MacBook Pro and MacBook RAM Compatibility

I was planning on getting a new MacBook Pro (I have a 2gen MacBook), and I wanted to upgrade the ram to 4gb. If I were to do this, could I take the 2gb ram sticks from the Pro and put it in the reg. MacBook? I'm pretty sure I can, but just to make sure I thought I would ask the experts =] . Also, what brand do you all suggest? From what I've seen and read, OWC looks good, but Crucial is better for a little bit more.

They are the same RAM. I prefer Crucial myself but have seen others on here use OWC RAM with good results.

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description directly from the website: "Form-fitting hard-shell protection with a smooth, grippy, soft-touch feel."
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Trackpad Fix for All Macbook Pro and Macbook Models.

Apple has issued a update for the Trackpad but the update is only compatible with the newer unibody Macbooks and Macbook Pros.
I have made the following patch that is compatible with all Macbook Pro and Macbook models with trackpad issues. Don't forget to run the registry patch last.
Download it here:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SNIG71OI
This should fix the trackpad issues for all Macbook Pro models.
1. Go to Device manager and go to the "Apple Multitouch Mouse Properties."
2. Go to the driver tab and click on Update Driver.
3. Click on "Browse my computer for driver software".
4. Click on "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
5. Click on the "Have Disk" button.
6. Browse to the location of the included "Apple Multitouch Mouse Driver" folder and hit OK.
7. Click on next and it will update the driver.
8. Double-Click the included "MouseFix" registry file.
9. Restart and enjoy!

Thanks a lot for the effort you made. Rightclick/Scroll problem is not as bad as before, but its still there. What exactly did you change in the driver files? I'm very interested in this.
I think about programming my own drivers. A good base for that will be perhaps the source code for this linux demo:
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Can Macbook Pros (and Macbooks) boot off of USB drives?

I know that you cannot boot off of USB drives in iMacs, but is that the case for Macbook Pros and Macbooks too? I have Ubuntu installed on a 16 GB usb drive and was wondering if it is possible to boot to that usb drive. I cannot simple Boot camp or just dual boot my own way because it is a school computer that they lend me for the year.

I know that you cannot boot off of USB drives in iMacs
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I just bought a Macbook Pro and to my surprise my Sierra Wireless 860 ATT card does not fit it!
How do I get ATT wireless internet with a Macbook Pro? I prefer a card (like the Sierra Wireless 860) that allows an external antenna connection but will take any and all advice.
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https://swot.sbc.com/swot/wirelessProductDetail.do?productOfferId=205379&Type=Wi reless%20Phones
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Officejet Pro 8600 - Macbook Pro and Macbook Air will not print

Products:
HP Officejet Pro 8600
Macbook Pro (Mac OS X, Version 10.7.5)
Macbook Air (OS X, Version 10.8.2)
Question:
Why did my Macs initially print fine, but now will not print at all?
Full Story:
I have a wireless network at my house that consisted of a 30mb cable internet, Netgear 900n, HP Officejet Pro 8600, 2 Dell Laptops with Windows 7, a Lenovo Laptop with Windows 7, and Dell Tower with Windows 7 - All printed just fine.
The HP Officejet 8600 was added to my network about 2 months ago.
I added a Macbook Pro and a Macbook Air about 3 weeks ago. Both Macs printed just fine for about a week. Then suddenly they stopped. I spent about 2 hours on the phone with HP Service, and they finally said it must be my router. So I called Netgear. Netgear was useless! They wanted me to agree to charges for services before they would even discuss the issue.
Due to information provided by HP's service support, and because Netgear will not support their product, I promptly purchased a new router - an Apple Airport Extreme.
The Macs recognize the printer, will print if hardwired via a USB cable, but will not print wirelessly to the Officejet Pro 8600. The PCs print fine.
The frustration that is being felt is compound by the fact that the Macs printed just fine with the Officejet Pro 8600 2 weeks ago, and now the printer just shows "idle"... even with a new router. (see image below)
Please help, I appreciate any support.
As a side note, the HP Service rep was very friendly, and definitely tried to support the HP Product, which is much more than I can say about Netgear.
Thank you,
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Hi,
More likely the issue related with Multicast, which Apple devices relies on to communicate with teh device through the network.
First try unplugging the router for 30 seconds.
Plug it back to the power and wait for 2-3 minutes.
Turn the HP printer Off and back On, then check for any difference.
If the same persists, try changing your router configuration as following
Note: the settings below are not related with the HP product, I provide you the steps as a best effor and those are only based on my own knowledge. you may try modifying the router settings at your own risk:
Open the router configuration page (can be found listed as the Default Gateway by clicking the Wireless icon on the printer, then print a network configuration report.
Click the Advanced tab.
Click the Setup option from the menu, then click on WAN Setup.
Make sure to uncheck the box next to Disable IGMP Proxying and Apply the changes.
Click the LAN Setup on the same Setup menu.
Set the RIP Version as RIP-2 and Apply the changes.
Reboot your router and then check for any change.
I hope you may find that information useful, you may also use the user guide below for further information:
http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/WNDR4500/WNDR4500_UM_07DEC2011.pdf
Shlomi
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I'm planning to buy Mountain Lion OS.
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I have a 13" MacBook Pro 7,1, screen resolution 1280 x 800. I also have a Sony HDVD camera [HDR-SR11E].
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Macbook pro and eyetv mini compatibility

