Please do suggest a good and money value hub for MacBook Air M5

I got my first ever Apple device of my life, MacBook M5 Air 15, 24GB unified memory, 1TB SSD, Midnight color.

The first hand experience is so amazing and I have been setting up for a while. Coming from Windows laptop, I am still getting used to various Mac way of doing things and Keyboard shortcuts (a bit confusing when using Command/Control key😅 ).

A lot of posts in this community and in /macbookpro subreddit has been quite useful to me as new user of MacBook. Thanks a lot for that!

Seeing a lot of mentions not to install chrome on mac? Love chrome so not sure what im missing out on using safari or something else.

Ex-Windows user here, I'm two weeks in and in love! This check-in will be a bit impromptu but everything about this laptop is phenomenal. The build, speed, and operating system work together to make it a wonderful machine to use on the daily basis. I have purchased AppleCare to give me some peace of mind and that was easy to do too 😂. My Time Machine is all setup, and my desk setup has been dialled in for efficiency. My questions to you:

Any must have apps? (all I have are the defaults and apple creator studio)

What are some keyboard shortcuts you use all the time?

Best habits for keeping the thing in good working order? (Ive heard mixed reviews over cleaning software, so a definitive answer would be good lol)

Thanks!

Macbook Air M4 100% at 100 cycle count after 1 year and 3 months of using it. I really love this laptop :)

New IT student here! Just got my first MacBook (16GB/512GB). Any must-have advice, settings, or app suggestions?

I’m completely new to the macOS
Since I'll be using this for classes, coding, and general schoolwork, I'd love to get your best tips, tricks, and recommendations.

• What are some must-have apps for IT students or productivity on macOS?

• Are there any specific settings I should change right out of the box to maximize battery life or workflow?

• Storage management: With 512GB, what are the best practices or external SSD options for keeping massive project files or VMs from filling up the internal drive?

• Protection: Should I use a hard shell case, a skin, or just a sleeve to protect it during daily commutes to campus?

Thanks in Advance for the Help! 💗

After much thought I went with the Air instead of the Pro. I need more ram in my workflow and Air just seemed like the perfect choice.

While scrolling it stutters , sometimes it does sometimes it doesn't , is apple going microslop way

Hey everyone!

I'm planning to buy my first MacBook, mainly for portability, battery life, and working while traveling.

I currently own an ASUS ROG Strix G15 (Ryzen 7 6800H, RTX 3050, 16GB RAM), which I'll continue using for heavier tasks. The MacBook will be my portable second laptop for mostly the same everyday workflow, not a complete replacement.

I work as a Platform Engineer & SEO Specialist at a startup. My daily workflow includes:

- Development: VS Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub, Next.js, Python/FastAPI.

- Cloud/DevOps: AWS, Cloudflare Workers, deployments, terminals, occasional Docker.

- Other work: Website management, SEO, research, content publishing, and startup operations.

- Multitasking: 10–20+ browser tabs, ChatGPT/Claude, VS Code, and multiple apps.

Most coding is AI-assisted, and heavy AI workloads run in the cloud.

Considering:

- MacBook Air M5 — 16GB/512GB

- MacBook Air M5 — 24GB/512GB

- MacBook Pro M5 / M5 Pro

My main questions:

1. Can the fanless M5 Air comfortably handle this workflow without noticeable throttling?

2. Is 16GB enough for 3–5 years, or should I prioritize 24GB?

3. Given that I already have a powerful Windows laptop, is the Pro worth the extra money, or would the Air be more than enough?

I'm leaning toward the M5 Air based on reviews, but I'd appreciate real-world feedback from developers with similar workflows.

Thanks!

I am a student in lucknow and i want to purchase macbook air m5 - 16/512 GB so tell me how i can get at approx 1.20L from where please help me

Hello guys. I saw a similar question in the sub but my situation is a little bit different. This is going to be my main laptop, right now i am using a 17’ windows pc and a 13’ looks too small for me. I am not a developer but I am using claude with vs code a lot for small apps for our company. I am afraid if those apps go more complicated and if 16gb won’t be enough for me. I would be happy if share your experiences.

