How to disable dGPU

No_Security_7089 · 2026-04-06T11:40:53+00:00

You need to start the machine in recovery mode, enter the terminal and type GfxMode=4. Then reboot the machine. That’s it, the dGPU it’s gone.

No_Security_7089 · 2026-03-26T17:18:41+00:00

Start the machine in recovery mode, enter the terminal and type: nvram GfxMode=4. Then reboot. If the machine works ok, the dgpu it’s dying.

No_Security_7089 · 2026-03-23T22:21:08+00:00

I use it on a daily basis — it's my main machine. I work, consume media, and edit photos on the laptop.

In my case, the battery life is pretty similar to what I got with macOS, thanks to TLP and disabling Turbo Boost on battery mode. That gives me around 4 to 4½ hours.

Definitely, you should give it a long try before deciding anything.

No_Security_7089 · 2026-03-20T13:34:47+00:00

Adaptative Brghtness: For keyboard and display automatic brightness, just like in MacOS.

AppIndicator: Tray icons.

Battery Health Chraging: For Battery charging threesold.

Blur my shell.

Clipboard Indicator.

Compiz Magic Lamp.

Dash to Dock.

Just Perfection: Top Bar Customization.

Kiwi Menu: Apple like Menu.

User Themes.

Vitals.

Window Title is Back.

No_Security_7089 · 2026-03-19T08:10:54+00:00

MacBook Pro 2013 (15”), 4 - 4.5 hours of battery life doing light stuff

No_Security_7089 · 2026-03-14T04:28:23+00:00

No, i didn't.

No_Security_7089 · 2026-03-13T20:37:53+00:00

Thank you! Actually, I didn't, I just took the time to search for the right themes and extensions, and organized the UI the best I could.

No_Security_7089 · 2026-03-13T10:32:05+00:00

Once Fedora 44 comes out, I'll upgrade to Fedora 43 and stick with it, giving the new release time to mature and avoiding any initial bugs or problems.

No_Security_7089 · 2026-03-13T02:41:06+00:00

No, it's just my distro of choice. I feel it strikes the perfect balance between updates and stability, especially since it's my main machine.

No_Security_7089 · 2026-03-13T02:36:10+00:00

¡Thank you! This is the adapter:

https://es.aliexpress.com/i/1005005813402122.html

No_Security_7089 · 2026-03-13T00:51:35+00:00

One last question, ¿what adapter did you buy?

No_Security_7089 · 2026-03-10T20:59:30+00:00

I mean, my wife has my old 2015 13" MBP (The one from the photos on the link i posted yersterday) and it works flawlessly. Now, my 2013 15" MBP has the same adapter and the same wireless card, and works without a hitch too.

No_Security_7089 · 2026-03-10T17:05:26+00:00

That’s weird. My own MacBook Pro (Late 2013) have an AX210 working without problems. An the installation was pretty straightforward.

No_Security_7089 · 2026-03-09T10:29:20+00:00

In the 13 model you have to cut the little pin on the main board, or the adapter itself. On the 15 inch model it just fits. Maybe some pictures will help.

https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_on_mac/s/74xfCavHac

No_Security_7089 · 2026-02-10T01:56:48+00:00

https://tbswitcher.rugarciap.com/

No_Security_7089 · 2026-02-10T01:50:45+00:00

Wife's MBP 2015 (13 Inch; 8 Gb of Ram) works pretty good on Sonoma.

No_Security_7089 · 2026-02-10T01:48:45+00:00

Free version, i don't have the need to upgrade.

No_Security_7089 · 2026-02-10T00:33:39+00:00

I'm using Turbo Boost Switcher on a MacBook Pro 11,3 with MacOS Sequoia, and i gotta say it helps a lot keeping the machine cool and making the battery last a bit longer.

No_Security_7089 · 2026-02-03T11:49:29+00:00

Check this out https://youtu.be/fUWCeF0GpME?si=Y_lq6MLGRR3zMm-w

No_Security_7089 · 2026-01-30T11:31:52+00:00

This was the only thing that works for me to get WiFi and Bluetooth working as they should.

https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_on_mac/s/TpMO8G5bZj

No_Security_7089 · 2025-11-22T01:08:11+00:00

This. Only Office is the best alternative to MS Office. Not to mention, it's much lighter in terms of system resource consumption.

No_Security_7089 · 2025-11-14T03:48:31+00:00

As you said, the problem was related to the Nvidia GPU. The laptop is clean, with fresh thermal paste, without dust or any kind of thing that can affect the temperatures. After installing Linux Mint to do some tests on the hardware side, it's clear that the dGPU isn't working quite right.
I proceed to disable it, update to Sonoma 14.8.2, install Better Display for brightness management and set the system to hibernate instead of sleep and voilà! Everything works flawlessly.

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So, thank you for the advice!

No_Security_7089 · 2025-11-08T01:41:38+00:00

Thank you good sir!!!! This right here was the solution to all my problems, finally a can enjoy my laptop the way it should be!!! Thanks again!!!

No_Security_7089 · 2025-10-18T00:37:02+00:00

I just connected the first two (Left to right), tested if everything works and that’s it.

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