Looking to buy a MacBook through Apple's education store. I need it for the upcoming school year. I'm stoked on the free iPod-touch but heard an upgrade is coming very soon. Is it worth it to wait for the new line of laptops? Does anyone know when this is expected to happen? [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 16 answers ![]()
I have the first generation intel MacBook with this keyboard. Some of the F keys have special functions like volume up/down, and screen dimmer controls. The newer keyboard has additional functions like play/pause, next song, previous song, etc. I want to add the functionality of the new keyboard buttons to my old MacBook's keyboard. Is there software that will do this? Is there some other solution? Thanks!
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 6 answers
display/resolution problem with monitor/macbook [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 3 answers
First-time laptop buyer: What accessories do I need? [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2008 - 22 answers ![]()
Macfilter: Thinking of buying a 12" G4 Powerbook, is this irrational thinking? [more inside]
posted on Jun 9, 2008 - 24 answers
When I close the lid of my White 13" MacBook and apply some pressure to the top, as when carrying it, there is some flexibility that is the screen bending slightly. Is this dangerous for the screen or is it designed to withstand that pressure?
posted on May 26, 2008 - 7 answers
How to make my Macbook Pro sleep? [more inside]
posted on Apr 20, 2008 - 4 answers
Two, almost certainly related problems:
My MacBook has taken to turning itself off while still showing as having a high battery charge. It has turned itself off while showing it at 36 minutes of battery time left.
coconutBattery says that my current battery capacity is only at 54% of the original. Anything I can or should do about this? [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2008 - 12 answers
How to access information and files embedded in Microsoft Onenote on a Mac? [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2008 - 3 answers
The multi-touch trackpads on the new MacBook Pros are cool and all, but are they $750 cool? [more inside]
posted on Mar 23, 2008 - 31 answers
How do the on-board speakers on the new MacBooks compare to the ones on the MacBook Pro? [more inside]
posted on Mar 20, 2008 - 9 answers
Now that the new MacBook Pros are out, I need to decide between buying a new one or getting one of the models they were selling a week ago for $600 less. Given that I'm a video editor/compositor, is a Penryn processor and 512MB of VRAM (vs 256) worth the extra cash? [more inside]
posted on Feb 28, 2008 - 10 answers
What kind of transfer speeds should I be expecting from my new external Firewire 800 drive? [more inside]
posted on Jan 29, 2008 - 10 answers
Asking for a friend: I guess I should erase my Macbook's hard drive before sending it back to Apple. How should I do it? [more inside]
posted on Jan 7, 2008 - 33 answers ![]()
OSX troubles - whenever I open or switch applications, all other open application windows disappear. How do I fix this? [more inside]
posted on Dec 25, 2007 - 9 answers ![]()
I was talking with a friend who owns a Macbook. She was talking about how she doesn't really use it for much and is looking for something newer. I mentioned that I just got my laptop but that I didn't like Vista and have been interested in Macs. Long story short, we came to the conclusion that we might each like to trade out laptops. I'm wondering if this sounds like a fair trade: [more inside]
posted on Dec 12, 2007 - 36 answers
Macfilter: Does the MacBook "combo drive" (as opposed to the "super-drive") read DVD-R and RWs? [more inside]
posted on Dec 6, 2007 - 7 answers ![]()
About once a week, my MacBook Pro wakes from sleep with a 1" black band on each side of the screen. If I restart it at this point, the black bands will go away. What is going on? [more inside]
posted on Dec 2, 2007 - 2 answers
How do I delete files on one Mac that I am connecting to via Firewire target disk mode? [more inside]
posted on Nov 9, 2007 - 6 answers ![]()
Should I buy a Macbook? [more inside]
posted on Nov 4, 2007 - 28 answers
Is the AppleCare Protection Plan a "make-it-or-break-it" add-on when purchasing an Apple laptop? Even one that gets low usage? [more inside]
posted on Oct 22, 2007 - 25 answers
Where can I get a replacement Macbook Pro power cord fast? [more inside]
posted on Oct 20, 2007 - 9 answers
If I buy an Apple laptop in the US, will my warranty still be valid in Canada? [more inside]
posted on Oct 18, 2007 - 7 answers ![]()
I have an old 17" Apple Cinema Display, a first generation Macbook and an Xbox 360. Explain to me as though I were a small child how I can use my ACD (if at all) 1) with my Macbook and 2) with my Xbox 360. I know that there are probably all kinds of adapters involved but I read some past threads and being not at all savvy couldn't really make heads or tails of any of it. Inside there are photos of the port on my computer and the plug on the ACD. [more inside]
posted on Aug 23, 2007 - 12 answers ![]()
Why does my wireless connection on my Macbook spontaneously die and prevent me from reconnecting for a minute or so? [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2007 - 13 answers
Help me upgrade my MacBook HD! There have been previous threads covering topics around this, and they threw up a few interesting ideas, but I need some specifics. [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2007 - 11 answers
My 13" Macbook screen has been randomly, but only slightly, changing screen brightness. Is this grounds for calling Apple for repair? [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2007 - 10 answers
I need your help to decide which computer to buy - Macbook Pro 15" or the Dell Dimension XPS 1330. [more inside]
posted on Jun 30, 2007 - 46 answers
My Windows-centric wife wants a laptop. I (her very Apple-centric husband) recommend she get a Macbook. To be fair to her, what other non-Apple laptops should we be looking at? [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2007 - 34 answers ![]()
Shopping for 15" MacBook Pro: Buy now, or wait? [more inside]
posted on May 21, 2007 - 19 answers
I believe I have a decent case for Apple to replace my defective Powerbook G4 with a shiny new Macbook Pro. How do I make this happen? [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2007 - 19 answers ![]()
Is there a screen protector that will make a glossy Macbook screen a non-glare matte? [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2007 - 20 answers
Should I use the Migration Assistant when updating from a Powerbook to a Macbook Pro? Or just reinstall the software and/or look for Intel native or Universal binaries?
