Patricia Barrios by Apple-Bay Choosing Apple-Bay in Camberley vs. Facebook and eBay for Your Used Mac Making an Informed Choice: The Advantages of Buying a Second-Hand Apple Mac Computer from Apple-Bay in Camberley vs. the Uncertainties of Facebook Marketplace and eBay In the world of technology, the decision to invest in a second-hand Apple Mac computer can be both exciting and daunting. It’s a choice that often hinges on where and whom you buy from. In this in-depth blog post, we’ll explore the numerous reasons for choosing a trustworthy seller like us, complete with guarantees, can signifi ..read more

Patricia Barrios by Apple-Bay Apple iMac 27” 2022: Rumours and what we know so far! With 2022 well underway, Apple’s “Geniuses” are currently working on the next instalment of their famous iMac (Pro). I say (Pro) because this version of iMac could see the return of not only the 27” screen but the highly sought after iMac Pro. Rumoured to be releasing in the first half of 2022, we really don’t have too long to wait.  In the spirit of a true Apple product hype train, we are going to update you on all of the current rumours surrounding the new iMac 2022. Credit: www.macrumors.com Design It ..read more

Patricia Barrios by Apple-Bay Have you ever lost something in your house and you know it’s somewhere, but you can’t for the life of you find it anywhere. This is a lot like data loss, whether it’s due to a faulty hard drive, malware intrusion, or data corruption, the data is usually somewhere in the house (hard drive) but you’re unable to access it for various reasons. In this blog we are going to explain the importance of keeping an up-to-date external back up system, explain how to correctly format the hard drive and how to keep the back-up system up to date. What is a data back-up? Simply p ..read more

Patricia Barrios by Apple-Bay Have you ever had a ‘service battery’ or ‘replace now’ message pop up on your MacBook. Well if you have, it’s not something you want to ignore. As with all laptops, your MacBook is powered by a lithium-ion battery which has a limited life span. When a battery has reached the end of its life, it cannot be serviced or re-used; it must be disposed of and replaced with a new one. In this blog post, we are going to discuss how a lithium-ion battery works, how to find out if your MacBook battery needs replacing and the cost associated with doing so. Image: RealFix What ..read more

Patricia Barrios by Apple-Bay Throughout the years, Apple has always been known for the quality of their products. Avoiding a price war with their main competitor Windows, they have positioned themselves on the top side of the market, offering longevity and superior design. Although this has largely been the case, Apple and more importantly its users have recently experienced a design fault that has disgruntled the masses. I’m sure if you’re reading this blog post you’re either experiencing this issue with your machine or just generally interested in Apple products. Either way, you’ve probably ..read more

Patricia Barrios by Apple-Bay In 2021, Apple released a new iteration of their famous MacBook Pro model. Dubbed by Apple as the “most powerful MacBook Pro ever”, the M1 based laptop was released in a 16” and an all new 14” screen size. But is it better than its Intel based predecessor? Well, in this blog post we are going to explore the differences between this iteration of MacBook Pro 16” compared to the previous Intel based version to see if it’s worth upgrading. The 16”: M1 Pro/Max vs Intel Design and Construction With new iterations of technology we’re usually used to seeing smaller, thinn ..read more

Patricia Barrios by Apple-Bay Google workspace or Microsoft Office, this is a choice many business startups, students and individuals have a hard time making. For a long time Microsoft Office was widely accepted as the default option. However with the emergence of Google’s own set of apps, many organizations have opted to rethink their strategy and switch over from Office. Mainly because Google’s suite offers a comprehensive selection of features that takes care of all your IT needs, and it’s free (for the most part)! In this blog post we are going to put them head to head in the ultimate tes ..read more

Patricia Barrios by Apple-Bay The spinning beach ball, spinning cursor, wheel of death, whatever you want to call it. Whether you’re trying to finish off some work before a deadline or surfing the web, seeing this icon is nothing short of frustrating! But why is it happening? The spinning beach ball occurs when your machine can’t handle all of the processes and requests you’re asking it to complete. Your Mac is constantly running functions in the background and if you ask your machine to do too much, this is when the beach ball will occur. So how can you prevent this from happening? Upgrade y ..read more

Patricia Barrios by Apple-Bay Have you ever been using your laptop and it just dies on you, the screen goes black and you can’t restart it again? This is one of many other symptoms that may suggest you need a logic/motherboard repair. In this blog post, we’re going to discuss some of the main symptoms and causes of needing a logic board repair. Liquid damage One of the main culprits of killing motherboards is liquid damage. When a motherboard comes into contact with water it’s actually not the water that kills the machine but rather the solutes that are in the water. When wet, these substances ..read more

Patricia Barrios by Apple-Bay How buying second-hand Macs is not only better for your wallet but better for the environment too. If you’re currently on the search for a new Mac, whether it’s for school, work or leisure, you essentially have two choices: buy new or buy refurbished. While it’s very exciting to pull up to the Apple store and purchase your brand new Mac, get home, rip that cellophane packaging off the box and get to work setting your machine up, this may not be the best option. In this blog post we are going to explain how buying refurbished isn’t just better for your wallet but b ..read more