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Apple MacBook Air
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TIPS & TRICKS
A Touch ID button at the top right of the keyboard saves the agony of forgetting your password.
Apple charges a hefty premium for extra storage, so consider a cheaper external SSD.
With the ‘basic’ version of the MacBook Pro no longer in Apple’s line-up, last summer’s update to the Air model (including a £100 price drop) saw it power to the top of this list. And justifiably so, because in 2020 this is absolutely the go-to MacBook for most people. It looks every bit as premium as the Pro, and the fantastic screen represents a substantial leap from the old generation’s basic panel. That keyboard is a treat for your fingers too.