Use Touch ID on your MacBook Air
- In December 2015, I got my new MacBook Pro 13' Retina display (Late 2015). It was a gift for my birthday from many friends and family that gather for that matter. It came right on time after my old Mac (Early 2009) died on me, in a way, unexpectedly. (Battery expended of old age and made the motherboard to crack).
- Usually Mac update download failed error is originated that you download the package from somewhere other than Mac App Store or you just downloaded the Beta version. So you need to go to Mac App Store and download the official macOS Big Sur instead to fix it. Overloaded Apple's server is also a main cause.
- Time Machine is generally recommended for most MacBook Air users, but it doesn't do everything a backup app could possibly. For example, even though it copies your files and apps, it doesn't create what's called a 'bootable clone' of your MacBook Air, which is something you'd need if you want to have your MacBook (or another MacBook Air) running exactly as it did before.
- The MacBook Pro has vents on its sides and back edge, and the MacBook Air has vents along its back edge. These vents draw in cool air and expel hot air. Discuss: Why is my Mac fan so loud.
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It is possible the Mac is the problem, so restart it while holding down Option-D, which launches Apple’s hardware test to uncover any hardware problems on the Mac.
Learn how to use Touch ID to unlock your MacBook Air and make purchases using your Apple ID and Apple Pay — all with your fingerprint.
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If the cable from your external display, hard drive, or other device doesn't connect to the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports on your MacBook Air, you might need an adapter.
Find the right adapterUse the Force Touch trackpad
The Force Touch trackpad on your MacBook Air helps you work smarter in apps such as Mail, Maps, and Safari.
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