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The Sidecar feature on macOS Big Sur lets you use an iPad as a second display for your MacBook.
Apple charges a hefty premium for extra storage, so consider a cheaper external SSD.
Apple MacBook Air
from £999 / stuff.tv/Air
The early-2020 version was already the best MacBook Air ever – and this one brings a real step up in power. Apple’s amazing new M1 processor means that, for once, we aren’t hankering after a Pro for video editing and graphics-heavy gaming. It’s a pity about the rubbish webcam –a real annoyance in the age of video calling – but this is a stunning machine in every other respect, and the best all-round work laptop you can get for under a grand.