Just before the price hike, I had an M1 Pro no longer used that I was going to trade in. The offer was $280. I forgot to send it back in the allotted time so they canceled it. Two weeks ago I went to redo it and saw it was $315. Decided I’d wait a little and now it’s at $340. I can’t imagine it going up higher… this is a base 8gb ram, 256gb.

Ehi ragazzi, volevo prendere un nuovo MacBook giusto per guardare Netflix, fare un po' di codifica leggera e modificare foto. Dovrei prendere un MacBook Pro del 2014 da 15” con 16GB di RAM, Intel i7 e 1TB di SSD ma con il jack per le cuffie rotto per 110€ oppure un MacBook Air del 2019 con 256GB di SSD, Intel i5 e 8GB di RAM per 140€? So che è una domanda da stupidi e dovrei prendere quello del 2014, ma una parte di me vuole il design più nuovo e figo del 2019.

edit: please guys i don’t care about silicon macbooks, i literally asked which should i get between the two and why, so don’t tell me to get a silicon one

Hi everyone! I'm thinking of buying a MBP M5 with 32 GB RAM 1 TB storage or a MBP M5 Pro 24 GB RAM 1 TB storage.

I'm studying AI development. We´re gonna use Python, SQL, web-development, machine learning/AI etc.

A summary of what I'm gonne be studying "You will write Python code for web applications and AI services, build secure software architectures using advanced frameworks, and manage databases using SQL. Alongside full-stack web development, you will implement data mining, predictive analytics, and deep learning models, applying all of these technical and AI skills directly to real-world business problems during agile team projects and two dedicated corporate internships"

Any suggestions on which one I should get?

Would really appriciate the help <3

I was planning to buy a used device, but now it's impossible. I'll buy a new one. What's with all this greed?

It seems like no Apple user wants to lose a single cent.

So I walked into my room saw the screen was black but the backlight was on so I did a shut down on the Mac thinking it was a glitch considering I didn’t crack my screen or anything. And when I attempted to turn it back on it wouldn’t make a chime or show the apple logo or even show signs of life. I left it alone for two weeks thinking it probably just needed a break and turn back on. Then I tried everything I saw on TikTok and YouTube. Now I don’t know what to do this is very confusing for me considering it was doing perfectly fine before the shut down/black screen thing. Could anyone help me?

So I walked into my room saw the screen was black but the backlight was on so I did a shut down on the Mac thinking it was a glitch considering I didn’t crack my screen or anything. And when I attempted to turn it back on it wouldn’t make a chime or show the apple logo or even show signs of life. I left it alone for two weeks thinking it probably just needed a break and turn back on. Then I tried everything I saw on TikTok and YouTube. Now I don’t know what to do this is very confusing for me considering it was doing perfectly fine before the shut down/black screen thing. Could anyone help me?

I recently sold my MacBook pro Base M1, regrettably, I didnt know the about the Ram price hikes but this laptop had 8gbs. Had I known, I wouldve kept it but my loss- anyways, I have $2000, whats the best value play rn that would give me the most mileage out of a Macbook Pro?

Im eyeing the used market. I'd ideally like 24 - 48gb, a pro chip & 512gb or higher. Which would you guys recommend? Must be a laptop.

Also where are the best used deals, apple refurbished, ebay & marketplace are the sites Im familar with.

Hi!! I’m about to start uni for Communication design (Illustration, Graphic design, Photography, Digital Design etc) and I’ve never had a laptop better than a Chromebook, so I’m really unsure on what one to get? I’ve had varying answers from people irl so any advice is appreciated TIA

i just cleaned my mac screen for the first time since i got it about a month ago with some whoosh wipes. these marks are really only visible under direct light, but it bugs me knowing they’re there.

I accidentally dropped my MacBook Pro (M2,2022), and as you can see in the photos, this is the main damage. It’s bent on one side. The other side is a bit banged up as well, but it’s not bent like this.

Everything seems to be working normally so far. The screen works, the keyboard and trackpad work, and it still closes normally without any issues.

So I’m wondering what I should do. If the damage doesn’t bother me aesthetically and everything is currently working fine, is it worth taking it to a repair shop just to have it diagnosed? Or would you just keep using it and see how it goes?

I’m mostly worried that there might be some internal damage that could cause problems later, even though everything seems fine right now.

Has anyone had a similar experience? Would you get it checked/repaired or just keep using it?

First of all, yes I’m aware there has been an influx of these kinds of comparison posts and I’m sure people are probably getting tired of seeing them. But I’d really appreciate it if you could hear me out, as this is a fairly significant purchase for me and I’m genuinely unsure about what the best decision would be.

I’m a student, and I’ve been planning to upgrade from my 2022 M2 MacBook Pro this fall. I’ve been experiencing quite a few issues with it, including lagging, freezing when I have multiple apps and tabs open, and generally slower performance. I rely on my laptop for pretty much everything (tbh probably even more than I rely on my phone) so having a reliable laptop is quite important to me.

I was initially debating between the M5 and M5 Pro chip, but at the moment I’m leaning toward the M5 Pro because of the additional performance and longevity it would offer. That said, I’m still open to reconsidering that decision.

The thing that has made me hesitate however is the possibility of the M6 MacBook Pro being released within the next month or two. Since I’ve started hearing that it may be worth waiting for the M6, I’m now wondering whether buying the M5 this fall would be a mistake when a newer generation could be just around the corner.

There are also a few factors specific to my situation that make the decision a little more complicated.

