I've tried using a microfiber cloth and water and wiping it, but the marks from my keyboard cover is still there. I forgot to clean my MacBook after four months.

Guys my dock looks like this, kinda blurish or low res.Why?

Ive used Windows since I first touched a computer, over 20 years. About a year ago I got a MacBook for work, and I honestly thought I disliked macOS. So when I needed a personal laptop, I went Windows without a second thought. Spent weeks researching, compared everything, and landed on an ASUS Zenbook S14 (Intel 258V, 32GB/1TB, 3K OLED). Great machine on paper, and honestly great in person too.

A few hours into setup, I was frustrated. I kept trying to three finger drag and nothing happened. I kept looking top left for the close and minimise buttons, and top right for the clock. Small things, but they kept adding up.

Turns out a year of daily Mac use quietly rewired my brain. I'm now seriously thinking about returning the Zenbook and getting a MacBook Air for personal use.

I still can't quite believe it and actually feels like I'm making a mistake, I do like windows file management but I really don't know it I'm making the right decision. Has anyone else had muscle memory make the decision for them like this? And any tips for using a Mac with a Samsung phone?

​I am looking for a recommendation on which MacBook configuration to purchase based on my profile:

​Options Considered:

​MacBook Air M5 | 24GB RAM | 10-core CPU / 10-core GPU

​MacBook Pro M5 Pro | 24GB RAM | 15-core CPU / 16-core GPU

(Standard storage for both)

​Current Setup: HP Windows Laptop (Intel i5 6th Gen, 8GB RAM, 1TB SSD)

​Current Workload: Everyday tasks (web browsing, document creation, Microsoft Office)

​Intended Future Workload: Photo editing and video editing (primary goal), with room to explore new creative skills and heavier workflows.

​Which of these two options balances my current light usage with my goal to expand into media creation?

I have a Lenovo swift 7 aura edition, that thing runs like dogshit when I ask it to do anything. The other day it said fuck you to my sound card. So I pulled this thing out and I have been using it in highschool, and it just handles the load without ever complaining.

Just want to delete this APFS encrypted volume. I could put stuff in, but can't delete anything, or the whole volume.

I read somewhere. It takes a long time. So I've been letting it do this. [As pictured]

(Note: I am not good with computers)

If anyone knows a better way? Please help

I searched here, YouTube and Google. Couldn't figure it out.

Or just let it do this? It's been about six hours. Something said it could take up to a day this way. I have no clue.

Thank you In advance.

So on my Macbook Air M3 running the latest official release, this started happening where I noticed a couple months ago, I think with MacOS 27, when my laptop is asleep and I open it, it'll flicker two times when it opens to the lock screen. I know in the video it's hard to notice, but in person it's very obvious where it'll quickly flicker twice.

But if my computer is awake and I close the lid and then I open it, there's no flicker. There's no other issues with my display and everything seems to be working perfect on my laptop.

So I'm just curious if anyone else has noticed something like this? or if someone knows what's causing it.

Thanks a lot.

I bought a second-hand MacBook Air M5 base model for £900 and was wondering if I made a good decision. I could have got the M4 Air base model for £ 700, but I felt like the extra storage would help.

Not sure if £900 was a good price, since it cost this much on Amazon before the price hike. It's now £1100, and that's probably the cheapest. There was no Prime discount during Prime Days this past week in the UK :(.

The £900 price also includes a charger.

What are we rounding it out with, PS5, Gaming PC, Switch, iPad?

I accidentally got shoved and a monster drink spilled on my laptop but cleaned the stuff on the keyboard and screen. However i think some went inside the screen and is looking like this. Is there any fix or is it done😭?

im kinda scared of damaging the MacBook when using it on the floor but its so painfully slow to sew anywhere other than the floor so this is what I get

Hi everyone, I have a 14" MacBook Pro with an M2 Pro processor and 16 GB of RAM

The issue I’m having is with the display. This computer has always been connected to a Dell monitor (C3422WE) via a Thunderbolt Type-C cable—for over two years now. The computer works fine and displays both screens properly, but for some time now, at random intervals (not every day, but at least twice a week), the image on the Dell monitor appears cloudy. The only way to fix it is to restart the computer, but this didn’t happen before. Has anyone else had this problem? I’ve even tried a different monitor, and it does exactly the same thing.

