How about buying the M1 macbook air, which is fanless, but plugging it into an external laptop fan stand, and then running high workloads? Would that be ok for longevity? This solution sounds like a budget middle ground between performance & heat minimisation, as such I was just wondering if I could get your opinion on this please?
Macs do last "forever"! My 2011 Macbook Pro just stopped working today. It lasted 13 years of daily, practically 24/7 use. It was great and I loved it.
My brother still has his 2015 model and it’s working really well still. It didn’t even have a case or screen protector and the battery still holds a decent amount of change. I’m confident the M1 will hold up really well as well
That’s why I buy macs, I only upgrade every 6-8 years, they’re a great investment. It’s easy for me to buy the upgraded ram and SSD options, despite the upfront cost, because it’s a better deal in the long run than replacing a cheap windows machine every 1.5 years. Plus they have great resale value, so if I ever want to upgrade early it’s basically 50-70% off a new one if I sell the old one.
I just bought a M1 Macbook Air to replace my 10 years old Macbook Air. My 10 year old Macbook Air was still working great but I was using Big Sur at work and wanted it on my laptop. The number one rule in my opinion is to keep it away from liquids, to the extent of never leaving drinks right next to it and never pass drinks over it. I keep mine in a case when I'm not uisng it, and my next tip is very important on older macbooks and that is NEVER EVER use a third party charger, only use a genuine apple charger.
There's no way I'm using that large MacBook charger anywhere outside my house when the much smaller iPad charger is there. I don't need the fast charging speeds
@@Shalomrutere He’s talking about the old MacBooks that have a magnetic connector like the one I have (2011 air) I recently bought a third party charger and the laptops behaves a little different when connected to it. original chargers are always the best.
A note on thermal performance and longevity. With the temps that these chips run at and thermal throttle at, (which is actually a bit different between the air and pro), you may get more performance out of the pro, especially for long hard workloads as the increased cooling will mean less throttling, but the passively colled macbook air will likely do better for longevity alone. The chip throttles at a lower temp, and it wont accumulate dust. Nor does it have any intakes to block or fans that can fail. Its thermal performance over time will likely be more consistent and doesnt require the user to maintain it by claning the internals. Generally means it should last longer and be less likely to fail, even to thermals because its limits are consitent, though you are obviously sacrificing some peak performance.
This is such a great point, while some people may regret not going for the Pro, the MacBook Air will definitely be a better choice for the long term when your device starts collecting dust and drops performance in a few years
@@SaifSKH well pro have better record in longevity as compared to Mac Air, people are still using more than a decade year old pros but I know what you're saying
@@ashyyyk8098 The old macbook airs have fans, the m1 macbooks dont. So all the stuff about dust and throttling at lower temps is only true for the m1 airs
I just wanna say thank you sir for all the hard work you put in these videos, they've really helped me know more about my MacBook Air M1. And also maybe you should just take some rest from RUclips, you are too consistent that it's scary for your health. Peace ✌🏻
Good advice about keeping your machine safe. I've been doing the same for over 30 years and never had a mishap. Now that Microsoft has brought out a buggy Windows 11 with crazy installation requirements - none of our 5 machines can be upgraded and instead of replacing them all, we're going to keep them on Windows 10 as long as possible. As I go into retirement I'm now looking to get to an Apple for the first time - Macbook Pro M1 14". I saw a recent video how the Apple RISC performance has now outstripped Intel's CISC architecture - and significantly undercuts the power requirement which kills Wintel laptops. All the best, Rob in Switzerland
@@hellhog405 I did heard news about it, but I already bought insurance so I have more opportunities to swing it around. If you buy mac, just buy insurance (it worth it). If you don't have money, get chromebook instead of midrange to save money (but you have to accept slowness until you got money for the mac). But it only my opinion, so take it with a grain of salt.
In my country there are multiple third-party providers that offer soldered ssd upgrade for M1/M2 macbooks for only a fraction of price. I'm gonna go with it for my M2 macbook pro base model after warranty expires.
9:34 - "Consider opening up the back chassis every 12 to 18 months to check and remove dust". I'm fairly sure doing this will void both the warranty and AppleCare+. A better solution is to invest in an in-room HEPA air filter. They run $100 USD or so and won't void your warranty.
That definitely will not void the warranty or AppleCare. You know what ISN'T covered by warranty and (unless you pay a hefty out of warranty fee) AppleCare+? A failed fan or fried CPU due to build-up of dust. You can't have a HEPA filter in every room you use a laptop in.
Still have my white 2010 MacBook alive. Pretty much squeezed all the life out of it. Changed the hard drive twice, the battery, and speced up the RAM. Used Linux on it at one time before discovering you could patch Catalina to run on old Macs.
Thank you- as someone whose had decreasing longevity and performance with Apple products over the years, and am not tech savvy, your video and information is much appreciated. Thx!
