Boot Camp Macbook Air 2012

Boot Camp Macbook Air 2012

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64GB or more free storage space on your Mac startup disk:

You can have as little as 64GB of free storage space, but at least 128GB of free storage space provides the best experience. Automatic Windows updates require that much space or more.
If your Mac has 128GB of memory (RAM) or more, the Windows installer needs at least as much free storage space as your Mac has memory. For example, if your Mac has 256GB of memory, your startup disk must have at least 256GB of free storage space for Windows.

An external USB flash drive with a storage capacity of 16GB or more, unless you're using a Mac that doesn't need a flash drive to install Windows.

A 64-bit version of Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro on a disk image (ISO) or other installation media:

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To install Windows, use Boot Camp Assistant. It's in the Utilities folder of your Applications folder.

1. Use Boot Camp Assistant to create a Windows partition

Open Boot Camp Assistant and follow the onscreen instructions:

If you're asked to insert a USB drive, plug your USB flash drive into your Mac. Boot Camp Assistant will use it to create a bootable USB drive for Windows installation.
When Boot Camp Assistant asks you to set the size of the Windows partition, remember the minimum storage-space requirements in the previous section. Set a partition size that meets your needs, because you can't change its size later.

2. Format the Windows (BOOTCAMP) partition

When Boot Camp Assistant finishes, your Mac restarts to the Windows installer. If the installer asks where to install Windows, select the BOOTCAMP partition and click Format. In most cases, the installer selects and formats the BOOTCAMP partition automatically.

3. Install Windows

Unplug any external devices, such as additional displays and drives, that aren't necessary during installation. Then click Next and follow the onscreen instructions to begin installing Windows.

4. Use the Boot Camp installer in Windows

After Windows installation completes, your Mac starts up in Windows and opens a ”Welcome to the Boot Camp installer” window. Follow the onscreen instructions to install Boot Camp, including Windows support software (drivers). You will be asked to restart when done.

If the Boot Camp installer doesn't open automatically, your final step should be to open the Boot Camp installer manually and use it to complete installation.

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Restart, then press and hold the Option (or Alt) ⌥ key during startup to switch between Windows and macOS.

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If you have one of these Mac models using OS X El Capitan 10.11 or later, you don't need a USB flash drive to install Windows:

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For more information about using Windows on your Mac, open Boot Camp Assistant and click the Open Boot Camp Help button.

1. If you're installing Windows and macOS Mojave on an iMac (27-inch, Late 2012), iMac (27-inch, Late 2013), or iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014) and your Mac is configured with a 3TB hard drive, learn about an alert you might see during installation.

2. These Mac models were offered with 128GB hard drives as an option. Apple recommends 256GB or larger hard drives so that you can create a Boot Camp partition of at least 128GB.

The MacBook is a line of Macintosh notebook computers designed, manufactured and sold by Apple Inc. from May 2006 to February 2012. A new line of computers by the same name was released in 2015, serving the same purpose as an entry-level laptop. It replaced the iBook series and 12-inch PowerBook series of notebooks as a part of Apple's transition from PowerPC to Intel processors. Positioned as the low end of the MacBook family, below the premium ultra-portable MacBook Air and the powerful MacBook Pro,^[1] the MacBook was aimed at the consumer and education markets.^[2] It was the best-selling Macintosh ever. For five months in 2008, it was the best-selling laptop of any brand in US retail stores.^[3] Collectively, the MacBook brand is the 'world's top-selling line of premium laptops.'^[4]

There have been four separate designs of the MacBook. The original model used a combination of polycarbonate and fiberglass casing which was modeled after the iBook G4. The second type was introduced in October 2008 alongside the 15-inch MacBook Pro; the MacBook shared the more expensive laptop's unibody aluminium casing, but omitted FireWire. A third design, introduced in late 2009, had a polycarbonate unibody casing.

