Tag Archives: MacBook Pro

The Apple Store for Adults: A Customer’s Eight-Year MacMedics Story

Every once in a while, a customer says something that captures what MacMedics is all about better than we ever could. Cindy M., an independent researcher and writer from Maryland’s Eastern Shore, recently shared her experience after more than eight years of trusting MacMedics with her family’s Apple technology. Like many of our customers, she […]

Keep Bugs Out of Your Mac: Why Insect Damage Is a Real Computer Risk

Most people worry about spilled drinks, drops, and malware—but literal bugs inside a computer can also cause serious damage. If you live, work, or travel in an area with an insect problem, protecting your Mac from pests may help prevent an expensive repair or data-recovery situation. At MacMedics, we have seen computers brought in with […]

Why Magnets and Hard Drives Don’t Mix: A Data Preservation Lesson

The Setup A customer recently learned a costly data-preservation lesson: a powerful rare-earth magnet intended to mount an SSD was instead used to mount a traditional spinning hard drive. The hard drive began clicking, the data was not backed up, and recovery may now require professional clean-room work that can cost thousands of dollars. You […]

We all know not to drive (your Mac) distracted, tired, or even drunk.

Don't drive your Mac drunk or tired!

So we all know not to drive distracted, tired, or even drunk. Same holds true when you’re doing a computer project and you’re moving data around. Hey Mac friends, it’s Dana here from MacMedics again with another tale of woe. So I spoke to a customer a few weeks ago about a hard drive that […]

Why Local, Apple Repairs At MacMedics Still Beats Big-Box Mail-In Service!

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If you’ve ever dropped a broken MacBook or iPhone off at a big-box electronics store, you may have run into a surprise: instead of fixing it on the spot, the associate boxes it up and ships it out. Days — sometimes weeks — later, it comes back. The Big-Box Repair Model Is Changing That’s not […]

Get Professional Help Before Attempting Mac Data Recovery!

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Get Professional Help Before Attempting Mac Data Recovery! When important data is at risk, it is natural to ask a knowledgeable friend, colleague, or IT professional for help. However, a failed Mac, internal storage device, or liquid-damaged computer can require specialized handling. Before attempting repairs, disassembly, or recovery software, consider speaking with a qualified data-recovery […]

macOS Golden Gate: What It Means For Your Mac. Can you run it?

macOS Golden Gate: What It Means For Your Mac Today at WWDC, Apple previewed the next major version of macOS, called macOS Golden Gate, and confirmed an important change: from this release forward, you’ll need an Apple silicon Mac to run the latest Mac software. That means Intel‑based Macs that made it to last year’s macOS […]

My M2 Pro MacBook Pro recently became a “brick” during a macOS update.

My M2 Pro MacBook Pro recently became a “brick” during a macOS update. I visited the Apple Genius Bar, but they told me a firmware reset was the only solution—meaning I would lose all my data. I was incredibly frustrated by Apple’s lack of QA/QC on their updates and the apparent incompetence of their service […]

MacMedics is hriring new team members: Apple Mac & iPhone Technician!

Title: Apple Mac & iPhone Technician – Apple Authorized Service Provider (Severna Park, MD) Company: MacMedics – Apple Authorized Service Provider, Apple Business Partner, Apple Technical Partner Love Apple gear but hate mall hours? If you’re a current or former Apple Store employee with serious Mac chops and you’re ready to take your Apple support […]

Coming soon: Backup Coaching from MacMedics!

Coming soon: Backup Coaching from MacMedics! Most people think they have a backup—until they actually try to restore something. That’s what this new service is designed to fix. I’m currently testing a new “Backup Coaching” package that will combine:• A focused 30‑minute backup strategy & setup session• A full year of cloud backup with Backblaze• Ongoing SMS reminders […]