Select the SSD in Disk Utility, choose erase. Make sure the volume format selected is "Mac OS X Journaled."
Click "Erase"
After this process is completed you should have the options to install Mountain Lion or install from a Time Machine Back up.
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Select the SSD in Disk Utility, choose erase. Make sure the volume format selected is "Mac OS X Journaled."
Click "Erase"
After this process is completed you should have the options to install Mountain Lion or install from a Time Machine Back up.
Thanks for the link. Im sure it will do the trick.
I know i hooked the ssd up right, because before I left for class, it showed it on the list under disc utility. I just didnt know how to format it.
Just posting to let you guys know that it worked. Already got my time machine backup transferred as well.
Mac-gaf to the rescue!
Alright, so I'm getting a ton of beach balls and fan activity lately. I have a late 2006 white macbook (2ghz core 2 duo) and I've maxed out the ram at 4gb (3 usable).
I'm still rocking the original 80gb internal though, which I suspect may be a reason for some of the continued slow downs as I'm always struggling to keep more than 5gb free at any given time.
Being that this is one of the earlier macbook models, I know that it only has sata 1 speeds.
What would be a more worthwhile upgrade:
- getting a 7200rpm HD or,
- getting an SSD?
Alright, so I'm getting a ton of beach balls and fan activity lately. I have a late 2006 white macbook (2ghz core 2 duo) and I've maxed out the ram at 4gb (3 usable).
I'm still rocking the original 80gb internal though, which I suspect may be a reason for some of the continued slow downs as I'm always struggling to keep more than 5gb free at any given time.
Being that this is one of the earlier macbook models, I know that it only has sata 1 speeds.
What would be a more worthwhile upgrade:
- getting a 7200rpm HD or,
- getting an SSD?
I would get a cheap 7200 for that machine. Only do SSD if you get a newer computer.
Ok, so I'm pretty pissed off right now. £2000 on a laptop and what build quality do you get for it? More creaking than my older and substantially cheaper Dell (plastic) one....
Did a quick Google and apparently MBP Retina's commonly have a creaking issue. It's quite loud as well so when you're using at night etc it's pretty obvious.
Anyway, going to do an exchange and see if they'll do a swap, but it's annoying since I just transferred a whole load of files and software on to it.
Did a quick Google and apparently MBP Retina's commonly have a creaking issue. It's quite loud as well so when you're using at night etc it's pretty obvious.
Anyway, going to do an exchange and see if they'll do a swap, but it's annoying since I just transferred a whole load of files and software on to it.
mescalineeyes
Banned
Just ordered my retina and it already shipped.
hwat?!
hwat?!
Yep had it since launch and no creaking here either. You should get it replaced.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
After so much crap you gave it, I can't help but laugh a little. But you'll see, the machine is the best thing Apple made since Iphone 4. Same wow factor, and you can't go back to anything else after using it.
mescalineeyes
Banned
I've used it before
I am out of options, really. My criticism still stands but I need a machine for photoshopping (and a machine that can drive my Thunderbolt Display).
I still think it's 1 gen too soon, but hey. It's nicer than my shitty PC.
Anatoli Bacharach
Member
Apparently my new favorite thing to do is getting my leg hair stuck in the MBA's hinge. Most expensive epilator ever.
I am not quite sure i agree with this. If the money is available, a ssd drive will have a substantial performance boost on even an older machine.
So after I installed the ssd last night and put the bottom casing back on the macbook, it seems that the screws won't sit flush in the right middle screw hole.
I tried every different screw, I tried screwing it in last, tried doing it first. It just won't sit flush.
Does anyone know where I could go to get maybe a replacement bottom case?
I tried every different screw, I tried screwing it in last, tried doing it first. It just won't sit flush.
Does anyone know where I could go to get maybe a replacement bottom case?
Sad days lately with my Mini Mac. As much as I love the thing, for the past two weeks it hardly connects to the WiFi. If it does its awfully slow. Ethernet is perfectly fine but WiFi is no go. I've used suggestions from here and other places and while it may work for a bit, it reverts back to the old behavior not too soon after. Sad face. Maybe Apple releases a firmware update soon. =p
Splash Wave
Member
What's the word on Apple routers? My Linksys from a few years back needs to be reset almost every two hours, so I figure it's time to move on. I should say that it was a huge pain in the ass to set up. Also, I'm not interested in anything hugely customizable, just something that's easy to maintain and whatnot.
mescalineeyes
Banned
A bit expensive. Fucking amazing.
Reagan's BR
Banned
Awesome. I love my airport express.
Splash Wave
Member
What makes them "fucking amazing" as compared to other routers?
mescalineeyes
Banned
They're pretty much as "fire and forget" as it gets, pretty easy to set-up (comes with it's own app) and very good signal strength and STABLE. None of my Apple routers I've ever owned has crashed on me, and my first one is now almost 10 years old and is still going strong (well, as strong as a b-standard router gets
)Plus they come with the obvious advantages of Apple products (service, compatiblity).
Amazon are going to replace it for me. Let's hope the new one is creak free!
killertofu
Member
I've had a shitty hand me down router for a long time and just recently bought an Airport express. So easy to set up (I did it with my iPhone), no drops and my speeds are so much better now.
