Just bought a brand new MacBook Air m3 15”, love it except I keep getting a lot of app crashes and it has 24gb of ram which is quite a bit. Now the laptop cruises fine, but I feel like I have to force quit an app every time I use it (Encounter +, dnd vtt app) Is this normal? I think it’s just the app based on the average performance of the laptop

As per my previous post, I was about to settle for an m1 macbook air (probably 16/512 used). Then there was a special deal in my country store, the deal was macbook air M2 16/1tb for about 850 usd which is a huge steal. So now I’m a macbook owner!

I have a MBP 2019 (Intel) that has been up-specced with 2.4 GHz i9, 64 GB memory, and 4 TB storage. It recently cannot be powered on and replacing the dead motherboard will cost $750.

Torn if I should get a new Mac (eyeing at the MBP M4 that costs 2x as much as the replacement motherboard) or if I should just get this one fixed.

Even though the new Mac with the M4 chip will be 3x faster, my current Intel-Mac satisfies my need in terms of performance and speed. Aside from the heating issues (probably why it died in the first place), low battery, and weight (damn heavy), I have NO plans on getting on a new Mac within the next ~3 years.

Probably there is no right or wrong answer (or maybe there is LOL), but would appreciate any insightful opinion that may help me make the right decision. Thanks!

I fell asleep watching videos on my MacBook Air (something around an i5) last night.

Rolled over asleep and it fell over onto the ground (concrete, 2ft fall, ended up closed screen down)

Nothing broken visually. Turns on. Can log in with password and get keyboard back light. But no screen and no illuminated Apple logo.

I replaced the screen with a used unit about a year ago and everything was fine.

Any chance I just bumped a wire? And everything will be hunky dory.

I don’t have with me the cable to hook up to a monitor or tools to take it apart.

Mostly curious how screwed I am. Won’t. Be back to my shop for a weekish and I hate working from my phone or outdated pad 🤦🏻‍♂️😞

Around last year I have unfortunately made the mistake of closing my macbook while something was inside and then the bezel cracked. The macbook still works the same but I am worried about how this may affect it later and what i should do as some bits appear to have fallen off.

Fingers crossed, my high school senior will attend college later this year. I will send him off with a new MacBook. Given 10% tariff on China and potential retaliations, should I buy the laptop before Monday Feb 4? Taking cost into consideration, is there a good reason to wait for the punishment Apple is about to deliver?

Hi guys! Does any of u know how to fix this pink thing on my macbook . They come out every time i press space and tab. It really annoys me as i cant use space tab sometimes. Thankyou

I've got a 13 inch MacBook from 2009 & a 13 inch MacBook Pro from 2011, and I want to find a use for them, I've toyed with Ubuntu but want to know if anyone is using one regularly and what you're running on it

Hey everyone!

I'm looking to buy my first-ever MacBook for personal use since my PC just broke.

• I mainly use my laptop for content consumption (YouTube, music, movies) and productivity tasks (writing, spreadsheets, etc.). I also edit videos occasionally—mostly 20-30 min videos and short clips using DaVinci and CapCut as a hobby.
• I want a MacBook that will last me as long as possible, and I plan to use an external hard drive for file storage.
• Since my PC is already broken, I don’t want to wait for the next MacBook release.

With the budget I have, I’ve narrowed it down to two options, but I’m struggling to decide:

1. MacBook Air 13" (M3) – 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD: Best fit for my needs, but I do prefer a bigger screen.
2. MacBook Air 15" (M3) – 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD: Love the bigger screen, but I’ve heard that 256GB is quite limiting, especially for long-term use, even with external storage.

Given my use case and the fact that I want to keep this laptop for a long time, would 256GB be a dealbreaker? Or should I sacrifice the larger screen for more internal storage? I’ve done some research but still can't decide.

Would love to hear your thought, if you recommend some other, older models from apple refurbished and any advice is appreciated! Thanks in advance! 😊

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this is insane and idk what to do about it man

Had been being my MacBook Pro 16inch all day, closed it down and went to the shop. When I came back and opened it up, the screen is like this?? Any help? 2019 model

I have a chance to purchase a brand new monitor Dell UltraSharp 38 USB-C Hub Monitor (U3824DW) for only $400!!! There’s an outlet store by my house who has one. I left a $100 deposit which is refundable but before I pay the rest, is it worth it for my new MacBook Pro M4 pro chip? It retails for $900 to as high as $1100, I know it’s a great deal regardless cuz of the price but is it worth the hype? I only have till today to make up my mind or else they will sell it to someone else.

