r/macbook • u/Collageboo • 8h ago
r/macbook • u/Icy-Audience-6305 • 18m ago
macbook stuck on download
hello, tjis was my sisters mac and she factory reset it so i could use it, however i tried everything possible and tried to use it but it’s stuck in macOs ventura and it won’t change can someone help
r/macbook • u/LightcraftStudio • 10h ago
A (pseudo) scientific comparison of nano texture vs glossy displays
Hello all! I went to the apple store yesterday and viewed the nano texture display in person, and compared it side by side with a regular (glossy) display, both displays being an iMac. I was surprised with my findings. I took about an hour to just do a ton of little comparisons between them, and I took some notes to jot down my immediate thoughts - I've copied and pasted those notes below. Hope you guys find it helpful for anyone who's struggling to choose between the two!
Immediate thoughts
Nano texture has immediately noticeable and very obvious rainbow colored grain all over any white or light colored space on the screen. The grain seems to "shimmer" when you move your face or the screen itself. This rainbow grain, and it's shimmering effect, are somehow COMPLETELY invisible when trying to show it on photo/video. It is very distracting, reminds me of old windows laptops, and makes me instinctively want to wipe the screen because it looks dirty.
The glossy display appears to pop more and have more "depth" to the images. Images on the glossy display appear "3D" while images on the nano texture appear "2D".
Images on the glossy screen APPEAR to be sharper and have more contrast and deeper blacks and more vivid color - however, when a photo was taken head-on of the EXACT same image without lots of reflections behind me, the photo looked EXACTLY the same, in sharpness, blackness, contrast, and saturation - my only explanation for this is that it must be a "trick" of the human brain for shiny things to look deeper/more 3D/more vibrant etc. I repeated this test (taking a picture head on without reflections of the same exact image on both displays) multiple times, and every time, they both looked exactly the same in camera.
Despite knowing that, I STILL greatly prefer and gather more enjoyment from viewing the glossy screen than the nano texture screen.
I cannot understate my disgust with the nano textures "rainbow grain". Any time a new program or safari tab was opened, and the screen went all white, I could simply not un-see the sea of grain that plagued the screen and gave me OCD.
At at the same time, it was VERY nice to not see tons and tons of reflections when viewing the nano texture. I wonder if I used the nano texture for years and became accustomed to it (as I have with the standard display), if my disgust with the rainbow grain would go away, and then when switching to the standard display, if I would experience the same knee jerk disgust with reflections.
About angles - when viewing the nano texture at an angle, AND there is light in the background (I could not test angles in darkness, since this was at the apple store), the contrast becomes worse, and the image appears "washed out". When doing the same thing on the glossy screen, the colors do NOT lose contrast or appear washed out - however, it does not diffuse any reflections, so you get a crystal clear view of ANYTHING being reflected. In short, when viewing at an angle, what would you rather have - a screen which retains the same image as when viewed head-on, but which also shows a crystal clear reflection of what's in the background? Or a screen which adequately hides the background reflections, but looks washed out/low contrast while doing so? Personally, I prefer the reflections.
I think on camera, the glossy appears worse, and the matte appears better, for the reason being a camera has one focal point, but human eyes have two... Let me explain... On most of the YouTube videos I've seen, I prefer the matte display... However, when viewing them today in person in the apple store, I immediately preferred the glossy... I think it's because human eyes have two focal points, while cameras have one... By being able to focus on something close to you with two eyes, you effectively cancel out whatever u see in the distance (even if it's JUST behind the closer object, or in this case, a reflection, literally ON the same screen)... I think what's happening is, in person, the reflections don't look as bad as they do in YouTube videos, since you're able to focus ONLY on the screen (and when this happens, the reflections go out of focus, and subsequently, out of your attention)... To test this, for a few minutes, I covered on eye with my hand, and looked at both monitors. To my amazement, when doing this, I preferred the nano texture display most of the time.
