If you have a MacBook, you might know the problem: if you want to clean the keyboard (which can be necessary from time to time), it is difficult because you always create unnecessary inputs. Even when turned off ...
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DisplayCAL with Apple M1 and external monitor
If you want to calibrate an external monitor on a Mac with Apple M1 (Pro & Max are also affected) using DisplayCAL and a colorimeter like a datacolor Spyder 5, you will soon face the problem that DisplayCAL does not ...
Continue readingTime Machine: Encrypt backup without loss of speed
Those who use MacOS will usually also use the timemachine backup. However, if the backup is to be encrypted, there are a few tricks that can be used to avoid a slow timemachine backup.
An encrypted backup is recommended because modern Macs automatically encrypt the drives using the built-in T2 chip. If the backup were to remain unencrypted, this would pose a security risk if the backup hard disk were to be lost.
Continue readingHyperDrive adapter for Macbook Pro 2016 Hands-On
The current Macbook Pro generation is only equipped with Thunderbolt 3 ports in USB-C format. The HyperDrive adapter provides a remedy. Born from a Kickstarter campaign, the HyperDrive USB-C dongle offers a simple expansion with all the necessary interfaces without increasing the number of ...
Continue readingApple: macOS 10.12.2 released
After iOS 10.2, Apple has now also updated macOS "Sierra" to version 10.12.2. This should also fix bugs with the Macbook Pro (Late 2016). Some users are said to experience problems with the current Macbook Pro ...
Continue readingApple Macbook Pro 2016 vs. Macbook Air 2012
With the Macbook Pro 2016, Apple introduced new Macbooks after a long wait at the end of October 2016. After my Macbook Air from 2012 no longer meets my current requirements, there is now the possibility of a direct ...
Continue readingHow Apple keeps me from buying a new Mac
Actually, I would like to upgrade to a current Mac (whether Macbook or Mac Mini or iMac) - there various limitations keep me from doing so. Currently I use a 2012 Mac Mini (with 2.3 ...
Continue readingMacBook Air vs. Asus Zenbook UX32Vd: Ultrabooks in comparison
Now that my wife is happy with her ASUS UX32Vd-R4002V, it was also time for me to replace my mid-2009 Macbook Pro with a new model. After some consideration, my choice is a Macbook Air ...
Continue readingASUS UX32vd-R4002V: first hands-on
Yesterday, DHL delivered the ASUS UX32vd in the variant with Full HD IPS panel and Nvidia GT 620M. After the installed Windows 7 Home Premium completed its setup and the essential settings are made (especially ...
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