MY first gen iPad retina still works.. Currently use 1st gen iPad pro for backup and 4th gen pro for daily art work.. I just recently had to replace my 10 year old Mac Pro 16 because I dropped it and screen died.. I'm able to still use it with a monitor though.. I stole the Mac air 15 at Best Buy just a few days ago for $849 U.S. ... MY 2 pcs and Samsung tabletst all crapped out after 3-4 years...
Great tips! I just picked up an M1 MacBook as my portable device (I have a custom built PC for any intensive tasks like video editing) and I am hoping to make it last a very long time! So far, it seems to be great machine!
My parents still use the early 2008 iMac. I updated from 1gb RAM to 6gb. And I put a 500gb SSD inside. They only use it for word, Spotify, and some light browsing
I have been using that exact same case since college too! I bought it for my 2013 MBPro which I’ve used for 7 years without a scratch. Then I sold it to someone and I know that he’s still using it to this day. Great video btw.
Mine is a mid 2012 15“ MacBook Pro and I still push it to its limits with Lightroom, photoshop, illustrator .. he will be updated with the upcoming 16“ 😍.
I bought a 14 inch Macbook Pro M1 yesturday, after my 2014 pro died. Your video's are proving really helpful already, (since i'm not a computer head). Thank you 👍
Keep the SSD at stock, iCloud is super cheap and syncs well. I pay for 50gb of iCloud and its like $2/month or something. Never going to reach the price of the SSD upgrade, and you can scale iCloud storage according to how much you're actually using. Also, its all backed up!
The more powerfull a computer you buy, the less its performance will *appear* to drop over time. Performance doesn't really drop perceptively on it's own. It's software changes that demand more performance over time that lead to this perception. Websites get more complicated, programs and OS updates demand more horsepower, but the computer's performance doesn't really degrade.
I'm a graphic artist and have a Early 2008 Mac Pro Tower (got it brand new) fully loaded and have left them on only to sleep when not in use. It is now almost 14 years later and still at it. Didn't do anything to it but it lasts "forever" as far as I am concerned. Still mass-producing jobs and cranking them out with ease. (Although I'm limited only to Mac OS X El Capitan and Illustrator CS6, Photoshop CS6.)
A general tip: Please don't use wet wipes (tissues) to clean your macbook body. It brings pitting on the body and the sweat does make colour diminishing. Stay safe!
Man your videos are really well done! Can you do a video on removing the OS and then putting everything back on to improve speeds and function? I just bought a 1TB SSD but don’t know how to do it.
Really useful video. Heat is a big problem on my 2017 Intel MBP and causes the screen to have problems. Avoid MBP with Touch Bar as this commonly fails -I've taped over mine because it flashes endlessly). My best advice is to try and spend as little money with Apple as you can get away with because if something fails then you are left with either an unrepairable paperweight or a hefty repair bill.
I also own a 2017 mbp and I got the same issue with the Touch Bar flashing although it didn’t bother me as much. I’ve had the computer since 2017 and it’s worked wonders. Just due to the age the battery got worn down and over time wear and tear took over to the point where my display cable tore due to poor design choice from apple now I’m trying to scrape together some cash for the m1 air. The cost for a new display is $500 if I put in a little more I can just get a new m1
compressed air doesn't damage the fan if it spins in the wrong direction lol it can damage the motherboard if it spins up too fast and generates electricity wich can fry stuff in the motherboard that's meant to give power to the fan.
Very nice guide, but I would disagree that you should spend money to make the device last longer. I'd rather just upgrade earlier - a base MacBook Air, over the course of 6 years, is cheaper than a MacBook Pro with 512GB and 16GB of RAM over the course of 10 years!
Exactly, I bought a base macbook air because the upgrade to 16gb would have been 500€ extra, not worth it. I am a light user these days, so no need for more at the moment. Super happy with my choice
With the built in SSD Macs, buy an external SSD and keep your documents, video, audio, etc on that device. Keep your internal SSD less than half full and it should last longer. You can keep that connected all the time.
Also invest in a good external ssd or two. First to have more storage, in case you just can afford the base storage model (or wanna safe money) and for backups, just in case the internal fails some day XD
my base model 13inch 2015 MacBook Pro is still going strong and all I do is regular maintenance; cleaning, and replacing thermal paste. I also put a custom fan curve on it to keep it nice and cool. And I upgraded the storage from 128gb to 1tb. The only thing I'm considering doing is replacing the original battery for a new one.
very interesting video, thank you one thing though, electronic components do get degraded, like batteries, as you said, but there are others, like hard disks
If you're really worried about storage or memory a few years down the road - you could always fly to Shenzhen and have one of the markets install a higher capacity module on it for a fraction of the cost of the part in North America. Not saying there's no risks associated with it, but I'm sure 5+ years down the road a 16GB or even 32GB module with a new storage module would breathe a new breath of life into it. I have a friend who purchased a 2TB memory module for his iPhone 11 Pro over there for $80 USD, and the flight cost him $300. And I'm sure he could save himself the flight by finding a reputable source/friend to ship it to and have them do it for you.
