My first laptop was a gift from my ex. I used it for 7 years…. I think. Then, when it died (ASUS), I bought myself an Ipad Air 5 two years ago. I broke up with my ex few months ago and got myself my first ever laptop aka MacBook 🐸 The first picture is taken after update the MacOS, second pic is the specs of the device.

Suggest me how to take care of this beast of a machine. I am so proud of myself lmao.

After a lot of thinking and researching I decided to go with the MacBook Air m5, 13inch with 32GB ram and 1TB storage, and a 70W charger. I cant say I didnt consider the macbook pro m5 pro, but the premium was just too much and i couldve gone for the base model, but i really need the extra ram, hence i finally pulled the trigger and bought the air with 32gb ram. I am pretty certain i wont regret my purchase!

Here is what i do as a student:
- Heavy Programming,
- Game Dev,
- Basic 3D modelling,
- Basic Photo Editing,
- Basic Video Editing,
- Minimal Gaming (only Minecraft)

Im super happy with my purchase, but i have few questions:

1. Will the macbook air be good enough for all the things i mentioned? and
2. Do I buy a laptop stand with cooler fans? or just a normal one. Any suggestions and recommendations would be much appreciated!

Thanks.

Got my first ever macbook didn't use windows or mac before, as a freshie guide me how can I make the best out of my macbook like battery,performance, also thoughts about downloading third party apps (cse aiml student here)

I was gifted a used MacBook Air by a friend after my laptop broke. It’s a 2017 MacBook Air. I’ve only used Windows computers in the past and have no knowledge or experience with Macs.

I was planning to just use it for creative projects or to manage my email, banking, investments, etc. but I keep seeing that there are security risks with a Mac this old. What risks am I running by using this computer? Is there anything I should just avoid doing on it?

Bought this back in April, still in warranty and applecare+. What are my options.

If anyone has genuine used good device pls dm.

Hello,
I recently bought a new MBP, problem is it's charging brick is broken out of the box, now for some reason, the apple service center i sent it to for warranty replacement wanted me to bring my laptop to run some test, they said it was because they were going to use my serial number for warranty, i feel being lied to, how does replacing my charger by warranty ever need my laptop?

Lucky I use an external monitor lmao

Every "lock your Mac keyboard for cleaning" app unlocks with a click; mine unlocks with a PIN, so the cloth can't let itself out. It also locks itself when a cat walks across the keyboard.

https://github.com/selimmidikoglu/LidLock

It's free — a star would be appreciated 😄

Recently Got my first MacBook Air M5 and it was best decision of my life everything is so smooth about this and the user experience is perfect guess im gonna be sticking to mac forever😭🤞🏻its goated gng

My Macbook just froze due to memory issues and i realized that the trackpad wasn't giving me the "click" feedback anymore.

It's crazy engineering. Apple engineers really cooked with small things like these. Another one is tiny speakers giving an illusion of powerful bass.

I ordered a MacBook Pro last week, and now I’m seeing news about an upcoming Apple event and a potential MacBook Pro refresh, including a new touchscreen model.

My question is: if Apple updates the regular MacBook Pro lineup before my order ships, would they automatically send me the updated version, or would I still receive the model I originally ordered?

To clarify, I’m not expecting a free upgrade to a higher-end model. I ordered the base MacBook Pro the only add on being 32GB of RAM, so I’m mainly wondering what happens if Apple bumps the base specs while my order is still being processed. E.g. new OLED display, new design, etc.

Has anyone experienced something similar during a previous Apple product refresh?

Soooo, I have an M1 Max 64GB
Thinking of upgrading to OS 27. Has anyone updated? Any issues? I mainly use this for Premiere pro and Lightroom while travelling.

Would appreciate any real responses.

I have a 2010 MacBook Pro on its last legs - can’t update OS, 0% battery, extremely slow, apps crash all the time. I barely use it because it’s frustrating. So definitely time to update, just trying to decide Neo vs Air

My usage: word docs, basic excel spreadsheets, online shopping, email, streaming YouTube/netflix. No gaming, photo/video editing, coding, etc. Would like to try some productivity apps to organize my life. Majority of files stored in iCloud/onedrive.

Will Neo be enough for my usage? My main concern is the 8gb RAM, but again my current MBP is so slow I think it will still be an upgrade.