On July 20, 2011, the MacBook was discontinued for consumer purchase as it had been effectively superseded by the MacBook Air which had a lower entry price.^[5] Apple continued to sell the MacBook to educational institutions until February 2012.^[6]^[7]

11st generation: Polycarbonate
2Special Edition: Aluminum Unibody
32nd generation: Polycarbonate Unibody

1st generation: Polycarbonate [edit]

First-generation black polycarbonate MacBook, 2006

First-generation white polycarbonate MacBook, 2006

The original MacBook, available in black or white colors, was released on June 28, 2006, and used the IntelCore Duo processor and 945GMchipset, with Intel's GMA 950 integrated graphics on a 667 MHz front side bus. Later revisions of the MacBook moved to the Core 2 Duo processor and the GM965 chipset, with Intel's GMA X3100 integrated graphics on an 800 MHz system bus.^[8] Sales of the black polycarbonate MacBook ceased in October 2008, after the introduction of the aluminum MacBook.

While thinner than its predecessor – the iBook G4 – the MacBook is wider than the 12-inch model due to its widescreen display. In addition, the MacBook was one of the first (the first being the MacBook Pro) to adopt Apple's MagSafe power connector and it replaced the iBook's mini-VGA display port with a mini-DVI display port. The iBook's discrete graphics chip was initially replaced by an integrated Intel GMA solution, though the latest revisions of the MacBook were upgraded with the more powerful NvidiaGeForce 9400M and later the 320M.^[9]

While the MacBook Pro largely followed the industrial design standard set by the PowerBook G4, the MacBook was Apple's first notebook to use features now standard in its notebooks – the glossy display, the sunken keyboard design and the non-mechanical magnetic latch. With the late 2007 revision, the keyboard received several changes to closely mirror the one which shipped with the iMac, by adding the same keyboard short-cut to control multimedia, and removing the embedded numeric keypad and the Apple logo from the command keys.^[10] https://seekertree.tistory.com/11.

A more expensive black model was offered until the introduction of the unibody aluminum MacBook. The polycarbonate MacBook was the only Macintosh notebook (until the new 2015 model) to be offered in more than one color since the iBook G3 (Clamshell).

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Ports[edit]

The ports are all on the left edge; on early models, from left to right, they are the MagSafe power connector, Gigabit Ethernet, mini-DVI, FireWire 400, 2 USB 2.0 ports, audio in, audio out and Kensington Security Slot.

For the unibody polycarbonate MacBook (2009), the ports from left to right are the MagSafe power connector, Gigabit Ethernet, Mini DisplayPort, 2 USB 2.0 ports, audio out and Kensington Security Slot.

On the front, there is a power light and an infrared receiver, while on the right edge, there is only the optical drive.

User serviceability[edit]

The polycarbonate Intel MacBook is easier for users to fix or upgrade than its predecessor. Where the iBook required substantial disassembly to access internal components such as the hard drive, users only need to remove the battery and the RAM door to replace the MacBook drive. Apple provides do-it-yourself manuals for these tasks.^[11]

Quality problems[edit]

In February 2007, the MacBook was recalled because the graphics card and hard drive caused the computer to overheat, forcing the unit to shut down.^{[citation needed]}

Some early polycarbonate MacBook models suffered from random shutdowns; Apple released a firmware update to resolve them.^[12]

There were also cases reported of discolored or chipping palmrests. In such cases, Apple asked affected owners to contact AppleCare.^[13]

There were problems with batteries on some models from 2007 not being read by the MacBook. This is caused by a logic board fault and not a fault with the battery.^{[citation needed]}

In February 2010, Apple announced a recall for MacBooks bought between 2006–2007 for hard drive issues. This is caused by heat and other problems.^{[citation needed]}

Model specifications[edit]

Apple used the A1181 code, printed on the case, for this family of models, though 17 variations may be counted if color is included.^[14]

