4 things I wish I knew before buying a used MacBook
MacBooks are a great laptop to buy pre-owned, but there are some notable pitfalls to avoid.

Buying a laptop is becoming more and more like a long-term investment, and that's never been more true in the case of Apple's MacBook. Both the Pro and the Air have been immensely popular choices among working professionals for many years, and while buying new comes with obvious pros, a big con is price. Testing the pre-owned laptop market can be an effective way to get a MacBook at a less eye-watering price, but there are a few pitfalls to watch out for. When I bought my own pre-owned MacBook Pro recently, I took extra care to watch out for these four pitfalls.