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Should I Replace My Macbook Pro Mid 2012?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Warren Daniel

Short answer: YES! Longer answer: As long as everything else is working (screen, ports, trackpad, etc), an SSD and RAM upgrade will give a dramatic boost in performance, and years more of service. Is a 2012 Mac Pro still good … Continue reading →

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Why Are Macbooks So Expensive?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Silvia Barton

Because Apple exists to make money. They charge what people are willing to pay. Hell, you could argue that any time Apple is supply-constrained, it means they’re charging too little. Actually Windows Ultrabooks come close in price or cost even … Continue reading →

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How Do I Know If Macbook Air Is Charging?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Warren Daniel

Look at the battery status icon at the right of the menu bar to see the battery level or charging status. How do I know if my MacBook Air is charging when its off? If the light is orange, you’re … Continue reading →

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Which Is Faster Usb 3.0 Or Firewire 800?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Silvia Barton

USB 3.0 is also faster than FireWire 800, and it stacks up favorably against Thunderbolt. Also, depending on the task and the drives used, it can be just as fast Intel’s speedy connection. Which is faster USB 2.0 or FireWire … Continue reading →

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Is It Okay To Keep Macbook Pro Always Plugged In What Is The Best Method To Reduce Its Battery Cycle Counts?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Alyssa Stevenson

You can’t reduce the battery cycle count. It only goes up, “reducing” it would make it go down, and you can’t do that. You can minimize the count or reduce the number of cycles it uses by keeping it plugged … Continue reading →

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Can You Edit Red Footage In Premiere?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Claire Hampton

Luckily if you’re editing in Premiere you can natively work with RAW footage file types to help bring flexibility and stability to your workflow. Many filmmakers (myself included) delayed making the move from DSLRs to RED cameras because of the … Continue reading →

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Is 4K Worth It On 43 Inch Tv?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Warren Daniel

Is 40-43 inches too small for a 4K UHD HDR Smart TV? – Quora. If you want to get the full effect of the 4K resolution, then yes, unless you’re sitting maybe a few feet away from your TV. Based … Continue reading →

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How Can I Charge My Ipad In 5 Seconds?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Alyssa Stevenson

What is the fastest way to charge an iPad? Turn off your iPad, walk away, and let it charge. Put your iPad in Airplane mode to charge faster. If you must use your iPad while charging, put your iPad into … Continue reading →

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How Do I Enable Thunderbolt In Dell Bios?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Claire Hampton

Under System Configuration, browse to USB PowerShare and activate this option. Browse to Thunderbolt Adapter Configuration, and select Enable Thunderbolt Technology Support, Enable Thunderbolt Adapter Boot Support and Enable Thunderbolt Adapter Preboot Modules. How do I enable Dell Thunderbolt boot … Continue reading →

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What Is P In 2160P?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Warren Daniel

Specifically, 2160p is an alternative name for 4K UHD, a resolution supported by UHDTV products and which offers four times the definition of 1080p. The number 2160 stands for a display resolution which has 2160 pixels along the shortest side, … Continue reading →

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How Do I Mirror My Ipad To Quicktime On Mac?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Alyssa Stevenson

How to mirror your iPad/iPhone screen to a Mac computer with QuickTime Connect your iPad/iPhone to your Mac using your Lightning to USB cable. Open QuickTime on your Mac. Click on “File” in the menu bar at the top of … Continue reading →

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Can I Use Any Lightning Cable?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Claire Hampton

The four cables are: Mayshion Cable. Gas Station cable, Apple lightning cable. Are all Lightning cables compatible? But, Apple only sells one type of lightening cable, and right on the store they list it as compatible with the iPhone 5, … Continue reading →

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Can Usb-C Connect To Old Usb?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Alyssa Stevenson

Is the new USB‑C compatible with my older devices? Fortunately, yes. First, the USB‑C format itself and most USB‑C connectors and cables are backward compatible with your older USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices. Second, you can connect your new … Continue reading →

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What Does Hdr10 Stand For?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Silvia Barton

HDR. HDR10 Media Profile, more commonly known as HDR10, is an open high-dynamic-range video (HDR) standard announced on 27 August 2015 by the Consumer Technology Association. It is the most widespread of the HDR formats. HDR10 is not backward compatible … Continue reading →

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How Do I Connect My Thunderbolt 3 Dock To My Laptop?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Warren Daniel

Simply connect the dock to your laptop with the included Thunderbolt 3 cable and start working immediately. With easy plug-and-play installation, the dock is ready to go as soon as you connect it, saving you the time and hassle of … Continue reading →

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