If you have a MacBook, you may know the problem: if you want to clean the keyboard (which may be necessary from time to time), it is difficult because you always generate unnecessary input. The Mac doesn't stay switched off either, because pressing a key wakes it up. The developer of the BetterSnapTool tool has created a small app for this, [...]
KeyboardCleanTool: useful helper for keyboard cleaning (macOS) Read Post »
If you want to calibrate an external monitor on a Mac with Apple M1 (Pro & Max also affected) using DisplayCAL and a colorimeter such as a datacolor Spyder 5, you will soon face the problem that DisplayCAL does not recognize the external display. The solution is simple. DisplayCal uses the Argyll Color Management System, ArgyllCMS for short. It is supplied with
DisplayCAL with Apple M1 and external monitor Read Post »
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.
Time Machine: Encrypt backup without loss of speed Read Post »
The current Macbook Pro generation is only equipped with Thunderbolt 3 ports in USB-C format. The HyperDrive adapter provides a remedy. Developed from a Kickstarter campaign, the HyperDrive USB-C dongle offers a simple extension with all the necessary interfaces without reducing the number of USB-C ports: HDMI for 1080p@60Hz, 4K@30Hz Thunderbolt 3 with video support up to 5K@60Hz or 2x4K@60Hz, 40Gb/s data as well as
HyperDrive adapter for Macbook Pro 2016 Hands-On Read Post »
Following iOS 10.2, Apple has now also updated macOS "Sierra" to version 10.12.2. This should also fix errors with the Macbook Pro (Late 2016). Some users are reportedly experiencing graphics errors with the current Macbook Pro. In addition, errors with the timemachine backup are said to have been fixed - whether this also fixes the minor problems with the backup
Apple: macOS 10.12.2 released Read Post »
With the Macbook Pro 2016, Apple introduced new Macbooks at the end of October 2016 after a long wait. As my Macbook Air from 2012 no longer meets my current requirements, I now have the opportunity to make a direct comparison. As before, the new Macbook Pro 2016 is available in a 13-inch and a 15-inch version. Both are equipped with Intel processors
Apple Macbook Pro 2016 vs. Macbook Air 2012 Read Post »
I would actually like to upgrade to a current Mac (whether Macbook or Mac Mini or iMac) - but various restrictions keep me from doing so. I'm currently using a 2012 Mac Mini (with a 2.3 GHz Core i7 quad-core processor, 8 GB RAM and 250 GB SSD) and a 13″ Macbook Air with a 1.8 GHz Core
How Apple keeps me from buying a new Mac Read Post »
Now that my wife is happy with her ASUS UX32Vd-R4002V, it was time for me to replace my mid-2009 Macbook Pro with a new model. After some deliberation, I decided on a Macbook Air with the following configuration: MacBook Air 13.3″ (Mid 2012) 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 8 GB DDR3L RAM 128 GB
MacBook Air vs. Asus Zenbook UX32Vd: Ultrabooks in comparison Read Post »
Yesterday, DHL delivered the ASUS UX32vd in the version with Full HD IPS panel and Nvidia GT 620M. Now that the installed Windows 7 Home Premium has completed its setup and the essential settings have been made (especially the pre-installed demo versions have been uninstalled), it's time for a short experience report - it's still a bit too early for a review.
ASUS UX32vd-R4002V: first hands-on Read Post »
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