The BEST Budget Accessories for YOUR M1 MacBook Air!

Today we're covering a whole setup for the brand new M1 MacBook Air! We'll get everything you need to plug and play into either an existing computer setup or even a working from home situation.
So what are these accessories?
Lets find out!
Dongle
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Battery
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Mouse Pad
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Stand
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External Drive
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Macbook Sleeve
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Backpack
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Keyboard
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Logitech Pebble Mouse
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[@aruntoberman5178]

Love how he starts the video looking like an excited school boy

[@TheEverydayDad]

I love these little gadgets, can't help myself.

[@askl23]

He’s locked and loaded for the field trip

[@instagramsnapchat4991]

@@TheEverydayDad excuse me sir, I would like to know if the USB c hub (dongle) would work on my iPad Pro 2020 11 inch as I plan on using my iPad as my laptop replacement

[@puravidapurelife2905]

There’s a lot of great Energy & Excitement!

[@vikrammathews9929]

Ya but he is everyday dad

[@mpolin_]

You were such a huge part of my decision to buy the M1 air and I am sooo glad I came across your videos! Keep it up!

[@Kushagra-cz5hk]

Specs?

[@jonathansnead644]

Me too!

[@RajbirDatta]

I've been a new mac user, Do the M1 macbooks supports normal bt mouse which are out there in the market??? (Ex-Logitech)???

[@israelalex3881]

instaBlaster.

[@The1707regina]

Same, had mines for about two weeks now thanks to this guy.

[@AnnelleLansangan]

Finally watching this on my new M1 (and very first) MacBook!! 😶I waited a month for this to arrive huhu thank you so much for all your M1 videos! Keep em coming

[@jarek5443]

Which one did you get?

[@joaofacas1311]

Order m1 air 1TB 16Gb on 28 Nov. Still waiting...

[@TheEverydayDad]

Nice! Hope the videos were helpful.

[@Kushagra-cz5hk]

Specs?

[@RajbirDatta]

@@joaofacas1311 I've been a new mac user, Do the M1 macbooks supports normal bt mouse which are out there in the market??? (Ex-Logitech)???

[@ilanarossouw4451]

I bought my M1 MacBook Air last week and all your videos have become my survival guide for a first time Apple user🖤

[@desiafterdark]

oh man....I just found this channel and I'm hooked. "A couple of years to 40" was wayyyyyy more dramatic than it had to be *cry/laugh emoji because I don't have emoji button on keyboard*

[@juancho-rito]

It’s official, he’s my fav reviewer hahaha I memorized his intro already!! Hahaha I just really love watching your videos hahaha Love from Philippines!!!

[@gersonrendon2188]

I'm only watching these videos and following the guides bc I want to feel super productive even though all I do in my laptop is watch youtube and scroll through reddit lol

[@haqaziz]

Because of your review, i have purchased Macbook Air a month ago and now watching your video on this thing is satisfactory! btw..this is my 1st macbook ever!

[@shrutiwadhwani6736]

Thanks! That was very helpful, especially for college students like me, who are always on a budget.

[@TheEverydayDad]

Yeah sometimes you gotta save money somewhere.

[@anchalmandavia712]

You can use a USB-A to micro usb for spinning drive ( and cable for power bank and drive)

[@anchalmandavia712]

Just data transfers will be slower

[@DamanjeetSinghDhillon19]

That's what I just commented as well

[@boccacantiga5095]

When you recommend dongles you really ought to mention its read & write speeds. Many peeps dont realise its a factor and some are amazingly slow, effectively weighing down the computers faster thunderbolt and usbc ports...

[@TheEverydayDad]

That’s a good point, I’ll have to start including that, thanks!

[@boccacantiga5095]

@@TheEverydayDad i really enjoy your channel, great style and very informative mate👍🏼👍🏼

[@arichison]

Good information. I need a mouse and stuff if I buy a used MacBook air, thanks so much! Looks like I do not have to buy the magic mouse! So cool.

