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Articles
Grain Worry: What is kernel panic and how to fix it
While it may sound like popcorn-related anxiety, kernel panic is a common issue with computers, especially with MacBooks. Does anyone else panic when they see ominous messages on their computer?...
You’re doing it wrong: How to disinfect your MacBook without damaging it.
Using everyday household products to clean your MacBook and other devices can cause liquid damage. Bravo for regularly cleaning and disinfecting your MacBook. Whether you are a remote...
The ins-and-outs of MacBook battery management and preservation
How to check on your device’s battery health, maintain its life, and learn about its life cycles. Out of all the components and parts that make up a MacBook, the lithium-ion, rechargeable battery is...
How the shortage of Chromebooks impacts K through 12 schools
There is a growing shortage of Chromebooks which is further complicating remote learning and hybrid learning classes.Schools face massive changes this year with the COVID-19 pandemic, some entirely...
Why putting your liquid-damaged MacBook in a bag of rice will not fix it
What might sound like a cheap and easy solution to spill damage, putting your MacBook in a bag of rice might be further damaging it. Picture this; you are at work and are on a roll with a current...
How-To Guides
What to do when your MacBook freezes up
When you start seeing the pinwheel spinning in place, it might be time to see how you can unfreeze your MacBook. Does anyone remember the "Hello, I'm a Mac" commercials starring Dodgeball star...
“Gotta Get Back in Time”: How to use Time Machine on your MacBook
Time Machine is a beneficial app for those who have an unstable hard drive or need second copies of files. Losing your keys before leaving for work or a needs-to-be-urgently-mailed-out letter is a...
How to keep your overheating MacBook cool
When your MacBook starts to feel hot from overuse, it can cause a myriad of problems. Ask an individual who works remotely for an early-stage tech startup, and they will tell you that it feels like...
How do you pack up and prepare your MacBook for shipping?
So, you have ordered a MacBook liquid spill repair with MicroReplay and are eager to ship it out. However, if you look around your house, you may not have the right materials to pack it up. Your...
What to do when your MacBook is not charging
A lack of any charge is, well, not good. But thankfully, it can be resolved. It is always a good decision for any MacBook user to charge up the device's battery after a hard day's work filled with...
Lists
Is your MacBook Pro “Obsolete” or “Vintage”?
Every quarter, Apple updates its list of products that the company limits or ends support for, and categorizes these iPhones and MacBooks as either Obsolete or Vintage. Obsolete products are ones...
Is your MacBook Air “Obsolete”or “Vintage”?
Every quarter, Apple updates its list of products that the company limits or ends support for, and categorizes these iPhones and MacBooks as either Obsolete or Vintage. Obsolete products are ones...
8 MacBook cybersecurity platforms ideal for online shopping
Please take precautions when shopping online, and don't be afraid to look into purchasing some MacBook cybersecurity software. $189 billion. That is how much Adobe Analytics projects how much...
Five of the best products to keep your MacBook dust-free
You will be shouting, “Be gone, dust!” after using one of the following from our curated list. It is a fact of life; Dust gets everywhere. A shelf lined with books, the kitchen table, and a MacBook...