Table of models for Macbook A1181 family
Model	Early 2006^[15]	Late 2006^[16]	Mid 2007^[17]	Late 2007 (Santa Rosa)^[18]	Early 2008^[19]	Late 2008 (White)^[20]	Early 2009 (White)^[21]	Mid 2009 (White)^[22]
Component	Intel Core Duo	Intel Core 2 Duo
Release date	May 16, 2006 ^[23]	November 8, 2006 ^[24]	May 15, 2007 ^[25]	November 1, 2007	February 26, 2008 ^[26]	October 14, 2008 ^[27]	January 21, 2009	May 27, 2009
Model numbers	MA254/A MA255/A MA472*/A	MA699/A MA700/A MA701*/A	MB061/A MB062/A MB063*/A	MB061/B MB062/B MB063*/B	MB402/A MB403/A MB404*/A	MB402*/B	MB881*/A	MC240*/A
Model identifier	MacBook1,1	MacBook2,1		MacBook3,1	MacBook4,1	MacBook4,2	MacBook5,2
Display	13.3-inch glossy widescreen LCD, 1280 × 800 pixel resolution (WXGA, 16:10 = 8:5 aspect ratio)
Front side bus	667 MHz			800 MHz			1066 MHz
Processor	1.83 GHz or 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo (T2400/T2500)	1.83 GHz or 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (T5600/T7200)	2.0 GHz or 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (T7200/T7400)	2.0 GHz or 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (T7300/T7500)	2.1 GHz or 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (T8100/T8300)	2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (T8100)	2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (P7350)	2.13 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (P7450)
Memory Two slots for DDR2 SDRAM	512 MB (two 256 MB) 667 MHz PC2-5300 Expandable to 2 GB	512 MB (two 256 MB) or 1 GB (two 512 MB) 667 MHz PC2-5300 Expandable to 4 GB (3 GB usable)⁵	1 GB (two 512 MB) 667 MHz PC2-5300 Expandable to 4 GB (3 GB usable)⁵	1 GB (two 512 MB) or 2 GB (two 1 GB) 667 MHz PC2-5300 Expandable to 6 GB (4 GB supported by Apple)		1 GB (two 512 MB) 667 MHz PC2-5300 Expandable to 6 GB (4 GB supported by Apple)	2 GB (two 1 GB) 667 MHz PC2-5300 Expandable to 8 GB 800 Mhz PC2-6400 (4 GB supported by Apple)⁶	2 GB (two 1 GB) 800 MHz PC2-6400 Expandable to 8 GB (4 GB supported by Apple)⁶
Graphics Shared with system memory	Intel GMA950 using 64 MB RAM (up to 224 MB in Windows through Boot Camp).^[28]			Intel GMA X3100 using 144 MB RAM (up to 384 MB available in Windows through Boot Camp)			NvidiaGeForce 9400M using 256 MB RAM
Hard drive²	60 GB or 80 GB Optional 100 GB or 120 GB	60 GB, 80 GB or 120 GB Optional 160 GB or 200 GB, 4200-rpm	80 GB, 120 GB or 160 GB Optional 200 GB, 4200-rpm	80 GB, 120 GB or 160 GB Optional 250 GB	120 GB, 160 GB or 250 GB	120 GB Optional 160 GB or 250 GB	120 GB Optional 160 GB, 250 GB, or 320 GB	160 GB Optional 250 GB, 320 GB, or 500 GB
Hard drive²	Serial ATA 5400-rpm unless specified
Combo drive³ Base model only	8× DVD read, 24× CD-R and 10× CD-RW recording	8× DVD read, 24× CD-R and 16× CD-RW recording				N/A
Internal slot-loading SuperDrive³	8× double-layer discs reads. 4× DVD±R & RW recording. 24× CD-R and 10× CD-RW recording	2.4× DVD+R DL writes, 6× DVD±R read, 4× DVD±RW writes, 24× CD-R, and 10× CD-RW recording	4× DVD+R DL writes, 8× DVD±R read, 4× DVD±RW writes, 24× CD-R, and 10x CD-RW recording
Connectivity	Integrated AirPort Extreme802.11a/b/g Gigabit Ethernet Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR	Integrated Airport Extreme 802.11a/b/g/n (draft-n disabled by default)¹ Gigabit Ethernet Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR	Integrated Airport Extreme 802.11a/b/g/n (draft-n enabled) Gigabit Ethernet Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR				Integrated Airport Extreme 802.11a/b/g/n (draft-n enabled) Gigabit Ethernet Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Peripherals	2 × USB 2.0 1 × Firewire 400 1 × Optical digital / analog audio line-in 1 × Optical digital / analog audio line-out
Camera	iSight Camera (640 × 480 0.3 MP)
Video out	Mini DVI-I (integrated digital + analog)						Mini DVI-D (digital-only, no analog)^[29]
Latest release operating system	Mac OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard	Mac OS X 10.7.5 Lion					OS X 10.11 El Capitan
Battery	55-watt-hour removable lithium-polymer
Weight	5.2 lb (2.4 kg)		5.1 lb (2.3 kg)	5.0 lb (2.3 kg)
Dimensions	1.08 in × 12.78 in × 8.92 in (27.5 mm × 325 mm × 227 mm)