[@desireElizondo]

question! could you recommend apps for MacBook Pro M1? like for productivity, anti-virus, or even just basics? please and thank you :)

[@ingplaysvr]

Got a M1 Macbook Air for my birthday, and bought a usb dock, backpack, and wireless mouse. Also pre-ordered tears of the kingdom

[@PortableMediaReviews]

My Air is still stuck on processing, with an estimated delivery date of sometime between the 21st and 28th this month. Thanks for making this video, I'll be sure to give it a watch soon!

[@meyou58]

Bought the mouse pad 2 minutes after I watched your video. The MOSISO sleeve works perfectly with my 12.9 iPad Pro I purchased after one of your previous recommendation videos. Thank you.

[@Kinsey_]

Hey TED, do u recommend/prefer a hard shell case for MacBook Air/Pro or just a sleeve to put it in?

[@ingplaysvr]

Tomtoc has a good sleve

[@AarohShankarMusic]

Can we use the USB C to USB A connector to connect a soundcard? For example a Focusrite Scarlett?

[@foothills4x4]

I took your advice and got the Pebble. It really is fantastic. Got one new for $10 out the door. Had it not been for you mentioning it in every video, there's no telling what I may have ended up with... lol

[@DiversSupplyYT]

I do enjoy your vids BUT If you'd turn on a light or two we could see what's happening on the desk top, the bag just seems to be a black blob...

[@stitchreid]

Why did you choose to get an external hard drive instead of an SSD? How is the performance when transferring files?

[@chologuy]

got almost all of the accessories, just waiting for my mba m1 to arrive! Thanks for the video, very helpful!

[@Superacerc]

Finally got my 8/8 512gb air. Loving it! Thanks for the videos and tips!

[@prince-roblox5444]

I am watching this on an M1 MacBook Air, and I this is my second laptop (first Macbook). As a student it's more useful and really great compared to Windows laptops.

[@SkyFireDrone2022]

My wife and I absolutely love our UE Boom 2 Bluetooth speakers! No they are not budget (about $150 each) but we have had them for more than five years and use them nearly every day. So it’s nearly $25 per year and that’s budget, right? They are definitely loud enough and can connect together for a multi-speaker set-up. We use them for music off our phones, our one near us while watching movies after the kids go to bed, I used them to listen to podcasts for hand-free in the car (before we had a bluetooth-enabled van), and any other time we were outside of the house. They have a micro USB port for charging and connecting without Bluetooth, a ring for use with a carabiner (which it used to do in my Army vehicle), and they about the size of a water bottle. All of this with a fourteen-hour battery, which yes, I have tested them for that long!. Ultimate Ears Boom 2 (Boom 3 available now) are just awesome. Definitely my all-time favorite accessory.

[@silverfoxjohnson9390]

Just found after purchasing MacBook Air, great information and will definitely check out the gear!

[@enjayneer]

Hey Gary, your energy is contagious! Haha! Your videos are never boring to watch and they are informative! Big fan here from Philippines! 😝

[@TejasGuptaMusic]

It's true. Once you try a laptop stand and use the tilted keyboard; and the monitor is directly in front of your eyes...it's difficult to go back. BTW I just stcked a few notebooks under my laptop to make a 'laptop stand'...

[@bongkem2723]

That weird cable for the Seagate can be replaced with a micro-usb cable and it still works ;)

[@razvanilin]

That's a big ass laptop stand. I think it's better to get something like a Roost or a cheaper copy alternative. I've been working remotely for years and that's one of the best additions to my remote work kit

[@ScaseFacetime]

Thanks for the pebble mouse suggestion. It has really improved my university work on my iPad Pro 👍🏻

[@marctestarossa]

11:50 There is nothing I hate more about having a portable computer with me than having to put it in a bag or a sleeve. I just want to be able to throw it in my backpack, take it out when i need it and not fumbling around with my bag on my lap on the bus, taking my computer out, having to somehow getting it out of its sleeve and asking my seat neighbour for a helping hand xD

[@gabe5865]

"And I also love buying accessories" - lol, me too

[@darylwhitty]

Ordered my m1 MacBook Air today after I did a trade in of my 2020 MacBook Air with Intel chip . Can’t wait to see the difference both in speed but most importantly to me battery life ah yes love long battery life since I only Use 50 % brightness this MacBook should be a”Beast “ in battery life !!!!

