Questions tagged [macbook-pro]
The Apple branding for their professional laptop line. These include the currently sold Unibody models as well as the earlier Intel-based MacBook Pro models.
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Abilities of old (Intel) MacBook Pro to handle 4k external monitors
I have an old Intel MacBook Pro and need help understanding how much graphics power it has to handle external monitors.
I currently use my 2017 15in MacBook Pro (with Radeon Pro 560 4GB graphics) with ...
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How to get pairing key for MX Keys S to Kali v6.8.11 on mid-2012 MacBook core i5?
I can connect simple Bluetooth speakers to Kali v6.8.11 running on a mid2012 MacBook Pro with core i5. I also want to connect the Logitech MX Keys S to it. I am sure the problem is the keyboard wants ...
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How to disable "Prevent the computer from sleeping automatically when the display is off" in MacBook Pro (M1) running macOS Ventura 13.0
In the past, I enabled this in System Settings:
“Prevent the computer from sleeping automatically when the display is off.”
Then I have updated macOS on the MacBook Pro (M1) to Ventura 13.0 and ...
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New MacBooks with uncommon RAM sizes. Why?
I saw that Apple launched new MacBooks with uncommon RAM sizes such as 18GB, 36GB, 48GB. Why is that?
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Touchbar doesn’t work on MacBook Pro (14,2 2017) with Debian install
I downloaded Debian 12 on my MacBook Pro (14,2 2017). I have tried the various reddit/form/blog post and instructions. I am really at my wits end trying to make this work. New to Linux but I know ...
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How to fix MacBook Pro rebooting every 3 minutes due to missing dfrd checkins
The MacBook Pro of a friend reboots every 3 minutes after it's turned on. It shows the following message after rebooting:
panic(cpu 0 caller 0xfffffff00e688560): userspace watchdog timeout: no ...
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Unable to get full refresh rate on my monitor
I’m using MacBook Pro 13.3inch M2chip and just purchased new prism plus x340 pro monitor. I was using urgreen converter to connect my monitor and MacBook but only can get up to 50hz refresh rate.
Any ...
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Two separate menu issues with the MacBook Pro
I don't know if this has been asked before, but I am struggling with the issue of having two separate menus on Mac. It feels like there is a serious design flaw here. For instance, as you can see in ...
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Snowy display when connecting Yamakasi Catleap to 2018 MacBook Pro
I'm trying to connect a MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports) to a Yamakasi Catleap Q270, using a Club3D CAC-1510 USB-C to Dual Link DVI-D adapter.
When I connect the monitor, I get ...
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Samsung monitor brightness changes frequently when I use it as MacBook external screen
I've connected a Samsung s24r650 monitor via its default HDMI cable to a MacBook Pro M3 but as you see in the gif below, the brightness changes frequently (flickers). I already changed all display ...
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Disk space, I delete files and the available status shown is not altered
Equipment: MacBook Pro
MacOS: Monterrey
Dear colleagues, I would like to ask if any of you have experience of having dealt with this or similar problem and what alternative or possible solution you ...
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Intel HD graphics Kext on OpenCore Ventura on Macbook Pro 2012
I've just installed Ventura on my Macbook Pro 2012 (MacBookPro9,2 - Ivy Bridge) using OpenCore Legacy Patcher (v 1.2.1).
So far so good, but there's a problem with drivers for Intel Graphics card.
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Can't detect my bluetooth mouse/keyboard in my second macbook
I have two macbook laptops (personal and work)
I can detect Bluetooth mouse & keyboard in my personal macbook. (M2)
I can't detect them in my work laptop. (OS: Ventura, Intel)
When I open my ...
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BT 4.0 Mouse not pairing with Mac OS Sonoma
I'm having trouble pairing my mouse to my new Mac M2 with Mac OS Sonoma.
It was working previously on a Mac M1 with Mac OS Monterey and works fine with all older Mac configurations.
