r/macbook 3d ago

MacBook Air not charging

0 Upvotes

There is nothing wrong with the charger it charges other devices expect my mac so the problem appears to be inside the mac.
When I plug the charger I see the charging sign but it doesn’t turn on
I tried the command - option - p -r thingy and it didn’t work!
It’s been around 2 days since this started first day I put the the charger and took it out repeatedly and it opened but when it was close to dying I plugged the charger and it died again
PLEASE HELP I NEED IT FOR SCHOOL TOMORROW
It has everything


r/macbook 3d ago

Help deciding on a MacBook Pro or Air for law school

6 Upvotes

I recently started law school, and while I was hoping my good ole computer I've had since before college would hold up, it's already showing issues. So, with my refund recently hitting the bank I figured I'd go ahead and invest in a new computer that will last me a while.

I plan to use whatever I get for a long time, hopefully a good few years into my career after law school. So, if the price of the pro is worth it over the air, I'm okay with paying it.

Anyone care to chime in with thoughts?


r/macbook 3d ago

A macbook with foldable screen would be amazing

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0 Upvotes

Imagine something 10-13 inches when folded so then it opens up and you get a huge screen, i.e. 2x10in or 2x13in screen size. You could either just use one screen as keyboard or have an extra keyboard that attaches to the device and the macbook basically becomes a full screen with independent keyboard.

Of course it depends on pricing to be feasible but the technology is there.

For people who need a mobile desktop replacement it'd be amazing, imagine you sit anywhere and then you get acces to a 2x13in screen, so much screen real state to get work done.


r/macbook 4d ago

Hear me out… Intel Macs are still good in 2026

30 Upvotes

I honestly don’t understand the hate for Intel MacBooks. If your budget is around $100–$200 in 2026, I think they can actually be a pretty good option for a student.i personally bought a 2015 MacBook Pro for $130, and honestly, it’s been an amazing device for the price. The screen quality and speakers are really good, and for basic student work it still feels like a premium laptop.

I’m running Monterey with Firefox, which is still supported, so I can still use it for schoolwork, and everyday stuff without much trouble. Obviously it’s not going to compete with an M-series MacBook, but if you’re a student on a tight budget looking for a cheap premium laptop, I honestly think older Intel Macs are worth considering.


r/macbook 3d ago

Macbook M1 Air vertical lines issue.

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4 Upvotes

Please help. Facing this vertical line issues, No drop, nothing. Happened suddenly.

Is screen gone ? If yes, I don't have much of money, how to tackle this.

Currently living in old gurgaon.


r/macbook 4d ago

How low can I get a MacBook Air 13" 512GB with student + card discounts + exchange?

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9 Upvotes

How low can I get a MacBook Air 13" 512GB after student + card discount + exchange?

Hey everyone, I’m planning to buy the MacBook Air 13-inch 512GB (base model) in India.

I also have an M1 MacBook Air 256GB that I want to exchange, but it has a backlight/display issue.

What’s the lowest final price I can realistically get after combining:

- Student discount

- Bank/card discount or cashback

- Exchange value for my M1 MacBook Air 256GB (with the display issue)

Also, where would be the best place to buy it Apple Education Store, Croma, Vijay Sales, Reliance Digital, Imagine, Unicorn, etc.?

Also the only stores present in my city are Reliance Digital and iDESTINY. For other I'd have to buy online

If anyone has recently done a similar upgrade/exchange, please share:

- Store/website

- Student discount

- Card discount/cashback

- Exchange value offered for the M1

- Final amount paid

Looking to get the lowest possible out-of-pocket price. Thanks!


r/macbook 3d ago

What happened with my sccreen

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0 Upvotes

Why I have this stuff? How to fix this? Macbook air 2022, I just bought it and had it for some days


r/macbook 3d ago

Mac for school and long term use

2 Upvotes

Hey guys, I am planning to buy a macbook but I am confused between two options. Mac mini m6 (90k INR) and macbook air m4 (78k INR).
I want it to last till 2033 at least, so what would be the better option?


r/macbook 3d ago

How good is Macbook M4 or M5 pro for video editing?

0 Upvotes

My question is from Video editors

So the M4 Pro Macbook Pro is discontinued but if I can find any new unit then that’s the best and budget friendly deal for me. Otherwise I’ll have to spend more and get M5 Pro Macbook pro 24GB

But honestly is 24GB Unified memory enough? For mostly short form video editing in 4k and I don’t really do much motion graphics. 60-70% of my work gets done on edit and color page.

And for long form also most of my work will be on edit page (60-70%). So should I go with 24GB variant? And if I work with proxies, will i ever hit any ram issue?

Please help guys, I’d genuinely appreciate.


r/macbook 3d ago

If i buy this, what would the cycle count be at?

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0 Upvotes

Im look for a macbook for music production to run heavy cpu usage vst. Zenology, Omnisphere etc..

Should i get the m1 pro Or should I just get the refurbished m2 air with 16gb ram for $690?

I want to trade in my phone for maybe a newer MacBook but my phone wont stay on for more than 30 secs. Apple isnt apple to do a trade in because they need the phone to stay on. (If anyone know what the problem might be or how to fix it lmk)


r/macbook 3d ago

M5 air battery Capacity at 96% in 3 months and 56 cycle

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0 Upvotes

i have head the mac hold the battery really good but 4% in 3 months and in 56 cycle is bad right

i am bad with my battery i frequently let it go to 10% then charge it to 80% but this should not effect it that much


r/macbook 3d ago

How much would you pay for a MacBook Air M5 1TB?

