Protection is paramount when you're on the move with your MacBook. I use both a leather folio and a sleeve. The folio is perfect for a day at the café, housing not just the MacBook but also pens, notepad, and charger. For travels involving a backpack, I slip my MacBook into a leather sleeve to guard against scuffs from zippers. Various options exist to suit different budgets, and you can find a quality sleeve on Amazon for about $30.

Protection is paramount when you're on the move with your MacBook. I use both a leather folio and a sleeve. The folio is perfect for a day at the café, housing not just the MacBook but also pens, notepad, and charger. For travels involving a backpack, I slip my MacBook into a leather sleeve to guard against scuffs from zippers. Various options exist to suit different budgets, and you can find a quality sleeve on Amazon for about $30.

A clean screen is a happy screen. The delicate nature of laptop screens necessitates specific cleaning tools like Zeiss lens wet wipes or a microfiber cloth. Apple’s official polishing cloth, priced at $19, may be overpriced but does a commendable job cleaning screens with a single swipe, no water or solution needed.

Apple’s official polishing cloth, priced at $19, may be overpriced but does a commendable job cleaning screens with a single swipe, no water or solution needed.

UGreen’s 145-watt power bank is a lifeline in places where power outlets are a mirage. Its massive 25,000mAh capacity can charge a MacBook Air one and a half times over in about 90 minutes. This air travel-friendly power bank, equipped with an LED display for battery status, is a convenience you’ll be grateful for.

UGreen’s Nexode GaN charger is a compact, pocket-friendly alternative to Apple’s larger power brick. It offers efficient, faster charging with reduced heat generation, thanks to its gallium nitrate composition. While this model is a 30-watt charger, UGreen offers higher wattages for those needing faster charging.

With internal storage often limited, a solid-state drive (SSD) becomes essential. I recommend SanDisk’s Extreme Pro V2 and Team Group’s M200 disks, offering up to 2,000 megabytes per second transfer speeds. Ensure compatibility with a USB 3.2 or Thunderbolt 4 cable for optimal performance.

A USB-A to USB-C adapter is a savior in places equipped only with USB-A outputs. This inexpensive accessory ensures your devices remain charged in various environments, including hotels, public charging spaces, and airplanes

A USB-A to USB-C adapter is a savior in places equipped only with USB-A outputs. This inexpensive accessory ensures your devices remain charged in various environments, including hotels, public charging spaces, and airplanes

A laptop stand is indispensable for those working directly from their MacBooks. 12 South’s adjustable Curve Flex stand offers varied screen positions and comes with a carry case for on-the-go convenience. At $80, it’s a worthy investment for enhanced posture and comfort.

Although the Magic Mouse is available, the more affordable Orochi offers a superior experience.

The Razer Orochi V2 stands out as a favorite travel mouse, boasting 18,000 DPI for smooth operation and up to 950 hours of use on Bluetooth. Although the Magic Mouse is available, the more affordable Orochi offers a superior experience.

Apple’s Magic Keyboard with Touch ID offers a full-size design, touch ID convenience, and a responsive scissor switch keyboard.

For portability, the Keychron K3 Pro, priced at $95, provides a responsive, magical typing experience with improved polling rates.

The CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock, paired with a monitor, transforms your MacBook into a desktop setup with 18 extra ports of connectivity. Although priced at $400, the investment is worth the desktop-level convenience and performance enhancement it offers.

Pouches from Bellroy, Harber London, and budget options from Amazon offer convenient storage for essential Mac accessories. Grab your pouch, packed with SSDs, chargers, and cables, and you’re set to work from anywhere.

Pouches from Bellroy, Harber London, and budget options from Amazon offer convenient storage for essential Mac accessories. Grab your pouch, packed with SSDs, chargers, and cables, and you’re set to work from anywhere.

The AirPods Max offer a premium at-home listening experience, but for on-the-go convenience and affordability, the AirPods Pro 2 are the top pick. Priced at $250, they offer excellent sound quality and are powered by the H2 chip on MacBooks.

For on-the-go convenience and affordability, the AirPods Pro 2 are the top pick. Priced at $250, they offer excellent sound quality and are powered by the H2 chip on MacBooks.