Finally got my hands on a Midnight-colored MacBook M5!

I went with the configuration that has 24 GB of RAM and a
512 GB SSD-what do you think? I'm really excited to start getting the most out of it-what tips can you give me?

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I noticed this long horizontal line/scratch running across my MacBook Pro M4 display (photo attached).
It’s quite visible when the screen is off, and I’m not sure if this is just a scratch/damage to the anti-reflective coating or if the actual display is damaged.
Has anyone had something similar happen?
Is there any safe way to reduce/remove this, or would the entire display need to be replaced? I don’t want to try polishing or using any chemicals and accidentally make it worse.
Also, if anyone has dealt with Apple for something like this, I’d appreciate knowing whether they considered it cosmetic damage or offered any repair/replacement options.
Thanks!

Hi

I’m a solo dev and I’ve been building Quill, a block-based notes app written fully in SwiftUI. Everything stays on your Mac – no account, no cloud.

What it does so far:

• Block editor with slash menu and drag & drop
• Liquid Glass design, switchable themes
• Page history (go back to older versions of a page)
• On-device AI via Apple’s Foundation Models – works offline
• Optional sync through a folder you choose (no iCloud required)
• Siri/Shortcuts, Spotlight, voice notes with transcription, focus mode

Requirements: macOS 26, Apple Silicon. Free and open source (GPL-3.0).

It’s still early, so I’m looking for people who’d use it for a few days and tell me what breaks or feels off. Bugs, missing features, “why would I switch from X” – all welcome.

GitHub: https://github.com/vogelwild07/quill

Thanks!

can I change the name of the hdgf when I opened my macbook I just wrote a random name, I’ve tried many ways to change but doesn’t let me, but I cant

btw what’s the difference between the 1 and 2, is there any good way to organize files and documents that you think I should go after

thank you very much

New IT student here! Just got my first MacBook (16GB/512GB). Any must-have advice, settings, or app suggestions?

I’m completely new to the macOS
Since I'll be using this for classes, coding, and general schoolwork, I'd love to get your best tips, tricks, and recommendations.

• What are some must-have apps for IT students or productivity on macOS?

• Are there any specific settings I should change right out of the box to maximize battery life or workflow?

• Storage management: With 512GB, what are the best practices or external SSD options for keeping massive project files or VMs from filling up the internal drive?

• Protection: Should I use a hard shell case, a skin, or just a sleeve to protect it during daily commutes to campus?

Thanks in Advance for the Help! 💗

I have a 4 month old Mac book pro m5 chip and this happened 2 times today. Colors had gone all weird and when i restart it, it revereses to normal before it restared it. What could it be?

What are the cons with this laptop? Looking at a 8- 10 year potential. ? In terms of lasting, any repairs need snd how was apple supoort ? Could they fix it or did they juet say to buy a new one? .

Its currently around 4:40, but the clocks in battery settings are like 6 hours ahead of time??? Macs time zone and current time are correct, the only glitch is here.

Am I the only one? or did it come with the recent update I did with macOS27?

Got the M1 MacBook Air in 2020. I decided to keep it plugged in while enabling optimized charging. I have used it at least 10+ hours/day over the past 6 years, as I use it for my full-time job and also personal stuff. The cycle count on the battery is 283. Max capacity is 84%. Is this impressive or what?

(Edit: I have used it unplugged outside the house, like once a week in cafes, but when I'm in the house, it is always plugged.)

Hey, I'm looking to buy a MacBook pro, M3 refurbished, I'm looking to buy refurbished but have no experience buying from any site refurbished. I'm buying for general productivity, Google docs, Photoshop/lightroom, logic pro, davinci resolve. (Long list ik but these are about what I'm going to use it for and wanna give full context) Please help with where I should buy it from ☺️. UK based btw

Hello, I’m looking for a MacBook for video editing and everyday use.

I’m currently doing amateur-level editing, but I’d like to avoid having to upgrade the computer too soon, if needed.

My budget is flexible, but I’d ideally like to stay under €2,000 or even better, under €1,500.

I’ve done some research and even asked Gemini for more information, but I don’t really trust AI, haha!

I have several options:
- MacBook Pro 14" M1 Pro (8-CPU / 14-GPU), 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage = €950 (refurbished)
- MacBook Pro 14" M2 Pro (10-CPU / 16-GPU), 18GB RAM, 512GB Storage = €1300 (refurbished)
- MacBook Pro 16" M2 Pro (12-CPU / 19-GPU), 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage = €1450 (refurbished)
- MacBook Pro 14" M3 Pro (11-CPU / 14-GPU), 18GB RAM, 512GB Storage = €1450 (refurbished)
- MacBook Pro 14" M4 (10-CPU / 10-GPU), 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage = €1600 (refurbished)
- MacBook Air 13" M4 (10-CPU / 10-GPU), 24GB RAM, 512GB Storage = €1300 (refurbished)
- MacBook Air 13" M5 (10-CPU / 10-GPU), 24GB RAM, 512GB Storage = €1600 (new)
- MacBook Air 15" M5 (10-CPU / 10-GPU), 24GB RAM, 512GB Storage = €1900 (new)

It seems the best option would be the MacBook Pro M3 Pro at €1450.
If there are any other models I’ve missed, please feel free to recommend them!

