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Questions tagged [macbook]

Questions about the Apple MacBook family of laptops.

Examples of MacBook branded laptops are:

  • MacBook (now discontinued)
  • MacBook Pro
  • MacBook Air

Apple MacBooks run OS X by default, but questions regarding general OS X topics should be tagged as if it has nothing to do with the fact it runs on a MacBook.

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MacBook: Boot from USB?

The hard drive in macbook (13 inch, white) failed a few days ago. I lost all my data, but will replace this with a new drive. The CD/DVD drive on this machine doesn't work as well due to some other mechanical problem. I'd like to recover this…
Sudheer Koganti
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Do I need to power off my Macbook Pro during commute between home and office?

I typically drive less-than-20-minute of local roads between my home and office, during which I usually keep my Macbook Pro closed but powered on and in a backpack in back seat. Is it harmful to its hardware? If so, how and how much harmful? I am…
Computist
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How often are new Macbooks released?

How often are new Macbooks released? And, does anyone know when they were last released?
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How to navigate to a folder using folder path in Mac?

in windows we paste the folder location and enter to navigate to the folder. in mac, how to do it? i know a folder path and want to navigate to that folder Thanks
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Change meaning of various multitouch gestures on macbook pro

Is there any way to change the meaning of the multitouch mouse gestures on the macbook pro? There are 4-finger gestures that it handles, but it looks like the meanings are hard-coded. 4-fingers up/down trigger expose, and left/right work like…
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How do I check the screen size of a macbook pro retina?

My aunt plans to purchase a cover for her Macbook Pro and she is not sure about the screen size. I think that it is 15 inch but I am not sure and would like to verify. Does About My Mac show the screen size in Mavericks? I don't physically have…
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force Macbook to connect via 802.11a?

How do I force a Macbook in OSX to prefer 802.11a over 802.11g? I cannot shut off 802.11g on the WAP because it is used by other devices. Both use the same SSID which also cannot be changed.
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How long does a MacBook Pro battery last on a single charge?

On the official apple website it says that all Macbook pro batteries last for 7 hours, and 8 hours on the 17" macbook pro. However when I called my local apple retailer and asked him, he said the battery has a 'stand by' time of 7 hours, but if I…
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What does the logic board do?

I just got my MacBook Pro back from Apple, where I had sent it to fix the fact that it wasn't displaying video. I thought it was probably the video card (right?) but in fact they said it was the logic board. I don't know what this is. Everything…
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MacBook Pro not charging?

I got my MacBook Pro in March, and in the last month it has not been working properly. It started when it completely ran out of power while I wasn't home, and when I tried plugging it in it wouldn't work, nor would my computer turn on. When I plug…
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What does this warning on a MacBook Pro mean: “USB Device Needs Power”

I just reconnected my MacBook Pro to all of its normal devices for "desktop" type operation. Now I'm getting a warning: USB Device Needs Power - Connect "Internal Memory Card Reader" to a USB port on this Mac. What does that mean?
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Solid State in a MacBook Pro

I am in the market for a new MBP. I am leaning towards the 13 inch for its portability. I am considering the 128 Solid state drive; however have heard rumors that Mac uses a crappy brand which is not worth the $360 add on price. Does anyone know…
Nikki
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Can not access the Internet on a MacBook Pro

I can’t access the Internet using Safari on my MacBook Pro. The file may be corrupted. Is there any other way to connect to the Internet in order to load a different browser?
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Test for Read/Write Errors

Im going to install a 2nd hard drive in my optical bay via a caddy. OWC's version is called a Data Doubler, but I found another piece that is much cheaper. One buyer commented that he had read/write errors as a result of the device. Whether or not…
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Are MacBook Pro display manufactured by Acer

This may be a strange question, but a friend of mine (an acer fan) assured me that Apple uses Acer to for their display. I have not been able to confirm (or deny) this assertion? Does somebody here know one way or the other?
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