Annoying bugs on OSX Mavericks

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Hi there.

I made the transition to OSX when I bought my MacBook Air for University last year. I can genuinely say that it was the best technology purchase I've ever made. However I've been having a few issues that are spoiling OSX for me, especially given the idea that OSX is supposed to 'just work'.

The first issue is that often, upon resuming from sleep I can get no audio. I have tried all the basic things such as checking its not muted and silly things like that. The only thing that sorts it is a restart, highly irritating.

The second problem is that when resuming from sleep the Mac refuses to connect to WiFi, the only solution to this is to disable and then reenable WiFi. This is hardly major but it is irritating and spoils the experience for me. I don't have any problems like this on any other devices that I use on this network.

Anyone have any ideas on how to sort these issues out?

Thanks :)
 
They could be hardware issues.

Also osx is sometimes fussy with what routers it likes. I had all sorts of issues with wep connections. Try turning off the wifi, removing the network from the known networks list and add it again.

As for audio, I've experienced problems in the past as a result of picking the laptop up one handed, as it can damage the ports... And damaged the SuperDrive in my 08 mbp a few times...
 
I have a 2013 MBA and have not experienced any bugs or anything what so ever.

I suggest you take it to Apple for them to have a look, the audio could be hardware problem.
 
Don't have those issues with osx either.

If you've got apple care get it to an apple store as it sounds like a hardware issue
 
bloodiedathame said:
They could be hardware issues.

Also osx is sometimes fussy with what routers it likes. I had all sorts of issues with wep connections. Try turning off the wifi, removing the network from the known networks list and add it again.

As for audio, I've experienced problems in the past as a result of picking the laptop up one handed, as it can damage the ports... And damaged the SuperDrive in my 08 mbp a few times...
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After some googling last night I've found some very long threads on the apple support forums, with people that are having the exact same issues as me. From my reading this seems to be an issue that impacts mainly late 2013 Macbook Airs and MacBook Pros. I think this probably singles out the cause as software which is annoying. Can only hope that the next update or two will sort it.

I have tried what you suggested regarding WiFi, the problem still occurs but thank you anyway :)
tidusjar said:
I have a 2013 MBA and have not experienced any bugs or anything what so ever.

I suggest you take it to Apple for them to have a look, the audio could be hardware problem.
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Unfortunately whilst hardware could be the cause it seems probable that software is the cause.

Caged said:
The Wi-Fi issue is apparently fixed in 10.9.3
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Brilliant. 10.9.3 is due for release soon isn't it?

OhEsEcks said:
NVRAM and PRAM reset: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379
SMC reset: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964
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Will have a look at this. Thank you :)

No audio thread : https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5482053?start=0&tstart=0
WiFi thread: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5495375?start=0&tstart=0
 
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If its affecting only certain models of macs sounds like driver issues.

Good news for OP as it means his hardware isn't broke :)
 
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