--- title: "#macbook-pro articles | Hashnode" description: "Explore 23 articles tagged #macbook-pro on Hashnode. Tutorials, guides, and how-tos from the community." url: "https://hashnode.com/tag/macbook-pro" --- Tag # #macbook-pro 23 posts · 7 followers [Dragos Roua](https://hashnode.com/@dragosroua) · [20h ago](https://hashnode.com/posts/video-running-nanbeige-4-2-3b-on-my-16gb-macbook-pro/6af2bf34cc1e239b8e7cee78) ### [\[ Video \] Running Nanbeige 4.2 3B on my 16GB MacBook Pro](https://dragosroua.hashnode.dev/video-running-nanbeige-4-2-3b-on-my-16gb-macbook-pro?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) I tested Nanbeige 4.2 3b on a 16GB MacBook Pro. The 4bit quant is good, but the generation is relatively slow 2 min read · [dragosroua.hashnode.dev](https://dragosroua.hashnode.dev/video-running-nanbeige-4-2-3b-on-my-16gb-macbook-pro?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Dragos Roua](https://hashnode.com/@dragosroua) · [2d ago](https://hashnode.com/posts/video-running-k2-horizon-3-7b-on-my-16gb-macbook-pro/6af076cbc8049b8101fee16f) ### [\[ Video \] Running K2 Horizon 3.7B on my 16GB MacBook Pro](https://dragosroua.hashnode.dev/video-running-k2-horizon-3-7b-on-my-16gb-macbook-pro?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) K2 Horizon 3.7B runs comfortably on a 16GB MacBook Pro. Worth noting that the 7B parameter version was better, but way too slow. 2 min read · [dragosroua.hashnode.dev](https://dragosroua.hashnode.dev/video-running-k2-horizon-3-7b-on-my-16gb-macbook-pro?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Dragos Roua](https://hashnode.com/@dragosroua) · [Oct 31](https://hashnode.com/posts/video-testing-apple-intelligence-on-my-16gb-macbook-pro/6ae5997ad60b1eeba21d2978) ### [\[ Video \] Testing Apple Intelligence on my 16GB MacBook Pro](https://dragosroua.hashnode.dev/video-testing-apple-intelligence-on-my-16gb-macbook-pro?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) I tested the Apple Intelligence model Apple ships with its default install, by actually chatting with it. One of the fastest models so far. 2 min read · [dragosroua.hashnode.dev](https://dragosroua.hashnode.dev/video-testing-apple-intelligence-on-my-16gb-macbook-pro?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Dragos Roua](https://hashnode.com/@dragosroua) · [Oct 29](https://hashnode.com/posts/video-testing-spark-x2-6-4b-on-my-16gb-macbookpro/6ae30616bbb7f8db51bb1e7c) ### [\[ Video \] Testing Spark-X2.6–4B on my 16GB MacBookPro](https://dragosroua.hashnode.dev/video-testing-spark-x2-6-4b-on-my-16gb-macbookpro?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Spark 2.6 4B from Spark LLM is a decent model for its size. In my testing, there was even room left for other apps on my MacBook Pro 2 min read · [dragosroua.hashnode.dev](https://dragosroua.hashnode.dev/video-testing-spark-x2-6-4b-on-my-16gb-macbookpro?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Dragos Roua](https://hashnode.com/@dragosroua) · [Oct 8](https://hashnode.com/posts/video-running-liquid-ai-lfm-v2-5-on-my-16-gb-macbookpro/6ac75bcb44f199eebc2f60bd) ### [\[ Video \] Running Liquid AI LFM V2.5 on my 16 GB MacBookPro](https://dragosroua.hashnode.dev/video-running-liquid-ai-lfm-v2-5-on-my-16-gb-macbookpro?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) The 4th video in the series about what models can you realistically run on a 16GB MacoBook tests Liquid AI LFM 2.5. A solid model. 2 min read · [dragosroua.hashnode.dev](https://dragosroua.hashnode.dev/video-running-liquid-ai-lfm-v2-5-on-my-16-gb-macbookpro?