Don’t use screen cleaners! Especially on the M2 Airs - they have a coating on them that will smudge. Just MINIMAL water and a microfiber cloth is all you need
Just bought a m1 MacBook air to add to my nursing school arsenal , it's my go to when I get home from class and my ipad pro goes on the charger I'm still able to do school work and all my notes are syned already couldn't pass on the price for 799 at bestbiy
I think the Intel CPUs actually tend to produce more heat as they age; I had several machines manifesting that problem, and re-pasting the CPU didn't resolve it.
Apple is the best since I was introduced to Apple products, I don’t notice other products. I have iPhone iPad and now my MacBook. This is fantastic. It makes your work easier. You can start working with your iPhone and continue with your iPad and end it with MacBook. Thank you Apple for making my work faster, easier and incredible 💋
I have a Mac book pro 2014 uses Mac OS sur and it works really well, take care of your Mac and it takes care of u, I may invest in a ssd in the future but for now it works really well
watching these videos before purchasing a new matchbook, thank you for the awesome advice! one quick question though about silicon covers for the keyboard. I was planning on buying a cover but only having it on my keyboard while I do work and at the end of the day giving the keyboard a quick clean with 70% isopropyl and leaving the cover off. that won't be harmful to the keyboard?
I wouldn't bother using a silicon cover at all, they don't really do all that much. And definitely don't clean your keyboard every day, especially with isopropyl alcohol. You only need to clean your keyboard if it's actually dirty (for me it's about every 2-4 months). You only need isopropyl alcohol for dirt and grime that won't wipe off with a microfiber cloth.
@@CreatedTechthank you for your reply and the great content. I just hate how the keyboard gets fingerprint oil after being used but it sounds like a quick wipe microfiber cloth should do the trick every once in a while, but it's also part of the keyboard process with use over time. I'm doing my due diligence to keep spending at the minimum and learn from past mistakes with previous laptops. Hoping my next MacBook keeps running optimally for as long as I possibly can with all the info I've learned!
Honestly you won't really notice the oil on the keyboard. Best cleanliness tip is never use your keyboard while eating, especially greasy stuff. If you keep your hands clean the keys will take a much longer time to get dirty and it also keeps crumbs etc off.
In July 22 I directly switched from a MBP 2009 to an M1 Pro 21 and hopefully I can use it again for a decade. I'm sure, a Windows machine won't do it for 13 y.
Tip for compressed air: DO NOT HOLD IT LIKE IN VIDEO! Always hold the can up. Hold it always at 90° or above. Do not point it down, because the liquid can come out, and damage the device that you're trying to clean. I actually forgot this myself, but luckily the liquid didn't do any damage. Stay safe!
My 6 yr old Mac Air still keeps battery pretty well and I generally use higher screen brightness and play a lot of videos and games. I don't do burst charging but I do let it go down below 5% to get a workout.
Exactly what happened to my previous MacBook Pro and exactly the reason I downgraded to a much older machine. Also, my old laptop that developed flexgate had 1 TB SSD which failed almost at the same time as the screen.
This has been very useful 16 minutes, thank you so much! I just bought m1 mb air and I think I'll be watching a few more of your videos before I start using it.. Thx!!!
Watch out for this! Bought a $2200 Macbook Pro last year, not even a year old. Unplugged charging cable, wanted to close lid slowly, cable was caught in between while closing, screen cracked at the corner and is now unusable (doesnt display anything anymore). Apple limited warranty doesn't cover it. Price to fix it here: over $1000, obviously not worth and now using it with an external monitor.
Upgrading to 16GB and more storage almost doubles the price - I better buy the base model and keep the rest of the money - and upgrade more often. Macs are very easy to sell anyways, especially compared to other computers. Of course buying the base model only makes sense if your use case allows it.
I’m still using my mid 2012 15” Macbook Pro Retina quite successfully. I even updated it to macOS Big Sur (using Patched-Sur) recently. Still chugging along nicely, but eager to upgrade to a new M? Powered 16” MBP when they are released. The only things I’ve ever done to the 2012 machine is upgrade the Wifi card to 802.11 AC so i can unlock it with my Apple Watch and I reapplied the thermal paste.
15:27 Whenever anyone goes to an Apple store, they usually try to avoid repairing anything and basically force you to use the damaged product, or buy a new one. And then they charge a large sum only for disappointing the customer.
I’m getting a 16 gig M1 MacBook Pro because with an 8gb model the gpu will be limited on vram if I play games on it and the game will be limited because of there being 8gb if ram
Just coming to end of 13 year old Mac Book laptop. Try to use technology longterm. Looking now at difference between Mac Book Pro and Air..... like your tips for longevity!!!!!!
