Tools for Technology Repair – MacBook Memory Upgrade or Drive Replacement

Introduction Apple’s older MacBook designs had a removable battery. This provided easy access for battery replacement, or installing a secondary battery for extended mobile computing times. It also provided easy access to memory and the hard drive, empowering end users with the ability to do their own system upgrades and repairs. Of course, a user serviceable… Continue reading Tools for Technology Repair – MacBook Memory Upgrade or Drive Replacement

Apple Macbook Air and Pro PowerCord Wattage Differences 45W, 60W, and 85W varieties – Choosing the Right Adapter

Technology > Apple Summary. According to Apple, their 85-watt power cord will work on all their Macbook notebooks. [source] Standardization – Almost. In recent years, Apple standardized their Macbook power cord plugs with the MagSafe adapter plug. This allows the cords to be physically interchangeable. Yet they aren’t functionally interchangeable — you can’t use a lower wattage… Continue reading Apple Macbook Air and Pro PowerCord Wattage Differences 45W, 60W, and 85W varieties – Choosing the Right Adapter

Dell XPS 15z Laptop vs Apple MacBook Pro Notebook Computer Review Comparison – Separated at Birth?

Technology Summary. For anyone seeking a high-end performance notebook computer, the Dell XPS 15z laptop computer and Apple MacBook Pro would likely be on the list of systems to consider. Similar Price. Although the Dell XPS 15z has a retail price of about $1920 for the Core i7 configuration, the online sale price at the time… Continue reading Dell XPS 15z Laptop vs Apple MacBook Pro Notebook Computer Review Comparison – Separated at Birth?