Despite the great dominance of smartphones, the only IT sector that still "sells" is certainly that of laptops, even more if we talk about Mac laptops (a concentrate of elegance, design and power). But to make the work or entertainment experience truly unique in front of a laptop, we will have to combine some accessories, many of which are essential in order not to feel the need to switch to a desktop computer.
In this guide we will show you the best accessories and external components that we can buy for a notebook and any MacBook . For convenience, we will divide the guide based on the type of laptop we choose: in the first section we will show you the accessories for Windows laptops, while in the second section we will see the best accessories for a modern MacBook.
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Windows notebook accessories
Windows laptops certainly have some advantages compared to MacBooks: they are expandable, we can change RAM and disk with greater ease, we have a number of USB ports and video outputs superior to MacBooks and generate greater flexibility in every area (from superlight to PCs from gaming). The best accessories that we can combine with a laptop with Windows system are:Loudspeakers set
If the audio of the laptop leaves something to be desired, we can connect these simple 6 Watt USB speakers (3 Watt RMS) to be able to increase the audio power of our notebook, spending very little.
We can view the product here -> Trust Leto 2.0 Speaker Set (7 €)
Notebook Cooling System
Our laptop heats up too much and the integrated fan is unable to properly dissipate all the heat "> Ewent EW1256 (€ 13)
Laptop bag
To carry the laptop and all the matching accessories it can be very useful to use a large notebook with many pockets, such as the one offered by AmazonBasics; it is adaptable to all types of notebooks from 11 inches up to 17 inches.
We can view the product here -> AmazonBasics - Laptop bag (21 €).
Notebook mouse
Instead of using a mouse with the wire, annoying and bulky, we can use a mouse like the one offered by Microsoft, which is simple, with good precision and can be connected via Bluetooth to any notebook equipped with this technology.
We can view the product here -> Microsoft Mobile 3600 Mouse (22 €).
Alternatively, as a traditional wired mouse, you can buy the Travel Mini Mouse (€ 7) which has a retractable cable.
Laptop stand
If the laptop is uncomfortable on our desk, we can elevate it to a more comfortable position for the eyes and back by using a simple and comfortable laptop stand, such as the one offered by Griffin.
The non-slip rubbers on both sides will ensure stability, while the central open structure will allow you to breathe the laptop without having to use additional cooling systems.
We can view the product here -> Griffin Elevator Laptop Stand / Stand (36 €).
Docking station
If the ports and outputs on the laptop are very few, we can expand the functionality of a large laptop (used for most of the time as if it were a fixed one) by placing a docking station, which multiplies the number of ports and video outputs exploitable. The one offered by AmazonBasics connects to a USB 3.0 port (we choose the port carefully, since it will work well only on 3.0 ports) and expands any laptop with 2 front USB 3.0 ports, 4 rear USB 2.0 ports, an Ethernet port, an output for headphones, a microphone input, an HDMI video output and a DVI-I video output.
We can view the product here -> AmazonBasics - Universal laptop docking station (79 €).
Accessories for Apple MacBook
Macbooks are certainly the most beautiful and lightest laptops to use, but they present a not insignificant problem: they have very few sockets and outputs; on the latest models even a single USB type-C port to do everything from charging to connecting devices!In order to effectively expand the usability of these Apple laptops, we can focus on some of the following accessories.
Classic USB 3.0 hub
If we own a MacBook Pro or any Apple laptop that has a classic USB 3.0 port (such as those found on notebook PCs), we can expand the number of USB ports available using this USB Hub with a complementary design to that of MacBooks, equipped with 4 high speed USB ports.
We can view the product here -> AUKEY USB 3.0 Hub (13 €).
Ethernet adapter
If we own the new MacBook Air or in new MacBook with a single USB Type-C port, we will certainly have noticed the absence of an Ethernet port to be able to connect the Apple laptop via cable. To remedy this we can get this Ethernet adapter, which connects easily to the present USB port and offers Internet connectivity by cable when necessary.
We can view the product here -> USB-C to Ethernet adapter (14 €).
HDMI adapter
We want to connect a monitor or TV to our MacBook "> QICENT USB C HDMI Adapter Type C to HDMI 4K (15 €).
USB Type-C hub
If we need a greater number of USB ports on our new MacBook, we recommend using a specific Hub, so that we can bring the number of USB ports available from 2 to 5, without having to connect other types of cables or adapters.
We can view the product from here -> AUKEY Aluminum USB C Hub (17 €).
USB Type-C stick
On the new MacBooks we only find USB Type-C ports, this means that we will have to use a specific USB stick like the one offered by SanDisk, which has a double connector: on the one hand we can use the USB Type-C, on the other side the connector USB standard.
We can view the product from here -> Sandisk Ultra Dual USB (19 €).
Universal hub adapter
One of the best accessories that we can buy on the MacBook is certainly the universal Hub, capable of charging the laptop, providing two additional classic USB 3.0 ports and also offering an HDMI port to connect a monitor or TV; the peculiarity of the device is to be able to use all the doors together without any problem!
We can view the product from here -> GIKERSY Adapter for USB 3.1 hub (29 €).
Wireless mouse
On our MacBook we cannot use a simple wireless mouse or a wired mouse (also because there are very few ports!); the only mouse that deserves to be used is the Magic Mouse produced by Apple, compatible with all MacBooks, equipped with gestures and sliding keys, for a unique design and comfort.
We can view the product from here -> Apple Magic Mouse 2 (82 €).
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