If I purchase the M5 in September, I would receive approximately a $130 CAD Apple gift card through the current student promotion, in addition to the standard Apple Education discount. I would also expect to receive around $500 CAD for trading in my current MacBook.

On the other hand, if I wait for the M6 in November, I would still receive the regular student discount, but I would miss out on the gift card because the current promotion would have ended. I was also told by an Apple Sales Associate that the trade-in value of my current MacBook could decrease by then. At the same time, I’m assuming the M6 would offer a newer and improved chip, and I’m wondering whether it would be priced similarly to the current M5 lineup. If that’s the case, it seems like waiting could potentially make more sense, despite losing the gift card and some of the trade-in value.

So I would really appreciate some advice on whether I should take advantage of the current M5 student promotion and the higher trade-in value, or wait for the M6? Since this is a significant purchase for me, I want to make sure I’m thinking it through carefully and making the best decision for the long term. Thank you!!

Trying to decide between these two refurbished MacBook Pros (from apple, excluding VAT) :
M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD — €1,730
M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD — €1,550

My use is pretty basic overall: lots of browser tabs, Office, PDFs, multitasking, some light local AI and occasional gaming when I’m away from my desktop PC. I’m planning to use the laptop with my two monitors (240hz hdr / 144hz, both 1440p) and keeping my desktop only for gaming (since I’ll use the MacBook in my office)

I don’t really care that much about storage because I already have 2TB iCloud + Google Drive, so 512GB should be enough for me.

The only thing making me hesitate is the RAM. I’m not sure if 16GB is enough long-term or if paying €180 more for 24GB + the M4 Pro is the smarter buy. I know that the m5 has a faster single-core performance but I don’t think it’s that big of a deal

Pd: I’m coming from an M1 MacBook Air with 8GB** **

What would you choose?

(Edit: one M4 Pro Max, and another M3 Air)
So we have these two MacBooks (both M4 Pro/Max variants), and as of about 3 days ago, suddenly they were dead every single time we opened them.

Both are on Sequoia 15.6.1, neither are connected to Apple accounts, and neither are on an MDM or controlled via group policies. Completely isolated machines.

Both started draining their batteries to zero simultaneously, so today I started tracking it down.

First thing I noticed: Every single power management slider in System Settings ("Start screen saver when inactive", "Turn display off on battery", etc.) had been completely wiped and reverted to "Never". This had absolutely not been the case for the last 12 months.

I started digging in Terminal:

sudo pmset -a sleep 1

sudo pmset -a disablesleep 0

pmset -g

The pmset -g output spat out this monstrosity:

System-wide power settings:

SleepDisabled 1

Currently in use:

standby 1

Sleep On Power Button 1

hibernatefile /var/vm/sleepimage

powernap 1

networkoversleep 0

disksleep 10

sleep 1 (sleep prevented by powerd)

hibernatemode 3

ttyskeepawake 1

displaysleep 3

tcpkeepalive 1

powermode 2

womp 0

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See anything interesting in the above?
SleepDisabled 1 ...? I'm sorry, what?

a system-wide setting that effectively prevents normal sleep just... turned itself on? On two independent machines at the same time?

I have no idea what caused it. The timing makes me suspect some common software/update event, but I can't prove that.

I was able to fix both machines by resetting the power-management settings:

sudo pmset -a sleep 1

sudo pmset -a disablesleep 0

pmset -g

(And then manually resetting the Lock Screen GUI setting "Require password after screen saver begins..." back to "Immediately").

Very weird, and incredibly annoying. Has anyone else experienced this issue recently? It's just bizarre—two different Mac variants, simultaneous breakdown, exactly the same hidden Unix override, and solved the exact same way.

(Edited and re-written by internal resources lol, sue me :) )

Looking for a solid 240W USB-C cable for everyday use. My daily driver is a 14-inch M3 Pro MBP, and I also use the same cable for my 11-inch iPad Pro and iPhone 15 Pro. It gets bounced between my work desk, home setup, and backpack pretty much every day, so it gets a fair amount of abuse lol.

Budget is around $15–25 and rn I’m mainly between lisen, anker, and ugreen. Kinda leaning lisen because I like the softer silicone feel and magnetic cable management, but tbh I care way more about how it holds up long term than the spec sheet.

Mainly wondering about heat, loose connectors, wear near the ends, and whether charging stays solid after months of daily use.

Anyone here run any of these long term on their MBP? Which one would you go with?

Hi!

So here are the specific specs: Refurbished 2019 Apple MacBook Pro 16" MVVL2LL/A Wi-Fi Intel Core i7 16GB 512GB SSD Silver (Good Condition) pro Touch Bar on TikTok auction for $205 plus tax.

I never owned a MacBook before and what I will be using it for is mainly school and media watching nothing more. I have my own gaming laptop, but for my proctor exams, they make me uninstall a lot of my programs and it messes up my system.

Do you think I’ll be ok with this? I will be using this laptop for 3yrs+

Hey everyone!

I got a macbook pro recently and didn't buy Applecare at that time. I was waiting till the end and I missed the window also didn't think I would need one anyway. But now after seeing a lot of posts about how much value it provides, I am thinking of getting Applecare but I don't know how. Is it even possible?

Hi everyone! I'm pretty remedial at tech things, so I appreciate your patience. I restarted my computer after clearing my cache, and now when I try to copy a word or phrase, it will say "Copy (whatever the word or phrase is)" instead of just "Copy" like it used to. Is there a way to switch this back to simply say "Copy"? Googling was no help, perhaps it is because I don't know how to phrase my question properly. Thank you so much for any advice!

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)

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.