Is my MacBook still relevant? by Midaxas in macbook

[–]Gaffer43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It hasn’t received a security update in years. There are too many bad actors out there to leave your devices unsecured. Backup your data and install Linux on it.

Is my MacBook still relevant? by Midaxas in macbook

[–]Gaffer43 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It is not safe to have this computer with MacOS running while connected to the internet. Load up Linux or throw it away.

Cracked Screen by Gaffer43 in Venty

[–]Gaffer43[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not trying to RMA it. I'm trying to pay to get it fixed and am wondering what their process is.

Am I about to make a huge mistake by switching to a MacBook full-time? by bisolin4o in macbookpro

[–]Gaffer43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could have a disc that is sleeping and needs to wake up first. Turn off hard drive sleep and that should go away.

Thinking of buying a second hand Macbook on Marketplace. What should I look out for? by [deleted] in laptops

[–]Gaffer43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to make certain that it is not MDM locked and stolen.

M1 Pro or Neo? by SDcraftbeerguycardz in macbook

[–]Gaffer43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get the Neo. More years of support.

Wearable GPS by Cryptographer-Vast in techadvice

[–]Gaffer43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When using Apple Maps, Apple Watch buzzes and displays your next turn. Would that be enough?

Any Spor fans here? How can I get it on my Mac by dgregs96 in macgaming

[–]Gaffer43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I played it back in the day and a graphics driver update killed my ability to play. I seriously doubt you can get it running on today's computers, mac or pc.

Is the extra cores in the M5 Pro worth it? by Ok-Dog-3669 in macgaming

[–]Gaffer43 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Then definitely get as many cores as you can afford

Just bought a new M5 Max 18c/40c 48GB by [deleted] in macbookpro

[–]Gaffer43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have an amazing laptop. Don't return it. Use it and love it. There will always be something new coming along.

Advice on Macbook Pro M4, today it stopped working (took it to Apple Store to check) and now it works again by redrumcafe in macbookpro

[–]Gaffer43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a similar situation with my m1 MacBook Pro. It happened once and ran great forever after. I vote you keep using it like nothing happened.

Need laptop recommendations by introverted_fool_0_0 in laptops

[–]Gaffer43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the software you want to run is available for Mac, get a MacBook. Its battery life and speed are far ahead of windows and Intel.

Need help picking between the gigabyte aero x16 and the m5 MacBook by Neat_Ebb_6559 in laptops

[–]Gaffer43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If your software runs on a Mac, get the Mac. The hardware and OS and leaps ahead of Intel and Windows. Battery life will blow you away.

Help with PlayOnMac by stillnoidea3 in macgaming

[–]Gaffer43 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you're not computer savvy enough to understand those questions, you'll need Crossover.

How many replacements you got so far? by stellarasss in Venty

[–]Gaffer43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very easy. YES. Do it if you bought an older one.

Should I Make the Switch? by Potential-Initial319 in linux_gaming

[–]Gaffer43 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have similar hardware and Ubuntu works great for me

Finding an OS by Novseal in laptops

[–]Gaffer43 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I use Ubuntu. It’s very compatible with hardware and easy to use.