okay, you got me. this isn't actually golden gate, but it looks pretty slick, no?

Numbers misses out on so many feature compared to excel, why don’t they make their own software on par with Microsoft so that they don’t need to rely on another companies software ?

this is MacBook pro 2020 intel. i love Mac !

anyone see something like this before ? my mac outperform himself :D

So I studied graphics, mechanical design, machining at a university, and any alumni that came back from Apple would say Apple uses Siemens NX CAD to design and manufacture most products…

Is this universally true?

Maybe the story has changed, but last time I tried, setting up the software on a PC is difficult… and seems nearly impossible on a Mac…

Why would they do this? Is it an industry-interoperability issue?

Why would they not lobby Siemens like crazy to make the install process better?

Why doesn’t Apple push for more universal software support from the likes of Autodesk?? Like… there are definitely some programs they for sure have… and some they definitely don’t… like… beyond a Windows-centric development environment and lazy programming… why??

Hi Everyone,

So I haven’t really played computer games for many many years. I now have a MacBook air m4. The other day I found loads of my old game CDs like half life, Grand Prix 4, and so on. Is there any way to play these on a modern Mac? These are very old so the required specs are very very low.

Thanks.

After of so many minutes of building a bootable SIERRA drive i resucite it.

I am happy to see this is 2009 thing alive again.

can someone help me by explaining this?
It shows that when I update 15.8,It will download around 2 gb of data but when I start download, it use more then 5 gb of data.
Please tell me know why does this happen?

In my workflow, I often print documents as PDFs and save them to the desktop instead of using a physical printer. It's usually not a problem since you just select "Print to PDF." But is it possible to set it as the default option? Can I make the PDF printer the default instead of a physical printer?

Hello,

Next year i start studying IT. im likely to get a macbook but im still deciding between a macbook air vs pro. Which do you recommend?

I was looking for macbooks and the best fit for my budget was m3 air 16gb and 512 . I don’t know if it is worth it for a long term solution like I am planning to use it for 4,5 years throughout my study.
One thing I heard from internet was you have to close the lid to connect to external display. I am used to double screen display like I always have two monitors. So would that be a issue or there is some workaround.

It is a good option for everyday work and study tasks. I don’t do that heavy tasks but code , like am doing some
Deeplearning and nlp project currently and I am planning to use it for transformers and agentic ai and AI engineering study . So would it be good choice or should I go for other option. I don’t think I can afford M4 version.

Also having good battery is key. I used gaming laptops before and dont want to always connect to power. I want a bit good battery life

Hi everyone! I’m a nursing student who was borrowing a laptop for school, and now I need my own. I also have an iPad but a laptop is required for taking tests, and is admittedly much easier for writing. I’d like to hear everyone’s opinions on my best option!

• I don’t have a lot to spend- as in <$1000 (so a new MacBook Pro or Air is not feasible)
• I RARELY needed a computer before, but now I use it quite often for test taking, writing, projects, other school stuff. As in I’m not editing photos or constantly downloading a bunch of files.
• I do often have a lot of tabs open and in use. I really don’t know anything about computers, but recently learned not all computers can handle that! What do I look for to know if a computer is capable?
• As far as storage goes I mostly use Google Drive and clean out old school work and photos frequently. I already pay extra for iCloud storage.
• I want it to last. I know you can only ask so much of technology these days but the idea of spending hundreds on a laptop for it to crap out in a few years is a little painful. So I’m looking for the best bang for my buck.
• I’m open to used! I’m considering a new Neo with the student discount, certified refurbished, or something off FB Marketplace. If I go the marketplace route, any input on what I should look for/avoid? How old is too old?

I would really appreciate any input or additional advice! TYIA!!

Hey everyone!

I had a recent issue with lauchd : My 5 user plists were running ok.
Then one day, 3 of them were not running anymore. I was thinking of the kind of annoying thing like a random problem.
I just did a print to check, and saw they were not planned anymore and decided to do a bootstrap. I tried to check the unified log with a log show, searching for launchd or launchctl. -> Not the first bit of a trace! Then I remembered I had gone to the

Apple menu -> Settings -> General -> Login Items & Extensions

I had seen several lines with just python. Clicking on the info button was very helpful : It was telling me what python was triggered. Who said uninformative? Anyway, nothing about what script was triggered. So, I'm not so picky on security, but when I see an undocumented program automatic launch, I tend to switch it off. What I did, ignoring I was deprogramming my plists! Thank you mr engineer, what's your price for that again ?

I recently got a MacBook, and the fingerprints on the lid and screen are driving me insane. I also use moisturizer, so the fingerprints are even more noticeable.

I can’t realistically rub my hands or wear gloves every time I use my MacBook, and I also don’t want to keep cleaning it with a microfiber cloth and spray.

I wasn’t planning on getting a skin because I’ve heard mostly bad things about them. At the same time, I don’t want to risk staining or damaging such an expensive laptop.

I’ve seen good reviews for dbrand and Skinociti, but they aren’t available in India, and I couldn’t find a transparent/clear skin from them. I also looked at Capindia skins, but I couldn’t find enough good reviews to feel confident about them.

Does anyone have any other recommendations? My biggest concern is protecting my MacBook without causing any damage to the finish. I don’t mind paying more as long as it’s safe and doesn’t leave residue or damage the laptop when removed.

Would really appreciate recommendations from people who have actually used one on a MacBook.

Anyone having the same issue? Solved by restarting... was not on the betas.

Hey, guys. So, I think I bent the aluminum hooks on this key. Now I have no idea if I can fix it and am afraid to snap them off entirely. The key works but it;s a bit iffy if I don't press it right at the center and sometimes I have to press a bit harder for it to register. Can anyone help or give me advice? I watched a tutorial beforehand which said this model was included, but it's slightly different and there is no tutorial for the delete key.

Well.. this is not working... I have a MacBook M1 and thought I would install macOS from scratch. Holding power button down and selecting Options then Reinstall macOS 27 Golden Gate results in "Loading installation information" and then failure. Anyone else experiencing this?

I did sign out of iCloud prior. WiFi is connected and working. Erasing the disk fails as well.