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Dragos Roua](https://hashnode.com/@dragosroua) · [Sep 25](https://hashnode.com/posts/video-running-google-gemma-4-e4b-on-my-16gb-macbookpro/6ab5dcacd2a5103aac154cb2) ### [\[Video\] Running Google Gemma 4 E4B on my 16GB MacBookPro](https://dragosroua.hashnode.dev/video-running-google-gemma-4-e4b-on-my-16gb-macbookpro?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) This week I'm testing Google Gemma 4 E4B on a 16GB M1 MacBookPro. It works surprisingly well for text generation and even light coding. 2 min read · [dragosroua.hashnode.dev](https://dragosroua.hashnode.dev/video-running-google-gemma-4-e4b-on-my-16gb-macbookpro?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Sprasad Pujari](https://hashnode.com/@sprasad) · [Jun 23](https://hashnode.com/posts/setting-up-a-mac-for-devops-here-s-my-complete-real-world-setup-with-mistakes-fixes/6a3ad99033a5b1cceffc0d5e) ### [🚀 Setting up a Mac for DevOps? Here’s my complete real-world setup (with mistakes & fixes)](https://sprasad.hashnode.dev/setting-up-a-mac-for-devops-here-s-my-complete-real-world-setup-with-mistakes-fixes?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) I recently switched to a new MacBook (M1/M2) and started setting it up for DevOps work. Coming from other environments, I realized: Mac setup is not just installing tools. It’s understanding the right 4 min read · [sprasad.hashnode.dev](https://sprasad.hashnode.dev/setting-up-a-mac-for-devops-here-s-my-complete-real-world-setup-with-mistakes-fixes?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Olamiji Badmos](https://hashnode.com/@thebadmos) · [Jan 12](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-you-dont-need-a-pro-stack-to-use-a-macbook-simulator/6964a1c7cdd49f1f6dbe13de) ### [Why You Don't Need a Pro Stack to Use a MacBook Simulator](https://olamijibadmos.hashnode.dev/why-you-dont-need-a-pro-stack-to-use-a-macbook-simulator?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) I’ll be honest: I bought a MacBook specifically because of the Xcode Simulator. I used to watch my colleagues develop mobile apps with that sleek "Virtual iPhone" floating on their screens, and I was fascinated. I wanted that same feeling. But when I... 5 min read · [olamijibadmos.hashnode.dev](https://olamijibadmos.hashnode.dev/why-you-dont-need-a-pro-stack-to-use-a-macbook-simulator?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Techsmite](https://hashnode.com/@techsmite) · [Nov 22, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/macbook-m2-vs-m5-is-the-m2-pro-still-worth-it-in-2025/6920829471012e75663d04d0) ### [MacBook M2 vs M5 — Is the M2 Pro Still Worth It in 2025?](https://techsmite.hashnode.dev/macbook-m2-vs-m5-is-the-m2-pro-still-worth-it-in-2025?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) MacBook Pro M2 Pro vs M5 — benchmarks, battery life, pricing, and real-world performance compared for 2025 buyers. 6 min read · [techsmite.hashnode.dev](https://techsmite.hashnode.dev/macbook-m2-vs-m5-is-the-m2-pro-still-worth-it-in-2025?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Shubham](https://hashnode.com/@shubhammishra94) · [Oct 13, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/affordable-macbook-air-rental-services-you-can-trust/68ecd0dc7a162813c6a834bf) ### [Affordable MacBook Air Rental Services You Can Trust](https://abcom.hashnode.dev/affordable-macbook-air-rental-services-you-can-trust?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Rent MacBook Air from ABcom for affordable, flexible, and hassle-free tech solutions. Perfect for students, professionals, and short-term projects. 4 min read · [abcom.hashnode.dev](https://abcom.hashnode.dev/affordable-macbook-air-rental-services-you-can-trust?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)