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MacBook Air and Pro questions: Apple silicon, battery health, macOS updates, storage, repairs and whether an older Mac is still worth keeping.
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Should I upgrade macOS on an older MacBook?
My son keeps telling me I should update my MacBook Air to the newest macOS. It is the thin silver one with the Retina screen, a 2018 model according to the...
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My MacBook Pro battery says Service Recommended. Is it still safe to use?
I edit video on a MacBook Pro, and last week System Settings, Battery started showing Service Recommended under Battery Health. The laptop is a little over two...
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MacBook Air M1 in 2026, still worth buying used?
I keep seeing used 2020 MacBook Air M1 laptops come up as the "sensible student laptop" and I am tempted. My classes are mostly coding, writing, spreadsheets...
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How do I check MacBook battery health and cycle count?
Open the Apple menu, choose System Settings, click Battery and read the Battery Health line: Normal or Service Recommended. For the cycle count, hold Option...
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