There are several ways you can expand the memory of your MacBook. However, the possibilities depend on the type of MacBook you have. This blog tells you when and with which models of Mac it is possible to expand memory.

MacBook memory expansion

Is your MacBook’s memory full? First, try to find out if you can expand the laptop’s memory internally, externally or both ways. Also, unfortunately, there is a chance that you cannot expand your particular type of MacBook, forcing you to free up memory or even buy a new laptop. Read on quickly!

Difference memory and storage

A MacBook’s memory and storage are two different things. Since these two terms or functions are often confused with each other, we’d like to explain the differences to you again in this blog. Laptop storage is also known as disk space or storage capacity. It is the space that files take up on your laptop. When this space is full, you will need to free up disk space by moving files to a cloud or external drive, or by deleting files. In ThePhoneLab’s Knowledge Base, you can read tips on how to free up your MacBook can clean up. Further down this page, we explain how to expand storage.

A laptop’s memory reflects how much data your laptop can process. The working memory is also called RAM memory ( Random Access Memory). The more memory a Mac has, the faster and more efficient it works, and vice versa. For example, if your laptop has too little memory to use certain (heavy) applications, the processor cannot handle it. In this case, you can try using lighter applications (such as Safari instead of Chrome), or you should look for a laptop with more memory.

Which MacBook expand memory

To find out if you can expand your MacBook’s memory or storage, you first need to know what kind of MacBook you actually have. You can find this through the Apple menu, under “About this Mac. Do you have a MacBook Pro made before 2013? Then you can remove the existing memory and install new (and more) memory. This is a precise and technical job, requiring you to take your laptop apart. Any damage you do in the process is not covered under warranty. Would you still like to expand the memory on your MacBook Pro? Visit contact ThePhoneLab’s specialists and inquire about what we can do for you.

Expanding MacBook storage

With an external hard drive, you can always expand the disk space of your MacBook. This is an external and also the only option for expansion. Apple’s latest MacBooks are not designed to increase storage space via an internal solution.

Cloud services as an alternative to storage expansion

If your MacBook does not offer the ability to expand memory or storage internally, cloud services can be a convenient solution. Services such as iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive allow you to easily store files online and sync them across all your devices. This not only saves disk space, but also ensures that you can access your files anytime, anywhere, as long as you have an Internet connection.

An added benefit of cloud services is that you can have files backed up automatically. This means your data stays safe even if something happens to your MacBook. Want to take full advantage of the cloud? Then consider a paid subscription with extra storage capacity so you can store large files or backups without worry.

By being smart about storage and using cloud services, you can get the most out of your MacBook without having to buy a new laptop right away!