Gift Guide: The best accessory for your Mac-9to5Mac

2021-12-06 12:42:32 By : Mr. Zac Ray

-November 29, 2021, 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time

Although the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch are definitely one of the most popular devices in the holiday season, it may also be a good time to buy a new Mac. Whether you are planning to buy your first Mac or already own a Mac, check out our list of the best accessories that will enhance your Mac experience.

The built-in trackpad in MacBook is undoubtedly one of the best qualities of Apple laptops, but if you have an iMac or even a Mac mini, you can still have the same experience as the Magic Trackpad.

With this huge wireless trackpad, users can easily reproduce multi-touch gestures, such as precise two-finger zoom and smooth scrolling, not to mention the pressure sensor that enables more features in macOS. The touchpad is equipped with a rechargeable battery and is equipped with a Lightning to USB-C cable. Although this accessory is expensive, it is really useful for certain tasks such as editing pictures and videos.

Sensors under the surface of the trackpad can detect subtle differences in the amount of pressure you apply, thereby bringing more functionality to your fingertips and establishing a deeper connection with your content. It has a large, borderless glass surface area, allowing you to scroll and slide your favorite content more efficiently and comfortably than ever before.

The normal price of Magic Trackpad is $129, but you can find it at a lower price on Amazon.

Although Apple has encountered all the problems with the MacBook keyboard in the past, the company's Magic Keyboard has achieved a good balance between a compact design and an excellent typing experience.

This year, the Magic Keyboard has been redesigned for the first time with its built-in Touch ID-which means you can authenticate your Mac wirelessly and securely through the keyboard (a Mac equipped with an M1 chip or higher is required). Just like the Magic Control Board, the Magic Control Keyboard also has a rechargeable battery and is equipped with a Lightning to USB-C cable.

The Magic Keyboard with Touch ID provides a very comfortable and precise typing experience. It also has wireless and rechargeable features, and the built-in battery can power your keyboard for about a month or more between charges. ¹ It will automatically pair with your Mac, so you can start working immediately. It also includes a braided USB-C to Lightning cable that allows you to pair and charge by connecting to the USB-C port on your Mac.

You can find a Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for $149. However, if you don’t have a Mac equipped with an M1 chip, Apple will also sell a cheaper Magic Keyboard without Touch ID for only $99.

Sometimes your Mac has less storage space than you really need, but unfortunately, it is not possible to upgrade the hardware in these cases. Fortunately, if you need some extra storage space, the Samsung T7 portable SSD is one of the best options available.

This external SSD offers three colors and up to 2TB of storage space, allowing you to store almost anything you want-or you can use it as a Time Machine backup. With up to 1050MB/s transfer speed and USB-C cable, Samsung T7 portable SSD is one of the must-have accessories for Mac users.

Lightweight, compact and portable SSD T7 provides fast transfer speed and simple and reliable data storage for transferring large files. Whether you are storing important business documents, games or movies, the portable SSD T7 can provide you with speed and durability in a palm-sized package. Introducing a new external storage standard, providing three capacities to meet your needs: 500GB, 1TB, or 2TB.

Its price ranges from US$79.99 to US$279.99, but you can find the 1TB version for US$109.99 when Amazon caps it.

One of the most important things at home (especially if you work there) is a reliable internet connection, but internet speed is not everything-you also need to have good coverage.

Wireless equipment can be very expensive. However, if you want to enhance your Wi-Fi connection without spending a lot of money, Linksys WHW0303 is one of the best options available. Linksys WHW0303 is a Wi-Fi Mesh system that can create a powerful wireless network based on multiple routers connected at the same time.

This version supports Wi-Fi AC and can even be used with Apple HomeKit, allowing users to manage routers through the Home application.

Velop is easy to set up and designed to work anywhere, bringing super fast, full-strength mesh WiFi to your home in a matter of minutes. Velop mesh WiFi system adopts smart mesh technology and stylish modular design, which can spread powerful WiFi in any type of home.

You can purchase a kit containing three Linksys WHW0303 routers for only $286.99.

Mujjo has created some of the best leather accessories for iPhone, iPad and even Mac. If you have a MacBook, you will want to protect it properly to avoid scratches or even accidents.

With Mujjo's leather case, you can take your MacBook anywhere without worrying about damage. In addition to using high-quality leather, Mujjo Sleeve is also very fashionable, and has storage compartments for storing documents and even cards. More importantly, it is suitable for 13-inch and 14-inch MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, and 15-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.

This protective case is made of a unique combination of felt and vegetable tanned leather and is designed to safely carry the new 14-inch MacBook Pro, 13-inch MacBook Pro, 13-inch MacBook Air and iPad Pro 12.9. Complimented by leading style blogs including Highsnobiety, Hypebeast and Design Milk

You can find the Mujjo Sleeve for MacBook starting at $69.95 on Amazon.

Although the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro have multiple ports, including HDMI and SD card readers, other MacBooks (such as MacBook Air or previous MacBook Pro models) have only a few USB-C connections.

For those who need more than a USB-C port, the Anker USB-C hub provides everything you need in a single adapter. You will get a USB-C input, two USB 3.0, SD card reader, Gigabit Ethernet and two HDMI ports that support 4K 60Hz. Of course, it connects to your Mac via a high-speed USB-C cable.

Equipped with a USB-C port, 2 USB-A data ports, 2 HDMI ports, an Ethernet port and a microSD/SD card reader, providing you with a series of incredible features-all from a USB -C port. PowerExpand measures only 4.65 × 2.17 inches and weighs less than 4 ounces. It can be easily placed in your bag or pocket for easy carrying. Includes travel bag.

The normal price of the Anker USB-C hub is $80, but you can buy it on Amazon for $67.99.

Are there other Mac accessories that you think are essential? Please let us know in the comments section below.

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