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Can you upgrade or repair a Mac with a T2 chip?

Apple’s latest Macs have T2 chips and SSDs which are not user-replaceable. Isn’t buying one courting with disaster?

November 23, 2018 Macs, Technology

Welcome to your new Mac: living with the T2 chip

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So you’ve just got your new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or Mac mini – or iMac Pro – with its T2 chip. How does that change things? Practical advice and solutions.

November 21, 2018 Macs, Technology

A Mac on the edge of Europe

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Barriers to living in more remote areas with high quality of life are being removed, but self-sufficiency is important. Changes in macOS do not help.

August 25, 2017 General, Life, Macs, Technology

Mobile Time Machine and its transformation in High Sierra

On laptops, Time Machine’s ‘local snapshots’ have been of limited use. In High Sierra, this all changes, and for laptop users should be a strong reason for upgrading.

June 22, 2017 Macs, Technology

Using hibernation to secure a Mac with FileVault

FileVault is most secure and robust when you shut your Mac down. But there are many times when you want full protection when only sleeping.

January 19, 2017 Macs, Technology

Why Apple is not about to release ARM-powered Macs

What’s this rumour about the new Macs having new processors? Not on your nellie: just look at the facts.

October 24, 2016 General, Macs, Technology

Apple Event on 27 October: time for a new Mac?

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Time for new Macs on 27 October, and more. Will Apple replace the mini and Mac Pro, and what about macOS 10.12.1?

October 22, 2016 Macs, Technology

Q&A: Can I use one MagSafe adaptor for both my MacBook Pro and Air?

Is it safe, and does Apple support it?

January 6, 2016 Macs, Technology

Backing up your laptop: Time Machine local snapshots

Is it a good idea to let your laptop back itself up to its startup drive?

January 1, 2016 Macs, Technology

Is your iPad Pro a pain in the neck?

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Do you experience neck pain or backache after working at your iPad (Pro) or laptop?

December 18, 2015 General, Macs, Painting, Technology

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