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 Feb 21 2015, 01:03 PM
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QUOTE(Townshend @ Feb 21 2015, 12:50 PM) What browser? Chrome? I hardly use that browser anymore because it will cause the temperature to shoot up. Safari is faster and better at least on OS X. Yeah I use Chrome on Windows but Safari on OS X. |
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Feb 23 2015, 11:34 AM
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QUOTE(Xiia0Ban @ Feb 21 2015, 11:04 AM) I have to use that since I need to run some Windows application. Same with mine, I use MS and safari and the temp went up like crazy!I realize sometimes the temperature of my MBP went up until very high even though I'm just browsing the web. |
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Feb 23 2015, 11:40 AM
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QUOTE(Pat89 @ Feb 23 2015, 11:34 AM) Same with mine, I use MS and safari and the temp went up like crazy! And I wonder is there any way to boost up the battery life of my MBP when I'm running Windows?I have only like 3 hours battery life on Windows but 11+ hours on OS X. |
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Feb 23 2015, 10:08 PM
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Anyone install any antivirus for your Macbook Pro?
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Feb 23 2015, 11:03 PM
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QUOTE(Xiia0Ban @ Feb 23 2015, 11:40 AM) And I wonder is there any way to boost up the battery life of my MBP when I'm running Windows? Nothing much you can do about it. You can get long battery life on OS X because it is optimized to run on the hardware. As for Windows, turning off visual effects and using Power Saver might save battery life. Also check out the Intel Graphics Control Panel.I have only like 3 hours battery life on Windows but 11+ hours on OS X. |
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Feb 24 2015, 05:55 AM
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QUOTE(Townshend @ Feb 23 2015, 11:03 PM) Nothing much you can do about it. You can get long battery life on OS X because it is optimized to run on the hardware. As for Windows, turning off visual effects and using Power Saver might save battery life. Also check out the Intel Graphics Control Panel. This makes me disappointed actually. The reason I thought of getting MBP is because of the battery life. I've already turned off all the visual effects and use Power Saver when it is running on battery.  From what I search on the net, it seems like Windows 8.1 consume the most battery compared to Windows 8 and Windows 7. This post has been edited by Xiia0Ban: Feb 24 2015, 05:57 AM |
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Feb 24 2015, 11:16 AM
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QUOTE(Xiia0Ban @ Feb 24 2015, 05:55 AM) This makes me disappointed actually. The reason I thought of getting MBP is because of the battery life. Too bad it doesn’t work that way man, you should’ve bought a Windows laptop if you want better battery life. Mac hardware and Boot Camp drivers are not optimized for Windows, hence the poor battery life. |
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Feb 24 2015, 11:51 AM
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QUOTE(Xiia0Ban @ Feb 24 2015, 05:55 AM) This makes me disappointed actually. The reason I thought of getting MBP is because of the battery life. I've already turned off all the visual effects and use Power Saver when it is running on battery. Why did you buy a mac to use it with MS Windows? Isn't that quite purpose defeating?From what I search on the net, it seems like Windows 8.1 consume the most battery compared to Windows 8 and Windows 7. Did you really gotten only 3 hours out of running Windows and 11 hours out of running OS X or did you see that from the gauge on the top right corner? |
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Feb 24 2015, 11:52 AM
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QUOTE(Townshend @ Feb 24 2015, 11:16 AM) Too bad it doesn’t work that way man, you should’ve bought a Windows laptop if you want better battery life. Mac hardware and Boot Camp drivers are not optimized for Windows, hence the poor battery life. First time i actually heard someone buying a mac for battery life  |
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Feb 24 2015, 12:59 PM
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QUOTE(Xiia0Ban @ Feb 24 2015, 05:55 AM) This makes me disappointed actually. The reason I thought of getting MBP is because of the battery life. I've already turned off all the visual effects and use Power Saver when it is running on battery. Try this.From what I search on the net, it seems like Windows 8.1 consume the most battery compared to Windows 8 and Windows 7. Power Options > Change Plan Settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state > On battery Change it to 5% You might be able to get an additional 30-60 minutes at the expense of some performance. |
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Feb 24 2015, 01:05 PM
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Elite
3,350 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Petaling Jaya
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QUOTE(Xiia0Ban @ Feb 21 2015, 10:04 AM) I have to use that since I need to run some Windows application. You can try using Parallels or VMWare Fusion and run it only when you need Windows apps.I realize sometimes the temperature of my MBP went up until very high even though I'm just browsing the web. |
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Feb 24 2015, 01:36 PM
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QUOTE(butthead @ Feb 24 2015, 11:51 AM) Why did you buy a mac to use it with MS Windows? Isn't that quite purpose defeating? I'm running windows with boot camp. As I required some of the apps that only available in Windows. Did you really gotten only 3 hours out of running Windows and 11 hours out of running OS X or did you see that from the gauge on the top right corner? Ya it only has 3 hours battery life when I'm running windows. |
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Feb 24 2015, 01:37 PM
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QUOTE(ionStorm @ Feb 24 2015, 01:05 PM) You can try using Parallels or VMWare Fusion and run it only when you need Windows apps. Will it be better compared to dual boot?From what I know, the performance is not that good compared to dual boot. How about the battery life? |
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Feb 24 2015, 02:32 PM
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QUOTE(Xiia0Ban @ Feb 24 2015, 01:37 PM) Will it be better compared to dual boot? Less than Boot Camp since you're running two OSes at the same time.From what I know, the performance is not that good compared to dual boot. How about the battery life? |
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Feb 24 2015, 05:07 PM
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Elite
3,350 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Petaling Jaya
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QUOTE(Xiia0Ban @ Feb 24 2015, 01:37 PM) Will it be better compared to dual boot? It depends on what you're trying to do. If you're using MS Office, development software, surfing, it'll be perfectly fine. Even some AAA games work with minor performance impact.From what I know, the performance is not that good compared to dual boot. How about the battery life? VMs have come a long way. |
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Feb 25 2015, 02:01 PM
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378 posts Joined: Jan 2008 From: Kuala Lumpur
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Help!!! Unable to use facetime on macbook pro late 2013
 
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Feb 25 2015, 08:31 PM
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Hi all,
Can sifus recommend a good free CBR, comic book reader? I was searching in the app store but couldn't find any free ones. Thanks in advance. |
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Feb 25 2015, 09:57 PM
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QUOTE(anarchy04 @ Feb 25 2015, 02:01 PM) Help!!! Unable to use facetime on macbook pro late 2013 Try deleting com.apple.FaceTime.plist in Preferences folder.
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Feb 25 2015, 11:32 PM
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QUOTE(Townshend @ Feb 25 2015, 09:57 PM) Try deleting com.apple.FaceTime.plist in Preferences folder. Deleted com.apple.FaceTime.plist in ~/Library/Preferences...But the problem persists...  |
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Feb 26 2015, 04:42 PM
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QUOTE(anarchy04 @ Feb 25 2015, 11:32 PM) Deleted com.apple.FaceTime.plist in ~/Library/Preferences... Repairing permissions might help.But the problem persists... |
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