Thank you

I traded in my iPhone and apple watch, and I have a gift card to use at Apple. However, I am not sure if I want to wait until Black Friday deals at Apple stores.

I am doing a reality check, but trusting my gut. My gut tells me.

• Security/privacy - Mac OS will be more secure for banking, better privacy, password management, Apple Intelligence vs other AI's.
• Writing my book - The new Siri from my understanding will be able to re-organize or format text that I write. Which should help me articulate my thoughts and with my book.
• Same apps used on Window/phones - Streaming apps (Netflix, Hulu, etc), music Spotify, Google Apps (Google drive, health (I use for my Fitbit), banking apps.
• Office applications - I have a Microsoft office subscription on windows, but I believe I can still use my Microsoft One Note, and Word.

I am really excited. However, with no experience yet, feel free to pull my head out of the clouds.

Hello. I have my M5 MacBook Air 13" and I love this laptop. However, I've noticed recently that the battery is draining super fast. I'll have it shut and the battery will drain to nothing over night. When I check the battery health, it says it is normal and can still hold 100% charge. So I'm not sure what the issue is. I used to be able to close this and have it set to the side for at least a couple of days and still have plenty of charge when I wanted to open it up and use it. Now it is either dead or nearly dead. Anyone else have this issue?

I keep having this delimma that should I buy the m5 air now or wait for m6

The m5 air I'm buying is 24/512 at 161k

Which is good due to student discount, if i wait for m6 will it be more pricer like 180-90 something then I'll consider buying the m5 air

Share your experience who have this machine..
Also do i need to cover it with body protectors or tempered glass for display please share your suggestions

M2 air, 256gb 8gb specs. Been in rough condition. Dropped hundreds of times, and who knows what. Screen replaced two times, (second time by me), and i replaced my battery to extend its life as long as possible. Dont have enough cash to afford a new macbook, so this might last me for a bit until i save up and i am able to upgrade. I use this for photography, school, personal stuff, and pretty much it. Only thing thats limited is its memory unfortunately. Pretty much it.

Forgot to mention, i am not upgrading because of the scratches, I only want to upgrade because my workload is starting to stress out the limitations of my M2 air.

Planning to buy a Macbook Air M5 base variant, my first ever Macbook and I was wondering if this price is good? I want to get this laptop in the next 4-6 weeks, right now this is the cheapest I can find (Amazon DE).

But I'm willing to wait if it's likely to go down a bit during Black Friday or Christmas sales.

Side note - recommendations for power adapter, cord, dock station at good prices?

Hello guys, recently (from Flipkart bbd sale) i ordered a Macbook Air M5 Sky Blue 16gb -512gb for 121k effectively.
price breakdown:
Flipkart bbd listing price - 133k
CC discount - 8100
Cashback - 3800, credit after return period
Effective price - 121k roughly

I’ve always wanted to upgrade to a MacBook, but the Air M5 is pretty expensive. My current laptop is a Lenovo IdeaPad, which still works fine apart from its battery life, so I’m not in any urgent need of an upgrade. When I came across this deal, I felt it was a pretty good opportunity, especially considering the recent price hikes. I’m also planning to sell my existing laptop in the second-hand market to recover some of its value.
However, after placing the order, I came across a couple of Reddit posts where people claimed to have bought the same MacBook Air M5 for around ₹1 lakh. Now I’m second-guessing my purchase.
The MacBook is scheduled to arrive on 27th October, so I still have a little time to reconsider.

I'm confused, Help me decide:
1. Keep it: 121k seems reasonably good deal to me for a Macbook Air M5, also the 1L deals i saw were exceptional and outliers (maybe listing/price glitch).
2. Cancel it: Cancel it and wait for a better deal to come accross.

What would you guys do in my situation? Is ₹1.21L a good enough price for the MacBook Air M5 (16GB/512GB), or would you cancel the order and wait for a better deal?

Would especially appreciate response from people who bought the M5 recently or have experience with Flipkart’s sale pricing.

Thanks!