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How to Replace a Faulty Trackpad on MacBook Pro 2011 13-Inch
Although I hardly use it, I’m still keeping my old MacBook Pro 2011 around since I have Windows 10 installed on it for testing purposes. The trackpad started acting funny and needed to be replaced. Knowing it would cost an arm and a leg, I decided to get a replacement part from Amazon and just…
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Disable MacBook Pro Auto Power On With Lid Open / Charger Connection
If you’re upgrading from a pre-2016 MacBook to a 2016 model or later, you may find it strange that the MacBook automatically powers on when you open the lid. This also occurs if the computer is turned off and the charger is connected. While this may be a feature loved by some, it’s not appreciated…
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MacBook Pro 15” (Mid-2017) Review
I decided to upgrade my 13-inch MacBook Pro 2011 to the 15-inch 2017 model, crossing the $2,000 mark on any gadget for the first time. Even though I’ve had to unscrew it a few times this year, the older MacBook Pro still works perfectly but an upgrade was necessary as the computer didn’t seem capable…
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MacBook Pro 15″ (Mid-2017) With Touch Bar: Unboxing & First Impressions
At the WWDC 2017 held around June, Apple announced the new 10.5-inch iPad Pro, HomePod, and watchOS 4. Apple also refreshed its MacBook Pro and iMac product lines. I got the 15″ MacBook Pro and unboxed it a couple of weeks back. I was using a 2011 MBP which was long overdue for an upgrade.…
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I Just Tried Duet Display on My iPad Air 2 and MacBook Pro and I Love It
Using two displays isn’t an everyday thing, but there are times when splitting your screen between apps doesn’t just really work. It’s certain there are times you certainly need more screen real estate to amplify your productivity. I’ve always wished my iPad could function as a secondary display and i’ve been able to achieve this.…
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Apple Announces Latest MacBook Pro 2016 With Touch Bar
It has been four long years since Apple actually gave the MacBook Pro a major facelift, but the company unveiled something new yesterday. The latest iteration of the MacBook Pro is thinner, lighter and a lot more powerful than the last one and a lot of users are excited. The new MacBook Pro comes with features…
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How To Use Your MacBook As A Proxy Server
With Windows, you can easily make your computer to act as a proxy server using CCProxy. CCProxy was one of this things I missed on Windows when I finally fully switched to macOS. This particular software program isn’t available for macOS, but there are alternatives. For my specific need, I found out that the best alternative…
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How to Find Duplicate Files on a MacBook
A survey found over half of Americans have never deleted any files off their devices. And it is not just unnecessary files you have to worry about. It is likely you also have duplicate files on your MacBook. There comes a day when you cannot ignore digital hoarding any longer. When your MacBook begins to slow…
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Great Ways to Free up Space on a Macbook
Lack of hard drive space is one of the biggest Macbook disadvantages. It is natural that some users are failing to have everything they want on a Macbook. Not to mention the fact that lack of space leads to a drop in the computer’s performance. Despite having to deal with relatively small disks, users should…
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Setting up Your New Macbook: 11 Basic Settings to Change
If you just got a new MacBook and do not have a FileVault backup, you have to set things up from scratch. If you’re just moving from Windows and this is your very first time with macOS, there are certain settings you need to change to make it easier using your new laptop. This post…
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Practical Ways to Free More Space on Your MacBook’s Small SSD
One of the biggest problems with newer MacBooks is the lack of enough storage. Lots of users have to deal with just 128GB of SSD storage because a bigger storage on a newer MacBook model comes with a huge price tag. SSD storages are quite different from the cheaper HDD storages we’ve used for years. While SSD…
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iPad Pro 10.5 Review: A True PC Replacement?
The 10.5-inch iPad Pro is one powerful tablet I unboxed some weeks back. You can read about my first impressions in that previous article. Just like the bigger 12.9-inch model, it has 4GB or random access memory, and that’s quite of a lot of power for an iOS device. The 10.5-inch finally replaced the iPad Air…