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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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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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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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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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Free Ways to Upload to Instagram From Your MacBook
Instagram is meant to be used on smartphones, but there are times when photos to be uploaded to the photo-sharing website are all on your MacBook. In a case like this, you typically need to send the photos to your phone through Airdrop and later upload to the platform. It would be easier uploading the…
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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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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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How to Prevent Your MacBook from Overheating
Laptops are notorious for overheating. MacBooks are no different and it can be annoying when you can’t have the laptop on your lap and when your fingers heat up just by touching the keyboard. Luckily, there are strategies for ensuring your MacBook doesn’t overheat. Here are some tips to help you stop your MacBook from…
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MacBook Can’t Find Android WiFi Hotspot? Try This Fix
I have a MiFi but I don’t use it. The battery lasts only about 5 hours and this lets me fall back to my regular cellular data sometimes. Using an Android phone as your dedicated WiFi router can get you going for up to 10 hours. This is what I’ve been doing in the last…
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Fix: X Symbol Over MacBook Battery Icon (No Battery Available)
Over the weekend, I ran into an issue with my “ageing” MacBook Pro: The thing refused to charge and there was an “X” symbol over the battery icon. It appeared as if there was no battery installed, the notebook was operating just on the power supply. Removing the power cord turned off the MacBook and…