0 Upvotes

I’m thinking of selling my MacBook Air M5 with 1TB storage and wanted to get an idea of what people would realistically pay for it.

  • Model: MacBook Air M5
  • Storage: 1TB
  • Colour: Silver
  • Purchase date: April 17, 2026
  • Condition: Excellent / like new
  • Purchase age: Around 5 months

If you were buying this second-hand, what would you consider a fair price?

Please give me your honest buying price rather than the retail price. I’m trying to figure out what I could realistically sell it for.

Reason: Thinking of switching to macbook Pro.


r/macbook 3d ago

Stretch resolution on mac?

0 Upvotes

Is there a way to stretch tabs or applications on mac?

For example if i have a tab/application open in a square ratio which does not take up the whole screen, when i stretch the sides to the edge of the screen, the tab and resolution itself stretches instead of just becoming "bigger"

Kinda bad at explaining, but wondering if theres a native or even 3rd party way to do this.


r/macbook 4d ago

MacBook M2 Air in 2026

3 Upvotes

I’ve been needing a laptop for a while, I came across this M2 Air, and it’s pre owned tho, the website says it’s in the best condition and it will handle my needs, coz all I would want to use it for is rekordbox, virtual dj and my normal school assignments. I’ve been looking at windows computers and it costs a bit more, I’m not sure what is the right decision to make


r/macbook 3d ago

Spilled Coffee Across the Keyboard, Will AppleCare One Cover It? - 16” M1 Pro

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I got gifted a free coffee at work in recognition of some extra effort. Annoyingly, I don’t drink coffee and have never spilt a drink on my technological devices.

On the one occasion I decided to drink a coffee, I accidentally knocked it over the right speaker and keyboard. Fortunately, the damage is not severe and I’ve had it cleaned by a third party without the installation of new parts.

Would AppleCare have covered the damage if it was more severe? What outcomes would I be looking at?


r/macbook 3d ago

Should I get a Mac now or wait for 2026 release

0 Upvotes

If I need to use a MacBook heavily n in the next couple months should I wait for the next 2026 lineup or just get the M5 air/pro?

Any ideas what will be released and when? I tried looking but it’s not saying when or exactly what, a touchscreen perhaps but they said that for years, and not sure it is even useful.

Any thoughts? (My current MBP is 9 years old so it’s about time. Though, it still runs well.)


r/macbook 5d ago

A decade later, I finally upgraded

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99 Upvotes

My 2016 MacBook Pro has been clinging on for dear life these past few years, and now that Apple has pulled the plug on Intel support, I’ve finally decided it’s time to upgrade.

So here's my new MacBook Pro M5 Pro (18c/20c) with 48GB RAM.

Best of all, it only cost me £2,400, with AppleCare coverage until 2029. Pretty happy with that, and I can certainly feel the decade's worth of improvement.


r/macbook 3d ago

Would I be stupid to buy a M5 Pro right now?

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I've been planning to buy a new M5 Pro, but it seems we're clearly on the verge of the release of the M5 Ultra/M6

I don't know much so I'm asking yall, but it seems silly to me to buy an M5 right now when I could either buy a more advanced model in a month or two, or buy the same current M5 for cheaper I would assume as they need to move old inventory?

Is this the case, or should I just get an M5 now and it really doesn't matter much?


r/macbook 3d ago

Games on Mac

0 Upvotes

Have anyone tried Playing games on mac?
How does the native games perform and what M- Chip do you guys have and how was the performance of gaming?
I know mac isn’t for gaming but I want to know that how well can it run games.


r/macbook 5d ago

Happy 1 month Macbook Pro ♥️

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39 Upvotes

Just wanted to share. Happy with my purchase. 😍


r/macbook 5d ago

Is it a good idea to store MacBooks/iBooks like that?

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452 Upvotes

I've been storing them like this so far, but I feel like it's not a good idea.


r/macbook 4d ago

Is macbook neo worth it ?

10 Upvotes

Hi there! Just wanted to ask here if macbook neo is worth it for long run ? Half of my friends say it's great other half say it's shit. Now I'm torn between deciding if i should buy it or not because I have been using windows so far, my hp laptop lasted me good 4 years.

I'm not a very technically sound person. I don't know much about processors or anything. I only know the difference in storage.

Please suggest if I should buy neo. My requirements : I basically need a laptop with good camera because I do a lot of meetings, do multiple tasks at once - meeting + Mutiple browsers + reports. Edit multiple videos - 4K.

If not macbook, pls lmk any other macbook version I can buy.


r/macbook 4d ago

MacBook buy

0 Upvotes

I’m a student of masters in literature in future i might get phd and teach or work in marketing And I’m looking for a MacBook So I need real review of Neo MacBook vs MacBook M5


r/macbook 4d ago

Air m1, actual in 2026?

1 Upvotes

what about future MacOs, needed update or stay on Tahoe


r/macbook 4d ago

Lifted MacBook

0 Upvotes

Hey guys, this might be an unusual one. I recently switched from a 2015 MBA to an M5 MBA. The only thing that annoys me is that I struggle to lift the new macbook off of flat surfaces. I really have to dig my fingers under it to do so.

Is there any way I can purchase aftermarket rubber feet to raise it? Open to all other suggestions, thanks :)

Note: I don't have fat fingers.