how to do that?

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Do u use that for boot drive or just storage purposes?

Storage, applications direct install into this drive and also time machine with allocated 1TB.

tips: for storage purpose no need to spend extra. 10gbps speed for external ssd more than enough. no need to go 20gbps or 40gbps unless they are cheap.

yup. but if u like the wireless idea can use apps called syncthing. setup homeserver/NAS and upload into there.

Hi wta when you connect those device to you MacBook does your MacBook get really hot? If no can tell me what cable brand are your using?
I currently using a ugreen cable but it really make the MacBook very hot... So I stop using it, scared it spoil the laptop..

This post has been edited by RiriRuruRara: Feb 13 2024, 06:08 AM

I don’t see any abnormal increase of temperature on my MBA when using the TB4 external storage. The device itself did get warm, but not on MBA. The cable comes along with the TB4 casing in my case, but u can always purchase it separately.

Shopee:
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Lazada:
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Hi guys, my wife’s MBA screen just gone kaput. Is there any way to minimise the cost of fixing it? Or if needed replacement any recommendation where to replace it? External monitor is out of question at the moment since she’s always on the move. Please help 😩

Hey guys

Just bought the Macbook Air 13" M1 base configuration to replace my dying & ageing Macbook 12".

Got it for Rm3283 on Shopee for a brand new unit. Still quite surprising it has become that affordable.

Probably going to take some time to get used to the bigger display (12vs13) & slightly heavier weight (0.92vs1.29).

Is there anyway to transfer over files & apps over from my old laptop to new laptop wirelessly?

Hey guys, so my M1 Macbook Air is now in need for a battery service for the first time. It gave me a "Service recommended" in the battery page with my battery health being 79%.

May I know how much does it usually cost to service the battery? and is it a necessary rush to bring it for service? Thanks!

CPU performance will slow down if u use a bad health battery.

tq for all the tips in this thread. just received my m1 mba base. bought because of cheapest, hope will last long.

external drive.

use Time Machine. backup old Mac, restore to new Mac. more reliable & faster than wireless.

Hi, my guess here is your laptop is not plugged in to power input. You connected the external devices and its draining your laptop battery to function, hence promoting heat on your MBA.

I have my laptop plugged in with power input, effectively powering up the external drive with the power input, not from my labtop battery.

Would you mind to test out on your side to confirm this?

This post has been edited by eikozai: Mar 5 2024, 02:38 PM

Yup my usb hub device that i plug my monitor through it takes battery from laptop to work. What kind of device should I buy that does the opposite like yours?

You try use the hub while having your laptop plugged in to power source (maintain plug-in even after 100% charged). That will reduce the battery loads, effectively reduce the heat build up from the discharge. I noticed this earlier today. The top left area where both the USB-C ports located, did heated up when my laptop disconnected from power source.

Sharing my battery health since June 2021.


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how did u maintain this with such high cycle count?

Cool. Mine is from 03JAN2021.
Can see the deterioration.