MacBook Pro

Using 4K Ultra HDTVs with Mac computers

Learn more about using 4K Ultra HDTVs with Mac computers.

MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2012): Distorted or black screen during Windows 8 installation

When installing Microsoft Windows 8 on a MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2012) using Boot Camp, a black or distorted screen may appear during the Windows installation process. This happens because the Windows 8 installer does not include the necessary graphics driver … Continue reading

Bluetooth: Unreliable wireless performance may occur when USB 3.0 external devices are close

Bluetooth enabled keyboards and mice may not pair or connect consistently, or audio from Bluetooth enabled earphones or speakers may be choppy. This can happen if certain external USB 3.0 devices are too close to your Mac.

iMac (21.5-inch and 27-inch, Late 2012), MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012): Menu bar may not appear on first login

You may notice that the menu bar does not appear the very first time you log in to a user account on your computer (or after reinstalling Mac OS X). This may occur on iMac (21.5-inch and 27-inch, Late 2012) and MacBook Pro … Continue reading

MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012), Mac mini (Late 2012), iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012): Recommended OS X Software Updates

OS X Software Updates are available and recommended for MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012), Mac mini (Late 2012), and iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012) computers. Learn how to install them with the steps below.

Macbook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012): Subtle white lines may appear in Mission Control

When you use Mission Control on your Macbook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012), you may notice a few fine lines appear on the desktop. Example:   

MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012), Mac mini (Late 2012): Recommended OS X Software Updates

OS X Software Updates are available and recommended for MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012) and Mac mini (Late 2012) computers. Learn how to install them with the steps below.

MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012): Do not use palm rest covers

Leaving palm rest covers or other material on the palm rest surface of your computer could result in damage to the display when you close it.

MacBook Pro: Frequently asked questions about using a Retina display

The MacBook Pro with Retina display has a pixel density that is so high, your eyes can’t discern individual pixels at a normal viewing distance. The Retina display packs four times the pixels of the standard 15-inch MacBook Pro display, … Continue reading

MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012): Trackpad may become unresponsive after MacBook Pro (Retina) Trackpad Update

The trackpad on your MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012) may become unresponsive after applying the MacBook Pro (Retina) Trackpad Update. This can occur when the update is interrupted by the computer going to sleep.