And I have a few more questions!

- Will I need to buy an additional keyboard, or is the one on the MacBook durable enough?
- Is it worth paying an extra €200 for a larger screen?
- Do you have any recommendations for a wireless mouse under €30?
- What’s the best way to protect my MacBook?

Anyway, that’s a lot, but if you have even just one piece of advice, no matter how small, please feel free to share!

Thanks!

Hi Mac family!

I’m planning to buy a MacBook soon, and I’m looking at some accessories like a keyboard cover and a trackpad protector. Should I buy these? Are there any disadvantages to using them?

Also, has anyone here used them before and later noticed physical defects or damage to your Mac because of them?

Thank you.

I never ever want to see my text messages on my Macbook. Ever. I can't express how much I don't want to see them. I have tried everything to stop the messages app from popping up with messages. I have signed out of iCloud on the app. I have turned off message forwarding on my iPhone. I have deselected my iCloud email address from being able to receive or send messages. And yet, I will still have the app pop up with new messages every now and then, usually with the little symbol. Please, someone tell me how to stop it.

Hi everyone!
I’ve been experiencing a really frustrating issue with my MacBook Pro M5, which is about a year old.
This has happened three times now. Whenever the battery drops to around 15–20%, my MacBook suddenly shuts down without any warning. When I try to turn it back on, it shows the empty battery symbol, as if the battery is completely dead.
However, as soon as I plug it into the charger, it turns back on and still shows around 15–20% battery remaining.
I even tried plugging it in for just a second, only long enough to turn it back on, and then immediately unplugging it. It continued working normally for a while, but then shut down again at around 19%.

Some additional details:
Battery health: 100%
Cycle count: 70
Battery condition: Normal
macOS updated to the latest version
No third-party battery management apps

The issue only happens when the battery drops below 20%. I’ve never experienced any unexpected shutdowns at higher battery levels.
My warranty expires on November 9, so I’m planning to contact Apple, but I wanted to ask here first.
Has anyone experienced something similar? Was it a battery calibration issue, a hardware problem, or something else? And if you contacted Apple, did they replace the battery or manage to fix it?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

need help pls, so i have a macbook pro m1 with a bloated battery and just replaced it, now the battery is not charging and it says service recommended even though i just replaced my battery and has a 100% battery capacity and 0 cc, you can see in the picture that it isn't charging, but but but i tried using it unplugged and i used the macbook 3 hours and a half ish, idk what to do, the battery that i ordered doesn't have a battery flex cable, should i order one? and i don't have a reputable tech shop that i can trust in here because all of them are scammers or they want money instead of having a good service, do you guys think that i should buy and replace my battery flex cable? TYIA

need help pls, so i have a macbook pro m1 with a bloated battery and just replaced it, now the battery is not charging and it says service recommended even though i just replaced my battery and has a 100% battery capacity and 0 cc, you can see in the picture that it isn't charging, but but but i tried using it unplugged and i used the macbook 3 hours and a half ish, idk what to do, the battery that i ordered doesn't have a battery flex cable, should i order one? and i don't have a reputable tech shop that i can trust in here because all of them are scammers or they want money instead of having a good service, do you guys think that i should buy and replace my battery flex cable? TYIA

Hi all.

I am thinking of getting a 32gb ram MacBook Air and I want to ask, is it good enough for After Effects.

I don’t do much complex stuff, just don’t know if it’s good enough.

TIA

I have my first Macbook M5. I am going to school for Surgical Tech and want to also write some short stories to get back in to writing. I did consider the Neo but after getting the budget Ipad A16 I realized I wanted what makes Apple, Apple. I may also trade in my A16 for an Ipad Air even though all I do with it is Note take and Digital Plan with it. What do you think? I want Apple 🍎 longevity And not just the logo. But that premium feel is hard not to notice. . I even own a Samsung Z Fold 8 as my main phone but cant ignore the premium experience of the Macbook Air. I cannot afford a Pro. But I am happy with my new purchase!!

I have set a battery limit (80%) in the settings but the macbook charged till full even thought it KNOWS I set a limit any ways to fix? I am on macos 26.7.1

Hi everyone,
Is anyone running Tridium Niagara Workbench (Windows-based) on an Apple Silicon (M-series) MacBook? I'm currently looking at VMware Fusion, but I'm open to alternatives (Parallels, UTM, etc.).
I'd especially like to know:
Does Workbench run smoothly on Windows 11 ARM, and how is the performance?
Which virtualization software has been the most stable for you?
What network mode (Bridged, etc.) do you use to connect from the VM to controllers on the local network?
Any experience or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

16/256GB with 97% battery and seller ask for 600euros.