Reagan's BR
Banned
Good speed. Super easy to set up. Can be controlled from iPhone, Mac, iPod, iPad, or PC. Super small. USB port for printing. 3.5mm jack on the Express for Airplay to speakers.
If you have a Mac you could get the one that has a built in hard drive and it will automatically back up with Time Machine.
criesofthepast
Member
I just put an SSD in my late 2009 iMac and it's zomg flying. And that's with my iMac only supporting sata 3GB/s an not the full 6GB/s that my crutial SSD can do.
I don't know what sata 1 speeds is. Is that 3GB/s? If so then yes still worth it big time.
Splash Wave
Member
Does that mean that I could plug my speakers into the router, and then my MBA could access those speakers wirelessly? I'm buying one immediately if so (I'd be able to retire an ancient, immobile MBP I have lying around exclusively for iTunes).
Got the Shakes
Member
Yes. You should be able to AirPlay iTunes to a pair of speakers hooked up to the AirPort.
Reagan's BR
Banned
Yes. The airport express can do that. Your speakers have to be computer speakers with a 3.5mm jack or you could use speakers hooked up to a receiver.
Oddly enough only the express has the 3.5mm jack. The extreme and Time Capsule do not.
killertofu
Member
Oh yeah, Airplay is super awesome.
---I have a 2010 MacBook Pro, is there a way I can find out if it can read 3gb or 6gb? Looking to do a dual ssd/hdd set up in the future
---I have a 2010 MacBook Pro, is there a way I can find out if it can read 3gb or 6gb? Looking to do a dual ssd/hdd set up in the future
criesofthepast
Member
I think pretty much all pre-2011 computers (macs?) are 3gb. I may be wrong.
Also, the 2011 MacBooks I think only has one 6gb sata connection. The optical drive is 3gb.
So, regarding Airport Express/Extreme, would now be a good moment to get one, or are they due for an upgrade anytime?
I'd wait until November probably anyways, but I'm not sure how often does Apple upgrade things like these.
Also, would the fact that the Airport Extreme has a USB 2 port (instead of USB 3) affect download/streaming speeds if I connected a hard drive?
I'd wait until November probably anyways, but I'm not sure how often does Apple upgrade things like these.
Also, would the fact that the Airport Extreme has a USB 2 port (instead of USB 3) affect download/streaming speeds if I connected a hard drive?
mac-gaf, i have question...
my old late 06 macbook is finally getting retired so i will buy a macbook air 13 standard model with 8gb ram in a week... how good will the gaming perfomance be? i know that macbooks aren't build for gaming but will i be able to play cs:s or even cs:go? if yes, will it be at minimum or can i even play at medium?
my old late 06 macbook is finally getting retired so i will buy a macbook air 13 standard model with 8gb ram in a week... how good will the gaming perfomance be? i know that macbooks aren't build for gaming but will i be able to play cs:s or even cs:go? if yes, will it be at minimum or can i even play at medium?
I play a fair amount of Starcraft II on my Air too.
That happened with my 2011 model.
I took it to an Apple Store and asked them to tighten better the screws. That solved it.
killertofu
Member
The Express was updated last WWDC IIRC
Reagan's BR
Banned
Yeah, some time in the past 6 months or so.
I don't believe they update it that often.
I use an extreme as my basestation and have two expresses that continue the network throughout the house.. I love it, and airplay is indeed fanfuckingtastic
My extreme has an attached USB 1tb harddisk for my various machines to time machine on, and I have my USB printer hooked up into the upstairs express which allows that printer to be shared across the entire network with no computers needing to be on.. everything plays so nice together it's a dream... and 5GHz makes wireless network speeds nice and speedy too.
My extreme has an attached USB 1tb harddisk for my various machines to time machine on, and I have my USB printer hooked up into the upstairs express which allows that printer to be shared across the entire network with no computers needing to be on.. everything plays so nice together it's a dream... and 5GHz makes wireless network speeds nice and speedy too.
Mea culpa Retina Display Now Supported Across Office for Mac 2011 Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | Office For Mac
Edit: Mind you, i was already using Retinizer
What? Is this for real? YESSSS!!!!! I had just checked this morning, and there was no update, and I had finally given up on Microsoft ever updating Office for retina displays. So happy they did!
Edit: Mind you, i was already using Retinizer
Never heard of Retinizer before, I'll have to check that out too. Don't think you're link is working quite right though, Greyface.
EDIT: Just installed the Office update, and it looks the same. Maybe a little better, but still pretty bad. WTF -_-
EDIT 2: I tried using Retinizer on Word, and it said it was already Retina compatible, and to check to make sure "Open in Low Resolution" was not checked. I went and looked, and "Open in Low Resolution" IS checked, but greyed out, meaning I can't change it. *sigh*
I fixed the link. I installed over retinizer and can't tell if that made a difference; the template previews in Word's wizard still look low-res to my eyes though
Not anymore. Butter smooth across the board.
Awesome. May I ask which parts were laggy for you? And was it the update specifically that smoothed it out?