Need advice on how to update an older MacBook Pro with a new hard drive. I have a late-2008 MacBook Pro: 2.53 GHz, 320GB hard drive, 8GM RAM (4GB in two slots). My drive is getting full and I don't have the cash at the moment for a brand new laptop. Should I replace the optical drive with a SSD? Or just upgrade the regular hard drive with a new one with 750GB or 1TB?
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posted by barnone
on Nov 23, 2012 -
15 answers
My MacBook's touchpad went wrong this morning. Everything I do is suddenly like fighting with a ghost. Mac forums are useless.
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posted by Navelgazer
on Sep 6, 2012 -
16 answers
I am considering three different approaches to a new setup involving the new line of Apple laptops. I'm looking for the best compromise between portability, longevity, and performance. Help me decide please.
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posted by nímwunnan
on Jul 19, 2012 -
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Does anyone have a recommendation for a USB 3.0 ExpressCard 34 adapter for a late-2011 17" Macbook pro?
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posted by arniec
on Jun 21, 2012 -
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I’m thinking of selling my 15" Macbook Pro ("Early-2011"), but I’m wondering what’s the best (safest) way to do so—and if it would even be worth what I might get for it.
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posted by blueberry
on Jun 12, 2012 -
10 answers
Recommendations for software (preferably freeware but paid is fine too) that will defragment my Macbook Pro?
posted by Bobby Bittman
on Jun 11, 2012 -
11 answers
I have a late 2010 Macbook Pro (MacbookPro6,3) running Lion (10.7.3) and an iMac of indeterminate vintage (iMac11,3) running Snow Leopard (10.6.8). I have a Thunderbolt cable. Neither mac supports Thunderbolt; both have MiniDisplayPort connectors. I want to run the iMac in Target Display Mode as a second display for the MacBook Pro. Can I make this happen?
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posted by Alterscape
on Feb 21, 2012 -
6 answers
Any Mac gurus out there ready to predict when we can expect a MacBook Pro with a solid state drive, like the Air, as a standard feature?
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posted by Hobbacocka
on Feb 14, 2012 -
20 answers
A couple of weeks ago my Macbook pro started crashing, and I can't use it without it freezing every fifteen minutes. Any suggestions before I go to the Apple Store?
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posted by catwash
on Jan 27, 2012 -
3 answers
Switching from Word for Mac 2004 to Word for Mac 2011. Formatting and compatibility issues. Really truly clueless. Help?
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posted by greta simone
on Jan 18, 2012 -
12 answers
Need specific mac buying advice: I marinated my 2008 MacBook in coffee this morning and will likely need to replace it after work today or tomorrow.
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posted by midmarch snowman
on Nov 30, 2011 -
19 answers
Two questions about putting Windows 7 on a MacBook Air. First, how do I get a Windows 7 ISO? Second, am I crazy to even do this in the first place?
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posted by Cool Papa Bell
on Nov 15, 2011 -
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I'm overheating because my MacBook Pro's wrist areas get very hot. What's the best way to fix this?
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posted by gentle
on Aug 4, 2011 -
12 answers
Cat chewed through my macbook power cord. I tried to fix it, but when I plugged it in it sparked a little bit and then went out. I bought a new charger, and when I booted my mac up, everything was fine except the time and date needed to be reset and my desktop wallpaper had changed to the default background. Should I be worried?
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posted by Lutoslawski
on Jul 31, 2011 -
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I'd like to use a 2007 Macbook Pro + 2TB FW ext HD as a NAS setup, but the drive keeps falling asleep and slowing and causing video to hiccup. How can I prevent this and get smooth movie playback?
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posted by miomiomio
on Jul 9, 2011 -
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I'm preparing to update my MacBook Pro's operating system from Tiger (10.4.11) to Snow Leopard (10.6.3). I've got the computer in front of me, and the installation disk's right here, too. What do I need to do other than just put the disk in and go?
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posted by ocherdraco
on Mar 31, 2011 -
11 answers
I'm having trouble getting both Outlook and general internet to work at the same time when connected to my company VPN on my MacBook Pro.
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posted by misskaz
on Mar 31, 2011 -
9 answers
I just got a CD-ROM of my favorite computer game from the mid-90s! After several tries with different emulators, though, I'm having no luck getting it to run on my machine. Can you help me play
In the 1st Degree again?
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posted by Ash3000
on Mar 26, 2011 -
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The New Macbook Pro: Go for the SSD or the ATA?
The SSD drives are much more expensive but supposedly a lot faster than standard ATA drives? Any Macbook Pro owners care to chime in on this?