Unfortunately my mid 2015 retina MBP got the black screen of death. Appears logic board is toast. After 6 years I’m satisfied, looking foward to the new MBP releasing soon.
Awesome video, I always thought taking the bottom shell off would void important warranties or something but will have to look into it for cleaning out dust and stuff maybe.
Great video and Presentation! Very useful points to consider specially if one uses the machine for continuous work and play as I do. And as with everything in life, being MINDFUL can make the Journey a long and smooth one . With Gratitude for your Time and Work! Thank YOU!!!!
I have a brand new 2019 mac mini i7 8 meg RAM 1TB SSD sealed, in it's box, in a drawer, in my studio to replace my ageing cheesegrater 2012 mac pro..thing is the old mac pro just isn't going to stop any time soon, sure I'm stuck on an older OS but who cares right, it works for me and runs all my audio software and external digital mixer. I have loads of old macs laying around my house that work flawlessly, I really look after my tech though, like obsessively keep them in perfect nic.
i've been using the same thule case for years since first yr of college as well, love that thing!
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mate, not having a fan eliminates a big enemy of longevity: dust. without a fan simply less dust gets in. if you don't believe me look at how well those first iPads still work. you can still find perfectly well working iPad 2s in peoples houses. but with fans, the system gets clogged with dust and overheats and dies eventually.
im glad i followed some of your advice before i saw the video, i got the 2021 MBP 16" M1 max 32gb rm and 2 tb storage, should be overkill for me. when i ought my mid 2012 MBP i maxed out at 8gb ram and 1tb storage. ram was always enough and storage is between 60 and 70% after 12 years. stuck with catalina and apps starting not to work i need a new laptop 2021 MBP it was.
How about replacing thermal paste? I was sold this “hack” by my local repair store, but can’t say I notice a difference. That being said, I did this in 2020 with a MB Air from 2014 and it was the first maintenance thing I ever did with it, so can’t complain.
its a good suggestion, although as you noted, some thermal paste holds up better than others. For my computer that was built in 2017, I had to replace the thermal paste in 2020 and it made it run cooler/smoother
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Please make a video on how to clear clutter for the OS and increasing the longetivity of the drive.. Thanks in advance
Can I get an Amazon mini fan and use it as a cooler for the MacBook? I’m broke.
Was this the monitor used at 10:56 ?
How about buying the M1 macbook air, which is fanless, but plugging it into an external laptop fan stand, and then running high workloads? Would that be ok for longevity? This solution sounds like a budget middle ground between performance & heat minimisation, as such I was just wondering if I could get your opinion on this please?
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“All these kids are using the M34 MacBooks and I’m still using my M1” that got me cracking up! 😂
Macs do last "forever"! My 2011 Macbook Pro just stopped working today. It lasted 13 years of daily, practically 24/7 use. It was great and I loved it.
Damn, do u actually mean it 😳 ??
I have the same one am still using it but i do light work on it
My brother still has his 2015 model and it’s working really well still. It didn’t even have a case or screen protector and the battery still holds a decent amount of change. I’m confident the M1 will hold up really well as well
That’s why I buy macs, I only upgrade every 6-8 years, they’re a great investment. It’s easy for me to buy the upgraded ram and SSD options, despite the upfront cost, because it’s a better deal in the long run than replacing a cheap windows machine every 1.5 years. Plus they have great resale value, so if I ever want to upgrade early it’s basically 50-70% off a new one if I sell the old one.
I just bought a M1 Macbook Air to replace my 10 years old Macbook Air. My 10 year old Macbook Air was still working great but I was using Big Sur at work and wanted it on my laptop. The number one rule in my opinion is to keep it away from liquids, to the extent of never leaving drinks right next to it and never pass drinks over it. I keep mine in a case when I'm not uisng it, and my next tip is very important on older macbooks and that is NEVER EVER use a third party charger, only use a genuine apple charger.
Thank you sir !!!!
Uhh.. Apple uses the USB PD standard for charging. It does nothing differently from any other charger..
mean's to stick with apple charger heads, and not other brands. including the cable too ?
There's no way I'm using that large MacBook charger anywhere outside my house when the much smaller iPad charger is there. I don't need the fast charging speeds
@@Shalomrutere He’s talking about the old MacBooks that have a magnetic connector like the one I have (2011 air) I recently bought a third party charger and the laptops behaves a little different when connected to it. original chargers are always the best.
A note on thermal performance and longevity. With the temps that these chips run at and thermal throttle at, (which is actually a bit different between the air and pro), you may get more performance out of the pro, especially for long hard workloads as the increased cooling will mean less throttling, but the passively colled macbook air will likely do better for longevity alone. The chip throttles at a lower temp, and it wont accumulate dust. Nor does it have any intakes to block or fans that can fail. Its thermal performance over time will likely be more consistent and doesnt require the user to maintain it by claning the internals. Generally means it should last longer and be less likely to fail, even to thermals because its limits are consitent, though you are obviously sacrificing some peak performance.
