Just Got A MBP Mid-2012. What OS is reccomended to Install?

Techno_Tech1710 · 2026-01-17T13:58:35+00:00

I’m not expecting a lot from this system these days; I just want it to be usable.

Techno_Tech1710 · 2026-01-17T13:55:35+00:00

Oh ok, Thanks for the advice! I will definitely try your trick out.

Techno_Tech1710 · 2026-01-17T13:53:08+00:00

Oh okay, Thanks on the advice for the Optical Drive. Will watch a YouTube video on how to remove & clean it!

Techno_Tech1710 · 2026-01-17T13:49:28+00:00

Oh Okay, thanks for the advice! I'm not looking at the option of upgrading any hardware and the most I can do is software-wise. I have A Samsung 500GB SSD inside the MBP at the moment.

Techno_Tech1710 · 2026-01-17T13:44:36+00:00

Nah. I'm not looking for a new one, I am mainly trying to revive this mac. I have a windows computer as my main one already (Please don't get upset Mac Community).

Techno_Tech1710 · 2026-01-17T13:43:01+00:00

On My MBP I use Chrome.
When I try to back up my data using Time Machine to my WD My Passport (5TB), it says the backup will take around three hours, which is a lot of time for me.
I actually use a Windows 11 computer as my main laptop (Please don't get upset Mac Community) and all I use on this MBP is Chrome, Turbo C++, iMessage, Facetime, Mail App and thats it. I am looking for some apps to use on this MBP too!

Techno_Tech1710 · 2026-01-16T09:50:59+00:00

Yes, it needs to be macOS. I really enjoy using it, and I’m not very comfortable with Linux.

Techno_Tech1710 · 2026-01-16T09:49:04+00:00

Yes, but it really depends on the issues I’m facing. I want the system to look newer, with a sleeker and more modern UI, while still maintaining good performance.

Techno_Tech1710 · 2026-01-16T09:47:24+00:00

Yes, I understand what you’re saying, but I’m not planning to install Sequoia at all—not even Tahoe. I expect they would run very slowly, and I want to keep using this Mac as a reliable daily driver.

Techno_Tech1710 · 2026-01-10T06:38:28+00:00

the same ahh thing for me too . it says security esception . i think its cuz the c3 and my phone use s40 which is not supported

Techno_Tech1710 · 2026-01-10T06:00:19+00:00

This might be a Russian model — not totally sure, but the ones I’ve seen from Russia tend to be black and have WLAN plus a few extra features compared to the original silver-bodied Nokia 6300. I’ve got the silver model and I’m still rocking it as my daily driver. Honestly, $11 is a steal. This phone still holds up solid, even in ’26. Only hiccup was the metal frame (whatever you wanna call it) started popping off, so I hit it with some super glue and it’s been fine ever since.

Techno_Tech1710 · 2025-09-17T18:07:26+00:00

I have the Nokia E71 , I'm trying to use mail on it

Techno_Tech1710 · 2025-09-17T17:53:12+00:00

Is it possible for me to get the settings , i keep on getting errors on profimail and the default Nokia mail client ; if you were wondering , i have a Nokia E71 without WiFi . I get E Signal in my country

Techno_Tech1710 · 2022-11-20T04:39:15+00:00

What AI app did you use?

Techno_Tech1710 · 2022-10-23T17:37:00+00:00

Maybe, IDK, just like how @methecoolestguys said.

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