Common MacBook problems and solutions. The most common problems with macbook air Macbook air problems

Both Air and Pro. The basic configuration of models usually includes an internal drive with a capacity of 120-250 GB. Operating system with installed programs can occupy up to 30 GB of memory. As a result, for storing photos, videos and other things on your computer important information There is less and less space left.

How to increase MacBook Air memory

There are several ways to solve the problem of lack of disk space on your computer:

purchase SSD drive larger volume, connect an external drive;
increase device space using iCloud;
increase memory using any other cloud storage.

The market offers internal and external SSD drives from both Apple, as well as from other manufacturers. The OWC brand offers Aura drives with capacities of 480 GB and 1 TB - more budget-friendly than Apple drives. The upgrade kit is suitable for all MacBooks produced in 2013 or later. The advantage of buying an internal drive is high data writing speed. External drives are connected to Apple device through USB port, and have more low speed transfer data than internal drives.

Expanding iCloud storage, you will get the amount of cloud storage:

50 GB for $0.99 per month;
200 GB for $2.99 per month;
2TB for $9.99 per month.

The advantage of this method of increasing memory is the ability to flexibly increase or decrease storage depending on needs. The disadvantage is the regular subscription fee. By purchasing an SSD drive for your device, you pay once, for iCloud - monthly. You can also purchase space in the cloud storage of any other popular service. So, tariffs for using Google

Drive is practically no different from iCloud, but there is the possibility of purchasing up to 30 TB. To expand memory by MacBook Air and Pro, you can replace the internal drive, connect an external one, or use cloud storage

with access by subscription fee.

Airborne laptops don't have much time left.

Apple recently updated its MacBook and MacBook Air lines. This was an unexpected step; according to tradition, I was waiting for an upgrade of Macs at WWDC. And it would be better if that happened, since the spring update turned out to be strange. Everything is more or less clear: it has become a little more powerful, the autonomy has been improved, the pink color is where it would be without it. True, everyone was waiting for at least one more USB-C port, but it didn't happen. Although, as the owner of a MacBook 12, I don’t see this as a big problem, but this is a topic for a separate post.

But they updated it strangely: now the base has 8 GB of RAM and only for the 13-inch model. Well... that's it. The hardware remains from 2015 and, as I understand it, the MacBook Air will no longer be updated this year. So why this upgrade then, if, in an amicable way, it’s time to remove this line?

I know many will disagree with me, especially owners of “air” laptops. But there are several reasons for this, which I will try to explain as clearly as possible.

Why MacBook Air is good

But before we bury Air, let's think about what its advantages are. And there are only two of them:

1. MacBook Air is the entry ticket for those who want to join the world of Apple and buy their first Mac. It is relatively inexpensive, allowing you to try the system without investing a lot of money (although due to the exchange rate, everything has become less clear).

2. MacBook Air is a compact laptop with excellent hardware. This is a workhorse that can handle most tasks. You can take it with you everywhere, it works for a long time and never fails.

This is all great, but the picture changed when the MacBook 12 was introduced. gorgeous screen, great sound, it has become even thinner and more beautiful. At the same time, the range of Apple laptops has grown to indecent sizes, and the Air is clearly the weak link here.

Why the MacBook Air will die

Reason 1: it has a disgusting screen

Having a screen with a resolution of 1440 × 900 in 2016 is simply indecent. I used a MacBook Air 11 for a long time, then I bought a 13-inch model. Everything is fine, but it’s impossible to work on it for a long time, your eyes get tired. And the color rendition is not so great.

Many were expecting an updated MacBook Air last year with a Retina display and thinner frames, but they presented just a MacBook. And it is he who will replace the “air” line.

Reason 2: Outdated design

MacBook Air design remains unchanged already 5 years. Despite this, it still looks good: a minimalistic unibody body, the apple glows. It’s cool, but after 5 years it’s all become boring, I want something new and interesting. I would like to remove the frames around the screen, make it even thinner, and add new colors.

And Apple did it - MacBook 12. And this year, at WWDC 2016, it will do the same with MacBook Pro. It turns out that Apple itself is no longer interested in the Air line.