[@bigbtechproductions]

My Macbook Air is coming at the top of next month so this video is perfect!

[@TheEverydayDad]

Nice! Hope you enjoy it when you get it!

[@bigbtechproductions]

@@TheEverydayDad so this is what it feels like when a celebrity responds back wowwwwwwww haha! Great work keep it up!

[@purplesound1126]

Nice video. I have the M1 macbook air (my first macbook ever) and I love it. I also bought the pebble mouse (from your recommendation from older video) and its perfect for me. Thank you.

[@Kova-ow2en]

Does the keyboard key’s light up when it’s darker?

[@The1707regina]

I love his emotion! He is authentically telling you excitedly about what he loves. He’s not like other KZbinrs just trying to sell something or get millions of views. He reminds me of me when I get a new cool gadget. Stay true man, definitely subbing and liking this videos. 👍 Keep them coming

[@sebred9490]

Watching this on my M1 pro🔥

[@miggyyusay]

Late comment but that weird "USB port" on the Seagate hard drive is a SATA port. So if you lose that cable, just search for USB to SATA cable.

[@mrbee15]

Do you have the Bluetooth pebble or the one with the small USB "dongle"? Thanks in advance!

[@gianlucazogno5008]

Watching this on my brand new M1 MacBook Air! Had to wait quite a bit but it was absolutely worth it!

[@Kushagra-cz5hk]

Specs?

[@nathanturner2304]

I love how he tells us why we should buy this stuff knowing that most of us are too broke to afford it

[@joshpaulus18]

i have the magic mouse and love it. have you tried it?

[@janfagerholm7310]

Comment? You asked for comments - How about expansion ports for the MacBook Air M1 ( I have one) - With its (only) two Thunderbolt / USB-C ports, how are you expected to transfer to the storage that you have right now? (USB-A, SSD mini/micro, etc.). some information on port options would help right now.

[@anjanipatel3497]

Hi, hi, Gary! Truly love your videos, I’d be lost without your advice. Thank you for all that you do. Question for you: In thumbnail of this video, you show the Mac and accessories on a gray mat. Can you tell me the name or brand of this mat? I’m a crafter and would love to have this for my workstation. Thank you!

[@DamanjeetSinghDhillon19]

8:45 I think you're wrong about not having another wire laying around like that. I used to have one port like this, but from what I know about this is half of the port on the hard drive resembles Micro-USB. I remember using Micro USB with my Western Digital and I was shocked that it actually worked. Try the technique by the way the one I have is Western Digital Elements but I am pretty sure it will work with this one as well. Let me know if it does work for anyone. Note: The data transfer speed might be slower though.

[@CarolinaOats]

So I just got a MacBook Air m1 and I just ordered this mouse (my second mouse lol) so apparently the lil thing that plugs into the computer doesn’t fit...is that why I need the dongle?

[@HitarthDixit]

Hey Gary, I suggest you invest some money in putting an overhead light to take the production to the next level

[@TheEverydayDad]

Thanks, but there is an overhead light. I set the ISO on my camera about a half stop lower than I normally do.

[@HitarthDixit]

@@TheEverydayDad Oh well, that explains why the bag in the video was more of a black blob rather than looking like a bag. Anyways, great stuff!

[@omarkhaled6146]

Hey I will get my m1 MacBook Pro in a couple of days can you recommend any skins or case to protect the body of the MacBook thank you 😊

[@lailaheldal6036]

Link for the stand does not work. What should I search for?

[@pranavvaidya1338]

Can someone tell me, whether it is alright to use protective case and keyboard cover for MacBook air??