This is such a great point, while some people may regret not going for the Pro, the MacBook Air will definitely be a better choice for the long term when your device starts collecting dust and drops performance in a few years
@@SaifSKH well pro have better record in longevity as compared to Mac Air, people are still using more than a decade year old pros but I know what you're saying
@@ashyyyk8098 he is talking about the M1 air.
@@ashyyyk8098 I’m still using my MacBook Pro from 2015😅 might upgrade this year though
@@ashyyyk8098 The old macbook airs have fans, the m1 macbooks dont. So all the stuff about dust and throttling at lower temps is only true for the m1 airs
tbh, your channel has helped me familiarize more with my new Mac than other "big youtubers" out there. So, thanks very much for your videos!!
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Lol won't give thumbs up because that's a nice amount of likes already
@@marspumpkin OH COW! Thats the most likes i’ve ever got! Thanks for the reply lol, it made me get a notification of my comment.
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I just wanna say thank you sir for all the hard work you put in these videos, they've really helped me know more about my MacBook Air M1. And also maybe you should just take some rest from RUclips, you are too consistent that it's scary for your health. Peace ✌🏻
Good advice about keeping your machine safe. I've been doing the same for over 30 years and never had a mishap. Now that Microsoft has brought out a buggy Windows 11 with crazy installation requirements - none of our 5 machines can be upgraded and instead of replacing them all, we're going to keep them on Windows 10 as long as possible. As I go into retirement I'm now looking to get to an Apple for the first time - Macbook Pro M1 14". I saw a recent video how the Apple RISC performance has now outstripped Intel's CISC architecture - and significantly undercuts the power requirement which kills Wintel laptops. All the best, Rob in Switzerland
I'm waiting for my air m1 to arrive and I was literally just thinking about how to make it to last as long as it's possible so thank you :)
Ayy what config
What is your primary work on Mac?
@@AsifAnsari-nn8kk school and browsing
@@itwilsonboiii4789 how you heard about the screen crackings? It freakin cracks by itself!
@@hellhog405 I did heard news about it, but I already bought insurance so I have more opportunities to swing it around. If you buy mac, just buy insurance (it worth it). If you don't have money, get chromebook instead of midrange to save money (but you have to accept slowness until you got money for the mac). But it only my opinion, so take it with a grain of salt.
In my country there are multiple third-party providers that offer soldered ssd upgrade for M1/M2 macbooks for only a fraction of price. I'm gonna go with it for my M2 macbook pro base model after warranty expires.
9:34 - "Consider opening up the back chassis every 12 to 18 months to check and remove dust". I'm fairly sure doing this will void both the warranty and AppleCare+. A better solution is to invest in an in-room HEPA air filter. They run $100 USD or so and won't void your warranty.
That definitely will not void the warranty or AppleCare. You know what ISN'T covered by warranty and (unless you pay a hefty out of warranty fee) AppleCare+? A failed fan or fried CPU due to build-up of dust. You can't have a HEPA filter in every room you use a laptop in.
Still have my white 2010 MacBook alive. Pretty much squeezed all the life out of it. Changed the hard drive twice, the battery, and speced up the RAM. Used Linux on it at one time before discovering you could patch Catalina to run on old Macs.
Thank you- as someone whose had decreasing longevity and performance with Apple products over the years, and am not tech savvy, your video and information is much appreciated. Thx!
I have my 2015 macbook air, and it still runs like it's brand new - never had an issue with it!
Can we have a video on going into the OS (in this situation Mac OS Big Sur) and cleaning it up
finally someone who talks to the point. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK MY MAN
MY first gen iPad retina still works.. Currently use 1st gen iPad pro for backup and 4th gen pro for daily art work.. I just recently had to replace my 10 year old Mac Pro 16 because I dropped it and screen died.. I'm able to still use it with a monitor though.. I stole the Mac air 15 at Best Buy just a few days ago for $849 U.S. ... MY 2 pcs and Samsung tabletst all crapped out after 3-4 years...
Great tips! I just picked up an M1 MacBook as my portable device (I have a custom built PC for any intensive tasks like video editing) and I am hoping to make it last a very long time! So far, it seems to be great machine!
I’ve legit never even used as a Mac, but still watched the whole thing. Pretty interesting stuff.
My parents still use the early 2008 iMac.
I updated from 1gb RAM to 6gb.
And I put a 500gb SSD inside.
They only use it for word, Spotify, and some light browsing
I have a 2013 macbook air base model (11 inch) and its been a good little machine, been through thick and thin
I have been using that exact same case since college too! I bought it for my 2013 MBPro which I’ve used for 7 years without a scratch. Then I sold it to someone and I know that he’s still using it to this day. Great video btw.