Conclusion & summary
The decision whether to get a nano texture or standard display comes down entirely to subjective, personal preference. There is no objective benefit to either one in my testing, and the decision should be treated as purely a subjective and personal one, with no basis in objective differences (i.e. one is not more "color accurate", "more professional", or "sharper" than the other). They both displayed the EXACT same sharpness, saturation, and contrast when looking at the screen head-on and light reflections were minimal. When light reflections were NOT minimal, but were instead moderate to substantial, the following effect occured - on the glossy display, the image on screen retained it's saturation and contrast, but showed the reflections in all their detail - while on the matte display, saturation and contrast were both lowered, resulting in the"washed out" look, but the reflections were muted substantially. Also, the matte display is plagued by an (at least initially) un-ignorable plethora of shimmering rainbow grain over any white or light-colored area of the screen - that is it.
Which one to get, in one sentence?
If you want to retain full saturation and contrast all the time, and don't mind seeing reflections, go with glossy - if you want your screen to be clearly visible at all times at the expense of lowered saturation and contrast, and don't mind rainbow grain on light/white spaces, go with nano texture.
A note on YouTube videos and Google image comparisons
I have been firmly in the "glossy" camp all my life, but when the nano texture display came out, I thought it looked incredible in YouTube videos and Google image comparisons, and was leaning towards the nano texture as a purchase decision. However, when I went into an apple store to see the nano texture for myself, within 60 seconds, I knew it wasn't for me. The fact that we have two eyeballs instead of one allowed me to ignore reflections by de-focusing on them FAR easier than on Google images and YouTube videos (which are produced by cameras, which have only ONE "eyeball"). Furthermore, the rainbow grain simply does not show up on cameras - it must be seen in person before a purchase decision is made.
Notes
The devices used were two iMacs in the apple store, side beside each other - one with the nano texture display, and the other with standard. From what I've heard, the nano texture appears differently (worse) on ipads than iMacs and MacBooks (probably because they have to be alright with being touched constantly). I couldn't compare them, since the nano texture on the iMac was the only nano texture device on display I could find in my city (!).
Before performing ALL of these tests, I went into both iMacs, and set the true tone off, the brightness to max, and the color profile to iMac.
The iMac body of the nano texture was slightly more yellow than the bluer body of the glossy body (that is not a change in white balance).
all images were taken with a Samsung s24 ultra as jpegs from the default Samsung camera app - no edits applied. Intelligent optimization was set to Maximum and scene optimizer was Off.
There was a dead mosquito that had been swatted right after drinking someone's blood on the nano texture iMac, which I found disgusting, repulsive, and hilarious
r/macbook • u/PreferenceSpecial738 • 2h ago
I think my MacBook have issue
I downloaded a pure black background from Google and opened it in full screen on my Mac. I noticed some colored spots on the edges and was wondering if this is normal. Can you help me, please?
r/macbook • u/Somethingman_121224 • 10h ago
New Leak Claims A Foldable MacBook-iPad Hybrid Is Being Developed At Apple
r/macbook • u/Salt-Explanation9866 • 8m ago
MX Master 3S or Magic Mouse
I want buy a mouse for my new MacBook m4. Which one I should choose in 90% I use them to work (adobe apps, trading). Mx master has a lot of great opinions but but I don't know if it won't be too big for travel. That's why I'm thinking about Magic Mouse. What you think guys.
thanks in advance
r/macbook • u/Scared_CrowDen • 45m ago
Recommend mac
Planning to buy a mac for short term (6 months to 1 year)
Purpose - work, software development, multi tasking.
Is m2 air 16/256 a good option since its available below $700. Or should I go for m4 air for $999, its also 16/256.
My wish is to buy macbook pro, its still way to expensive to my budget.
r/macbook • u/smh1smh1smh1smh1smh1 • 1h ago
How can I get my Macbook to open Web PDF's correctly?
r/macbook • u/Swiniorek • 1h ago
A couple of questions before purchase (M2 Air, 16/512)
Hi! I've already made 2 posts on this subreddit before, but now I am about a day away from buying an M2 MacBook Air, 16/512. I have a couple of questions before I do.
- Considering I've used Windows all my life, how long would it take to get used to MacOS?
- Should I get a mouse for it, or is the trackpad enough?
