Macbook Answers

What to do after buying a used MacBook

To ensure that you are not being duped, inspect the physical condition and ensure that it is as described by the vendor, if not worse. For example, if the vendor claims it’s in pristine condition yet there’s a large dent, there’s something amiss. Clean the MacBook and remove any dirt or grime that has accumulated on it. Ascertain that the MacBook can be booted.

How to record on MacBook

To access the Screenshot toolbar, hold down the Shift, Command, and 5 keys at the same time. Onscreen controls will appear for recording the full screen, recording a specific area of the screen, or capturing a still photograph of your screen.

How to delete messages on MacBook

1. Launch any discussion in your Messages app.

2. Locate the message you wish to remove, right-click it, and choose Delete…

3. To confirm, click Delete. Please keep in mind that deleting an iMessage on Mac just removes the message from your side. The receiver will continue to receive all messages on their devices.

How to print on MacBook

1. Open a document on your Mac and select File > Print or press Command-P.

2. If the settings in the Print dialogue are OK as they are, click Print and you’re finished. Otherwise, go to step

3. To change the printing options, select one of the typical print settings (you may need to click Show Details to view more print possibilities)

How to clean MacBook keyboard

1. Position your Mac notebook at a 75-degree angle, not nearly vertical.

2. Spray the keyboard, or just the afflicted keys, with compressed air in a left-to-right motion.

3. Turn your Mac notebook to its right side and spray the keyboard from left to right once again.

4. Repeat the procedure, but this time with your Mac notebook flipped to the left side.

How to restore pages on MacBook

Tap the Files app’s icon to launch it. In the Locations section, choose Recently Deleted. Locate and touch on the Pages document you wish to recover. Select the Recover option, which will return the file to its original place.

How do you take a still from a video on a Mac?

Go to Video > Snapshot from the top menu (or right-click on the video screen and select Snapshot, or use the keyboard shortcut CMD + ALT + S). In the upper right corner of the video screen, a thumbnail of the captured frame will show.

Why is my MacBook fan so loud

When your device’s processor is performing strenuous activities, such as compressing HD video, playing a graphics-intensive game, or indexing the hard drive with Spotlight following data migration, the fans spin up quickly to offer more ventilation.

Can a MacBook air run Minecraft

Minecraft runs really well on the M1 Macs. Whether you’re playing on a 13″ MacBook Air or MacBook Pro’s laptop screen, or hooked into any of the most popular display sizes, you should be alright.

How to turn off the green light on MacBook

Turn off the green light on your Mac. Turn off the green light on your Mac. Select “Photo Booth” (or one of the other program names) from the menu at the top left of your screen, then click “Quit Photo Booth.” You should be able to turn off the iSight light if you do this for all three programs.

How long does it take a MacBook pro to charge

According to Apple’s website, if the battery is at around 50% capacity, it should take roughly 1 hour to reach 80 percent full power, with an additional 2 hours to achieve full power on trickle charge. If you charge the battery at 80% capacity, it will take 2 hours to reach full capacity.

How to restore pages on MacBook

Wipe any dust from the screen with the cloth that comes with the display or any soft, dry, lint-free cloth. If extra cleaning is necessary, softly wet the cloth with water or a screen or display cleaner before wiping the screen. Keep moisture out of cracks and crevices.

How to clean the apple MacBook screen

Wipe any dust from the screen with the cloth that comes with the display or any soft, dry, lint-free cloth. If extra cleaning is necessary, softly wet the cloth with water or a screen or display cleaner before wiping the screen. Keep moisture out of cracks and crevices.

What cable do I need to connect my MacBook to my iMac

1. It must be a 27-inch model with a mini-Displayport connector (mini-Displayport models 21″ and 24″ do not support Target Display Mode).

2. It may be used as a display by any device with a DisplayPort output. Connect the two via a Mini-DisplayPort-to-Mini-DisplayPort connection, and then press Cmd-F2 on the iMac’s keyboard.

Where is the microphone on a MacBook pro

The latest MacBook Pro models actually have three microphones integrated into. You wouldn’t notice where they are unless you had a schematic, but they are all in the upper right corner of the computer’s keyboard and speaker region.

How to scroll on a Mac laptop?

Press the Control key on the keyboard and then click the trackpad. Scroll using two fingers by swiping them up and down.