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How to customize your MacBook Air's folder icons

Customizing your laptop is always a good idea to make it yours and reflect your style and personality through your digital space! See this boring blue folder icon? You thought you can't do anything about it? Well you're wrong! Take a look at my folder icons that fit my aesthetic perfectly:  Here's how you do it: 1. Download the picture of your choice (make sure it has a transparent background! 2. Open it up and select the whole image with your mouse) 3. Press Command+C to copy the selected file 4. Create a file on your desktop 5. Click on it with 2 fingers on your trackpad 6. Select 'Get info' 7. Paste the selected picture on this icon: And voila! You now have a customized icon for your desktop! Inspired by: Crist. J.K. (2020). M acbook organization + customization tips/tricks! *MUST DO!!*. Julia K Crist on Youtube.  https://youtu.be/lY1im4HflIk

Why you might not want to buy a MacBook Air

The MacBook Air is a good laptop that satisfies your technological needs. However, nothing is perfect! Here are some cons the MacBook Air has that you might consider before investing in one. 1. The Price MacBooks are on the more expensive end of laptops, priced at a minimum of $1000. If you're a student or person on a budget, a MacBook might not be the ideal option for you 2. Regular Screen Newer laptops now have touch screens, however, even the latest MacBooks have a regular screen which might be a disadvantage to design students and users that enjoy this modern feature.  3. USB-C ports As mentioned in my previous post, the new MacBook Air only has USB-C ports, while many USB keys are type A. This model will have you buying an adapter at an extra charge to use regular USBs and other peripheral devices.  4. Not suitable for gaming If you're into gaming, you should stay away from the MacBook Air as it is slow and can't process them well. Definitely look into gaming laptops i...

Accessories you should get for your MacBook

Here are accessories you should definitely consider getting to improve your MacBook experience! USB-C Hub With the MacBook ports being USB-C ports and most USBs and other technological accessories being type A, an adapter will definitely come in handy to keep using your USBs and retrieve the information it contains. The hub I linked below  has two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, an SD card slot, a microSD card slot, and an HDMI port. This all-in-one accessory is extremely useful and fills in the gaps the port shortage the MacBook Air has.  Check it out through this link:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YZ48HCT?tag=p00935-20&ascsubtag=010DjXVNdlE4IUweh2LDZtB External Mouse The MacBook Air does come with a trackpad, however some people prefer working with a traditional mouse. One can easily be bought and either be wired to your laptop, or connected via Bluetooth.   Airpods/Wireless Earphones/Headphones The options are unlimited! But having an accessory that lets you liste...

MacBook Air or Pro?

Looking to buy a new Apple laptop? The biggest dilemma one faces in this situation is to choose between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. Well, it's all about what you want to use it for! Let's take a look at the differences between both products. The Macbook Air The MacBook Air is a cheaper option, being priced at around $1000. The 2020 model has a 1.6GHz 8th-gen Intel Core i5 and a RAM of up to 16GB. It weighs 2.75 lbs (1.2 kgs) and has a battery life of 13 hours video playback. If you're a student or employee that will use their laptop to type in essays, reports, work on sheets, create presentations and slides, or just take digital notes, then the MacBook Air is more than enough to satisfy your needs! Its light weight makes it easy to carry around in your bag and its slick design will make you love using it! This is why the average student might opt for the MacBook Air since it's cheaper and does the job.  The MacBook Pro The MacBook Pro is a more expensive option, wi...