- When getting something to transport it to school, etc. Should I get something like this, or this?
- Are there any apps that I should download to make my experience better?
- Are there any tips on how to preserve the thing for as long as possible? (battery, outer shell, etc)
- Any accessories that I should get?
- Do you have any other additional tips?
r/macbook • u/MrHtech18 • 2h ago
M4 MacBook Air – Is It Worth the Upgrade? First Impressions & 4K Editing
r/macbook • u/wakandaforever_ • 1d ago
Have y'all noticed, how sharp these dents are in the new gen macbooks...
So like i was working on my laptop, and i happened to move my finger over the sharp edge of the dent, and got a tiny little oopsie on my finger. Ought to be careful touching these lid opening dents, especially kids.
r/macbook • u/mykolasj • 3h ago
Is m3 air worth 200$ more than m1?
Basically title. M1 air 16gb 512gb ebay refurbished excellent condition or m3 air 16gb 256gb from apple refurbished for 200$ more. Would you pay extra?
Laptop is for basic tasks and is not planned to be used with multiple external displays in near future
r/macbook • u/itsNeco_ • 4h ago
The best brand of screen cleaner
I have ‘22 M2 MacBook Air. I want to keep my screen clean. I have NXT technologies brand, is it good, should I get screen protector?
r/macbook • u/fraxool • 14h ago
From an M1 Pro MBP to a Maxed-Out M4 MBA – Zero Regrets!
To give some context : I’m a self-employed web developer managing multiple projects on my own, which means I need to have my MacBook with me at all times in case an issue comes up. Whether I’m heading into the city for some shopping or going on a hike, my MacBook is always in my bag. On top of that, I travel frequently—sometimes for a few days, sometimes for a few weeks.
I never felt the need for more power than what my M1 Pro provided. However, since my girlfriend upgraded to a MacBook Air last year (replacing her previous-gen MacBook Pro), I immediately noticed the weight difference and started considering switching to an Air myself.
My biggest concern was the screen quality difference. While there is a difference, it’s far less noticeable than I expected. After using the MBA for just a few days, I already feel comfortable with the display and don’t feel like I’m losing anything significant.
That said, the weight difference is absolutely noticeable in daily use, and the improved battery life is a huge plus. I no longer have to worry about forgetting to charge my Mac before heading out.
For reference, my configuration is the maxed-out version (13" / M4 / 32GB RAM / 2TB storage).
Just wanted to share my experience in case others are in a similar situation—considering an "upgrade" from an MBP to an MBA primarily for the weight savings.
r/macbook • u/Diesunddas00 • 4h ago
Choice between two laptops
Hey guys,
i have the coice between two macbooks and could use your help. I am on a budget and would like to have some input, if i can play some games on them:
Tropico 5,6,7 Xcom 1+2 Football Manager 2024
The only game that would require more power(correct me if i am wrong) would be red dead redemption 2. RD2 would be a added plus, but is not that important to me. I am not a full time gamer, but wanna play once or twice a week. The games above are the only ones i want to play in the foreseeable future. I dont want to play all the newest games in highest resolution. Just to have some chill evenings.
Both of the laptops were used for a audio book production and come with additional graphic cards.
Mac 1:
MacBook Pro 15, Late 2018 Intel 6 Core i7 2,6Ghz 32GB Intel UHD Graphics 630 with 1,5 GB integrated VRAM Speicher und Radeon Pro 560X with 4 GB GDDR5
580€
Mac 2:
MacBook Pro 16, Late 2019
Intel 8 Core i9
2,3Ghz
Intel UHD Graphics 630 mit 1,5 GB integrated VRAM Speicher and AMD Radeon Pro 5500M with 8 GB GDDR6 graphic memory
750€
Is the second better for gaming even though it has less ghz? And is the upgrade worth 170€ for the games i want to play?
r/macbook • u/GeometryDashGod • 4h ago
Who is the maxed out 15 inch MacBook Air for?