Mine is a mid 2012 15“ MacBook Pro and I still push it to its limits with Lightroom, photoshop, illustrator .. he will be updated with the upcoming 16“ 😍.
my old 13" 2011 sat at 85-90c it's whole life never had issues. just upgraded last year.
I bought a 14 inch Macbook Pro M1 yesturday, after my 2014 pro died. Your video's are proving really helpful already, (since i'm not a computer head). Thank you 👍
can you do a video on the resetting the Mac you talk about doing every 2 years? Thanks!
Keep the SSD at stock, iCloud is super cheap and syncs well. I pay for 50gb of iCloud and its like $2/month or something. Never going to reach the price of the SSD upgrade, and you can scale iCloud storage according to how much you're actually using. Also, its all backed up!
The more powerfull a computer you buy, the less its performance will *appear* to drop over time. Performance doesn't really drop perceptively on it's own. It's software changes that demand more performance over time that lead to this perception. Websites get more complicated, programs and OS updates demand more horsepower, but the computer's performance doesn't really degrade.
Exactly so !
I'm a graphic artist and have a Early 2008 Mac Pro Tower (got it brand new) fully loaded and have left them on only to sleep when not in use. It is now almost 14 years later and still at it. Didn't do anything to it but it lasts "forever" as far as I am concerned. Still mass-producing jobs and cranking them out with ease. (Although I'm limited only to Mac OS X El Capitan and Illustrator CS6, Photoshop CS6.)
photoshop cs6 is still amazing anyway, and no subscription!
A general tip: Please don't use wet wipes (tissues) to clean your macbook body. It brings pitting on the body and the sweat does make colour diminishing.
Stay safe!
What’s a good solution to cleaning the screen?
0:18 yeah it is and it still same fast. just like commodore 64 and amiga 500. same fast LOL
Man your videos are really well done! Can you do a video on removing the OS and then putting everything back on to improve speeds and function? I just bought a 1TB SSD but don’t know how to do it.
bought the top MBP 13" mid 2014, 512 Gb, 2.8Ghz and 16gb ram and still going strong to this day. Just swapped the battery this year after 7 years
Really useful video. Heat is a big problem on my 2017 Intel MBP and causes the screen to have problems. Avoid MBP with Touch Bar as this commonly fails -I've taped over mine because it flashes endlessly). My best advice is to try and spend as little money with Apple as you can get away with because if something fails then you are left with either an unrepairable paperweight or a hefty repair bill.
I also own a 2017 mbp and I got the same issue with the Touch Bar flashing although it didn’t bother me as much. I’ve had the computer since 2017 and it’s worked wonders. Just due to the age the battery got worn down and over time wear and tear took over to the point where my display cable tore due to poor design choice from apple now I’m trying to scrape together some cash for the m1 air. The cost for a new display is $500 if I put in a little more I can just get a new m1
compressed air doesn't damage the fan if it spins in the wrong direction lol it can damage the motherboard if it spins up too fast and generates electricity wich can fry stuff in the motherboard that's meant to give power to the fan.
Apple says not to use cases on the Mac, the closest thing to protection you can get is a sleeve/bag and possibly a dbrand skin for scratch protection
Just sold my 10 year old 2012MBPr. Left mostly plugged in and cleaned the fans
Very nice guide, but I would disagree that you should spend money to make the device last longer. I'd rather just upgrade earlier - a base MacBook Air, over the course of 6 years, is cheaper than a MacBook Pro with 512GB and 16GB of RAM over the course of 10 years!
Exactly, I bought a base macbook air because the upgrade to 16gb would have been 500€ extra, not worth it. I am a light user these days, so no need for more at the moment. Super happy with my choice
With the built in SSD Macs, buy an external SSD and keep your documents, video, audio, etc on that device. Keep your internal SSD less than half full and it should last longer. You can keep that connected all the time.
I have a MacBook 12 inch fully specked 2015 model and it’s still running strong!
Also invest in a good external ssd or two. First to have more storage, in case you just can afford the base storage model (or wanna safe money) and for backups, just in case the internal fails some day XD
Man I was searching for such video Today and end up finding underrated yt channel , cool man keep making such informative videos
Finally watching on my own macbook air M1 💯🎈
my base model 13inch 2015 MacBook Pro is still going strong and all I do is regular maintenance; cleaning, and replacing thermal paste. I also put a custom fan curve on it to keep it nice and cool. And I upgraded the storage from 128gb to 1tb. The only thing I'm considering doing is replacing the original battery for a new one.
very interesting video, thank you
one thing though, electronic components do get degraded, like batteries, as you said, but there are others, like hard disks
If you're really worried about storage or memory a few years down the road - you could always fly to Shenzhen and have one of the markets install a higher capacity module on it for a fraction of the cost of the part in North America.