posted on Mar 30, 2007 - 9 answers
Should I be worried that my new MacBook's power button is no longer flush with the keyboard surface? It's tilted a tiny bit, and seemed to happen yesterday. Coincidentally, this was the first time I took it out of the house, albeit only briefly. I just got the thing this week, so I'm worried that I've got some sort of new parent syndrome ("My baby doesn't like grabbing my pinky with her left hand as much as her right- is she dying?"). So...is she dying? Should I get to the nearest Apple Store ASAP?
posted on Mar 27, 2007 - 7 answers
Microsoft Office X Doesn't work on my Mac Book, but sometimes it does. Why? [more inside]
posted on Mar 21, 2007 - 6 answers
How can I fix my MacBook Pro's Airport problems? [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2007 - 12 answers
Last night, suddenly and without provocation, my MacBook started grinding and crackling something fierce, mid-Google Reader browse. I shut it down quickly, savored the adrenaline rush, and started it up again. It wound up with a loud whine that accelerated until... well, it slowly dropped to a low whir. And it continues to whir. But the computer runs (for now) as if there's nothing wrong. My guess is it's the fan. If so, though, what happened? It was so sudden. (And this is not the iMoo.) And does this require Apple service, or can I somehow fix this myself? Should I stop using the MacBook entirely in the meantime?
Want to hear the racket?
posted on Mar 7, 2007 - 7 answers
Are the displays on the MacBook Pro really as bad as I hear they are? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2007 - 28 answers
Wherein the apple gods torment me; or why does it take so long to get my macbook? [more inside]
posted on Feb 15, 2007 - 13 answers
What are the chances that Apple will release a 12-inch MacBook Pro in the next few months? [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2007 - 24 answers
I just got a macbook pro with a 120 gig hard drive. I only have 93 gigs available, what gives? [more inside]
posted on Jan 23, 2007 - 18 answers
When will the next MacBook update happen? I know Apple doesn't tell, but could someone give me an educated guess based on product lifecycle? I'm about to upgrade, but I always buy right right before they update.
posted on Jan 20, 2007 - 14 answers ![]()
I can't find this anywhere, but I need to burn some Anime episodes to a DVD using a Macbook. More inside. [more inside]
posted on Dec 30, 2006 - 5 answers ![]()
Should I try to get my MacBook Pro fixed through Applecare, even though I broke it myself? Has anyone heard of Apple allowing you to trade-in and upgrade? [more inside]
posted on Nov 15, 2006 - 14 answers
RazrFilter: My Verizon service just provided me with a free upgrade to a Razr V3. Now what? naturally there's lots [more inside]
posted on Nov 5, 2006 - 6 answers ![]()
New Macbooks? Am I right in thinking that every one of Apple's new intel line products have been updated except the Macbook? I know that the Mac Pro and Xserv have not, but they were released later, so that's ok. The iMac, the Mini, and now the Macbook Pro have all received nice quiet little bump-ups in specs that make a considerable difference. A little more within... [more inside]
posted on Oct 27, 2006 - 15 answers ![]()
Macbook Pro graphics query: For a Photoshop user, is it necessary to get the 256MB graphics card?... [more inside]
posted on Oct 21, 2006 - 23 answers
Any advice for my MacBook Word / Excel / Powerpoint woes? [more inside]
posted on Sep 29, 2006 - 17 answers
I am a Mac user, and I want to get a MacBook to replace my Powerbook for my web design business. But, I don't want to buy one until the next update comes out. More details to follow. [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2006 - 16 answers ![]()
What to do about discoloration issues similar to those grubby MacBooks... on a G4 iBook? [more inside]
posted on Aug 26, 2006 - 9 answers ![]()
How can I watch TV on my MacBook Pro? What hardware/software will I need? My room has a cable outlet where I can hook a regular TV up, but I'm a little confused as to what I need after that. (The ability to record/pause would be great, but not really needed.)
posted on Aug 21, 2006 - 12 answers ![]()
Is it time to buy a Macbook with the student discount deal right now? [more inside]
posted on Aug 16, 2006 - 12 answers
From iBook to MacBook. [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2006 - 6 answers
So, a MacBook at about a 17% discount - what could possibly go wrong? [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2006 - 16 answers ![]()
Looking to buy a MacBook. Wanting to make sure it's ready for primetime. [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2006 - 42 answers
Why won't my Macbook's iSight work? [more inside]
posted on Jul 4, 2006 - 7 answers ![]()
My new macbook came with iMoo. What to do? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2006 - 12 answers
Help me make the PC to Mac switch. A few specific questions from a complete Mac newbie.
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posted on Jun 3, 2006 - 38 answers
Powerbook or MacBook? Trade offs between the old generation and new generation of Pro Apple laptops. [more inside]
posted on Jan 19, 2006 - 32 answers ![]()
I'm curiouser and curiouser about this "Rosetta" technology which will bridge the gorge between here and an all-Intel world for Apple. I understand that it is "binary translation" and not exactly "emulation," but I have some follow-ups... [more inside]
posted on Jan 15, 2006 - 14 answers