[@joeypolicar4174]

Hi good day. I would like to ask if the Apple Macbook Air M1 is best for photo editing and occasional video editing.? Thank you

[@AriesWonderland]

How come hes The Everyday Dad while looking like a school boy in a Backpack? 🤔 WHAT A CUTIE! 😍

[@Fluffisnoterm]

Right? He‘s adorable!

[@mr.potato3759]

Idk about others, but i go to my local tailor to double stitch my bad, and it costs about 100 NPR which is less than 1 USD. Been doing that since i was in 4th grade.

[@scottpeterson9450]

What size sleeve? I got the 13.3 and it’s huuuuge

[@TheYoungOne-iv9yv]

Best bag for back problems I've ever had was the Northface Jester, the worst was from Herschel Supply Co. and was expensive af.

[@irfanarachman91]

is there any keyboard (with mac os layout) as good as logi m350? that have 2 modes, bluetooth & dongle

[@Silveriolol]

i like your set up ! cheers

[@rezwanchowdhury2651]

Can I use any (branded - e.g. Xiaomi, Joyroom, Remax, etc.) powerbank for macbook? Can I use bluetooth mouse with macbook m1?

[@janinek645]

What do you think about the ZMUIPNG adapter for The M1 Pro?

[@klaspeppar5619]

That weird USB conector is a USB-B conector and isn't that uncommon, I personally happen to have a lot of ""USB-B" external drives and naturally USB-B to USB-A cables. In fact I happen to have more USB-B to USB-A cables than USB-C to USB-A, I don't know what that says about me though.

[@darylwhitty]

Every day Dad found you channel by accident ! Now I am a subscriber keep up the superb reviews. Btw you did this review on budget accessories mouse pad but didn’t review a mouse oh oh

[@Keti413]

I got so excited to see you mention Seagate as Mac compatible drive. I just bought a new iMac 24" and got surprised to see my 4 years old Seagate external drive won't work on it, it's only in a view mode on any apple product. so after watching this video instead of ordering new LaCie one, within minutes I thought to search on Seagate webpage how can I make it compatible with my iMac and it says I can format it on Mac. fingers crossed my 5 TB external drive won't be wasted and this can actually work :D

[@Ben-st5si]

Which microphone do you use? Searching for one and really enjoy your sound!

[@TheEverydayDad]

I use the sennheiser meh-416 plugged into the GH5's XLR adapter.

[@Ben-st5si]

@@TheEverydayDad That's really expensive : D do you have a budget recommendation for $100-$200?

[@BodaciousWench]

I got my first MacBook Air (not M1) and got a few things you recommended last month incl the Movin? Multi port is it does’t work. So I need to hit a switch or something? Thanks

[@slonekettering25]

“Work place soft tissue injuries” WTF! 😂😂

[@djsnowpdx]

I recommend against buying hard drives anymore for any reason. Spend a little extra and get an SSD. At the time of writing, a 1 TB hard drive is $50 and a 1 TB SSD is less than $100. Don’t worry about malware. Just erase your new drive with Disk Utility when you get it.

[@dansanger5340]

Pebble mouse is currently going for just under $25 on Amazon.

[@aanjuliana8577]

Will it damage our macbook air if we use third party usb hub?

[@frank_0_]

I got that Seagate 1TB hardrive on Amazon prime day for £25 😂 I had been tracking the price 😁

[@TheEverydayDad]

Oh nice! Thats a fantastic deal!

[@frank_0_]

@@TheEverydayDad I asked for the iPad 8th Gen for Christmas but we could only afford 32GB so I saved up for a HDD and an adapter 😁 Thanks for your videos, they helped a lot and now I am able to take part in online classes THANK YOU 😁😄

[@trenton6036]

Is the Screbba laptop stand in your video the dark grey or space grey variant? Thanks!

[@jarek5443]

Hey Gary, love your videos man!

[@TheEverydayDad]

Thanks so much!