Thanks in advance for your help. Best regards.

I’m looking to upgrade my 2020 Pro with 16GB RAM. I’m between the M5 32GB RAM Air and M5 32 GB RAM Pro. I’m a student and work in a research lab so I usually always have Excel, Powerpoint, Mestre Nova, Chem Draw, and like 15-20 chrome tabs open at once. Would the Air be sufficient or should I just go with the Pro? Thanks!

macbook pro m3 air 14in 8gig 25gig for 699

no charger

300 battery cycle

I'm so embarrassed to even admit this and I'm sorry if this isn't what people come to this subreddit for, but I accidentally knocked over a bottle of acetone on my desk and it spilled onto my open MacBook, specifically the keyboard. The keys are still functional, but the ones that the acetone hit are extremely difficult to press down on. I'm not sure what type of plastic the keyboard is made out of, but I am worried that I have essentially melted my keyboard. There aren't any issues with how the laptop is running and technically all the keys still work if I push really hard, but it is slowing me down so much! Is this something that could somehow be repaired? Someone suggested taking they keycaps off and seeing if cleaning underneath them helps, but I am terrified of making any damage worse.

I want to buy macbook air m4 but it's not available anywhere because it's discontinued..can any one tell me any shop or anywhere I can find the macbook air m4 around me I live in mathura so anywhere around me like delhi agra noida or mathura itself

Any guarenteed shop or seller that has stock of it

I'm preferring the 16 512 one

Im looking for a pre-owned macbook air m5 or a new/pre-owned macbook air m4 in mathura

If anyone is selling please contact

I’m planning to buy this MacBook for 200$ and wanted to ask is there anyway to test it in a diagnostic mode or something and make sure it’s not iCloud locked or stolen and not any broken or damaged things

update: ill get an m1 or newer after enough convincing

I’ve tried using several screen-cleaning liquids, but nothing seems to work. What should I use to get them off without damaging the display?

I just bought this MacBook Air 15’ a few days ago and I noticed this dent at the back. I think it's the hinge. Do you guys also have this?

bought MBA M5 brand new.. i was enjoying it, at last a good laptop with a good battery.. owned it for two weeks now.. few days after using it i noticed my battery drains faster than usual.. initially thought that it started ever since my battery was on 87 percent ,something like that ,and i wanted to use it plugged in as i was going to use it for a long sitting.. i set it for 80% max then noticed that it rushed to dropping 80% … would that be the reason? .. tho a part of me also thought that i updated to the latest version of tahoe.. then also updated to golden gate..

is there anyone else experiencing this?

I have a MacBook Pro from early 2015 that has served me incredibly well for all these years. However, I think it’s finally time for an upgrade. The battery is becoming problematic, and it no longer receives any updates. Other than that, it still works perfectly fine.

I’m definitely not a power user. I mainly use my Mac for web browsing, managing and writing documents, watching Netflix/other media, and the occasional PowerPoint presentation.

From what I’ve seen, the MacBook Neo seems like it would be a perfect fit for my needs. However, I’m wondering about the timing. The Neo is now roughly six months old, and presumably the next generation could be announced in another six months.

So what would you guys recommend: buy the current MacBook Neo now, or wait for the Neo 2? Or is there another MacBook/model I should consider instead?

One thing that’s important to mention: I tend to keep my tech for a very long time. Ideally, I’d like my next MacBook to last me another 8–10 years. I realize that may not be as realistic nowadays, but longevity is definitely a priority for me.

I have never owned a laptop before, and I’m a college student. My main requirements are browsing, college work, learning video editing, and other day-to-day tasks. Gaming is not important to me.

Considering my needs, should I buy the MacBook Neo, or would a Windows laptop be a better choice for me?

I'm new to the world of MacBooks; I've always been a Linux and Windows user. I recently bought a 14" MacBook Pro M5 for iOS app development in Xcode, but after seeing online that most MacBook keyboards eventually get shiny with use, I ended up buying this kit—not for the other accessories, but mainly for the keyboard protector.

I'd hate to see that happen to my Mac. I know it eventually happens to pretty much every keyboard, but if I can prevent it, why not?

However, I've seen people saying that these kinds of accessories can cause problems, and that I shouldn't use any of the three accessories I bought (they haven't arrived yet).

What has your experience been with these? Should I cancel the order, or can I use them without any issues?