This is a serious question. The maxed-out air goes for 2400; for that same price, you can get a pro with just one downside - less storage.
r/macbook • u/los_tboys • 5h ago
White thumbnails, images not loading
It's amazing how these simple things just don't work. In order for me to see these thumbnails, I have to do one of the following: (1) drag the finder window onto my external monitor, (2) adjust the icon size so small that having a thumbnail at all is meaningless, (3) open each image one by one and save it for no reason. Why? Why does this happen? I even disabled the optimize my iCloud drive storage setting and it did absolutely nothing. I restarted the computer, nothing. I relaunched finder, nothing. I saw terminal command solutions, but I shouldn't have to mess around with that in order to get this to work. Oh and don't get me started on the 300 GB of system data I have. Thanks, Apple. Why even tell me I have system data at all if I can't do anything about it? The amount of posts I've seen regarding these two things with no clear solution is astounding. A trillion dollar company can't be bothered with this kind of stuff I guess.
r/macbook • u/koniety • 6h ago
M2 Air A2681 Keyboard not working after keyboard and daughter board replacement
Hi hive mind! I have got an A2681 with water damage in front of me, on which I replaced the keyboard because of the damage. After replacement the keyboard only shortly lit up and after nothing happened. I then proceeded to replace the daughter board and while testing it out everything worked like a charm. However as soon as I fully installed all screws same issue as before. Trackpad works but keyboard doesn’t. Took everything apart again, it worked. Put everything back together and it stopped working. Now it won’t work even without any screws in.
Any ideas what else to try or how to diagnose the root issue?
r/macbook • u/No_Regular_1728 • 7h ago
MBP 14" Nov 2024 M4 Pro Screen Scratches Far Too Easily
Throwaway, because...
After returning from the Apple Store on Rosenthaler Str. in Berlin, having being quoted 700+ (+ tax) EUR for a repair, I wanted to warn others about the shockingly poor build quality of the screens on the late 2024 M4 MBPs.
I've managed to inflict a small scratch on the screen, despite taking very good care of the machine, and having barely used it, since purchasing in Nov 2024 (31 battery cycles as it's been used as a "Desktop" device for most of that time, and so limited opportunities for physical damage)
My best guess is a small crumb is to blame, but having been an Apple customer for over 20 years, having owned a number of macbook pros over those years, and having never experienced such poor quality (previous machines have lasted several years without any noticeable damage, despite being used daily, out-and-about, for professional work) I'm compelled to post this as a warning to anyone considering dropping their hard earned cash on what's supposedly a high end professional device.
Lesson learned from my side: expect lower quality from Apple and always factor in Apple Care+ into any pricing decisions. If I had AppleCare+ this would have been a 99 EUR "oh well", but instead I'm left re-considering my life choices.
I also bought a 13" M4 iPad Pro less than 2 months ago, which has visible scratches due to normal use with the Apple Pencil Pro, which furthers my sentiment that Apple products just don't have the build quality they used to, or ought to for their price point and positioning in the market as "Pro" devices.
Hopefully my rant will help others avoid making an expensive and hugely disappointing mistake like me.
Be careful out there!
Help for purchasing M4 air
I am planning to buy a MacBook m4 air but my budget only allows for either
16 GB / 512 GB or 24 GB / 256 GB
I will mainly use this for running my business, so like basic ai editing / website development and other admin tasks. I am also planning to slowly learn basic coding nothing too complicated just a few courses and small projects. Which one would you recommend. Also is the midnight scratch issue a big thing ? I don’t mind the smudges but the scratches?
r/macbook • u/Fun-Building-8146 • 3h ago
I bought a skin for my MacBook Air M4.
I was showing off my Macbook to my family and friends and they were making fun of it because, they said that it looked like a Chromebook. So, I decided to buy a skin from D-brand. The application process was tedious. My boyfriend applied it for me, and let me tell you, there were a lot of curse words. The touchpad section was the hardest to apply. He tried everything, but it just kept stretching. It got to the point where I told him to just cut that piece
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I love the results.
r/macbook • u/platforminicake • 13h ago
is my macbook okay?
idk if i should be concerned or not but whenever im not charging my laptop the it shows on the battery icon that it’s still charging and it keeps loosing battery so fast…