MacBook Air

Using USB 3 devices on Mac computers FAQ

Learn more about using USB 3 ports and devices on Mac computers.

Mac computers: Don’t change SD cards while computer sleeps

Don’t swap an SD card with another one of the same manufacture and capacity while your computer is sleeping. This could potentially lead to data loss.

OS X: When your Mac doesn’t sleep or wake

Some features are designed to prevent your Mac from going to sleep. If your Mac doesn’t sleep or wake as expected, review the steps in this article.

OS X: Identifying USB ports on your Mac

Macs that support OS X include built-in USB ports. You can use System Information or System Profiler to see how fast these ports are, and to see what’s currently connected to them.

OS X: About Power Nap

Learn about Power Nap and which Macs can use it. 

MacBook Air (Mid 2013): FaceTime HD Camera might not work after OS X v10.8.5 update

The FaceTime HD Camera on your MacBook Air (Mid 2013) stops working with 32-bit applications (such as Skype, iMovie, Final Cut Pro, and QuickTime Player) after installing the OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.5 update.

MacBook Air (Mid 2013): FaceTime HD Camera might not work after OS X 10.8.5 update

The FaceTime HD Camera on your MacBook Air (Mid 2013) stops working with 32-bit applications (such as Skype, iMovie, Final Cut Pro, and QuickTime Player) after installing the OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.5 update.

MacBook Air (Mid 2013): Keyboard/trackpad inoperative, black screen, or alert messages when installing Windows 7

When installing Windows 7 using the Boot Camp Assistant on MacBook Air (Mid 2013) computers, the following issues might occur: The keyboard and trackpad are inoperative Black screen "Press any key to boot to CD or DVD" or "CDBOOT: Couldn’t … Continue reading

Thunderbolt Firmware Update 1.2: Keeps reappearing and Thunderbolt ports and Target Display Mode may not work

After installing Thunderbolt Firmware Update 1.2: Thunderbolt ports may not work. Target Display Mode may no longer work. The update may keep reappearing as available for download. 

MacBook Air (Mid 2013): Black Screen or alert messages when installing Windows 7

When installing Windows 7 using the Boot Camp Assistant on MacBook Air (Mid 2013) computers, the following issues might occur: Black screen "Press any key to boot to CD or DVD" or "CDBOOT: Couldn’t find BOOTMGR" alert messages "Setup was … Continue reading