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Can I use the apple pencil with the Magic Trackpad 2?
I would love to use the force touch of the Magic Trackpad 2 alongside the Apple Pencil to use in graphic design.
- Asked by Corey F from Metairie
- 02 10, 16
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No. Apple pencil is only compatible with iPad Pro.
- Answered by Nicholas P
- 05 31, 17
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how do i upgrade from 10.6.8 to 10.12.4
Have checked the Ram and harddrive, confirmed they can support the latest version, if I need to purchase up to next level before upgrade please send me the link. Thank you
- Asked by Carey L
- 03 28, 17
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- Asked about: Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
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Can I charge the MacBook Pro 13" 2016 with it?
Can I charge the MacBook Pro 13" 2016 with it?
- Asked by Fredy S from Montreal
- 11 21, 16
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- Asked about: 29W USB-C Power Adapter
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I use it with a 13" touch bar macbook pro and haven't had any issues with it so far. I am aware that charging would be slower, but I wanted the smallest possible charger and this thing is not much larger than the ones that come with the larger ipads. I also use it for charging through the multi adapter when connected to an external display in clamshell mode (I haven't tried it with both the external display and internal at the same time though). I haven't noticed any issues with cpu or graphics performance either.

If you want something more portable like me, than I'd say go for it and try it. You can always return it if it doesn't work out for your needs.
- Answered by Bryan H from Walnut Creek
- 02 7, 17
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Can I use the apple "USB-C adaptor to Thunderbolt" to daisy chain a "Thunderbolt to HDMI" (moshi), or even a "Thunderbolt to VGA" (apple) adaptor?
I'm trying to connect to the standard montitors and projectors that my customers have, but I also have a Cinema Display at my home. So I purchased a "USB-C to Thunderbolt" to connect to my cinema display, and thought I could daisy chain my thunderbolt to VGA or HDMI adaptors to connect to customers projectors and monitors. I'm having a hard time and am wondering if there is any software I can use, or maybe I'm doing something wrong. Otherwise, all my "thunderbolt to xxx" adaptors are garbage and I have to buy new USB- to HDMI, etc.

thanks!
- Asked by Franklin F from Costa Mesa
- 04 18, 17
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Will this work with a MacBook Pro Model A1398?
- Asked by Louis V from San Juan
- 04 18, 17
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- Asked about: Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Ada…
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I need to update my software. I have Mac OS X version 10.6.8. Is that the same as Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard?
- Asked by Peter C from Rydal
- 01 22, 16
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Yes.

OS 10.6.8 is the eighth and final revision or update of Snow Leopard (OS 10.6).

To upgrade to a later OS X:

1) if supported by your Mac's hardware, you can upgrade directly from Snow Leopard to El Capitan (OS 10.11). Go to the App Store app that is automatically installed on all Macs from OS 10.6.6 and later.

2) If you want (and your Mac supports) OS 10.7 (Lion) or OS 10.8 (Mountain Lion), go to the online Apple Store and purchase a redemption code. Instructions will be provided to use the redemption code to install either of those to OS X versions through the App Store app.

3) OS 10.9 (Mavericks) and OS 10.10 (Yosemite) are no longer available as all Macs that can support either of those two can also support the free OS 10.11 (El Capitan).
- Answered by Ewald W from Vancouver
- 01 23, 16
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Are the AirPods compatible with iPad
I have from 2015 an iPad Pro. Will the AirPods work with this tablet?
- Asked by Rebecca A P from Mukilteo
- 01 8, 17
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Yes, in fact AirPods can be used with any Bluetooth device. The added benefits however are limited to Apple devices.
- Answered by Cameron Y from Newcastle
- 01 9, 17
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Will this unit allow me to use my CDRom discs from my older Mac mini?
I've built up a library of graphic CDRom programs from my older Mac mini. Since my new Mac mini doesn't have a cd slot, will the USB SuperDrive allow me to use them.
- Asked by Dominic D from Danvers
- 04 25, 17
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Does apple remote pair with macbook pro retina?
I was just in-store and asked the 2 guys who helped me if the apple remote will work with my macbook pro retina display 13". They both said yes and even showed me where I would go to pair it.

1. System Preferences
2. Security & Privacy
3. Advanced

I did those three steps and also tried to google and looked at the manual, both of which said to hold my remote 3-4 inches from the screen and hold down menu and right buttons for 6 seconds until a linking symbol showed up on screen. None of this happened. I am disappointed because I bought this for an important presentation tomorrow and was assured by 2 apple geniuses that it would work.

I will definitely be taking it back unless there is something else I can try to make it work.

