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13-inch MacBook Pro (non Touch Bar) Solid-State Drive Service Program

  Photo: iFixit Apple has recently announced a repair extension/service program for 2017 13" MacBook Pro models WITHOUT Touch Bar. These models have modular flash storage drives which have a known issue (specifically the 128GB and 256GB versions) that may result in data loss. From Apple: Apple has determined that a limited number [...]

November 15th, 2018|Apple, Lapin, quality program, REP, service|

Could it be? 2018-era Mac laptops appear to have a higher repairability factor than their predecessors.

As a computer repair business, more specifically an Authorized Apple Service Provider, we are always happy to see changes in computer design that facilitate cheaper, easier, and faster repairs for our customers. For that reason, we were happy to learn that Apple made some changes within the 2018 model MacBook Air and MacBook Pro computers [...]

November 8th, 2018|Apple, design, New Products, service|

2018 Brooklyn Apple Keynote Product updates and intros

A number of new hardware offerings and updates were announced earlier this week at the Brooklyn Apple event! New MacBook Air including Retina display, Touch ID, T2 security chip, redesigned keyboard, Thunderbolt 3, and enhanced audio/speakers. Updated Mac mini including up to 5X faster 8th-gen Intel CPUs and integrated graphics, T2 security chip, 4 Thunderbolt [...]

November 2nd, 2018|Apple, event, New Products|

Unexpected keyboard problems with your 2015-2017 MacBook or 2016-2017 MacBook Pro? We can help!

Photo: iFixit.com Photo: AlexBor   Experiencing unexpected keyboard problems with your 2015-2017 MacBook or 2016-2017 MacBook Pro? You may be suffering from design issues outlined in the Apple support article below. Some issues include unresponsive keys, repeating keys, abnormal key presses, and keys becoming detached. Good news - This is likely [...]

October 25th, 2018|Apple, Lapin, quality program, REP, service|

MalwareBytes for Mac

Viruses, ransomware, and other malware are legitimate threats to Mac users now more than ever. Malwarebytes for Mac catches and cleans dangerous threats automatically, in real time, so youre protected without having to even think about it. Please contact us any time for more information or to purchase a license. Yearly subscription purchases include complimentary [...]

October 18th, 2018|Apple, Lapin, New Products, software|

Lapin Systems is now a registered affiliate of Mac Of All Trades

Looking to purchase gentlyused or refurbished Macintosh computers or accessories? Lapin Systems is a registered affiliate of Mac of All Trades, the pricing leader for buying and selling used Apple/Macintosh computer hardware on the internet. Sign Up and Get $10 Off Your First Order!

October 10th, 2018|Apple, Lapin, New Products|

Mojave Upgrade Promo!

Mojave (macOS 10.14) is here, and as with all operating system upgrades wed like the transition to be as smooth and painless as possible for all of our customers. From now until December 31, 2018, Lapin is pleased to offer our Mojave upgrade bundle for all supported units as we have with previous releases in [...]

October 4th, 2018|Apple, Lapin, New Products, service, software, upgrades|

LapinCare Active Support – A new way to think about preventative maintenance.

This week we are proud to launch LapinCare Active Support, a new service from Lapin Systems offering proactive, remote detection and identification of common Mac issues. Our goal is to help minimize downtime, maximize productivity, and prevent data loss for all of our customers, both home and business. Support BEFORE you need it. Peace of [...]

November 7th, 2016|Apple, New Products, service|

Customer portal now live at lapin.com

Recently Lapin transitioned to a newer, more robust ticket-tracking and CRM platform. This new system allows us to more effectively manage the large quantity of bench repair jobs and onsite visits we process on a daily basis. In addition to making things easier for us internally, the new system includes a web element meant to [...]

April 29th, 2016|Lapin, New Products, service|

Upgrading to Mac OS X 10.11 (El Capitan)? Here are some things to think about first.

No company gets people excited for a new product like Apple. Whether it's a new iPhone, iPad, an entirely new product line like the Apple Watch, or something as routine as the next upgrade the Mac OS X, Apple's hype machine goes into high gear and has people chomping at the bit to jump in [...]

November 6th, 2015|Apple, Lapin, New Products, service, software, tips, Uncategorized, upgrades|