Which Mac is best for a college student in 2024? Our short answer is either the 13-inch or 15-inch M3 MacBook Air, although students with significant processing needs (like audio or video editing) might consider the 14-inch MacBook Pro.
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Apple Announces New MacBook Air Lineup with M3 Chip
Apple has announced 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models based on the M3 chip. Along with faster performance, they can drive two external displays when the MacBook Air’s lid is closed. Read our buying advice here:
Sidestep MacBook Optimized Battery Charging When Necessary
Have you ever run into a situation where the battery icon in your menu bar is stuck at 80% even though your Mac has been plugged in for hours? Luckily, there are several easy workarounds, but first, let us explain what’s going on. In the past few years, Apple has added optimized battery charging features.
Choosing the Best Mac for a College-Bound Student in 2022
Which Mac is best for a new college student? Short answer: the new M2 MacBook Air. Read on for the longer explanation and how we recommend configuring it.
Apple Previews M2-Based MacBook Air and Updated 13-Inch MacBook Pro
At its WWDC22 keynote, Apple unveiled a completely redesigned MacBook Air and an updated 13-inch MacBook Pro, both powered by the next-generation M2 chip.
Shrink Apps to Prevent the MacBook Pro Notch from Obscuring App Controls
If you use an older app that doesn’t play nicely with the MacBook Pro notch, there’s a fix — learn more now.
Beware the Bulging Battery! (And What to Do If Yours Expands)
If your iPhone, iPad, or MacBook is bulging, unplug it and shut it off immediately—the problem is the battery. Then read this article for details on what happened and how to deal with it.
New M1 Pro and M1 Max Chips Power the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros
At its October 18th Unleashed event, Apple unveiled the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, powered by the impressive new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips.
Picking the Best Mac for a College-Bound Student
Which Mac is the best for a new college student? Short answer: the M1 MacBook Air. Read on for the longer explanation and how we recommend configuring it.
Apple Unveils New M1-Powered MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini
Apple’s “One More Thing” turned out to be the company’s new M1 chip, which powers new models of the MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini to new heights of performance and battery life. Learn more.
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