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MacBook

MacBooks are notebook computers produced by Apple Inc. The MacBooks were launched in 2006, replacing the iBook computers, and were originally marketed to educational institutions. The original MacBook spawned the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro, currently on the market today.

1,046 Questions

Will an hp printer work with a MacBook Pro?

Mac OS X has built in support for most HP printers.

Should you be concerned if only a bit of water goes into your Mac Book Pro?

You shouldn't worry about a little water getting into your computer unless you see performance issues

Can MacBook Pro be left in the heat?

Hopefully by "heat" you don't mean in an oven or on a BBQ grill! All computers don't take well to heat and laptops, with smaller fans and enclosures, can generate heat quickly. A MacBookPro will get very warm sitting on your lap after a few minutes.

You want to keep laptops in as cool an environment as possible when in in operation. If you're talking about in non-operation (shut down and not put to sleep), as long as it's not in direct sunlight and in a proper laptop case, the laptop will take the same temperatures as a human.

What is the difference between the 60w and 85w magsafe power MacBook adapters?

I can totally answer this question for you. I currently have Macbook Pro,2.16G,Intel Core 2 Duo running 4G of RAM. As someone who has used both adapters, the breakdown goes like this:

The 60w Magsafe adapters are for the Macbooks, the 85w for Macbook Pro. Both are interchangeable. Therefore, a 60w can power a Macbook Pro as well as an 85w can power a Macbook the second they're plugged in.

HOWEVER, if you plug a 60w adapter into a MBP, while it will charge and can be used when plugged in, there's a small catch. To be more precise, the MBP is still usable and the battery will charge just a bit slower than if using the 85w. Why is this,you might be asking? Because the Macbook Pro draws more juice than the Macbook and it's drawing power from a lower watt adapter, hence the need for the 85w. You may see your charge reach and hold between 96% to 99%. If you close it,go in sleep mode or shut it down entirely, that usually charges it to a full 100%.

So yes,you can use either adapter for both. The only thing to keep in mind is if you have a Macbook Pro and are using the 60w,you could risk (in time) overheating your computer as well as doing damage to your battery. The Intel chip is smart enough to stop taking in power to charge but the actual adapter IS NOT. It will still continue sending that current to your machine when in use. Now,you're just slowing cooking your laptop. Will any serious damage happen is you're not using the appropriate adapter? Not really but there have been some a few cases out there of people's machines suddenly shutting down due to overheating and battery health going a bit faster than normal. When I switched from a 60w for my MBP to the 85w, I noticed my machine didn't get nearly as hot and my battery life/cycle actually GOT BETTER (about 7% increase) due to having the proper voltage.

If you have a regular Macbook,either one,supposedly,will be fine. A Macbook Pro,you'll still be OK but keep in mind of the potential quirks when using a lower wattage adapter.

Hope this helps.

How do you get an mp4 video to play on the MacBook Pro?

M4V and MP4 are 'containers' for audio and video files. They are basically the same, but QuickTime and iTunes can both open the MP4 if it contains audio or video files that follow the common formats. If an audio or video file uses unuwual compression, it may fail to open in QuickTime or iTunes.

There are 'tools' which will allow QuickTime and iT to work with more file types.

Install Perian and Flip4Mac, as well as MPEG Streamclip to enable a wide variety of audio and video formats.

How do you save and export a pages document as a tiff file on your MacBook?

Pages does not support exporting as a TIFF. If a TIFF file is essential then you can export as a PDF from Pages, open the PDF in Preview and Save As... a TIFF from Preview.

What is the difference in weight between the MacBook Air 13-inch and MacBook Pro 13-inch?

The Pro is about half a pound heavier than the air.

13" air is 2.96 pounds.

13" pro is 3.57 pounds.

The Air also does not have a CD/DVD drive.

How do you unmute the 2001 C240?

simply push the volume up button simply push the volume up button simply push the volume up button

How do you keep MacBook Pro cool?

