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For earlier versions of Mac OS X, including Mac OS X Mavericks 10.9, Mac OS X Mountain Lion 10.8, Mac OS X Lion 10.7, Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6, Mac OS X Leopard 10.5, Mac OS X Tiger 10.4, and before, the process to obtain those installers differs a bit. Downloading Mac OS X. The first release of the new OS — Mac OS X Server 1.0 — used a modified version of the Mac OS GUI, but all client versions starting with Mac OS X Developer Preview 3 used a new theme known as Aqua. Aqua was a substantial departure from the Mac OS 9 interface, which had evolved with little change from that of the original Macintosh operating. The history of macOS, Apple's current Mac operating system originally named Mac OS X until 2012 and then OS X until 2016, began with the company's project to replace its 'classic' Mac OS.That system, up to and including its final release Mac OS 9, was a direct descendant of the operating system Apple had used in its Macintosh computers since their introduction in 1984.
We design Mac hardware and software with advanced technologies that work together to run apps more securely, protect your data, and help keep you safe on the web. And with macOS Big Sur available as a free upgrade, it’s easy to get the most secure version of macOS for your Mac.*
Apple M1 chip.
A shared architecture for security.
The Apple M1 chip with built-in Secure Enclave brings the same powerful security capabilities of iPhone to Mac — protecting your login password, automatically encrypting your data, and powering file-level encryption so you stay safe. And the Apple M1 chip keeps macOS secure while it’s running, just as iOS has protected iPhone for years.
Apple helps you keep your Mac secure with software updates.
The best way to keep your Mac secure is to run the latest software. When new updates are available, macOS sends you a notification — or you can opt in to have updates installed automatically when your Mac is not in use. macOS checks for new updates every day and starts applying them in the background, so it’s easier and faster than ever to always have the latest and safest version.
Protection starts at the core.
The technically sophisticated runtime protections in macOS work at the very core of your Mac to keep your system safe from malware. This starts with state-of-the-art antivirus software built in to block and remove malware. Technologies like XD (execute disable), ASLR (address space layout randomization), and SIP (system integrity protection) make it difficult for malware to do harm, and they ensure that processes with root permission cannot change critical system files.
Download apps safely from the Mac App Store. And the internet.
Now apps from both the App Store and the internet can be installed worry-free. App Review makes sure each app in the App Store is reviewed before it’s accepted. Gatekeeper on your Mac ensures that all apps from the internet have already been checked by Apple for known malicious code — before you run them the first time. If there’s ever a problem with an app, Apple can quickly stop new installations and even block the app from launching again.
Stay in control of what data apps can access.
Apps need your permission to access files in your Documents, Downloads, and Desktop folders as well as in iCloud Drive and external volumes. And you’ll be prompted before any app can access the camera or mic, capture keyboard activity, or take a photo or video of your screen.
FileVault 2 encrypts your data.
With FileVault 2, your data is safe and secure — even if your Mac falls into the wrong hands. FileVault 2 encrypts the entire drive on your Mac, protecting your data with XTS-AES 128 encryption. Mac computers built on the Apple M1 chip take data protection even further by using dedicated hardware to protect your login password and enabling file-level encryption, which developers can take advantage of — just as on iPhone.
Designed to protect your privacy.
Online privacy isn’t just something you should hope for — it’s something you should expect. That’s why Safari comes with powerful privacy protection technology built in, including Intelligent Tracking Prevention that identifies trackers and helps prevent them from profiling or following you across the web. A new weekly Privacy Report on your start page shows how Safari protects you as you browse over time. Or click the Privacy Report button in your Safari toolbar for an instant snapshot of the cross-site trackers Safari is actively preventing on that web page.
Automatic protections from intruders.
Safari uses iCloud Keychain to securely store your passwords across all your devices. If it ever detects a security concern, Password Monitoring will alert you. Safari also prevents suspicious websites from loading and warns you if they’re detected. And because it runs web pages in separate processes, any harmful code is confined to a single browser tab and can’t crash the whole browser or access your data.