I just bought a 2020 Macbook Pro 14’ equipped with the M1 Pro chip, 16gb of ram and 1TB of storage. What do you guys think about this machine?

Hey everyone,

I’m thinking of getting a MacBook with the M2 chip (either 8GB or 16GB RAM) and I’d love to hear from people who’ve actually used one.

For gaming:

• How’s the performance in Minecraft (with shaders), Baldur’s Gate 3, and The Witcher 3?
• What FPS do you get?
• How’s the gameplay experience overall (smoothness, heating, battery life)?
• How long have you been playing on it?

For creative work:

• How does it handle Adobe Animate, Photoshop, Krita, After Effects (basic stuff), Premiere Pro, and Toon Boom?
• Any noticeable lags or performance issues?
• Is 8GB enough, or does 16GB make a big difference?

I’d really appreciate your insights—thanks in advance!

Hello, I recently bought an m2 air from apple’s educational store

I ordered it on January 17 and it’s supposed to be shipped on February 12-14

My debit card hasn’t been charged yet so I was wondering how long it takes for the order to be processed?

As per question, I recently got an old MacBook Pro. Within 20 minutes of using it for Lightroom, it was hot as hell.

Also the fans were on full tilt.

Due to the fans and stuff it was basically chewing batteries.

I received my macbook m4 pro with nano texture screen a month ago. I always take good care of my products, as in not eating above it, et cetera, but I really want to clean the greasy fingerprints of the keyboard after each use from now on + the occasional greasy spots on my screen. I got the special cloth with my laptop, but it is not always cleaning the spots properly. Apple says you can use a 70-percent isopropyl alcohol solution, but I’m so scared as this is my first nano texture product and I have no experience with cleaning that.

Plz share your experiences!! 🙏🏻

I don’t know much about MacBooks. I just know that they’re fancy so can you guys tell me about this?

The MacBook Air I have is an older one given to me second hand but it has always been very reliable.

Yesterday it kept shutting off randomly. I did not understand why. When I turn it on again, everything goes on as normal but only for a couple minutes. When I try turning it on again, the PC fans run very loudly all of a sudden. But the computer hasn’t had time to overheat. Then it shuts down again.

Today I figured out that it won’t shut down if it’s being powered. I’m not that much of a tech savvy, so I’m at a loss. The computer has never did anything of the like before or given me any trouble at all.

One of my daily drivers. MacBook late 2008 Old lady but still in nearly new condition.

Heya everyone, hope this weekend has been great for ya!

So, when I first got my MacBook, I got a dock from a company called Tobenone. The dock worked great, no problems at all. But later I was gifted the Caldigit TS 4, and my research seemed to indicate that it was better, so I switched to that.

But I still have the old dock, and it still works fine. Can I use the two docks together - basically use the Tobenone dock as just more ports? Will this damage anything?

No, I don't really NEED more ports....but I want em anyway lol! I am a big fan of overkill!

I moved into a new apartment and noticed across the board that my family's devices have been charging super slowly. Phones, watches, laptops etc. I purchased a wattage viewer which I plug into the wall and then devices into that. However, i'm honestly clueless with what it's showing me.

I can be at 98% battery and my MacBookPro M1 says it'll take 30minutes to fully charge. The meter reads about 25w on average.

Earlier today at 74% it says 4 hours to full charge. I went to Starbucks and it says 2hours to fully charge. I've tried multiple chargers and this affects multiple laptops etc.

It seems to fluctuate, though seemingly better this evening. The original Apple charger that came with the laptop says 67W on it.

Is this normal? Is there a minimum it should always be pulling? Is it dependent on the machines current battery/state? Should I be testing in any particular way? Thanks

1. Quick question for you guys, i have my notifications set to disappear after a few seconds. There are some notifications i'll get from system or some other app that will not go away and i have to go click X before they all pile up. Is there a way to make ALL notifications be set to disappear on their own?

2. I will probably be getting a case for it, there are way too many options on Amazon. I don't want to really hide the beautiful Midnight color. Any recommendations?

3. Any MUST HAVE apps? I like Forest for focusing, I tend to get distracted easily. Any apps for school work/focusing.

Thanks in advance.