MacBook Pro

Using Thunderbolt with Boot Camp and Windows 7

Thunderbolt enabled Mac computers can use Thunderbolt technology while running Boot Camp with Windows 7. Learn more about the behavior of Thunderbolt devices using Boot Camp and Windows 7.

Mac OS X v10.6: Macs that use the 64-bit kernel

Learn which Macs can use the 64-bit kernel in Mac OS X v10.6 and which use it by default.

MacBook Pro (Original) and (15-inch Glossy): External ports and connectors

The external ports and connectors of a MacBook Pro (Original) and MacBook Pro (15-inch Glossy) can be found on both sides of the computer.

How to identify MacBook Pro models

Use this information to help you determine which MacBook Pro model you have.

iMac (Mid 2011), MacBook Pro (Early 2011): About resolution settings in the QuickTime Player inspector

You may notice that the medium and high quality resolution settings in QuickTime Player on Macs with a FaceTime HD camera appear higher in the inspector than they actually are.

About the SD and SDXC card slot

Some Mac computers feature an SD (Secure Digital) or SDXC (SD extended capacity) card slot that enables these computers to read and write data to SD media inserted in the slot. Learn more about the SD and SDXC card slot.

Mac OS X: 64-bit kernel frequently asked questions

Learn about the 64-bit kernel on Mac OS X and its default configuration on some Macintosh models.

Intel-based Apple Portables: Caps Lock modified to reduce accidental activation

Pressing the Caps Lock key on certain Intel-based portables may not immediately activate the Caps Lock function.

MacBook Pro (Mid 2010) and MacBook Pro (Early 2011): How to determine which graphics card is in use

Learn how to determine which graphics card is in use with your MacBook Pro (Early 2011) or MacBook Pro (Mid 2010).

Boot Camp, MacBook Pro (Mid 2010): Yellow exclamation marks on USB devices listed in Microsoft Windows Device Manager

Some devices listed in the component list within Microsoft Windows Device Manager may appear with two yellow exclamation marks in the USB-Controller component: Intel® 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family USB Universal Host Controller – 3B3B   Intel® 5 Series/3400 Series … Continue reading