Reason 3: it's time to reduce the model range

Apple currently offers 12 (!!!) MacBook models. See for yourself: two MacBook 12, four MacBook Air and six MacBook Pro (a MacBook Pro without Retina is still on sale). And custom modifications are still not available for us. Choice is always good, but Apple is clearly having problems with rationalization right now, and this also applies to other company products.

Among the 12 models, the Air is clearly the weak link, and Apple understands this, since it released such a strange update.

What will replace the MacBook Air?

Instead of MacBook Air 11 and 13, MacBook 12 and 14 will come.

1. Now the MacBook 12 is being sold as a premium product, but soon the cost of components will drop and it will be able to replace the Air 11. It will become that entrance ticket to the world of Apple, it just needs to add more power and bring down the price tag. A lightweight, stylish laptop that can handle most everyday tasks.

2. There have been rumors about the MacBook 14 for a long time, and they even seem to promise it at WWDC 16. If the MacBook 12 is not enough, you need bigger screen and better performance - take the 14-inch model. It will replace the workhorse Air 13 and will become a more productive version of the two-wheeler.

Affordable MacBook 12

Advanced MacBook 14

Good MacBook Pro 13

Advanced MacBook Pro 13

Nice MacBook 15

Advanced MacBook 15

This reorganization of the line seems logical to me. Especially after they present the firmware in the new building. The lineup MacBook will become more logical and easier for buyers. Well, the MacBook Air will remain in history as a reliable and lightweight laptop, which Jobs once brought on stage in an envelope.

And what do you think? Do you agree with this reorganization or will events develop differently? Share your thoughts in the comments.

While using the macbook air, you may experience various problems. What are they and how to deal with them?

Despite the fact that the macbook air is quite expensive and is produced by a company that has always been famous for its quality, many users sometimes experience problems associated with malfunctions and even breakdowns. In order to avoid problems and breakdowns in the end, you need to deal with them, then macbook air repair will most likely not be required at all.

One common problem is overheating, which can occur if the device's cooling elements are not working properly or the device is heavily clogged with dust. A special paste is placed between the processor and the heatsink, which dries out over time, leading to overheating. If you do not deal with this problem, then the central processor, video chip and any other laptop device may soon fail. The solution to this problem is quite simple; first of all, you need to clean the laptop from dust and replace the thermal conductive paste. You can do this yourself, but it is better to contact a service center to eliminate the possibility of damaging the device. Overheating can be determined by the device freezing and its body becoming very hot.

If after replacing the thermal paste and cleaning the dust, the device still freezes, then you need to install and start special utilities, which can eliminate systemic problems, leading to frequent freezes and poor performance.

Among the common problems is one in which the operating system stops loading. To resolve this, it is usually sufficient to reset the PRAM settings. This can be done using a special key combination. Another problem is the failure of the keyboard, this occurs largely due to liquid spilled on its surface. It is almost impossible to fix such a breakdown, because devices of this type cannot be disassembled. Yes, and doing this will simply be unprofitable. If the keys do not work, but the device is still operational, then all that remains is to connect an external keyboard and use the laptop with it. If the problem is with the keys, they can be replaced at an Apple service center, after which you can continue to use them. Problems with the macbook air can be very diverse, but in most cases you can fix them yourself without contacting specialists service center Apple.

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In one of the previous articles, I wrote about what steps should be taken. I think it would be fair if a similar article appeared about the MacBook.

After all, what could be worse than the situation, when your MacBook won't boot, and you clearly realize that all your information remains on it, the accumulation of which was spent hundreds of working hours.

In this article, I will outline an emergency action plan when your MAC flatly refuses to start. It is not at all necessary to perform absolutely all of the above steps. But we still need to act.

If your MacBook won't boot or freezes on boot, it could be due to:

problem with hardware (HDD, memory, controller, processor, etc.);
problem with OS X (for example, upgrading to El Capitan)
newly installed hardware (disconnect all USB devices)

As in the case of an iPhone that won’t turn on, the first thing to do is make sure that the MacBook’s battery is not simply discharged or the charger has not failed.

If something is still displayed on the screen or even the boot process begins (which ends up stuck on a spinning disk or even breaks down), you should try following the steps described below in the order they appear.

