What's New In Apple MacBook Pro 2020? As you might know, Apple's laptop lineup today consists of the 13-inch MacBook Air, 16-inch MacBook Pro, and the newly updated 13-inch MacBook Pro. The new MacBook Pro 2020 model continues that tradition, with updated processors, keyboard, storage, and more.
Find the serial number printed on the underside of your Mac, near the regulatory markings. It's also on the original packaging, next to a barcode label. You can then enter that serial number on the Check Coverage page to find your model.
The fifth-generation MacBook Pro, released in November 2019, returned to a scissor-mechanism keyboard. The initial 16-inch model with a screen set in narrower bezels was followed by a 13-inch model in May 2020. In November 2020, Apple released an updated 13-inch model based on Apple silicon processors.
How to Factory Reset a Mac
- Restart Your Mac. First, restart your computer.
- Open in Recovery Mode. Once the computer turns off, hold Command + R until the Apple logo appears.
- Erase Your Data.
- Reinstall MacOS.
- Restore From Backup.
- What's New in macOS Big Sur.
3.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz, with 8MB shared L3 cache. Radeon Pro 560 with 4GB of GDDR5 memory. 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB PCIe-based onboard SSD.
Enabling or Disabling Turbo BoostClick on the icon that Turbo Boost added to your Mac's menu bar automatically. If Turbo Boost is already enabled, you'll see a “Disable Turbo Boost” message. By contrast, if Turbo Boost is disabled, you'll see an “Enable Turbo Boost” message.
Display. Like the 15-inch MacBook Pro the 13-inch MacBook Pro has a gorgeous, backlit Retina display with support for millions of colours, and yes, it looks amazing as we've come to expect from Apple.
Apple generally supports each macOS version for three years. The OS released in 2026 would receive support from Apple until 2029, and most third-party tools until at least 2031. This means that in general, you can expect about 10 years of life from a Mac, barring any unforeseen hardware issues.
The Best MacBooks
- Our pick. Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, 2020) A well-balanced MacBook.
- Our pick. 13-inch MacBook Pro with four Thunderbolt 3 ports. More ports, faster processor.
- Upgrade pick. Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) Most powerful, biggest screen.
Macs will slow down when performing complex tasks, or a number of tasks at any one time. This is perfectly normal, as the Mac divvies up tasks through its processors. Slow load times, extended start times for applications, and unresponsive windows are all signs that your Mac may be slowing down over time.
Identifying your MacBook
| Product Name | Model Number | Year Released |
|---|
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Two/ Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) | A2289, A2251 | 2020 |
| MacBook Pro 13 (Thunderbolt 3/USB-C) | A1989, A1708, A1706, A2159 | 2016-2019 |
| MacBook Pro 15 Retina | A1398 | 2012-2015 |
| MacBook Pro 13 Retina | A1502, A1425 | 2012-2015 |
How to Identify a Refurbished MacBook Pro by the Serial Number
- Locate the MacBook Pro's serial number. Click on the Apple icon in the upper left corner of the screen in the menu bar.
- Call Apple Store Customer Service at (800) 676-2775.
- Ask the customer service representative to verify if the serial number on your MacBook Pro is from a refurbished model.
Apple MacBook Pro 13 (Mid 2012) - Core i7 2.9GHz,…
| Brand | Apple |
|---|
| Series | MacBook Pro |
| Item model number | A1278 |
| Hardware Platform | Mac |
| Operating System | Apple Mac OS X 10.5.5 |
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac
- Create a backup. Make sure that you have a current backup of your important files.
- Sign out of iTunes in macOS Mojave or earlier.
- Sign out of iCloud.
- Sign out of iMessage.
- Reset NVRAM.
- Optional: Unpair Bluetooth devices that you're keeping.
- Erase your hard drive and reinstall macOS.
The MacBook Pro font on the side of the box definitely looks off as well. There's no way it's totally counterfeit - stuff like Touch ID and the Touch Bar are basically impossible to counterfeit. If those are functional, they're legit.
How to find how old your Mac is
- Click the Apple icon in the top left corner of your Mac.
- This will bring up a drop-down menu. Pick the top option: About This Mac.
- The resulting window should show you the information you need, e.g. iMac (27-inch, Late 2013).
If you can't turn on your MacBook, you can find the model number on the bottom (e.g. A1707) It will be in small print in the of the case near the hinge. You can then do a quick google search for “Mac A1707 specs” to find out which Mac model you have.
Just click the Apple menu icon at the top of the screen and select “About This Mac”. You'll see the serial number displayed along with your Mac's model number, hardware specifications, and the version of macOS you have installed.
Find the serial number of your Apple product
- On the surface of your product.
- On a Mac, by choosing About This Mac from the Apple menu.
- On an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, iPod, or Apple Watch, in Settings > General > About.
- In the Finder or iTunes, if your product syncs with your computer.
So, in answer to the question: How long do Macs last? We'd say five to eight years, but beware that you probably won't be able to replace any faulty parts in a Mac older than five years. Before you buy a new Mac, read our article about the best time to buy a Mac or MacBook.
Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista:
- Click Windows Start or press the Windows key.
- In the search box, type cmd.
- Press the Enter key. A command window displays.
- Type ipconfig /all.
- Press Enter. A physical address displays for each adapter. The physical address is your device's MAC address.
Choose Apple menu ? > About This Mac. This opens an overview of your Mac, including your Mac model, processor, memory, serial number, and version of macOS. To see the greater detail provided by the System Information app, click the System Report button.
