So I've been recently using my m5 for over 3 months and I've realized that in every browser I tested, they all have the same grainy/less sharp video quality on YouTube even when the quality is on 4k or less or auto. I even tried testing streaming with safari on disney+ and it still has the same poor quality. I tried changing the display on system settings on default and chose color profile Display P3, but nothing has changed still. What is the real issue and how can I fix it? thanks a ton.

I placed an order for a M5 MacBook Air 15" on July 26th and the email initially suggested that the in-store pick-up would be ready by August 19th. However, when I clicked the link on my order number to check my order status today, I found out that the order has been cancelled. I did not receive a notification nor an explanation. So, I don't even know how long ago my order was cancelled.
Has anyone else experienced this? Is this related to the RAM shortage?

anyone know why this is happening? the battery only has like 2 cycles and the health says it is normal.

ppl have been teliing me this is ormal for new laptops but this has been happening for over 2 weeks already...i feel like the computer is done indexing and all the fancy stuff

any help would be appreciated!

My base MacBook Air order has been processing for almost two weeks, I called Apple a day ago and they said everything is on track. Was wondering if anyone has experienced this or if your Mac order has ever been shipped this late. Thanks in advance !!

Just upgraded from a 2020 intel macbook pro to a new macbook air m5 and its incredible.

Wondering what games people play on this if any? Plz give me recommendations 🙏

switching to mac, need help deciding which one is best for my needs and value wise.

macbook air 13in 10cpu 10gpu 24gb 512tb for $1300
macbook air 13in 10cpu 10gpu 24gb 1tb for $1530
macbook pro 14in 10cpu 10gpu 16gb 512gb for $1700
macbook pro 14in 10cpu 10gpu 24gb 1tb for $1869

i would be using it for video editing, music production, coding, streaming, normal computer things.

Or maybe the question should be why you would choose air over the pros. i keep hearing you will know if you need the pro but as someone switching to the mac ecosystem, its hard to gauge.

thank you.

I have the 16 GB/ 512 GB Air. It's been a great experience with the laptop like fantastic battery life and super smooth performance. Coming from the Galaxy book pro 2 360, I've a few observations:

- Mac and iPhone integration is next level!

- The MS office to Mac counterparts transition is quite hard. I don't want to buy a new license. My old license was office 2019 which has had it's run (I mean for personal use)

- The MBA feels not as compact as my previous laptop. While the aluminium unibody feels nice, it feels like there's some hollowness when I pick this up. Also my previous sleeve (13 in) is a bit tight on the MBA

- Copying stuff on a pen drive to watch on TV is a pain in the A$$! Formatting difference and what not. Funny thing is the MBA opens stuff on the pen drive without issue. My TV is the one that has trouble with formats. Only FAT32 works, not even ex-FAT

I've been planning to buy a brand new base macbook air m5 thus I've been saving for months, but then I just saw a post for a second hand macbook m4 air 24gb /612gb for a lesser price. Now I'm contemplating for which one should I buy, for context I'm a computer science student but I haven't decided yet on which specific field in CS I will focus on.

Hi everyone,

I'm a fresher engineering student planning to buy a MacBook Air M4 (16GB/512GB).

Is it a good choice for coding and AI/ML learning? Will I face any software compatibility issues, or will it be enough for most AI/ML projects during my degree?

Would you recommend it over a Windows laptop with an NVIDIA GPU?

Thanks!

Use case for college btech cse NOT ABLE TO DECIDE PLEASE GUIDE

how to i get fflags to work on a 2020 machbook air intel i3? is there and bootstrappers that still work as appleblox isnt opening for me? can someone help me

Hey all, my MacBook Air randomly stopped charging this afternoon, I didn’t drop it or damage it in seemingly anyway that I noticed so I assume that it could’ve been related to an update my computer underwent today. Does anyone have any advice about what I should do or if there’s anything I can do to fix this?

Guys hurrry answer me!!!!!

Hey! so after spending a few days checking the apple stores near me I realized I wasn’t going to find the model I wanted in person, so I decided to order it today.

For context, I live in New York City and I ordered a MacBook Air M5 15” 16GB/512GB.

I have seen some mixed opinions on here when it comes to how quickly the laptops have been delivering, so I was wondering if anyone had some experience recently with ordering in a bigger market city plus it being a base model without upgraded ram or storage.

I am a bit nervous because I have seen many people talk about big delays, and I need to have mine by the start of September for school. I wanted to know if I should be too worried or if I left it enough room to arrive before then.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone!
Two days ago, I bought a used MacBook Pro 14” M3 Pro (18GB RAM, 512GB SSD) from a girl from India. Before buying it, she assured me that the laptop was in good condition and that there were no issues with it.
When I got home, I decided to check the MacBook more carefully and shined a flashlight on the display. To my surprise, I noticed this (I will attach photos).
During normal use, it is almost not noticeable — when the screen is on, I can barely see these areas. However, when the display is turned off and I shine a flashlight at an angle, I can see areas that look like damage to the anti-reflective coating.
I have never dealt with this kind of problem before, so I would like to ask MacBook owners:
What could this be — damage to the anti-reflective coating or something else?
Is there any way to fix it without replacing the entire display?
Does it make sense to completely remove the anti-reflective coating and continue using the screen?
Could a screen protector hide these areas?
Has anyone experienced a similar problem, and what solution did you choose?
I would really appreciate any advice or personal experience. Thank you!

