No MacBook is an island. While your Apple laptop makes you a productivity powerhouse all by itself, you need some additional hardware to make the most of it, whether it's a MacBook Pro or a MacBook Air, running on legacy Intel or new Apple M1 or M2 silicon. If nothing else, the iconic notebooks' having only Thunderbolt 4/USB-C ports means you'll need an adapter or dongle or two to use your favorite peripherals.

We've collected a variety of MacBook accessory options that'll save you time and help avoid frustration (or even disaster). Check them out below. If you're interested in a larger connectivity solution in the form of a desktop docking station, see our guide to MacBook docks. And if your MacBook's speakers aren't doing it for you, we've got roundups of the best earbuds and best Bluetooth speakers.