Notes:
¹ Requires the purchase of a wireless-N enabler software from Apple in order to enable the functionality.^[30] Also enabled in Mac OS X 10.6 and later.
² Hard drives noted are options available from Apple. As the hard drive is a user-replaceable part, there are custom configurations available, including use of 7200-rpm drives or SSDs.
³ Given optical drive speed is its maximum.
⁴ Beginning with the early 2008 revision, the Apple Remote became an optional add-on.
⁵ Expandable to 4 GB, with 3.3 GB usable.^[31]
⁶ Expandable to 8 GB, but with only 6 GB working stably with a Mac OS X older than 10.6.6 due to a software bug.^[32]

Special Edition: Aluminum Unibody [edit]

For the pro laptop resembling it, see: MacBook Pro (unibody)

The aluminum unibody MacBook

On October 14, 2008, Apple announced a MacBook featuring a new Nvidia chipset at a Cupertino, California press conference with the tagline: 'The spotlight turns to notebooks'.^[33] This MacBook replaced the black models of the polycarbonate generation.

The chipset brought a 1066 MHz system bus, use of DDR3 system memory, and integrated NvidiaGeForce 9400M graphics. Other changes include a display which uses LED backlights (replacing the fluorescent tube backlights used in the previous model) and arsenic-free glass, a new Mini DisplayPort (replacing the polycarbonate MacBook's mini-DVI port), a multi-touch glass trackpad which also acts as the mouse button, and the removal of the FireWire 400 port (thus it doesn't support Target Disk Mode, used for data transfers or operating system repairs without booting the system).^[34]

Design[edit]

The design had stylistic traits of the MacBook Air which were also implemented into the design of the MacBook Pro. Buy adobe acrobat pro dc software. This model is thinner than the original polycarbonate MacBooks, and it made use of a unibody aluminum case with tapered edges. The keyboard of the higher-end model included a backlight.

Reception[edit]

Although Gizmodo concluded it to be 'our favorite MacBook to date,' they did claim, at this time, its display was inferior to that found on the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, alleging a smaller viewing angle, washed-out colors, and dimmer backlighting.^[35] Similarly, AppleInsider and Engadget concluded it 'may well be Apple's best MacBook to date' and 'these are terrific choices—not only from an industrial design standpoint, but in specs as well' respectively, while also drawing attention to a lower quality display as compared with the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air.^[36]^[37] Charlie Sorrel of Wired News reached a similar conclusion about the MacBook display, citing its poor contrast and lack of vertical angle in comparison with the MacBook Pro and even the older white MacBook.^[38] Peter Cohen wrote an article discussing the loss of the FireWire port for Macworld, saying 'The absence of FireWire ports is certainly an inconvenience for some users. But it shouldn’t be considered a deal-breaker for most of us, anyway.'^[39]

Model specifications[edit]