Hope this is correct place to post.
Just bought a new Elgato tv mini from Apple.
Have downloaded very latest 2.1 universal binary software from Elgato and am running latest OS and firmware update but cannot get any channels on autotune. signal strength=100% but signal quality=0%. I am also in a very good area for freeview signals in UK and have even used a rooftop aerial which picks up signals from tv topbox but still NO Channels with tv mini!
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What's the difference between the regular Macbook Pro and Macbook Pro Retina?

I don't know which one to buy ..

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Video Chat with Macbook Pro and Macbook

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IM have a problem with video chatting with my macbook pro, all my internet connections are fine, my camera is fine, and so is my audio. I can start video chats with my friends who have regular laptops that have windows xp/vista over aim. I just cant seem to get it started with my cousin who has a macbook. Can any one please help me? I've been struggling for a long time.
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Denial of Service and Stateful Packet Inspection.
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Some like Netgear put them on the WAN page of the set up pages.
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Some have them in "Intrusion Detection"
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The list goes on.....
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IPhoto Libary viewable on MacBook Pro *and* MacBook Air

I just bought my wife a MacBook Air (MBA) for Xmas and we currently have a MacBook Pro (MBP). We have iPhoto '11 installed on the MBP (will be installing it on MBA after xmas) however I know that she is going to want to view the photo's on the MBA. We are running Time Capsule (TC) over our wireless as our back up for the MBP.
Questions:
What is the best way to access the iPhoto library on the MBA?
Can I move the iPhoto library to the TC and then have both MBA and MBP access iPhoto that way ?If so, how can do I move the library and then point both MB* to the TC?
When downloading new photos would I be able to use either othe MB*s or only one and which one???
Same situation for iTunes?
Should I or can I make the MBP a "server" ?
Basically looking for the best way to access both iPhoto and iTunes on a MBP and MBA.
Thank you in advance,
Jay

For iPhoto 09 (version 8.0.2) and later:
What you mean by 'share'.
If you want the other user to be able to see the pics, but not add to, change or alter your library, then enable Sharing in your iPhoto (Preferences -> Sharing), leave iPhoto running and move to here machine. There enable 'Look For Shared Libraries'. Your Library will appear in the other source pane.
Any user can drag a pic from the Shared Library to their own in the iPhoto Window.
Remember iPhoto must be running in both machines for this to work.
Can I move the iPhoto library to the TC and then have both MBA and MBP access iPhoto that way ?
Yes you can, but don't. A strong warning: If you're trying to edit the Library (that is, make albums, move photos around, keyword, make books or slideshows etc.) or edit individual photos in it via Wireless be very careful. Dropouts are a common fact of wireless networking, and should one occur while the app is writing to the database then your Library will be damaged. Simply, I would not do this with my Libraries.
When downloading new photos would I be able to use either othe MB*s or only one and which one???
In the scheme outlines above, only the host machine.
Check out the iTunes Home Sharing feature. See the iTunes forum for more.
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What are the uses for Macbook pro and Macbook air?

Hi! I am deciding between MBA and MBP and need to know what the different uses for each one was. Like what would you use the MBA for and what would you use the MBP for?? All opinions welcome!!

They're actually pretty comparible in what they can do if you're talking about the base model of both (say 13") with 4GB RAM. At that level, the Pro has the advantage if you're going to watch or burn DVD's or CD's, as the Air has no optical drive. But otherwise, they're pretty much the same--full-sized, backlit keyboard, camera, beautiful screen, etc. If you're going for more than a basic 13" Pro, then things start to change. For example, you can get up to 8GB RAM on the Pro, and a huge hard drive, you can also get a 15" or 17" size. You will be paying a lot for these, but, obviously, if you're going to be working on, say, making videos (which you may then want burn onto disk) the Pro is very much what you'll want.
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Just to make the point, I switched from a 13" Pro to an 11" Air. My hard drive size is half what it was with a Pro, but I was barely taking up half of that amount on the Pro, and so have plenty of room on my 128GB Air (you can get 256GB for the 11" if you order it online). Absolutely everything my Pro did, my Air does (sans optical drive), only faster and lighter and more compact--meaning it takes up less table space, slips in and out of my bag faster, balances on my lap easier, etc. But there was no interruption of service--I switched pretyt seamlessly from 13" Pro to 11" Air.
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Questions with macbook pro and "windows server compatibility"

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