Have the new MacBook Pros® caught your eye? With a bigger trackpad, thinner profile, and innovative Touch Bar™, you may have considered swapping out your older model for one of these new designs. However, with a slew of computer upgrades available, you don’t need to pay thousands of dollars to have an updated laptop. A variety of hardware add-ons and new software will make your Apple® product feel like you just brought it home for the first time.

MacBook Computer Upgrades & Tricks You Need to Know

Take Advantage of the Cloud

If you’re not using the iCloud®, you’re missing out on an easy way to free up your MacBook’s memory. Take an afternoon to transfer your photos, music, documents, and other files from your computer to this storage platform. Not only can you still access these files from anywhere (including your iPhone®), but you will also benefit from a system that runs considerably faster. Apple offers your first 5 GB of iCloud storage for free, with 50 GB (the next available plan) costing just $0.99 per month.

Swap Your Hard Drive for an SSD

If you’re looking for a faster alternative to your hard drive, install a solid state drive on your computer. Also known as flash drives, SSDs provide an easy way for those without a budget for a new Mac® to gain extra memory. This hardware is quieter, smaller, and lighter than your hard drive, offering faster speeds that will give sluggish computers a boost.

Install a New Battery

Is your MacBook not holding a charge the way it used to? The battery on Apple products is designed to retain up to 80% of its original capacity after 1,000 complete charge cycles. If your model has gone through more than this, it might be time to switch out your battery for a new one. You’ll benefit from a computer that holds a charge for longer without overheating. 

For more easy computer upgrades that will have your MacBook® running at peak performance, speak with the tech experts at Experimac Canton OH. These experts will examine your computer and offer a slew of Apple upgrades that have it running faster and more efficiently. They also offer certified pre-owned products, making it easy to find an affordable system to suit your needs. Learn more by visiting their website or giving them a call today at (330) 409-7005.