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      • Thread mirror macbook pro to LG smart tv

        mirror macbook pro to LG smart tv

        I tried to connect my macbook pro (year 2010 version) to an LG smart tv via an hdmi cable, but it doesn't detect anything. I made sure the hdmi cable works perfectly elsewhere as well as my macbook pro (ie. it connect...view more
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        • Thread MacBook shutting down after being plugged into HDMI

          MacBook shutting down after being plugged into HDMI

          Hi,   I have a bit of a strange problem.   My MBP keeps shutting down at random intervals.   It does it when it is plugged into the ac charger and when it isn't.   However it doesn't shutdown c...view more
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          • Thread 13'' Macbook Pro Web Design only + Monitor

            13'' Macbook Pro Web Design only + Monitor

            Hey guys!   A friend is gonna give me as a gift a 13'' macbook pro + 1 monitor. These are the specs of the mac: 2.6GH  Intel i5 512GB SSD Intel Iris 1536MB 8GB 1600Mhz DDR3  The monitor is: LG 3...view more
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            13'' Macbook Pro Web Design only + Monitor

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            • Thread Retina MBP displays dull yellow color after screen replacement

              Retina MBP displays dull yellow color after screen replacement

              Hi Everyone, I had a mid-2012 RMBP which was showing some image retention or ghosting after ~3.5 years of use. But I recently dropped it accidentally and the screen broke. I am PhD student and spend >=12 hours eve...view more
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              • Thread Static in my retina Macbook pro

                Static in my retina Macbook pro

                So I first noticed this when the computer was charging. When the plug is in and I run my finger along the metal, near the keyboard, I can feel a small vibration. I know this is electricity. When I pull the charger out...view more
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                • Thread Netflix keeps auto dimming on and off

                  Netflix keeps auto dimming on and off

                  Does anyone get display auto dim on and off (every like few seconds) when watching Netflix? (subtitles on)     I noticed this while watching Netflix. The display keeps auto dimming on and off during playbac...view more
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                  • Thread Camera design fault on MacBook Pro

                    Camera design fault on MacBook Pro

                    Wondering if anyone else has noticed this. The placement of the camera is right where most people open the covers of their units. Thus it gets fingerprints heavily at this location. The acid in the print appears to da...view more
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                    • Thread Why won't Apple take responsibility for hardware they know is faulty for the life of the machine they installed it in? Why was this an unknown "program" and not an owner notified "recall"? It seems to me that all mid 2010 MBPs were affected!

                      Why won't Apple take responsibility for hardware they know is faulty for the life of the machine they installed it in? Why was this an unknown "program" and not an owner notified "recall"? It seems to me that all mid 2010 MBPs were affected!

                      When I purchased my MBP in 2010, I upgraded everything through Apple to be the best! I spent a lot of money on it hoping it would be a machine that would last me a very long time. I was well aware that I was buying a ...view more
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                      Why won't Apple take responsibility for hardware they know is faulty for the life of the machine they installed it in? Why was this an unknown "program" and not an owner notified "recall"? It seems to me that all mid 2010 MBPs were affected!

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                      • Thread Cleanup

                        Cleanup

                        What is the best clean out app for a Mac book Pro? and how do you get rid of pop up ads, malware and adware?view more
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                        • Thread Macbook Pro 2015 login screen glitch

                          Macbook Pro 2015 login screen glitch

                          Hi,   I have a MacBook Pro Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015 and the login screen is distorted. I am running El Capitan Version 10.11.4 After a restart or shutting down the login user screen wallpaper is completely ...view more
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                          • Thread Screen type of my 2008 MacBook Pro?

                            Screen type of my 2008 MacBook Pro?

                            Can I confirm that the screen type of my (I think late) 2008 MacBook Pro description A1261 2.5GHz/HI-RES GLSY/2x2G/200/SD/AUS is a High Resolution (1920x1200) Glossy Screen?   While I'm here, just wondering what...view more
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                            • Thread Flashing green pixel lines on screen

                              Flashing green pixel lines on screen

                              I have a mid-2010 MacBook Pro and this week it started getting flashing vertical lines across the entire screen. They're about 1/8 inch apart and flash almost constantly. The software is up to date, and I've reset the...view more
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                              • Thread There's an ant in my screen

                                There's an ant in my screen

                                There's an ant in my MacBook Pro and it appears to be between the display and screen. Is there a way that I can remove it and more importantly, is it in any way, harming my MacBook?view more
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                                • Thread Connect two external display to MacBook Pro 13" mid 2012 non-retina

                                  Connect two external display to MacBook Pro 13" mid 2012 non-retina

                                  Hi everybody, i have a question for you. I need to connect two external displays to my MacBook Pro 13" mid 2012 non-retina. The problem is that the monitors are VGA-only. I have purchased the Thunderbolt to VGA adapte...view more
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                                  • Thread MacBook Pro Screen Flicker Issue

                                    MacBook Pro Screen Flicker Issue

                                    I have Macbook pro Retina 13" Early 2015 edition. a couple of months ago, my macbook's screen started flickering with random colors appearing on the screen. However, I then noticed that it only happened when I touched...view more
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                                    • Thread Opening display screen white with file    icon and question mark in center

                                      Opening display screen white with file    icon and question mark in center

                                      Opening screen is white with file folder icon.  I cannot restart computer manually holding start button down.  It worked fine,  then it didn't. A few hours later.  Anyone else have same problem or ...view more
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                                      • Thread macbook pro F3 mission control function

                                        macbook pro F3 mission control function

                                        Somewhere after snow leopard the F3 (mission control) key slightly changed. Previously when I hit the F3 key it showed all pages/apps including any I had minimised to the dock. For some time now when I hit the F3 key ...view more
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                                        • Thread Picture Included. Mid 2012 13 inch Macbook Pro green/purple lines on screen. Freezes. Sometimes 3 beeps.

                                          Picture Included. Mid 2012 13 inch Macbook Pro green/purple lines on screen. Freezes. Sometimes 3 beeps.

                                          Alright I have a Mid 2012 13 inch Macbook Pro purchased in June 2012. For about the last month, I have this issue where as I am using it random colored lines will show up on the screen (lines usually green, purple, bu...view more
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                                          Picture Included. Mid 2012 13 inch Macbook Pro green/purple lines on screen. Freezes. Sometimes 3 beeps.

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                                          • Thread Controlling sound output in Target Display Mode

                                            Controlling sound output in Target Display Mode

                                            I run an iMac as a display for my MBP via Target Display Mode. The iMac's speakers are used as my sound output device.   There seems to be some inconsistency in controlling volume/muting. Sometimes I can do this...view more
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                                            • Thread why does my screen keep dimming on its own?

                                              why does my screen keep dimming on its own?

                                              I can be working on my laptop and for no reason the screen will dim or brighten.  Any idea why this is happening?view more
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                                              why does my screen keep dimming on its own?

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