Table of models for Macbook A1278 family
Model	Late 2008^[40]
Release date	October 14, 2008 ^[27]
Model number	MB466/A; MB467/A
Model identifier	MacBook5,1
Display	13.3-inch LED backlit glossy widescreen LCD, 1280 × 800 pixel resolution
Front side bus	1066 MHz
Processor	2.0 GHz or 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (P7350/P8600)
Memory	2 GB (two 1 GB) Expandable to 8 GB (4 GB supported by Apple)^[41]^[42] Two slots for PC3-8500DDR3SDRAM (1066 MHz)
Graphics	Integrated NvidiaGeForce 9400M with 256 MB shared with main memory (up to 512 MB available in Windows through Boot Camp)
Hard drive¹ Serial ATA5400-rpm	160 GB or 250 GB 5400-rpm Optional 320 GB HDD; 128 GB or 256 GB Solid-state drive (SSD)
Internal slot-loading SuperDrive²	Maximum write: 8× DVD±R, 4× DVD±R DL, 4× DVD±RW, 24× CD-R, 10× CD-RW Maximum read: 8× DVD±R, DVD-ROM, 6× DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD±R DL, DVD±RW, 24× CD
Connectivity	Integrated AirPort Extreme 802.11a/b/g/draft-n (BCM4322 chipset) GigabitEthernet Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Peripherals	2 × USB 2.0 1 × Combined optical digital input/analog line in 1 × Combined optical digital output/analog line out
Video out	Mini DisplayPort
Battery	45-watt-hour removable lithium polymer
Weight	4.5 lb (2.0 kg)
Dimensions	12.78 in (32.50 cm) wide × 8.94 in (22.7 cm) deep × 0.95 in (2.41 cm) high
Latest release operating system	OS X 10.11 El Capitan

Notes:
¹ Hard drives noted are options available from Apple. As the hard drive is a user-replaceable part, there are custom configurations available, including use of 7,200-rpm drives and SSDs.^[43]
² Given optical drive speed is its maximum.

2nd generation: Polycarbonate Unibody [edit]

MacBook 2009

On October 20, 2009, Apple released a MacBook that introduced a new polycarbonate (plastic) unibody design,^[44] faster DDR3 memory, a multi-touch trackpad, an LED-backlit display, and a built-in seven-hour battery. The polycarbonate unibody MacBook, like its aluminum predecessor, lacks FireWire and, like the 13-inch MacBook Pro, has a combined audio in/out port. There is no infrared port and the Apple Remote is not included. On May 18, 2010, the MacBook was refreshed with a faster processor, a faster graphics card, improved battery life, and the ability to pass audio through the Mini DisplayPort connector. On July 20, 2011, the MacBook was discontinued for consumer purchases,^[6] but was still available to educational institutions until February 2012.^[7]

Design[edit]

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Unlike the MacBook Air, the MacBook follows the same design first seen in the MacBook Pro; however, it is rounder on the edges than previous laptops in the MacBook line. This model has an all-white fingerprint-resistant glossy palm rest, unlike the grayish surface of its predecessor, and uses a multi-touch glass trackpad like the one found on the MacBook Pro. The video-out port is Mini DisplayPort. The bottom of the MacBook features a rubberized non-slip finish. This was prone to peeling off and Apple offered free replacements fitted by authorised agents until at least 2015 internationally. The built-in battery of the late 2009 revision, a feature introduced earlier in the year with the MacBook Pro, is claimed by Apple to last seven hours compared with five hours in the older models. However, in tests conducted by Macworld, the battery was found to last only about four hours while playing video at full brightness with AirPort turned off.^[45] However, Apple's battery life was calculated with the brightness at the middle setting and while browsing websites and editing word documents, not with video and at full brightness.^[46]Gizmodo also reached about the same conclusion in their tests, but with AirPort turned on.^[47] The battery included in the mid-2010 model holds an additional five watt-hours over the previous model's and is claimed to last up to ten hours.^[48]

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Reception[edit]

Despite being hailed by Slashgear as 'one of the best entry-level notebooks Apple have produced,' the unibody MacBook has received criticism for its lack of a FireWire port and SD card slot.^[49] Nilay Patel of Engadget added that the USB ports were easily dented and the bottom of the laptop became worn and discolored after a few days. He also drew particular attention to the fact that the price was not lowered, stating the small price difference between the MacBook and the MacBook Pro makes it a 'wasted pricing opportunity.'^[50] However, most critics agree that the unibody MacBook's display is significantly better than its predecessor's. AppleInsider states the new display 'delivers significantly better color and viewing angle performance' than the previous MacBook, but still 'not as vivid and wide-angle viewable as the MacBook Pro screens.'^[51]