Taken straight from the Apple Support website;

"Do not place your MacBook Pro on a pillow or other soft material when it's powered on, as the material can block the airflow vents (in particular, the rear vents) and cause the computer to overheat. Never place anything over your keyboard when operating in closed-lid mode. This can cause your computer to cycle on and off, which might create excessive heat and drain your battery. When you're using your MacBook Pro or charging the battery, it's normal for the bottom of the case to get warm. For prolonged use, place your MacBook Pro on a flat, stable surface. Do not place your MacBook Pro on your lap or other body surface for extended periods of time. Prolonged body contact can cause discomfort and potentially a burn. The bottom of the MacBook Pro case functions as a cooling surface that transfers heat from inside the computer to the cooler air outside. The bottom of the case is raised slightly to allow airflow, which keeps the unit within normal operating temperatures. In addition, warm air is vented from the slots in the back of the case."

Can a Macbook Pro run Total War Attila?

Yes, as long as you have Java installed. You will need at least 3 MB of Ram and an Intel Core Duo 3 GHz processor. You will also need at least this good of a video card. 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, AMD Radeon HD 2900 XT or Intel HD 4000

How do you get a window that is not on the desktop back on a MacBook Pro with the version OS X Mountain Lion?

Not sure what you mean exactly but my guess is...

if you clicked on the yellow button in the upper left part of the window it will collapse into the Dock. The Dock is usually at the bottom of the desktop. The window your looking for is near the bottom of the list of icons. Just place your cursor over each one and it will highlite the name of the folder or file. Then just click on it to bring it back up onto the desktop.

How to restart down your MacBook Air?

To restart your macbook air either press the apple logo in the corner and select restart or you can press the power button in the right hand corner and select restart.

What are the benefits in editing and graphics processing you get from a MackBook Pro than a same priced Gaming Laptop?

Non at all the computer hardware of a Gaming Laptop for the same price as a Mac would be must better.

In the end it is the software that matters.

Macs OS X contains "Core" technologies that pass common imaging tasks on to the GPU, which makes working with movies, photos and music much easier and faster. Applications can easily make use of these Core technologies through Apple's APIs. Mac hardware has traditionally been better and faster than PC hardware because it used stuff like scsi buses for the hard disks and peripherals. So, when it came to handling the large amounts of data in quality photographs, images and movies, MACs were better at this. This may not be the case now hardware wise. You will probably spend the same for MAc or PC hardware. The writers of software for MACs also had the advantage that they were writing for a limited number of known hardware combinations that were thouroughly tested, so their software gave less trouble. Whereas, that freedom to mix and match PC hardware caused a headache to PC software writers and often lead to unreliable editing machines. If you want a machine for producing income, then purchasing a MAC and Mac software makes enormous sense. However, if you are just starting to learn, far better to go with the more economical machine. Once you played with your first editing computer, you will better know what you do and do not need in your next editing computer, MAC or PC.

What utility is used to find files by file type in apple computers?

Complicated searches can be performed by the Finder.

Click on the Finder icon in the Dock. The default window will open. In Mountain Lion, the default is "All my Files." This can be set in Finder Prefs.

Press Command F

The window will now have some info at the top: "This Mac" and the Current or Default Directory. It defaults to the "This Mac" and "All My Files", but you can limit searches to your current directory by starting the search in the needed window.

The next line contains some drop down menus with items like Name, Kind, Size, Last Opened, among others. Select the aspect you want.

To add more parameters to the search, click the + sign on the right side of the limiter bar. Another bar will open and you can add another factor.

Searches can be saved and stored in the left Finder Pane.

For example you could find all the gif images that were created today that were smaller than 4K.

Another method is "Spotlight."

In the upper corner of the screen is a magnifying glass. Click it and type the name of the item you want. If that can not find what you want, you select "Show in Finder" and continue as before.

What does illusion of depth mean?

Something looks deeper or shallower then it actually is.

Why is there a red light in the earphone jack of your MacBook?

It's an optical sensor. When the headphones are removed iTunes will pause and the set volume will change.

How do you copy image on DVD in MacBook Pro?

When you insert a DVD is will show up either on the desktop as an icon or it will show up on the left in Finder. Simply drag the image and drop it on the icon. It will be copied to the DVD disc.

Why is MacBook saying you have no camera when you do?

Another application might be opened where the camera is activated. If that is the case then quit that application in order for you to use the camera. Maybe something like skype is opened......

What levels of memory do MacBooks come in?

The Macbook is a laptop computer produced by Apple. There are two versions of the Macbook - the Macbook Air is available in 64 gig up to 256 gig models, while the Macbook Pro is available in 128 gig to 750 gig models.