Not saying there's no risks associated with it, but I'm sure 5+ years down the road a 16GB or even 32GB module with a new storage module would breathe a new breath of life into it.
I have a friend who purchased a 2TB memory module for his iPhone 11 Pro over there for $80 USD, and the flight cost him $300. And I'm sure he could save himself the flight by finding a reputable source/friend to ship it to and have them do it for you.
I love the ‘aluminum; aluminium, for my Australians out there’ 😆💓
4:44 nice that this guy thought of us aussies in this vid!
What do you think about the hardshell case for MacBooks do really protect them and do they cause overheating?
same question
No they don't ,runs perfectly fine without overheating
Don’t use screen cleaners! Especially on the M2 Airs - they have a coating on them that will smudge. Just MINIMAL water and a microfiber cloth is all you need
2011 17" MacBook pro owner here. Running BigSur with opencore and super happy. #makingMyMacbookLastForever
watching this on 2011 Mac Air even though I own two M1s. I did replace the battery and just use online programs....
Just bought a m1 MacBook air to add to my nursing school arsenal , it's my go to when I get home from class and my ipad pro goes on the charger I'm still able to do school work and all my notes are syned already couldn't pass on the price for 799 at bestbiy
Would you make a video on how you backup your files and keep things organized?
what about the keys or chassis getting fingerprint marks and dust, etc.?
Please make a video on how to clean junk files.
I think the Intel CPUs actually tend to produce more heat as they age; I had several machines manifesting that problem, and re-pasting the CPU didn't resolve it.
Really and I got a 8th generation intel MacBook Pro 💻 too a refurbished one 😮
Depending on dust buildup and the age of thermal paste on the cpu and gpu, all can be solved in one go in minutes, even made better than new.
Apple is the best since I was introduced to Apple products, I don’t notice other products. I have iPhone iPad and now my MacBook. This is fantastic. It makes your work easier. You can start working with your iPhone and continue with your iPad and end it with MacBook. Thank you Apple for making my work faster, easier and incredible 💋
I have a Mac book pro 2014 uses Mac OS sur and it works really well, take care of your Mac and it takes care of u, I may invest in a ssd in the future but for now it works really well
watching these videos before purchasing a new matchbook, thank you for the awesome advice! one quick question though about silicon covers for the keyboard. I was planning on buying a cover but only having it on my keyboard while I do work and at the end of the day giving the keyboard a quick clean with 70% isopropyl and leaving the cover off. that won't be harmful to the keyboard?
I wouldn't bother using a silicon cover at all, they don't really do all that much. And definitely don't clean your keyboard every day, especially with isopropyl alcohol. You only need to clean your keyboard if it's actually dirty (for me it's about every 2-4 months). You only need isopropyl alcohol for dirt and grime that won't wipe off with a microfiber cloth.
@@CreatedTechthank you for your reply and the great content. I just hate how the keyboard gets fingerprint oil after being used but it sounds like a quick wipe microfiber cloth should do the trick every once in a while, but it's also part of the keyboard process with use over time.
I'm doing my due diligence to keep spending at the minimum and learn from past mistakes with previous laptops. Hoping my next MacBook keeps running optimally for as long as I possibly can with all the info I've learned!
Honestly you won't really notice the oil on the keyboard. Best cleanliness tip is never use your keyboard while eating, especially greasy stuff. If you keep your hands clean the keys will take a much longer time to get dirty and it also keeps crumbs etc off.
In July 22 I directly switched from a MBP 2009 to an M1 Pro 21 and hopefully I can use it again for a decade. I'm sure, a Windows machine won't do it for 13 y.
16gb ram and 512ssd is my absolute minimum, not sure why they make anything less than that. Heck - micro sd comes in tb now.
Tip for compressed air:
DO NOT HOLD IT LIKE IN VIDEO! Always hold the can up. Hold it always at 90° or above. Do not point it down, because the liquid can come out, and damage the device that you're trying to clean. I actually forgot this myself, but luckily the liquid didn't do any damage. Stay safe!
My 6 yr old Mac Air still keeps battery pretty well and I generally use higher screen brightness and play a lot of videos and games. I don't do burst charging but I do let it go down below 5% to get a workout.
Off topic but ... Still have my 2012 Mac Mini (fully maxed out originally) ... Still runs like a dream (runs Logic pro etc flawlessly ! )
What happens if the screen cracks or flexgate happens, how am I going to make my MacBook "last forever"?
Exactly what happened to my previous MacBook Pro and exactly the reason I downgraded to a much older machine. Also, my old laptop that developed flexgate had 1 TB SSD which failed almost at the same time as the screen.
This has been very useful 16 minutes, thank you so much! I just bought m1 mb air and I think I'll be watching a few more of your videos before I start using it.. Thx!!!
