The AirPort Extreme is a residential gateway combining the functions of a router, network switch,  wireless access point and NAS as well as varied other functions, and one of Apple's former AirPort products. The latest model, the 6th generation, supports 802.11ac networking in addition to older standards. Versions of the same system with a built-in network-accessible hard drive are known as the AirPort Time Capsule.

I've received a lot of questions from viewers about which version of the newly released 2020 M1 Macs they should get - 8GB or 16GB of RAM? In this video I discuss why you're probably fine with the 8GB memory models.

There are only 2 reasons you should upgrade to the 16GB - if you have the money and can afford it, or you're doing a LOT of heavy video editing, rendering, 3D modelling, photo editing, or you're a developer.I discuss things such as editing, rendering, and 4K playback on programs such as DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro.

I go into detail with relation to multitasking and general everyday use, including having many Chrome tabs open and using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint). Gaming is also a possibility, with popular games such as Fortnite, Dying Light, and Tomb Raider all playing at respectable fps.

Photo editing and manipulation in Photoshop and Lightroom is a breeze, although you may want to upgrade to the 16GB version if you're doing anything hardcore.

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