If your MacBook is completely frozen and requires a reboot -
Need to create bootable USB flash drive with OS X?-
MAC stuck on white screen after updating OS X -
Read more about different boot modes -
You don’t know what the screen that appears when you boot your MAC means -

STEP 1: Boot into Safe Mode

First you should try booting your MacBook into safe mode, which limits the checks and downloadable functionality performed by the Mac at startup. I don’t guarantee that after starting in this mode, your MAC will suddenly start working as before, but it’s still worth a try.

Turn off your MacBook and then turn it on while holding down the shift button. Booting into Safe Mode may take a long time (if your computer boots at all), so be patient.

If you want to know what exactly happens when you boot into Safe Mode, you can boot your MacBook by holding down shift + Command + V, which in turn will launch MAC secure mode + verbose mode.

Verbose mode is an optional boot mode for the operating system (including OS X, Windows, Linux), in which the screen displays detailed information about downloadable drivers, software and processes occurring when the computer boots.

Be patient and careful while booting your MacBook. If your computer does boot into safe mode, try simply rebooting it from top menu Apple.

If the MacBook now boots up in the usual way, we will assume that the situation has been corrected and now everything is fine. If the MacBook does not boot, proceed to the next step.

STEP 2: Download Disk Utility

There can be a lot of reasons why a MacBook freezes when loading. But let's check now and then discard or try to fix the cause of the problem hard drive your MAC. The easiest way hard checks disk is starting Disk Utility(Disk Utility).

The first step is to turn off your MAC. If MacBook stuck on gray (white, blue, pink...) screen with a spinning disk, you need to force it (the computer) to turn off. To do this, press and hold the power button for 5-8 seconds.

To launch Disk Utility, you need to get into OS X recovery mode. To do this, hold down Command + R when you turn on the computer.

If everything went well, you will be taken to a screen with a title MAC OS X Utilities(see picture below). On this screen you need to click on “ Disk Utility» (Disk Utility).

Then click on the name of the built-in hard drive on the left side of Disk Utility and start the verification process by clicking on Verify Disk on the lower right side of the screen. Wait for the verification to complete.

If any problems are found, you will be prompted to correct them. Confirm your intentions by clicking on Repair Disk. After that, try restarting your MacBook again.

STEP 3: Target Disk Mode

As the saying goes, “it’s better to have a bird in your hands than a pie in the sky.” How are you doing with backup copies data? Well, the data that was stored on your MacBook... And now it won’t start... Sadness!

If data loss on your MacBook doesn’t particularly worry you, skip straight to the next step. But if you are now in a cold sweat trying to remember whether you copied anything valuable to other disks or flash drives, then here is another gift from Apple for you - EXTERNAL DRIVE MODE.

Target Disc Mode is a special boot mode unique to MAC computers that allows you to access your computer's hard drive without booting into OS X.

Using this mode, you can save data when your MacBook does not boot for any reason.

To launch external drive mode and gain access to the contents of the MacBook hard drive, do this:

We find another MAC computer. If you don't have one personally, ask your friends
Connect both Macs using a Thunderbolt cable
Turn off your MAC. If necessary, hold down the POWER button for more than 5 seconds
Hold down the T button immediately after turning on the MacBook and hold it until the blue screen Thunderbolt icons.

You just launched Mode External Disk . This mode, roughly speaking, turns your MAC into external hard disk. If everything went smoothly, your friend's MAC will show an additional external HDD. Now copy and save everything you need.

When you're done with the drive, you'll need to eject it into the Finder like any other device. After that, disconnect the Thunderbolt cable and turn off your MAC computer(holding the power button for more than 5 seconds).

STEP 4: Reinstall OS X

If none of the previous steps brought “relief”, all that remains is to reinstall operating system OS X. To do this, you need to boot the computer again in recovery mode, well, remember as in step 2. To do this, turn on the computer while holding down Command + R.

Wait for OS X Utilities to load and select from the list Reinstall OS X. Follow the onscreen instructions until you completely reinstall the operating system.

If your MAC has not mastered installing OS X or has only been running the new operating system for a short time, there are most likely some more serious problems with your MAC.

Such problems may occur due to recently installed new hardware (memory, hard drive, etc.). Check your new hardware for compatibility with your computer.

If you have not installed anything on your MAC, you need to check the existing modules (hard drive controller, memory modules, etc.). But it is better to entrust such checks to service center specialists.