Great video. Could you please make a video on how to clean up the software yourself
Watch out for this! Bought a $2200 Macbook Pro last year, not even a year old. Unplugged charging cable, wanted to close lid slowly, cable was caught in between while closing, screen cracked at the corner and is now unusable (doesnt display anything anymore). Apple limited warranty doesn't cover it. Price to fix it here: over $1000, obviously not worth and now using it with an external monitor.
Upgrading to 16GB and more storage almost doubles the price - I better buy the base model and keep the rest of the money - and upgrade more often. Macs are very easy to sell anyways, especially compared to other computers. Of course buying the base model only makes sense if your use case allows it.
I’m still using my mid 2012 15” Macbook Pro Retina quite successfully. I even updated it to macOS Big Sur (using Patched-Sur) recently. Still chugging along nicely, but eager to upgrade to a new M? Powered 16” MBP when they are released. The only things I’ve ever done to the 2012 machine is upgrade the Wifi card to 802.11 AC so i can unlock it with my Apple Watch and I reapplied the thermal paste.
15:27 Whenever anyone goes to an Apple store, they usually try to avoid repairing anything and basically force you to use the damaged product, or buy a new one. And then they charge a large sum only for disappointing the customer.
Need to make a suport that works like a fridge not a fan but some kind of mini fridge.
If your ssd is soldered in then you are screwed because they will all fail in time
the swap file thing cant you just have a external ssd cover all that.
I bought the 512gg SSD 16 GB Ram space grey model long term investment
the most considerable way to extend a macbook’s lifespan is aldente
I’m getting a 16 gig M1 MacBook Pro because with an 8gb model the gpu will be limited on vram if I play games on it and the game will be limited because of there being 8gb if ram
Just coming to end of 13 year old Mac Book laptop. Try to use technology longterm. Looking now at difference between Mac Book Pro and Air..... like your tips for longevity!!!!!!
Unfortunately my mid 2015 retina MBP got the black screen of death. Appears logic board is toast. After 6 years I’m satisfied, looking foward to the new MBP releasing soon.
Awesome video, I always thought taking the bottom shell off would void important warranties or something but will have to look into it for cleaning out dust and stuff maybe.
Great video and Presentation! Very useful points to consider specially if one uses the machine for continuous work and play as I do. And as with everything in life, being MINDFUL can make the Journey a long and smooth one . With Gratitude for your Time and Work! Thank YOU!!!!
Fantastic video. Probably explains why my 2012 MacBook Air‘s fan makes so much noise
I have a brand new 2019 mac mini i7 8 meg RAM 1TB SSD sealed, in it's box, in a drawer, in my studio to replace my ageing cheesegrater 2012 mac pro..thing is the old mac pro just isn't going to stop any time soon, sure I'm stuck on an older OS but who cares right, it works for me and runs all my audio software and external digital mixer. I have loads of old macs laying around my house that work flawlessly, I really look after my tech though, like obsessively keep them in perfect nic.
I really enjoyed this video. Thank you.
i've been using the same thule case for years since first yr of college as well, love that thing!
mate, not having a fan eliminates a big enemy of longevity: dust. without a fan simply less dust gets in. if you don't believe me look at how well those first iPads still work. you can still find perfectly well working iPad 2s in peoples houses. but with fans, the system gets clogged with dust and overheats and dies eventually.
Did you see the entire section I dedicated to cleaning the internal fan of MacBooks every 12-18 months?
My Macbook's currently experiencing the Flexgate issue, the A1707 model
Please make a video on how to clean up mac manually! My other storage is massive and I do not understand why
I have MacBook Pro Mid 2014, and it still works. :)
Is there a video on the steps to reset the computer?
That teal colored light at the back reminds me of Dave2Lee
im glad i followed some of your advice before i saw the video, i got the 2021 MBP 16" M1 max 32gb rm and 2 tb storage, should be overkill for me. when i ought my mid 2012 MBP i maxed out at 8gb ram and 1tb storage. ram was always enough and storage is between 60 and 70% after 12 years. stuck with catalina and apps starting not to work i need a new laptop 2021 MBP it was.
Did you end up making a vid about cleaning up the operating system as mentioned at minute 11?
I didn't expect the Skit but It was great........ I was laughing hard lol
Awesome Video thou ....Really Helpful
I like the case!! The next time I upgrade which will be soon I’ll purchase it.
3:00 what about emotional damage?
Thnx *CT:* Here's another vote to learn how to declutter your Mac's OS w/o messing it up!
How about replacing thermal paste? I was sold this “hack” by my local repair store, but can’t say I notice a difference. That being said, I did this in 2020 with a MB Air from 2014 and it was the first maintenance thing I ever did with it, so can’t complain.
its a good suggestion, although as you noted, some thermal paste holds up better than others. For my computer that was built in 2017, I had to replace the thermal paste in 2020 and it made it run cooler/smoother