Questions tagged [macos]
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Can APFS Encrypted leverage SSD hardware-based encryption?
I recently bought an NVME to use with an external case that I have. I formatted it with APFS encrypted (will only use it with my Macbook and iPad), because I want to have an extra layer of security ...
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Best Monitor for 2023 16" MacBook Pro M2 Max and also for Future Gaming Rig?
Just bought a fully upgraded 16" MacBook Pro running M2 Max, and as a result, am looking for a very good 4K monitor.
My configuration:
Apple M2 Max
12‑core CPU
38‑core GPU
16‑core Neural Engine
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Should I get a Macbook Pro M1 16" and Lenovo Thinkpad P series as a software developer, assuming I've always been a Windows user?
Which of the two laptops should I get for my work as a software engineer if cost is not an issue for either of them? I'm a bit reluctant to go with MacBook since I've used windows my entire life and a ...
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Looking for a rotary engraving machine that supports modern OSes
I'm looking for a rotary engraving machine (with X/Y axis) that does not use laser, and is compatible with modern OSes (mac especially), to engrave designs on wood, metal or plastic.
There was a great ...
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NVIDIA RTX GPU via BOOTCAMP or AMD GPU via macOS Metal rendering
Should I use a NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti for Blender Cycles X via BOOTCAMP, or
AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT via Metal macOS Rendering (when it is officially released)
Computer specs: Intel Core i5-8210Y 8GB LPDDR3 ...
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Does the Radeon 5500-XT support macOS Metal?
I want to purchase an AMD Radeon 5500 XT to improve FCPX renders and faster Blender renders.
I assume this would be a eGPU. Does macOS support this video card?
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Which dual monitor hub that can switch between MacOS and Windows should I use
I'd like to be able to switch between a Windows and a MacOS laptop using the same 2 external monitors (for the sake of this conversation, we'll say they are fairly new Dell 27 inch monitors, let me ...
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recently harvested an old hard drive from ASUS laptop
I recently harvested an old hard drive from an old ASUS laptop running with windows XP (see photo). Two questions now:
What 'reader'/adapter (with a USB on the other end) should I buy so that I can ...
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Mac-compatible Bluetooth mouse with internal battery charged via USB-C
I want a wireless mouse to use with my MacBook Pro 2018.
Requirements:
Internal battery.
Rechargeable by USB-C.
Usable while charging.
Bluetooth.
Compatible with current macOS.
Fits large hand.
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Bluetooth keyboard with Mac layout and internal battery charged via USB-C
I want a wireless keyboard to use when my MacBook Pro 2018 is on a laptop stand.
Requirements:
Same layout and size as MacBook Pro's keyboard (pic below). In particular, the fn key needs to be ...
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Could you advise a very good multi-button mouse for macOS?
I am looking for a very good mouse for my MacBook Pro (2016, 15", macOS 10.15.7).
I have just returned the Logitech MX Master 3 because of the loudness of the left/right buttons and of how poor ...
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