We could all pitch in to help him buy a new laptop. Surface pros can be affordable

(February 1, 2019, 9:00 am)FranticScribbler We could all pitch in to help him buy a new laptop. Surface pros can be affordable

for the price of a surface pro, its possible to get a high end desktop, or even laptop!

(January 31, 2019, 9:09 am)Maiesio Phil Hi everyone, I’ve got a bit of a situation here.

Last night, my laptop died on me. I’ve got some tools coming in tomorrow, and I think I know what the problem is, so I might be able to fix it. However, my laptop is 6 years old. It just might be its time. If I can’t fix it, its going to be a while before I can make compilations again. It may be close to a year before I can get another laptop that can run Premiere. I just don’t have the money to make a big purchase like that. :/

I’ll update you guys tomorrow to let you know if I fixed the issue. But just know...it might be a long time until I can make anything for you guys again.

Just remove the hard drive and buy an external adapter. You still need a new laptop but at least you wont lose anything

Well guys, its offical. My laptop is dead. I can still use it in Safe Mode (its a Macbook Pro), so I should be able to recover my files, but actually using it is no longer an option. My hard drive is on its last legs, so I could just replace that after transfering my files, but honestly, my computer probably wouldn’t last long after that. Its over 6 years old and I’ve had problems with it before. I think my best option is to shop around for a new one and save up. I’d like to get another Mac because that’s what I’m used to, so if anyone has any suggestions for a fairly affordable one I can get, please, I’m all ears. :/

(February 1, 2019, 6:01 pm)Maiesio Phil Well guys, its offical. My laptop is dead. I can still use it in Safe Mode (its a Macbook Pro), so I should be able to recover my files, but actually using it is no longer an option. My hard drive is on its last legs, so I could just replace that after transfering my files, but honestly, my computer probably wouldn’t last long after that. Its over 6 years old and I’ve had problems with it before. I think my best option is to shop around for a new one and save up. I’d like to get another Mac because that’s what I’m used to, so if anyone has any suggestions for a fairly affordable one I can get, please, I’m all ears. :/

I'm sorry for your loss (macbook pro)

Not too familiar with mac, but i tried looking around ebay to get an idea of how much it would cost.
majority of the listings were the 2012 model with a range of $250-450.

macbook pro with a 4th gen or later is $500 and up, most are around $700-900 anything "new" like 6th gen-7th are past the 1000 mark.
when a listing say 2017, usually its an older 2012 model with "2017" operating system. I advise buying by components.

Alright guys, after sleeping on it, I am going to buy a new hard drive. I found a replacement for about 40 bucks. I’m hoping it will last me for most of the year, and I can save up for a new laptop along the way.

I’m gonna level with you all though: I do not have much wiggle room when it comes to money right now. I had to make a massive purchase in December and I’m still recovering from it.

FranticScribbler suggested pitching in to help me pay for it. I really hate to ask, but is that something you guys would actually be willing to do? I know 40 bucks for a hard drive doesn’t sound like much, but I’m really strapped right now. Even throwing a buck or two my way would really help. If not, I totally understand, we all have to look out for number 1.

Anyway, just know that I love making compilations for you guys, and hopefully I’m able to return to it as soon as possible.

Thanks for the support and suggestions.

I'd deffo throw in a few dollars for the hard drive. I love your videos and the time stamps, the level of work that goes into them must be phenomenal. I am more than willing to help creators of superb content and its people like you that make me come to this site.

dude seriously fuck apple. apple pcs are not real pcs. you can get a windows pc for half the price and you don't even have to pay for the operating system. sorry but apple pcs are for pc noobs. its a brand and marketing. just get used to windows pc. you will save a lot of money.

Lol quasa, don't hate. We all have our own preferences. (I'm a pc guy btw haha) 
As for cloning, all you need is a new drive and an enclosure
Recommended was starting fresh by installing newer macos ver to new drive (as a boot able) , then migrate data afterwards.
YouTube has tutorials 

Hdd recommendations, I'd say barracuda from Seagate, have alot of those.
Firecuda is faster, but I had one fail within 2 years (heat related)
Enclosure, well anything cheap, like ugreen. 

Reality is computers never get slower, it's just degradation of moving parts, clogged vents, and demanding operating systems/programs. Roll back some versions if you feel the OS is hogging your resources.

(February 3, 2019, 2:26 am)lite Lol quasa, don't hate. We all have our own preferences. (I'm a pc guy btw haha) 
As for cloning, all you need is a new drive and an enclosure
Recommended was starting fresh by installing newer macos ver to new drive (as a boot able) , then migrate data afterwards.
YouTube has tutorials 

Hdd recommendations, I'd say barracuda from Seagate, have alot of those.
Firecuda is faster, but I had one fail within 2 years (heat related)
Enclosure, well anything cheap, like ugreen. 

Reality is computers never get slower, it's just degradation of moving parts, clogged vents, and demanding operating systems/programs. Roll back some versions if you feel the OS is hogging your resources.

Quasa has a point tough. Mac´s are overpriced garbage....