Austin Mac Works Blog: Hardware

To ensure that you don’t lose work during a power outage and that your Mac and peripherals aren’t damaged by electrical spikes or drops, you need a UPS—an uninterruptible power supply. Here’s what you need to know.

Research shows that Macs are cheaper than PCs! Not upfront, but when you look at the Mac’s reduced need for software licenses, higher residual value, lower support costs, and better security, the numbers show the Mac coming out ahead.

Here’s some good news! Apple has introduced a new MacBook Air with a better keyboard and faster processor for $200 less. And there’s a new iPad Pro with trackpad support. Seriously!

Make sure to migrate data and apps from your previous Mac to a new Mac right away during the initial setup.

If you have to ask, you can’t afford Apple’s new Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR. But if you’re a creative professional who needs the ultimate in performance and display capabilities, Apple’s latest pro hardware will give you the power to build your best.

Is a new 2019 Mac Pro right for you? Answer these questions to see if this high end Mac computer is the answer to your dreams.

How would you get your work done if your Mac died today and you had to wait for it to be repaired or for a replacement to arrive? We offer a few suggestions aimed at getting you thinking about how to respond to such a disaster.