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Nov 3, 2017 10:56:48   #
Bobcat87
 
Hello, fellow hoggers. Just wondering if any of you Mac users have had this problem: I did the latest software update to my MacBook (about 7 years old) a couple of days ago. I immediately noticed that the colors on my screen saver, as well as even the color of this UHH page and photos in the gallery are slightly "faded" and seem to have a blue-ish cast, sort of like something that has been left in the sun too long, or like some old slides I have seen. I haven't talked to Apple or googled the problem yet. Just thought I'd check with y'all while it's on my mind. Wondering if it could be the fault of the update, or perhaps a sign of "old age" on my computer. Otherwise, it seems to be working fine. Thanks for your input.

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Nov 3, 2017 13:22:48   #
rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin
 
There are various ways to calibrate your monitor - search on “calibrate monitor” or “calibrate display”.

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Nov 3, 2017 18:16:26   #
LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field
 
Bobcat87 wrote:
Hello, fellow hoggers. Just wondering if any of you Mac users have had this problem: I did the latest software update to my MacBook (about 7 years old) a couple of days ago. I immediately noticed that the colors on my screen saver, as well as even the color of this UHH page and photos in the gallery are slightly "faded" and seem to have a blue-ish cast, sort of like something that has been left in the sun too long, or like some old slides I have seen. I haven't talked to Apple or googled the problem yet. Just thought I'd check with y'all while it's on my mind. Wondering if it could be the fault of the update, or perhaps a sign of "old age" on my computer. Otherwise, it seems to be working fine. Thanks for your input.
Hello, fellow hoggers. Just wondering if any of y... (show quote)


I havent noticed this on my 2010 MB pro. Mine is still going strong although I constantly have to watch my start up disk getting full

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Nov 3, 2017 21:39:42   #
Bobcat87
 
rjaywallace wrote:
There are various ways to calibrate your monitor - search on “calibrate monitor” or “calibrate display”.


Thanks. I'll try that.

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Nov 3, 2017 21:45:42   #
Bobcat87
 
rjaywallace wrote:
There are various ways to calibrate your monitor - search on “calibrate monitor” or “calibrate display”.


Just tried it. It's back to normal again! Thank you.

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Nov 4, 2017 06:33:22   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Bobcat87 wrote:
Hello, fellow hoggers. Just wondering if any of you Mac users have had this problem: I did the latest software update to my MacBook (about 7 years old) a couple of days ago. I immediately noticed that the colors on my screen saver, as well as even the color of this UHH page and photos in the gallery are slightly "faded" and seem to have a blue-ish cast, sort of like something that has been left in the sun too long, or like some old slides I have seen. I haven't talked to Apple or googled the problem yet. Just thought I'd check with y'all while it's on my mind. Wondering if it could be the fault of the update, or perhaps a sign of "old age" on my computer. Otherwise, it seems to be working fine. Thanks for your input.
Hello, fellow hoggers. Just wondering if any of y... (show quote)


These links might help.
http://etc.usf.edu/techease/4all/vision/how-do-i-change-the-display-contrast-in-mac-os-x/
http://osxdaily.com/2012/06/29/fix-dull-color-contrast-on-mac-screen-calibrate-display/
http://osxdaily.com/2015/10/14/access-expert-mode-screen-color-calibrator-mac-os-x/

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Nov 4, 2017 06:33:36   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Bobcat87 wrote:
Just tried it. It's back to normal again! Thank you.



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Nov 4, 2017 09:06:32   #
peterg Loc: Santa Rosa, CA
 
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
I havent noticed this on my 2010 MB pro. Mine is still going strong although I constantly have to watch my start up disk getting full
In my 2010 MacBook Pro, I replaced the optical drive with a solid state drive.
Kit from Other World Computing, http://eshop.macsales.com/Search/Search.cfm?Ntk=Primary&Ns=P_Popularity%7c1&Ne=5000&N=7854&Ntt=data+doubler
"Data Doubler" with no drive at: http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/DDAMBS0GB/

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Nov 4, 2017 09:44:48   #
Bobcat87
 
peterg wrote:
In my 2010 MacBook Pro, I replaced the optical drive with a solid state drive.
Kit from Other World Computing, http://eshop.macsales.com/Search/Search.cfm?Ntk=Primary&Ns=P_Popularity%7c1&Ne=5000&N=7854&Ntt=data+doubler
"Data Doubler" with no drive at: http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/DDAMBS0GB/


Thanks for the suggestion, peterg. If necessary, I am sure my son can do this. He's an Apple nerd and has already added extra memory to my MacBook.

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Nov 4, 2017 09:46:14   #
Bobcat87
 
jerryc41 wrote:


Thanks, jerry. You always have very helpful responses.

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Nov 4, 2017 09:52:04   #
peterg Loc: Santa Rosa, CA
 
Bobcat87 wrote:
Thanks for the suggestion, peterg. If necessary, I am sure my son can do this. He's an Apple nerd and has already added extra memory to my MacBook.
Yes. Same skill level needed. MacSales/OWC has videos. Save the optical drive to re-install later if desired.

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Nov 4, 2017 10:12:06   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
Check out the Spyder product line from http://www.datacolor.com/ Though, I've heard that color calibration of laptops can be dubious at times.
--Bob
Bobcat87 wrote:
Hello, fellow hoggers. Just wondering if any of you Mac users have had this problem: I did the latest software update to my MacBook (about 7 years old) a couple of days ago. I immediately noticed that the colors on my screen saver, as well as even the color of this UHH page and photos in the gallery are slightly "faded" and seem to have a blue-ish cast, sort of like something that has been left in the sun too long, or like some old slides I have seen. I haven't talked to Apple or googled the problem yet. Just thought I'd check with y'all while it's on my mind. Wondering if it could be the fault of the update, or perhaps a sign of "old age" on my computer. Otherwise, it seems to be working fine. Thanks for your input.
Hello, fellow hoggers. Just wondering if any of y... (show quote)

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Nov 4, 2017 13:37:28   #
bpulv Loc: Buena Park, CA
 
Bobcat87 wrote:
Hello, fellow hoggers. Just wondering if any of you Mac users have had this problem: I did the latest software update to my MacBook (about 7 years old) a couple of days ago. I immediately noticed that the colors on my screen saver, as well as even the color of this UHH page and photos in the gallery are slightly "faded" and seem to have a blue-ish cast, sort of like something that has been left in the sun too long, or like some old slides I have seen. I haven't talked to Apple or googled the problem yet. Just thought I'd check with y'all while it's on my mind. Wondering if it could be the fault of the update, or perhaps a sign of "old age" on my computer. Otherwise, it seems to be working fine. Thanks for your input.
Hello, fellow hoggers. Just wondering if any of y... (show quote)


Before you jump to any conclusions, click the following sequence: "System Preferences", "Displays" than "Color". Now click "Calibrate". Follow the steps and the color gamut of your screen will be reset to it's native settings. That might solve the problem. Please let me know what happens.

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Nov 4, 2017 18:32:41   #
cambriaman Loc: Central CA Coast
 
I have never had a problem on either of my MacBook, or MacBookAir. Calibration is in order. Shouldn't be hard to fix.

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