Model specifications[edit]

Table of models for Macbook A1342 family
Model	Late 2009^[52]	Mid 2010^[53]
Release date	October 20, 2009 ^[54]	May 18, 2010
Order Numbers	MC207*/A	MC516*/A
Model Numbers	A1342	A1342
Machine Model	MacBook6,1	MacBook7,1
Display	13.3-inch LED backlit glossy widescreen LCD, 1280 × 800 pixel resolution
Front side bus	1066 MHz
Processor	2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (P7550)	2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (P8600)
Memory¹ Two slots for PC3-8500DDR3SDRAM (1066 MHz)	2 GB (two 1 GB)
Memory¹ Two slots for PC3-8500DDR3SDRAM (1066 MHz)	Expandable to 8 GB (4 GB supported by Apple)^[55]	Expandable to 16 GB (4 GB supported by Apple)^[56]
Graphics	Integrated NvidiaGeForce 9400M with 256 MB shared with main memory (up to 512 MB available in Windows through Boot Camp)	Integrated NvidiaGeForce 320M with 256 MB shared with main memory
Hard drive² Serial ATA5400-rpm	250 GB 5400-rpm Optional 320 GB or 500 GB HDD
SuperDrive³	Internal Slot-Loading Maximum write: 8× DVD±R, 4× DVD±R DL, 4× DVD±RW, 24× CD-R, 10× CD-RW Maximum read: 8× DVD±R, DVD-ROM, 6× DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD±R DL, DVD±RW, 24× CD
Connectivity	Integrated AirPort 802.11a/b/g/n (BCM43224 chipset) GigabitEthernet Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Peripherals	2 × USB 2.0 1 × Optical digital audio out / analog audio line-out/in
Camera	iSight Camera (640 × 480 0.3 MP)
Video out	Mini DisplayPort Video only	Mini DisplayPort with Audio-out
Battery	60-watt-hour non-removable lithium-polymer	63.5-watt-hour non-removable lithium-polymer
Weight	4.7 lb (2.1 kg)
Dimensions	1.09 in × 13.00 in × 9.12 in (27.4 mm × 330.3 mm × 231.7 mm)
Latest release operating system	macOS 10.13 High Sierra

|}Notes:
¹ Memory noted are the options available from Apple. As memory is a user-replaceable part, there are custom configurations possible, including use of two 2 GB RAM modules, for 4 GB of RAM, two 4 GB RAM modules, for 8 GB of RAM, and two 8 GB RAM modules, for 16 GB of RAM. Modules must be PC3-8500S, CL 7, 1.5 volts. Also possible: 2 + 1 = 3 GB; 4 + 1 = 5 GB; 8 + 1 = 9 GB; 4 + 2 = 6 GB; 8 + 2 = 10 GB; 8 + 4 = 12 GB. Modules may be 1Rx8 or 2Rx8.
² Hard drives noted are options available from Apple. As the hard drive is a user-replaceable part, there are custom configurations possible, including capacities up to 2 TB and SSDs. For rotating drives, 5,400 rpm is recommended, for power and cooling reasons.
³ Noted optical drive speed is its maximum. It is possible to replace the optical drive with a caddy which accommodates an SSD or a second hard drive. Look for caddies which are intended for MacBook A1342 models; there are similar (but slightly different) caddies which are intended for MacMini models.

Criticisms and defects[edit]

The rubber bottom of unibody MacBooks have been known to peel off. Apple has noticed this as a flaw and will replace the bottom for free, with or without a warranty. Some consumers have also reported defects in their LCD displays in mid-2010–2011 models.^[57]

The MagSafe power adapter of MacBooks has been known to fray, break, and stop working. Following a lawsuit, Apple replaces these adapters for US residents with affected adapters, purchased (or received as a gift) with computers or as an accessory.^[58]^[59]

Some MacBooks are affected by the iSeeYou vulnerability, potentially allowing their iSight cameras to record the user without the user's knowledge.^[60]^[61]

Timeline of the MacBook family