Is 8GB of RAM Enough for a Mac in 2024?

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By Tim HardwickMar 11, 2024, 10:02 am703 ptsTop
The debate over whether 8GB of RAM is sufficient for a Mac has long been a topic of contention. The controversy goes back to at least 2012, when Apple launched the first MacBook Pro with Retina display, which started with 8GB of RAM. Apple still offers 8GB as the base configuration for its 14-inch MacBook Pro,…

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