How can I use a 2020 MacBook Pro when the administrator has passed away?
My husband passed away earlier this year, and he was the administrator of our newer 2020 MacBook Pro. I have my own user account on the laptop, but…
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MacBook Pro Shuts Down at 64% Battery Despite Showing 100% Capacity
I have a 2025 MacBook Pro with an M4 Pro chip and 24 GB of memory. For a while, the battery indicator has been behaving strangely: after charging…
Why Are Unfamiliar Photos and Videos Appearing on My MacBook Pro?
I have a MacBook Pro and a little more computer experience than the average user, but I'm not an IT professional. Over the weekend, I enabled hidden files…
Why Are Unfamiliar Photos and Videos Appearing on My MacBook Pro?
I have a MacBook Pro and a basic understanding of computers. Recently, I enabled hidden files and started browsing through folders when I found videos and photos showing…
What should I know before installing Ubuntu on an unsupported 2017 MacBook Pro?
I have a standard 2017 MacBook Pro that is no longer supported by Apple, and I'm hoping to give it a new life with Linux, probably Ubuntu. I've…
Should I wipe and reinstall Linux on a used MacBook Pro?
I recently bought a 2011 MacBook Pro secondhand, and it already has Linux Mint installed. Since I don't know how the previous owner configured it, I'd prefer to…
What should I know before installing Ubuntu on a 2017 MacBook Pro?
I have a 2017 MacBook Pro with a fairly standard configuration and no T2 chip. Apple no longer supports it, so I'm planning to revive it by installing…
Can Linux Make a Mid-2012 MacBook Pro Useful for Steam Gaming?
I have an older MacBook Pro that no longer receives modern operating system updates, and many applications are becoming unavailable. I'm considering installing Linux to give it a…
MacBook rejects the correct password when adding a Touch ID fingerprint
I recently bought a MacBook Pro with an M4 chip, but the initial Touch ID setup didn't work properly. When I try to add a fingerprint in System…
What’s the newest macOS version worth installing on a 2012–2015 Retina MacBook Pro?
I have a 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro from somewhere between mid-2012 and mid-2015, currently running macOS Monterey 12.7.6, which appears to be the newest officially supported version. I…
What’s the Newest macOS I Can Reasonably Install on a 2012–2015 Retina MacBook Pro?
I have a 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro from somewhere between mid-2012 and mid-2015, currently running its maximum officially supported version, macOS 12.7.6. I mainly use it for web…
What KVM setup should I use to switch between a Dell work laptop and my Mac devices?
I'm not very tech-savvy and would like to stop unplugging and reconnecting cables whenever I switch between my Dell work laptop and either a MacBook Pro or a…
Can a 10-Year-Old MacBook Pro Be Repaired If It Won’t Turn On?
My 13-inch MacBook Pro is more than 10 years old and has suddenly stopped powering on. Is the Apple Store or a certified repair shop likely to be…
What KVM switch should I use with a Dell work laptop and two Mac options?
I'm not very tech-savvy and would like to simplify my desk setup. I have a company-provided Dell dock and want to switch between my work Dell laptop and…
Why Can’t an Apple M5 MacBook Run This Intel-Based Training Course?
I'm taking a training course called "Hacker Tools, Techniques and Incident Handling" next week. The requirements say the laptop must use an Intel i5 or i7 processor and…
Can a 10+ year-old MacBook Pro that won’t turn on still be repaired?
My 13-inch MacBook Pro is more than ten years old and has completely stopped powering on. Is the Apple Store or a certified repair shop likely to be…
Why Is Safari Using 96 GB of Storage on My MacBook Pro?
I have an M4 MacBook Pro and noticed that Safari is using around 96 GB of storage. That seems far too large for passwords and normal browsing data.…
Is a week-long account recovery wait normal for a new Mac?
I recently bought my first Mac after years of using PCs and Linux systems. When I tried setting it up, I realized I may have created an Apple…
Why does my supposedly factory-sealed MacBook show a brief pre-sale boot?
I bought a 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip and 48 GB of memory from a local reseller at the full new-device price. The packaging appeared…
MacBook Pro Connects to Wi‑Fi but Has No Internet Access
My 2020 MacBook Pro shows that it's connected to Wi‑Fi, but I can't actually access the internet. I've restarted the Mac and router, updated and reinstalled the software,…