[@VikramGT7455]

My Mouse is Logitech M590 Silent Wireless Mouse - Grey(goes well with space grey) Pebble type is too small for my liking.

[@tty2020]

Make another video with non-budget accessories for Air? Thanks!

[@georgezolla4580]

Great video! Loved the bit about the mousepad. I rarely use a mouse anympore (mini with trackppad) but I think I will buy this mousepad for those times I can use one on my wooden besk.

[@kinnidysmith4771]

Do you remember what the color name was of the mouse?

[@ImaMac-PC]

@TheEverydayDad Great Video and recommendations. Enjoying the stand. Just an FYI...the link you have for the mouse pad is for the non-adhesive back version, MP114-BSD1. Correct version with the Repositionable Adhesive Back is MP200PS2. Thanks again and keep up the great work!

[@takluTT]

Nice Video ....Much helpful

[@vedhmungara9148]

Why are use a mouse when the trackpad is so good?

[@dfhfdgfgdfshdfhe8257]

Because no trackpad is as good as a good mouse.

[@xPRxMEx]

This video is awesome! Hey TED could u tell us how you got your iPad Pro to be your monitor playback while your recording your video? Thanks so much!

[@evangrove599]

One accessory that will EARN you money: Get a case to keep your MacBook in pristine condition, and you will be able to resell it later for more money.

[@taylorchase5754]

Have you tried the logitech keys to go yet, are they a good option for the iPad?

[@abrar4372]

Guys where can I get a cheap transparent keyboard cover & clear MacBook Air M1 cover

[@Mairah21]

I simply don't understand why do we need external keyboard with laptops, I genuinely want to be informed about this, is it to protect the keypad comes with your laptop to increase longevity of laptop or is it because some people find it easier to work with external keyboard..

[@kalden.s814]

lighting is not so good but video and information is good. thanks

[@dronefilmsgermany]

do you experience any lag while using the mouse when connected to an external monitor?

[@igniteyourmotivation310]

I have the mouse it's fast and no lag whatsoever even on external monitors

[@x3ni487]

Would there be a good dongle with a 3.5mm mini jack port? Would be lovely to pair a m1 macbook air with some nice apple earpods (since we're going budget here, plus they sound way better than the airpods). I don't see the utility of a bluetooth keyboard though, you said the macbook's keyboard is really good by itself?

[@shad6145]

what the heck are gels? please help me out please?

[@cookies7ify]

I want to ask, kinda oot can I use 3rd party charger + type c cable for MacBook? (for intense use, and for long term) I mean, is it safe for the long term?

[@sacarguy40]

love all your content

[@tannic7015]

Does he have a review for the Logitech MX Anywhere 3?

[@allu9293]

is the logitech pebble m350 good for gaming lol

[@gyanaavaibhav]

Should I wait for MBP 14 or go with the MBP 13 M1

[@paineys3341]

Think that depends on how bad you need a new laptop, at this time no release date has been given for the MBP 14 M1 or its cost related to the MBP 13 M1

[@SilentEire]

Does anyone know if the dongle's HDMI port will support 4k output @ 60htz??

[@popsicle9017]

Amazon page says it support 4k @30 hz

[@codyrafie5320]

Subscribed boss. Thank you for the useful video.

[@mohamedshalaby9873]

8:47 I will tell you a trick instead of buying a new cable if you lose it you can use a micro usb in the right half of the port and it will fit

[@aaronbanga7913]

Hoping my M1 comes this week. 20 days and counting since I ordered it 😭

[@stephenxd1376]

Why so long? Where did you order it from? I ordered mine (silver) on Best Buy and it arrived in a couple of days.

[@thomasjcarver1]

@The Everyday Day - Do you have any issues with the bluetooth? I have bought two bluetooth mice now and they will not connect. My headphones are good most of the time. I was very disappointed after buying the Corsair bluetooth mouse with slipstream technology and my Air won't connect to it.

[@dave.mac.d]

I have so many usb micro and a few usb donk cables. 😅 Even usb mini...