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posted by bhb
on Mar 15, 2011 -
22 answers
I did something dumb and really bent the corner on the bottom of the unibody of my MacBook Pro. Three questions under the fold.
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posted by The Pantless Wonder
on Mar 11, 2011 -
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The new MacBookPros just came out, and just in time, as I have encountered an issue with my iPhone 3GS (constantly disconnects from the 3G network) that, obnoxiously, seems to require me to upgrade my
computer (a June '04 12" Powerbook G4 1.33ghz, OS 10.4.11).* My question is whether, as a long-term investment, it makes more sense to buy the 2.7ghz 13" MBP vs. the $300 cheaper 2.3ghz.
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posted by neko75
on Feb 25, 2011 -
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Looking for advice on 1) which Mac laptop to buy (yes, I know the rumors of a MacBook Pro refresh in early March; we'd wait for the new models) and 2) how to integrate a happy home network of Macs.
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posted by Admiral Haddock
on Feb 17, 2011 -
11 answers
I have a potentially rather silly question about Applecare as I purchase a new Macbook Pro.
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posted by Ash3000
on Jan 31, 2011 -
27 answers
Oops. I just spilt a bit of milk on my 2009 unibody Macbook Pro's trackpad.
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posted by Bwithh
on Aug 8, 2010 -
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Why is my MacBook Pro so laggy, and how can I keep my new MacBook Pro from being the same way?
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posted by escabeche
on Jun 18, 2010 -
23 answers
Macbook vs. Macbook Pro: are FireWire and the aluminum exterior worth the extra $200? Is there another difference I'm missing?
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posted by lunasol
on Feb 22, 2010 -
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I'm a hard core Mac nerd who's a total Windows novice. Can you explain the weird RAM and graphics memory totals I'm seeing in Windows XP (SP3) on my MacBook Pro, and give me some idea of what I can actually expect when it comes to performance in games?
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posted by raygan
on Feb 16, 2010 -
13 answers
How will Apple fix this problem with my laptop's fan (possibly logic board and/or hard drive), and how long will it take?
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posted by autoclavicle
on Jan 16, 2010 -
5 answers
Is 64-bit Win7 possible/worth the hassle on a somewhat elderly Macbook Pro?
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posted by Zonker
on Oct 29, 2009 -
10 answers
MacBook Pro owners... tell me all about owning a MacBook Pro 17". Pros, cons and people suffering from buyers remorse all welcome. A bunch of questions are inside.
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posted by Effigy2000
on Oct 1, 2009 -
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Macbook Pro display woes from a recent switcher: hardware or software? Will I be happy with Boot Camp? I'm starting to feel afraid...
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posted by StrikeTheViol
on Aug 20, 2009 -
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I've been debating with myself for the last week or so about which Mac I should buy and when I should buy it. My brain could use a break from the back and forth, and that's why I'm asking for help.
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posted by trueluk
on Jun 2, 2009 -
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I have Leopard and Windows 7 (7057) installed on my Late 2007 (possibly older, I got it refurbished) Macbook Pro 15". My problem is, every time I boot into either OS, I get a kernel panic or BSOD respectively.
The fact that it happens in 2 different operating systems makes me almost positive that it's a hardware problem. Unfortunately, I don't know very much about computer hardware, so I don't really know what to troubleshoot first, and I don't want to void the warranty by opening the case (I plan to take it to the Apple Store if nobody here can solve the problem).
Specifically, either operating system will crash about a minute into booting up. I don't think the problem can be too serious because everything graphically looks fine and all my files are intact. This leads me to think that maybe it's a RAM problem, and that it runs out of memory and crashes during bootup.
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posted by N2O1138
on Apr 30, 2009 -
18 answers
Time to replace the Mac. Should a graphic designer go for the economical iMac or is splurging for a MacBook Pro and external screen worth it?
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posted by Bunglegirl
on Apr 23, 2009 -
42 answers
How can I repair any broken files resulting from power loss during defragmentation? It seems that most file recovery applications want to move everything to a new disk, but this is not a good option for me because I don't have any other drives large enough. I was using iDefrag on my terabyte (My Book) external hard drive. It had gotten almost 21 hours in, and somehow the power cable got unplugged and the battery died. To make a long story short, iDefrag can't see the disk at all, Disk Utility sees the hard drive but not any of the data or the partition itself, and verify and repair are not selectable.
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posted by N2O1138
on Feb 22, 2009 -
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I'm getting some weird artifacts/corruptions appearing on my macbookpro screen. Any explanations?
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posted by tanc
on Feb 1, 2009 -
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