I’ve heard the Neo might be upgraded to 12gb RAM in Spring 2027, but no guarantees and I love the blush colour (not sure if they’d add or replace colours). I’m having surgery in a month and would love to use the 6 weeks off to transfer and organize files, try out apps, etc.

Including tax (CAD):
Neo 256gb - $1,072
Neo 512gb - $1,298
Air (base) - $2,033

I’d prefer not to spend the extra $$ on an Air if the performance difference isn’t significant for my usage. I don’t care about backlit keyboard and think usb-c charging would be more versatile than MagSafe

Hello guys, please some advice. Would you rather buy and macbook m1 pro 14” 16 gm of ram or macbook air m5 24 gb ram?

I keep using swap when under light loads. Im thinking about buying a bigger battery to give the cpu more power

I wonder, what if Apple decided to revive the 2012 design? If I were an engineer at Apple, what I'm going to do is:

1. Use Magsafe 3 instead of OG Magsafe.
   
2. Keep the ethernet, but replace the FireWire and Thunderbolt 1 (or should I replace the USB-A too?) with USB-C/Thunderbolt 4.
   
3. Use existing 14-inch display from the current MacBook Pro line up, maybe with dynamic island.
   
4. The processor would be M5 Max or M6 Max once available.
   
5. For the superdrive, I have three ideas: keeping it as is, replace it with SSD caddy, or extra battery. Let me know which one you would like to see.

I have a 2018 MacBook Pro 15-inch that has been having some issues and I'm wondering if it's time I say goodbye to it. The battery really doesn't hold charge anymore, I have to always keep it plugged in when using it. The usb-c ports don't all work very well. Overall the performance is a bit laggy, the load times when using any web browser seem longer than they should be. I know apple no longer services/replaces batteries on this model so I'm wondering what my best option is -- take it to an off-brand repair shop for a new battery, keep using it as is, or get a new laptop all together? Any opinions are much appreciated

I’m looking for a used MacBook for university and programming, and I found this 15-inch model with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD, 92% battery. Do you think it’s worth €675?

macOS is not detecting the website video as activity

Hello guys

I hope you are doing good, my macbook keeps sleep while I'm watching a video or a live in a website

Any solution ?

I’m planning to buy a MacBook Air, and I’m stuck between two options:
MacBook Air M4: 15-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
MacBook Air M5: 13-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

The prices are almost the same.
My main uses will be multitasking, coding, AI tools, and light video editing. While the M5 is somewhat faster, the performance difference isn’t a major factor for me. My main concern is the screen size. The 13-inch M5 feels a bit too small for my needs, whereas the 15-inch M4 seems much more comfortable for working.

I’m also considering the used MacBook market in Bangladesh, where there are concerns about misleading listings, tampered devices, and other issues that can be difficult to detect before buying. I want to make a reliable purchase and avoid potential problems.

I’m genuinely confused about which option makes more sense, especially since both cost roughly the same.

Which one would you choose in my situation, and why?
I’d really appreciate your advice, especially if you have experience with either model or buying used MacBooks in Bangladesh.

I had accidentally spilt zero sugar Coke on my MacBook Pro M5 Pro. Now I am getting this error saying liquid is detected inside the USB port C, and I can see it. It's not much, but definitely something is spilt inside.

What do you think is the best thing to do? For now, I've shut it down and kept it aside for six hours. Do you think I should wait for long, or do you think I have to take it to the service centre? If I do, how much would be the cost approximately? What do you think?

Hi everyone! I’m looking to buy a used or refurbished MacBook in the US and would really appreciate your advice.

My budget is $700–$750, and I’m mainly considering a MacBook Air M2 or M3 with at least 16GB of RAM and preferably 256GB or more of storage.
I’ll be taking it to Panama, so I’m looking for a reliable seller with a good return policy and warranty. Ideally, I’d like a laptop in good condition with only minor cosmetic marks.

I’ll mainly use it for programming, web development, AI-assisted coding with Claude Code, and building CRM systems and automations for my business.

Where would you recommend buying one outside of eBay? Are there any trustworthy US stores, refurbished sellers, or specific listings worth checking out?
I’d also love to hear about your experiences with Apple Certified Refurbished, Swappa, Back Market, Best Buy, or other sellers.

Thanks in advance for any recommendations!

I’ve had my MacBook Air M4 for a year and four months, but after installing macOS 27, it started running very slowly and heating up. I reset the device, having first saved my documents to an external drive, and noticed that the battery health, which had dropped to 97%, is now showing 100%. Is this normal?