Thank you :)
- Asked by Tamara I from Brampton
- 04 13, 16
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Apple remotes (made for the computers and not the Apple TV) are made with Infrared not bluetooth. This means your laptop has to have a infrared receiver. The newer macs no longer have these receivers (at least the MacBooks don't) so the remotes no longer work.

You can see that the older MacBooks (e.g. the 2010 macbook pro) has a black line on the front edge of the body which is the infrared receiver - it works on that. New ones don't have this and so don't have infrared built in.

Wikipedia says you can buy yourself a infrared receiver to plug into your USB port.

I had the same problem.

-A MacBook Pro user (and owner of white apple remote & aluminium apple remote)
- Answered by Dillon C
- 04 15, 16
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power cable macbook
i lost the original power cable of my charger of macbook pro
Can i use any simple power cable ???
- Asked by Haythem S
- 03 6, 14
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- Asked about: Apple 12W USB Power Adapter
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where is the cd rom drive on the MacBook Pro?
- Asked by Antonio U from North Hollywood
- 05 27, 16
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The retina MacBook Pro doesn't have a CD rom drive. You may purchase apple super drive to fulfill the purpose. However MacBook Pro without Retina display has a CD drive. Hope this answers your question ...
- Answered by Avneesh M from Bangalore
- 05 27, 16
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Will AirPods work with 3rd party voip applications (Ringcentral, Skype, etc.) for both OS X & IOS, only for one, or not at all?
- Asked by Brette F from Loves Park
- 10 25, 16
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AirPods will work in the same capacity as EarPods. As long as your iOS/macOS device supports bluetooth, you will be able to use it as a headset system-wide.
- Answered by Jamie K from Centenary Heights
- 11 2, 16
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I have lion 10.7.5 installed on 2011 iMac which runs with no problems ( 8 gb ram) Is it worth risking my sanity by upgrading software to El Capitan
The blogs show that the likely hood of problems are high? The numbers of dissatisfied users of El Capitan is scary
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Yes, definitely! I just did it on my 2011 MacBook Pro (only 4gb ram). Took forever, but it's like a new machine. Wish I'd done it sooner!
- Answered by Daniel B from Santa Barbara
- 06 24, 16
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Can I run Office 2016 on a 13" mid 2011 macbook air
I would like to run MS Office 2016 on my macbook Air 13", Mid 2011.
I have added a Transcend 128GB JetDrive to the unit.
- Asked by Patrick T from Hawkhurst
- 06 19, 16
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I have Mac Mini 1.66Ghz intel core duo purchased May 2006. Snow leopard 10.6.8 can I upgrade this machine to a more uptodate OS? What can I upgrade?
Hardware wise what else can I do to increase performance? 1Gb RAM 80GB HDD
- Asked about: Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
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Your MacMini probably is ID Macmini1,1 (go to Apple Menu --> About This Mac --> More Info --> System Report --> Hardware Overview --> Model Identifier).

If Macmini1,1 (2006): Snow Leopard is the highest OS supported. Memory can be increased to 2GB. The hard drive can be replaced with a 2.5" SATA I or SATA II HD or Solid State Drive of any capacity up to 2TB. Suggest doing an internet search for "Mac mini Upgrade Guide" if you plan to do upgrades yourself. Otherwise go to an Apple Specialist for both memory and hard drive upgrades.

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If Macmini2,1 (2007): Lion (OS 10.7.5) is highest OS supported (if at least 2GB of memory present). Memory can be increased to 4GB.

If Macmini3,1 (2009) or later: Yosemite (OS 10.10) is currently highest OS supported.
- Answered by Ewald W from Vancouver
- 02 15, 15
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What cable connects a 27" Apple LED Cinema Display to Macbook Air (mid 2013)?
I currently have a cable that is starting to split open that needs to be replaced. It exits the display via USB and then splits into the USB and mini display ports.
- Asked by Susan F from Mckinney
- 10 13, 16
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Can I use a mouse with my Mac laptop
- Asked by Trevor R B L
- 12 18, 15
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Can I charge my MacBook Pro (13" with usb-c) with an usb-a to usb-c, and then use the iPhone power brick from there?
A ordinary USB (USB-a) to USB-C-cable with the iPhone charger to the 13" MacBook Pro? Possible?
- Asked by Martin Nymann J
- 04 26, 17
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will my case for my 13 inch air model A1369 fit on model A1372?
- Asked by Asim N from Scarborough
- 01 6, 16
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Does this work with the Apple USB SuperDrive ?
- Asked by Rene C from Montreal
- 08 22, 15
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Yes. It should work with any USB device, SuperDrive included.
- Answered by Devon L from Madison
- 10 15, 15
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