The four USB-C ports on the MacBook Pro are spread two on each side. Photograph: Samuel Gibbs/The Guardian The 2017 13in MacBook Pro has enough power for pretty much anything most people will want it too, while the new macOS High Sierra significantly speeds up some functions such as moving files. It’s at home editing video, photos and generally creating media. Even a light bit of editing video in 4K will be perfectly manageable, but anyone seriously attempting to use the 13in MacBook Pro to do heavy video or VR creation will probably find the integrated Intel Iris 650 graphics card a little anaemic. Reset the SMC: Reset the System Management Controller (SMC), which controls how your Mac manages power. If you have a Mac with Apple silicon, just restart your computer. For other Mac computers, see the Apple Support article Reset the SMC of your Mac.

L pA,mis the mean A-weighted sound pressure level measured at operator position (rounded to the nearest 1 dB).Clean the port: Make sure the port is clean and free of debris. Disconnect it from the power adapter and clean it with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Use a different power adapter: Your computer may be connected to a power source that gives it enough power to run, but not enough power to charge the battery. For example, your Mac might not charge when it’s connected to a low-wattage adapter. For best results, use the power adapter that comes with your Mac. See the Apple Support article Identify your Mac power adapter.

Compared to its predecessor, this model is effectively identical externally, but has a more advanced processor and architecture as well as less default storage and a lower introductory price tag. The screen is one of the best fitted to a laptop, with good viewing angles, brightness and colour accuracy matching the P3 colour space, which is important if you’re trying to edit images or video. The keyboard is still pretty noisy at full tilt and has little give when you depress the keys, but is accurate, with a solid feel. I like it, but some will hate it. Use a different cable: You can find out if the cable is causing the issue by trying another cable. Not all cables can charge, so make sure the cable you’re using is designed for charging. For best results, use the cable that comes with your Mac. See the Apple Support article Identify your Mac power adapter.Leave it plugged in for a while: If you recently removed your computer from long-term storage, it may be in a low-battery state. It may require 20 minutes of charging with its power adapter before you can use it again. Configuration tested: 2.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB memory, 256GB storage, Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640. That’s a solid improvement over the older model and nipping at the coat tails of the competition, such as the seventh-generation Core i7 Dell XPS 13, which routinely managed just over eight hours under the same usage conditions. Read our Product Environmental Reports for detailed information on the environmental performance of every Apple product. Accessories

This system fully supports the last version of macOS Sierra (10.12) and macOS High Sierra (10.13). Running macOS High Sierra (10.13) or later, this model does support HEVC hardware acceleration. The Apple MacBook Pro running High Sierra comes benefits from a new, faster file system. Photograph: Apple

Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining our environmental impact. Learn more aboutMacBook Pro and the Environment Adhesive Removal Set: As if screws and connectors weren’t enough, some components are also glued down. The included adhesive set, complete with adhesive remover and protective gear, allows you to remove and reinstall them safely and without damage.