Find your missing Mac with Find My.
The Find My app can help you locate a missing Mac — even if it’s offline or sleeping — by sending out Bluetooth signals that can be detected by nearby Apple devices. These devices then relay the detected location of your Mac to iCloud so you can locate it. It’s all anonymous and encrypted end-to-end so no one — including Apple — knows the identity of any reporting device or the location of your Mac. And it all happens silently using tiny bits of data that piggyback on existing network traffic. So there’s no need to worry about your battery life, your data usage, or your privacy being compromised.
Keep your Mac safe.
Even if it’s in the wrong hands.
All Mac systems built on the Apple M1 chip or with the Apple T2 Security Chip support Activation Lock, just like your iPhone or iPad. So if your Mac is ever misplaced or lost, the only person who can erase and reactivate it is you.
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Apple has three choices when it comes to MacBooks:
- MacBook Air 13-inch
- MacBook Pro 13-inch
- MacBook Pro 16-inch
But when I consider a variety of options for CPU, RAM, and disk storage, the number of choices increases exponentially.
So, how do you choose?
How do you make sure that you will not regret your decision in a month or two?
Today I will help you to make the best decision you can do based on your unique needs and resources. In case if you don’t want to read all this stuff, feel free to scroll all the way down to the quiz section.
We will consider three approaches to MacBook selection:
- Functional
- Budget driven.
- Want based.
But let’s first familiarize ourselves with the differences between Apple laptops.
MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro 13-inch
Here is a table of differences between all MacBooks:
As you can see from the table, the main differences between MacBook Air (MBA) and MacBook Pro (MBP) are:
- Choice of processors. MBA only comes with Apple M1 (new processor), MBP 13″ allows to select from new M1 and old Intel CPUs, and MBP 16″ only supports Intel. Click here to learn which CPU is best for you.
- Starting Price. Entry-level MBA is $300 less than entry-level MBP.
- Battery time. MBP lasts for 2 hours longer under the same load as an MBA.
- Touch Bar. MBA does not have a Touch Bar, only a Touch ID.
- Weight. MBA is slightly lighter than MBP.
- Fan. MBA does not have a fan.
- Colors. Only Air has a Gold option.
MBP 13-inch vs. MBP 16-inch
MacBook Pro 16-inch is bigger than 13-inch cousin in all regards: weight, size, storage, RAM, CPU, and of course, price.
There is no point in comparing them. The question is rather – do you need such a beast or not? In some cases, you do.
Functional Approach
With this approach you need to answer the following questions:
- Why do you need a MacBook?
- Will you use MacBook for work, school, or home?
- Why MacBook and not a PC laptop, such as Surface?
To help you answer these questions, let’s consider several use cases.
MacBook for data science student
Yap X. reached out to me with the following question:
“Hi, I’m a data scientist and freelance web developer. For data science stuff i can use google colab in a browser. For develop a web, i just need a text editor. Currently, I’m considering picking a MBA or MBP.”
First, I steered him to my article on choosing a MacBook for a college student, which covers this topic in-depth.
Then, the question was whether he needs more space or RAM. I know that data science projects need a lot of memory, but web developers benefit from more storage (for code, assets).
In the end, he went with MBP, 128GB with 2TB external drive.
MacBook for a law student
Hassan H. asked me “I am a law student in UK. I have come across your article of macbook storage size. I want to buy macbook (latest) but i am not sure which one would be better for me..! Either macbook air or macbook pro.”
Hassan didn’t need a lot of power. He needed a light laptop that can hold as much battery as possible. So, he chose the MacBook Air.
MacBook for a programmer
I had the same approach for the last two MacBooks I ordered at work. They both 15-inch (now it would be 16-inch) MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM and at least 512GB storage.
I opted for the least powerful processor available because, for coding, it is more important to have more on-board storage and RAM than CPU. Besides, even the least powerful CPU in the big MBP is way better than the one in 13-inch Pro.
