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New Macbook Pro power efficiency and time remaining

2017267 points206 comments Hardware & Electronics details

A look at the impressive real-world power efficiency of Apple's newer MacBook Pro models and what it means for battery life.

Why the MacBook Pro Is Limited to 16GB of RAM

2016257 points349 commentscited by 8Hardware & Electronics details

A 2016 technical analysis of the 16GB RAM limit in Intel MacBook Pro models, including Phil Schiller’s direct response and two corrections.

APFS – A Backup Software Developer’s Perspective

2017168 points53 comments Systems & Performance details

A backup-software developer's deep dive into Apple's APFS file system — snapshots, cloning, space sharing, and what it all means for reliable Mac backups.