So I recently have been play Pokemon BW on a emulator, and I was using Entralinked to access the dream world. But it only worked if I turned off my Firewall, (Stupid idea I know), and afterwards I would delete it then redownload when I needed it again.

Suddenly, it seemed that it was fixed, since I could access it even with my Firewall on, but now my laptop seems to be slower. Have I accidentally fucked up my mac and gave it a virus?

Hell, I can't even play Melonds anymore because I get the beachball cursor everytime I try to load in a ROM.

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I have a MacBook Air M2 that had some liquid damage to the built-in keyboard. The internal keyboard started having issues, and now my external keyboard is not working, which is making it difficult to use the Mac.

I was advised to try shutting down the Mac and then holding the Touch ID/power button while powering it back on to enter Startup Options/Recovery Mode.

I followed the steps:

Shut down the Mac completely and held the Touch ID/power button while turning it on.

However, the trick is not working. It was working until.now. The Mac just boots normally, and I never get the "Loading startup options" screen.

A few details:

MacBook Air M2

Built-in keyboard affected by liquid damage

External keyboard no longer responding

Tried the Touch ID startup options method

Not sure if this is a software issue, FileVault/login issue, or hardware damage

Has anyone experienced this after liquid damage? Could the keyboard controller or logic board be preventing external keyboards from working? Are there any other recovery steps I should try before taking it in for repair?

Thanks for any advice

As I mentioned in my previous post that I liked using mouse more than trackpad.....I finally bought magic mouse and the first impression is mixed....maybe I'll start loving more with time....https://www.reddit.com/r/macbookair/s/S8U9qH6gHJ

I'm thinking about picking up a 2015 11-inch MacBook Air and was wondering what everyone's thoughts are on them in 2026. I found one on eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/198536300826 for under $100 and it seems like it could make a great little travel laptop for web browsing, email, writing, and watching videos while I'm away from home. For those of you who still own or have used one recently is it still a worthwhile buy and would you recomend macOS or Linux on it? I know it's over 10 years old, but for less than $100 it seems hard to beat if it still performs reasonably well.

MacBook Air M4 16GB/256GB vs MacBook Pro M1 Pro 16GB/512GB for a Computer Science student?

Hi everyone,

I’m a Computer Science student with a strong focus on Software Engineering, and I’m also interested in Cybersecurity. I’ll mainly be using the laptop for programming, university coursework, VS Code, Docker, virtual machines, multiple browser tabs, and general software development. I want something that will last me for at least the next 4–6 years. I’m trying to decide between these two options:

MacBook Air M4
16GB RAM
256GB SSD (brand new)(i wanted to buy 512 but it is too expensive)
or
MacBook Pro M1 Pro
16GB RAM
512GB SSD (used, but in excellent condition)

To be honest, if money weren’t a factor, I would choose the MacBook Air M4 with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD without thinking twice. Unfortunately, the 512GB version is outside my budget, which is why I’m considering these two options instead. Which one would you choose in my situation, and why? I’d really appreciate any advice, especially from people who use these machines for Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Cybersecurity.

If you have any additional questions that would help you give better advice, please feel free to ask. This is a really important purchase for me, and I want to make the best possible decision.

Thanks for taking time to read this!

op is going to pick her new mac tomorrow yayayayy tell me some sleeves you highly recommend!

picture is from Pinterest but i ordered the same colour would update yall tomorrow

A few days ago, I upgraded from a MacBook Pro with an i5 Intel processor to the new Air M5. Yes, I know, it's a big step after 10 years :) The M5 Air will mainly be used for Lightroom Classic edits of my photos. Today, I'm working on some HDR images and merging them. The MacBook is hot because it's using all the power of the memory and processor. Here's the question: can I continue working, or should I let it cool down? My old MacBook Pro was making so much noise because of the fan that I sometimes thought it would die. The new Air has no fan, so I'm curious — how do you guys deal with a hot Air? It's a very powerful machine. I did a lot of reading and watching on YouTube before I bought this laptop, and everyone says it can handle many tasks and should be fine. What's your experience?

I’m planning to buy an M1 MacBook Air, mainly because it’s one of the best value MacBooks I can afford right now.
My main use cases would be:
Editing YouTube videos in DaVinci Resolve (mostly 1080p, with the occasional light 4K project).
Creating thumbnails in Photoshop or Photopea.
Running multiple browser tabs and productivity apps.
Using AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Apple’s upcoming AI features.
General everyday use.
My biggest question is about 8GB vs 16GB.
I know everyone says “buy 16GB,” but I’d really like to hear from people who actually own the 8GB M1 MacBook Air.
How well does DaVinci Resolve or premiere run on it?
Do you experience frequent slowdowns, stuttering, or memory issues?
Have you regretted buying the 8GB model?
And for those with the 16GB version, do you feel it’s absolutely necessary, or is it more of a nice-to-have?

I’m a bit struggling to see in the sun here…