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Re: My MacBook Pro exploded and burst into flames

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Post by ValentineC »

wDcBKgt66V8WDs wrote: post #128
basilgohar wrote: post #100

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You can use a service like Backblaze[1] and encrypt the backups with a password. This is saving you a LOT of worry and risk for $6/month. [1] https://www.backblaze.com

I'm pretty sure the recovery process for backblaze includes them decrypting your files on their infrastructure and then sending to you. Or something like that. I did a ton of research into the different options recently and didn't like backblaze because of that. However, I decided to give them a try anyway as I was partly researching for a friend who desperately needed backups and didn't care about that as much. So I…

> it _immediately_ starts uploading _everything_ which really pissed me off. Like I get it, full system backups, but still I want some acknowledgement of what's about to happen and options to pare it down if I want.

They've written about why they made this UX decision before [1], and it was because of "naive customers" who ended up either deselecting the C drive, or accidentally doing so.

[1] https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/b6lbew/were_the_backb...

Re: My MacBook Pro exploded and burst into flames

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Post by dmix »

napsterbr wrote: post #145
el_cujo wrote: post #138

Earlier quoted context omitted.

>the 2018 one I have right now since they can't be opened with a screwdriver and the internal SSD is soldered. I'm going a little offtopic, but I cannot believe this. I haven't owned a Mac since having a 2010 MBP (which I loved dearly for 6 years), but I cannot imagine owning a laptop that doesn't allow me to switch the internal drive. It was annoying enough with all of the screws on the 2010 model. I'm sure there is…

> I cannot imagine owning a laptop that doesn't allow me to switch the internal drive. +1. One of the (many) reasons I'll never own a Mac.

I have a tiny usb-c 1TB M.2 external HD and a Mega sync service running 24/7 which backs up all of my important files. Plus I've got various 'MacOS bootstrapping' ZSH scripts which install a hundred different Homebrew packages and other configs, which I built up over a couple yrs and across ~5-6 Macbook fresh installs.

I could get a new Macbook pro rolling within an hour of work and have it 99.9% the same as my current one. Which has happened often enough for me in my job as I always get Macbook Pros from my work or upgrades them. That wouldn't be any different if they gave me new PC laptops where I'd prefer to do a fresh install of Archlinux every time for security reasons instead of dragging around some M.2 chip for years.

Re: My MacBook Pro exploded and burst into flames

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Post by j-c-hewitt »

SomeOldThrow wrote: post #186
j-c-hewitt wrote: post #146

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Yes, negligence is a moral failing. Do you want a negligent doctor? Do you want a negligent lawyer? How about a negligent accountant?

We know none of this so that’s a straw man and a case of whataboutism.

It's not. Failing to protect data that impacts customers/clients whomever is irresponsible and you can be sued for it and you can be ordered to pay the damages that you caused. It sounds mean, but you know what is really mean? Causing unnecessary harm to people who trust you.

Re: My MacBook Pro exploded and burst into flames

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Post by dang »

matwood wrote: post #71
chakintosh wrote: post #55

This made me wince. I haven't backed up my mac in 10 months now simply out of laziness, it contains some sensitive client work that NDA doesn't allow me to put in the cloud, it's millions of dollars worth of work and contracts, if I lose it, my company loses those clients as well. And my MBP gets really hot sometimes. Expect a TIFU from me at anytime.

> laziness You mean professional negligence.

Personal attacks will get you banned here, regardless of how you feel about professionalism. The first concern of a forum like HN is not to burn itself to a crisp, and that's what flames like this ultimately do. Would you mind reviewing https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html and following the guidelines when posting here?

Re: My MacBook Pro exploded and burst into flames

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Post by dang »

j-c-hewitt wrote: post #146
SomeOldThrow wrote: post #123

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Directing that at a person is , and there seems to be no justification for the implication of moral failing.

Yes, negligence is a moral failing. Do you want a negligent doctor? Do you want a negligent lawyer? How about a negligent accountant?

Please don't do this here.

Re: My MacBook Pro exploded and burst into flames

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Post by [deleted] »

chakintosh wrote: post #55

This made me wince. I haven't backed up my mac in 10 months now simply out of laziness, it contains some sensitive client work that NDA doesn't allow me to put in the cloud, it's millions of dollars worth of work and contracts, if I lose it, my company loses those clients as well. And my MBP gets really hot sometimes. Expect a TIFU from me at anytime.

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Re: My MacBook Pro exploded and burst into flames

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Post by [deleted] »

j-c-hewitt wrote: post #193
SomeOldThrow wrote: post #186

Earlier quoted context omitted.

We know none of this so that’s a straw man and a case of whataboutism.

It's not. Failing to protect data that impacts customers/clients whomever is irresponsible and you can be sued for it and you can be ordered to pay the damages that you caused. It sounds mean, but you know what is really mean? Causing unnecessary harm to people who trust you.

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Re: My MacBook Pro exploded and burst into flames

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Post by 1123581321 »

ngngngng wrote: post #136
RaSoJo wrote: post #2

For those wondering - it is the 2015 MBP Retina 15" https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/bulbhv/my_macbook_pr...

I would put money down that his serial number is not included in the recent recall. As usual, Apple seems to be in denial of the extent of the issues.

Would you agree to bet a donation (the EFF or something else you like?) We can ask the reddit user to check their serial.

Re: My MacBook Pro exploded and burst into flames

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Post by whymsicalburito »

megous wrote: post #168
SSchick wrote: post #125

I also had my battery swell recently to the point where the bulging was visible and noticeable as the mbp wouldn't lay flat on the table anymore. When I consulted the apple store (Berlin) about it they told it I need not to worry about it and I wouldn't be eligible for a battery swap as the mbp was performing 'nominally'. I was sceptical and let the battery drain over night, it ended up turning off at ~30% supposed c…

> When I consulted the apple store (Berlin) about it they told it I need not to worry about it Those people are assholes. Literally. > Once you notice the battery is swollen or compromised in any way, you should immediately stop using the device. Turn the power off, and above all else, do not charge the device. Once the battery has reached such a point of failure that the battery is swollen, you must assume that all…

Literally?

Re: My MacBook Pro exploded and burst into flames

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Post by henvic »

dmix wrote: post #192
napsterbr wrote: post #145

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> I cannot imagine owning a laptop that doesn't allow me to switch the internal drive. +1. One of the (many) reasons I'll never own a Mac.

I have a tiny usb-c 1TB M.2 external HD and a Mega sync service running 24/7 which backs up all of my important files. Plus I've got various 'MacOS bootstrapping' ZSH scripts which install a hundred different Homebrew packages and other configs, which I built up over a couple yrs and across ~5-6 Macbook fresh installs. I could get a new Macbook pro rolling within an hour of work and have it 99.9% the same as my curre…

The missing 0.1% is usually the most painful and the time it takes to update sucks. I love my mac but it has a long way until it improves this.

Ideally I should be able to swap the SSD and have it working 100% (besides a few software that fingerprints your machine for licensing reasons and it's another pain) in a couple of minutes, or have the machine replicated 100% (with no update process or whatsoever afterwards - besides perhaps things stored in the secure enclave) in half an hour...

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