Also, I wanted to have a bigger display so I could work at home without an external monitor.
So, what does it mean for you?
If you know exactly how are you planning to use the laptop, then the decision is simple.
Go for MacBook Pro 16-inch if you need a bigger display and for more CPU, RAM, and disk.
Go for MacBook Air if you want a lighter laptop, and you travel a lot. Also, the MBA makes sense if you don’t expect to do anything other than work with documents, send emails, and browse the internet.
When in doubt, go for MacBook 13-inch. It’s a perfect balance of power and usability.
Budget Driven Approach
In the perfect world, we would just buy the biggest, the baddest and not worry. However, all of us have budgets. And often, our budgets don’t align with our needs and wants.
If you are short on money, here are my observations and/or suggestions.
MacBook Air is a good laptop
In most cases, the MBA would be enough for most people. Even for web developers. If you are just starting studying web design or software development, it will take a while until you outgrow MBA resources.
When you become a professional, you most likely be able to afford a more powerful machine.
There was always a clear cut choice between Air and Pro, but with the introduction of Apple M1, the Pro lost its appeal. Currently, both the new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro have absolutely the same CPU.
The difference is that MacBook Pro has a fan and Air does not.
This means that they both launch apps at the same speed.
The Pro has an advantage when you need a sustained CPU work, e.g. when working with graphics or playing games.
When you are playing games for a long time then MacBook Air tries to slow down the CPU to avoid overheating and Pro kicks in the fan and continues running at full speed.
However, the new processor is so much more powerful than any other laptop CPU on the market, so you have to try very hard to make Pro turn the fan or MBA to slow down the CPU.
Consider used or refurbished
If you really need a 15″ or 16″ inch MBP, but can’t afford it, then consider used or refurbished options.
I wrote a whole article on how to choose a used MacBook and which Apple laptop is the best in terms of price to performance ratio.
Don’t pay retail
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I never buy Apple products in the Apple store. I always shop online, and I always save at least $100. You can do it too with some tips from me.
Also, don’t forget that you can get credit to pay for the device, which makes it easier.
Want Based Approach
Three months ago, Daniel S. sent me the email:
“I can’t decide what to buy for my girlfriend as a gift. MBP 128 gb or MBA 256 gb. They come at the same price. MBP wins on all parameters except memory. Although my girlfriend needs nothing but a browser, easy photo editing, office work and movie watching. I want my computer to last longer and given the trends in application development, it may be more profitable to take on more power, as the power consumption of applications increases every year.”
After some back and forth, we finally figured that his girlfriend already made up her mind. She liked the TouchBar option, and she was Ok with smaller disk as she didn’t plan to store a lot of photos, documents, or videos.
Bottom line: if you can’t choose between the two, go with what you like. Whether it’s a look, a color, or TouchBar.
New MacBook Pro 13″
If you already decided to go with a MacBook Pro 13″ check my post about selecting right options for a new laptop:
It’s a super detailed post where I tried to go over all options, including CPU, RAM and storage.
Final Tips
Now, when you decide on a type of MacBook, the next step is to know whether it is worth to spend on additional storage and memory, or faster CPU. Over time, I’ve built a bunch of resources to help you with upgrade questions.
Is extra storage worth it? My post “Is 128GB Enough for MacBook Pro/Air? Storage Guide” will help you to understand your options when it comes to disk space.
Similarly, this link will guide you through RAM questions.
Following resources will help you to choose proper specs for used MacBooks:
This post will help to decide which CPU do you need for MacBook Pro. If you remember, Apple has 6 CPUs to choose from for MBPs.
Since Apple introduced 4 CPU choices (Apple M1, i5, i7, i9) choosing the right one got tougher. I touched on this topic here.
And finally, you will have to make a decision on the warranty. My post about AppleCare+ for Mac lists the pros and cons of AppleCare.
Which MacBook To Buy Quiz
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As promised, here is a short quiz which can help you decide which MacBook should you buy.
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