When trying to ...
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default camera setting in chrome, used on macbook pro to video chat through facebook messenger not respected
As per the title, I have an external webcam (logitech brio) attached and set as default in chrome. It works fine in other sites like google chat. however, Facebook Messenger always defaults to the ...
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Missing recovery partion and unable to start boot/startup manager on macbook pro mid 2012
my mid 2012 macbook pro with intel icore7 is in need of some attention. it's been running slugish for a while now.. I cleaned the hd as much as I could but since the os is not longer getting supported ...
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Use one thunderbolt port to connect to 2 monitors, one via usb-c 3.2 and another via hdmi
there are a lot of similar questions, but none fits my use-case or answers me.
I just got a macbook pro 16 2021 (M1) from work and I'm wondering how to connect it with the rest of my setup to work ...
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MacBook Pro display is not working properly
I have a MacBookPro 14", M1. Monterey.
There is something wrong with the display. Either it is too bright, or the color is too blue, or warm, or it is the new XDR technology, I don't know but I'm ...
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Macbook Pro 2019 Core i9 can fry an egg
I have a Macbook Pro 2019 with Core i9-9980HK.
It's a good machine but something that bothers me is , the fan is always on and screaming.
I tried a lot of things to improve it :
Opened its cover and ...
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MS Teams video effects does not show options
MS teams video effects show circling forever on Macbook Pro (M2) MacOS 13.0.1.
Microsoft Teams Version 1.6.00.19353. It was last updated on 23/03/2023.
Please advise how to fix.
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Why my Mac is not sleeping?
Every day when i finish my work i put my Macbook to sleep and close the lid (2019 Mb Pro, MacOS Ventura).
Next day when i wake up, i can check the Macbook is not actually sleeping because it's a bit ...
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Using Hard drives from Old MacPro1.1 Dual Core Intel
I have an old MacPro1.1 Dual Core. I'm looking for advice on whether or not the hard drives from this machine will be accessible using new my MBP M2, what sort of adapter I'd need and anything else I ...
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MacBook Pro Late 2011 Running Extremely Slow After Upgrade to SSD
I have a late 2011 MacBook Pro that's currently running macOS Sierra 10.12.6 version. I updated the HDD(500GB) hard drive to an SSD Samsung 860 EVO(500GB) solid state hard drive. I had originally ...
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Make existing external ubuntu drive bootable on mac os
I have one Windows PC and Macbook.
I have installed Ubuntu on an external drive by using my Windows PC.
I can start Ubuntu on my PC when I plug the external SSD into my PC.
However, when I plug it ...
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Recent Files when Attaching Documents with Mac
I have the same problem when attaching files to emails in Outlook on my Mac. The answer that was provided to the same question, did not work. I quit Outlook and started it up again, but this did not ...
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MacBook Pro - how do I stop DVD player from autoplaying?
I've tried the following to disable this behaviour:
System Preferences -> CDs & DVDs -> When you insert a video DVD: set to Ignore (actually moved all of them to Ignore)
Neither of these ...
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Macbook Pro mid 2014 battery lasting only 2/3 hours (300 cycles)
I just can't figure out why my battery is draining so fast, using it only for browsing/watching videos.
Any idea?
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MacOS Ventura can't give permissions (OpenCore)
I'm using 2013 mac with OpenCore Legacy Patcher. I recently updated to the Ventura 13.3.1 and had no problem until i realized i can't give special permissions to the applications. When i try to use ...
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Lagging/Slow/Framerate drops MacBook Pro 13' mid 2014
I bought a used MacBook Pro Retina mid 2014, and I have installed VENTURA via OpenCore Legacy.
The MacOS often freezes. Simple operations lead take considerable time to load, and its nearly impossible ...
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Screwdriver to open Macbook 15" / 2017
What is the exact model of the screwdriver to open the Macbook Pro 15" from 2017 ? I tried some but none worked.
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