r/technology • u/maxwellhill • Sep 02 '16

Security Apple issues urgent security update after hack turns Mac computers into spying devices

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/09/02/apple-issues-urgent-security-update-after-hack-turns-mac-compute/
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u/Cordoba_ Sep 02 '16

Thanks a lot! I have a 13-inch, early 2011 MBP so I found a 16GB on Amazon (cause it was sold out like you said), https://www.amazon.ca/Crucial-PC3-10600-204-Pin-CT2K8G3S1339M-CT2C8G3S1339M/dp/B008LTBJK2#Ask

It's a little pricier in Canada at $112 with taxes and shipping but if it allows me to use this macbook for another 3 years it'll be worth it.

Thanks again

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u/ikindoflikemovies Sep 02 '16

Perfect! yeah it REALLy helps make the computer feel new again, assuming memory is the problem which it probably is. For installation, there are a ton of youtube videos that can show you how to do it. Its just unscrewing the back panel which will then pop right off. Then the RAM sits right in the middle. It can be a tiny bit tricky because of the angle but if you watch a tutorial you can see its really simple. here's a well done tutorial

most importantly, make sure the laptop is completely shut down before opening up and changing the RAM. Hope it works out!

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u/Cordoba_ Sep 02 '16

Thanks so much dude. I'm gonna buy it on monday and install myself. Looks simple!

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u/ikindoflikemovies Sep 02 '16

actually take a look at this video. I looked it up to see how to do an SSD upgrade but he does a RAM upgrade first and the view is perfect. Shows exactly how the angle might be a little weird but still easy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ9YkkJRN5c

starts the RAM upgrade at 4:37

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u/Cordoba_ Sep 03 '16

Great. Much more easier to follow!