MacBook In Car

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MacBook In Car

So, at the beginning of October, I will be going on a car trip, which will be interesting, because Social Distanceing I haven't been gone since the last time I was out of the country in Mexico at the beginning of March, I didn't have my iPhone my current iPhone I got in April, so I guess I could hotspot myself, but I am only fimilliar with using iPad,iphone off wifi what would be different on a Mac without wifi, I have only had a desktop Mac which stays on wifi usually so since MacBooks are portable, I will be taking it with me in the car or anywhere I go, if I am going to be there for more than 1 night, road trips which are usually more than 1 night, and even for day trips if I am going to be inside.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Aug 20, 2020 1:26 PM

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Answer 1

John Galt

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Aug 20, 2020 4:56 PM in response to TeleHerbie

Here you go: Instant Hotspot on your Mac - Apple Support

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Answer 2

John Galt

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Aug 20, 2020 5:20 PM in response to TeleHerbie

You really won't know until you use an app that requires an Internet connection. That's more or less the same as using an iPad. If there is no Internet connection whatever app needs one will complain.

App developers seem to believe everyone on Earth has a viable Internet connection all the time (and a fast one), so it's very common for some apps to behave poorly when the connection is slow or nonexistent.

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Answer 3

Aug 20, 2020 5:01 PM in response to TeleHerbie

Public WIFI is available in many places like restaurants, motels, coffee shops, libraries, parks, etc. It won't be difficult to find WIFI service.

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John Galt

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Aug 21, 2020 6:50 AM in response to TeleHerbie

Sure. You can simulate that environment by temporarily turning Wi-Fi off. Click the Wi-Fi menu icon, and select Turn W-Fi Off.

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TeleHerbie Author

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Aug 20, 2020 5:06 PM in response to John Galt

yeah, thanks, but I am still wondering, what I can do offline in the car. Which apps will not work, I am not sure if it is the same as if an iPad is offline like when an iPad is offline, Photos works airdrop works but only downloaded music works, an example of my confusion, for example, maybe MacBooks when offline don't even let you listen to your music app.

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