Do you want to start the new school year with a tidy feeling? Then it is good to get your MacBook ready for the new school year. We give you some tips on how to do that.
Tip: This is how you prepare your MacBook for the new school year
If your MacBook has been around for a while, you will find that the further time passes, the more your MacBook fills up with unnecessary files, pictures and other clutter. It is therefore good to have a big clean every now and then.
Especially with the new school year approaching, you want to be able to start with a fresh start. You may not be ready for a new MacBook yet, but with these three handy tips your MacBook will feel like new again.
1. Free up disk space
Are you (almost) at your limit in terms of storage space? Then it is good to free up some space. After all, you will need a lot of space for new projects next school year. For example, put your large files and endless photo albums on a hard drive. This way you can also keep them safe.
In addition, your Mac has a handy feature to help you free up disk space. Through Optimized Storage, your Mac gives you tips and recommendations on how to use files and programs as little as possible on your MacBook’s memory.
It is also good to delete your ‘Other storage’. Often there are documents, plug-ins, system data and cache memory on your MacBook that is stored by installed apps. You don’t use these files, but they do take up a lot of space. In the article below you can read how to do this and more tips to free up disk space.
2. Reset MacBook
Do you have some problems with your MacBook that don’t seem to be solvable? Then it can be useful to perform a hard reset. Always backup your files first. You can then restore this after the reset. If your files are safe, you can start the reset.
After the reset, your device is completely back to the factory settings. So always make sure that your important files are safe, because otherwise you will not get them back after the reset. After the reset, you will notice that your MacBook runs a lot smoother again. Read how it works exactly below.
3. Cleaning
If you give your MacBook a big clean on the inside, you might as well tackle the outside. You may not realize it, but over time your MacBook will get pretty dirty. Fortunately, cleaning is a piece of cake.
To do this, use a microfiber cloth with some cleaning alcohol. Use cotton swabs and compressed air to clean stubborn dirt in hard-to-reach areas. Also important: never apply cleaning agent directly to your MacBook, but first on a cloth. In the article below we will take you through everything step by step.
Back to School
This month is all about the (high) schools and universities that are about to start again. Well begun is half done, so we will help you on your way with practical tips. For example, we list the best apps that help you concentrate and show you how you can score a student discount. Looking for a new iPad for the school year? In our guide we explain how to make the best choice for you.
We also have a great giveaway this month. With this you can win a backpack filled with Apple stuff, worth 1000 euros in total. Participate? In the video below you can see how you can win the backpack.
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