MacBook Air

Intel-Based Apple Portables: Troubleshooting a computer that will not power on

There are some simple troubleshooting steps you should try if your MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro won’t turn on. Use these steps if: Your Apple notebook’s display has no picture after you turn it on. You don’t hear any … Continue reading

Apple Portables: Using the Multi-Touch glass trackpad

Unlike typical trackpads, the Multi-Touch glass trackpad on the MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro is a button in itself; you can click almost anywhere on the trackpad. The Multi-Touch trackpad also provides access to multiple gestures using two, three, … Continue reading

About integrated video on Intel-based Macs

Learn more about the integrated GPUs available with Intel-based Apple computers and the amount of system memory they share.

Intel-Based Apple Portables: Identifying the right power adapter and power cord–US

Learn which power adapter, power cord, and plug are appropriate for each Intel-based Apple portable. Remember that size, shape, and color of replacement adapters and cords may vary.

Magic Trackpad: Avoiding unintentional clicks

Learn what to do if your supported Mac portable trackpad or Magic Trackpad unexpectedly appears to select (or drag across) a given area on the display after you install Magic Trackpad and Multi-Touch Trackpad Update 1.0.

MacBook Air: Optimizing AirPort performance while using Bluetooth

When connected to a wireless network using AirPort and using multiple Bluetooth devices, your AirPort may have a slightly slower transfer rate.

MacBook Air (Late 2010): How to create a NetInstall image using a USB Software Reinstall Drive

MacBook Air (Late 2010) ships with a USB Software Reinstall Drive. Learn how to create a NetInstall image from the USB Software Reinstall Drive.

MacBook Air (Late 2010): Installing Windows 7 drivers

Learn how to install Windows 7 drivers on your MacBook Air (11-inch, Late 2010) or MacBook Air (13-inch, Late 2010) computer.

MacBook Air (Late 2010): Troubleshooting slow startup or wake from standby

Learn how to troubleshoot your MacBook Air (Late 2010) if it seems to take longer than usual to start up or if it seems slow to wake from sleep or standby.

MacBook Air: Cannot select Ethernet during Setup Assistant

After you start up your MacBook Air for the first time and connect a USB Ethernet adapter during the Setup Assistant, the Setup Assistant may not allow you to select Ethernet to transfer your information from another Mac or to … Continue reading