start, but now tt won't turn on. I've tried everything from holding down the power button to resetting the firmware. But! When I do press those keys to do the SMC, the fans inside spool up a little and die down again. The charger is green when plugged then turns orange which I guess is normal. Any last clues before I ditch this one? (this model is probably from 2014)

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    4K Screenshots on MacBook Pro?

    Posted: 03 Jan 2021 08:52 AM PST

    I'm considering to buy a MacBook Pro 16 and I have a curiosity about screenshots.

    Since I need screenshots to be 4K, if I plug in a 4K monitor to the Macbook pro, will the screenshot on this 4K monitor be in 4K? Or does the graphics card support only Apple monitors?

    This is a little detail that I can't check by myself and it would mean a lot to have a sure answer about it, other than also curiosity.

    Thank you to anyone who will reply!

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    Dissappointed with M1 Pro battery life?

    Posted: 03 Jan 2021 10:55 AM PST

    Hi guys,

    So i got a MBP M1 with 16GB RAM two weeks ago. However, I have not been getting anywhere near the amazing battery life I had been reading about (17 hours browsing). Today I got 8 hours with light usage on about 75% screen brightness (browsing, spotify, Word). It seems to be draining very quickly.

    Also how is battery drain overnight for you guys? Went to bed with 100%, slept for 10 hours and it was at 97, however I have read people not losing any battery overnight? Wanted to know your experiences and if this is "normal"?

    Thanks alot!

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    Apple Motion vs Adobe After Effects

    Posted: 03 Jan 2021 10:34 AM PST

    I am a very very very small YouTuber, I make interesting (I hope) business explainer style videos and currently use premiere pro and after effects. I am tempted to get an M1 Mac and switch to Final Cut Pro and Motion 5 for two reasons:

    1. It is so well optimised for Mac, I currently have a desktop with an i7 and 16gb of ram to edit my 1080p videos. The speed of final cut is really attractive!

    2. Its a one off cost and will be a lot less than adobe.

    My question is if Motion is advanced enough to make these style of motion graphics? Here is a link to my most recent video so you can get an idea of my requirements:
    https://youtu.be/Oh4KUQ4SmlA
    Not trying to self promote! But this is the style of my videos, its mostly relevant B Roll with some motion graphics. At timestamp 2.27 is about as advanced as I have got with my animations.

    I really appreciate any comments!

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    Gaming on MacBook

    Posted: 03 Jan 2021 09:50 AM PST

    Anyone know if gaming on MacBook with m1 chip ruin the overall life of the MacBook?

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    12 inch MacBook one USB-C port. Trying to reformat a 2TB HDD and I don’t have enough battery power for it to complete this task. Any kind of adapters out there that enable it to be powered through the adapter and also share the USB port?

    Posted: 03 Jan 2021 05:18 AM PST

    So my MacBook has took some useage battery wise now. Battery is not so strong anymore.

    Problem is I cannot be plugged into power and into the HDD at the same time.

    Was thinking maybe there was an adapter that also allows the power cable to power the laptop while simultaneously allowing me to access the HDD?

    Thanks for any help

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    Anyone know what could be causing this display issue? Just appeared randomly and will go away and come back after I turn the computer off for a bit

    Posted: 03 Jan 2021 07:31 AM PST

    Error while transferring files

    Posted: 03 Jan 2021 03:18 AM PST

    Error while transferring files

    Hi. My m1 mba just arrived yesterday and i was trying to transfer files from my ext hdd to my mac. However, this error pop up right away. And please note that it only happened on larger files. Anyone met this problem before?

    https://preview.redd.it/bny92dyip3961.png?width=815&format=png&auto=webp&s=66a710dfe053906945fbb179c1e3a359b71d0e50

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    Crooked Macbook m1?

    Posted: 03 Jan 2021 06:31 AM PST

    Does anyone experience that your macbook (mine macbook air M1) is not straight and curls when it is laying on a flat table? It's almost as if the right rubber bar is lower.

    Complaint goods?

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