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How do I take care of my MacBook Pro screen?

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To clean the screen on your MacBook,MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air, first shut downthe computer and unplug the power adapter. Dampen asoft, lint-free cloth with water only, then use it toclean the computer's screen.


Subsequently, one may also ask, how do I get fingerprints off my MacBook screen?

Shut down the computer and unplug the power adapter.Take the supplied microfiber screen-cleaning cloth oranother microfiber cloth and lightly dampen it with water. Wipe thescreen with the dampened cloth to removefingerprints, dust, dirt and other greasy marks. Wipe thescreen; don't rub it or apply much pressure.

Beside above, how can I use my MacBook as a monitor? Use Target Display Mode
  1. Make sure that your iMac is turned on, and the other Mac islogged in to a macOS user account.
  2. Connect the Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt cable between thetwo computers.
  3. Press Command-F2 on the keyboard of the iMac that you want touse as a display.

Correspondingly, can I use Windex on my MacBook screen?

The Monitor/Display (CRT): Since thesedisplays don't have a delicate surface that can be damagedby ammonia or alcohol, you can use Windex or other windowcleaners to clean the glass screen; spray it on lightly anduse a soft cloth (cotton T-shirt or microfiber cloth) toclean dirty monitors.

Can I use eyeglass cleaner on my MacBook screen?

The anti-reflective coating on the macbook screenis similar to that on anti-reflective eyeglasses and cameralenses. You can safely use the cleaner on allthree, with a clean microfiber cloth. Just be gentle (don'tpush!) and don't clean if you don't need to. Bothwill damage your screen.

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Can I use Windex to clean my MacBook Pro screen?

To clean the display on your iMac, dampenthe cloth that came with your iMac—or another clean,soft, lint-free cloth—with water only, and then wipe thescreen. Don't clean the screen of your iMacwith a cleaner containing acetone. Never spraycleaner directly on the screen.

Tammy Hackerschmied

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How do I clean my MacBook Pro screen without streaks?

Method 2 Wipe with a Moist Cloth
  1. Shut the Macbook Pro down. Turn the computer off and unplug thepower adapter.
  2. Dampen a soft cloth with water. Apply a little water to a softmicrofiber cloth, making the cloth barely moist.
  3. Wipe down the screen.

Rostislav Paiser

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Can I use rubbing alcohol to clean MacBook screen?

If you'd prefer to not use a disinfectant wipe,you can mix one part rubbing alcohol and one partdistilled water into a spray bottle. Spray the solution onto a softcloth, not the Macbook.

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How can I reset my MacBook?

Here's how to reset a MacBook (or any Maccomputer):
  1. Hold down the Command and R keys on the keyboard and turn onthe Mac.
  2. Select your language and continue.
  3. Choose Disk Utility and click continue.
  4. Choose your startup disk (named Macintosh HD by default) fromthe sidebar and click the Erase button.

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How do I clean my MacBook Pro Retina screen?

"To clean the screen on yourMacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air, firstshut down the computer and unplug the power adapter. Dampen a soft,lint-free cloth with water only, then use it to clean thecomputer's screen." There are 2 crucial omissions in thatincomplete instruction.

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How do I clean up my MacBook air?

Some tips for Macbook cleanup
  1. Go through your application folder, removing all unusedapplications.
  2. Remove all localization files not used for your language, thiscan free up to 2GB of space.
  3. Open iPhoto and delete photos you no longer need.
  4. Open iTunes and delete all of the music and podcasts you nolonger need.

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How do I clean my computer monitor screen?

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Eryk Coilean

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Can I clean my laptop screen with Windex?

If, and only if, you have a glass laptop screen,it's safe to use Windex as a cleaner. But remember,never spray the Windex directly onto your laptopscreen itself. If you don't have a microfiber cloth or a spongefresh out of the package, a soft duster brush willwork.

Meta Tagore

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Can I use a Clorox wipe on my MacBook?

Unlike Apple, Russell does not recommendusing standard household cleaning wipes likeClorox and Lysol on your laptop.

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Can I use alcohol to clean my Mac screen?

Cloth. To clean your MacBook, turn off and unplugthe laptop, then use a soft, lint-free cloth and wipethe casing, keyboard, touchpad and monitor gently toremove debris. For stubborn stains and to clean your MacBook'smonitor, wet the cloth with cold water, notalcohol. Do not spray water directly onto yourMacBook.

Sanjuana Dercks

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Is it OK to use Windex on an iPad screen?

While it produces a great shine on your windows, youshouldn't use it to clean your iPad screen. Thechemicals used in Windex could irreparably diminishthe oleophobic coating on your iPad screen. Instead, youshould clean it with a damp, lint-free cloth.

Fidelio Urquixo

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How do I clean my MacBook Pro keyboard and screen?

Follow these steps for how to safely clean your MacBookscreen, keyboard, trackpad, exterior, and Touch Bar.
  1. Power down your Mac and unplug the power cable and any otheraccessories.
  2. Grab a microfiber or other soft lint-free cloth.
  3. Lightly spray or dampen the cloth with water (distilled wateris best)

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How do I clean my Apple laptop screen?

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How do I display HDMI on Mac?

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Does Mac have HDMI input?

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Khadra Wermeckes

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Can I use my laptop as a monitor?

How to Use A Laptop as A Monitor (forExtending Displays, as A Primary Displays, & for Gaming) TheHDMI port (or VGA, or DVI, or DisplayPort) that comes on yourlaptop will only work for outputting its display and itwill not work as a video input for anotherdevice.

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Can I play my Xbox on my MacBook Pro?

A new app called OneCast uses the same technologythat Windows uses to let you stream your Xbox One toyour Mac. You can connect a Xbox Onecontroller via Bluetooth or USB and play your Xbox games onyour Mac. OneCast is $20, and it is on sale for $9.99through April 1st.

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Where is f2 on MacBook Pro?

The Touch Bar on the MacBook Pro replaces thetraditional row of function keys on the keyboard. To access thefunction keys temporarily, simply press the fn key, which is thebottom leftmost key on the keyboard. You can then tap F1 - F12 asneeded.

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