The M3 MacBook Air is thoughtfully designed

The tiniest change makes all the difference ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ The M3 MacBook Air is no blast from MacBook Pros past The latest Air occupies a strange place in the MacBook lineup—It offers two sizes, just like the Pro, and unless you’re getting the powerhouse 16”, they weigh about the same. For the layperson, it’s a matter of extra ports. But surely there are more differences below the surface? [Watch the Teardown]( Repair Reads Visit our [homepage]( every week to read more repair stories. [The FTC and DOJ Call for Ice Cream Machine Repair]( Last year, [we tore down a McDonald's ice cream machine]( found it wasn't bad to repair mechanically, but thanks to copyright law, McDonald’s franchisees struggle to read and clear diagnostic codes. Copyright law shouldn't get in the way of ice cream. The FTC and DOJ agree. SOURCE: IFIXIT [DIY Xbox Controller Repairs Just Became Much More Appealing]( Software can make a huge difference. Microsoft’s recalibration tool—new to the Xbox Accessories app—makes it actually possible for a normal human with basic soldering skills to replace and calibrate their controller's thumbsticks when they begin to drift. SOURCE: IFIXIT [This Canadian University Student Helped 100,000 People Keep Their Washing Machines Working]( We have many Technical Writing Project alumni, but get to know Ishmeet Cheema. The guide she wrote, [How to Clean a Samsung DC68 Washing Machine Filter]( has been viewed over 100,000 times! SOURCE: IFIXIT [More Reads]( Community Leaderboard This week's top contributors to iFixit.com. Join and contribute to our online community to make an appearance on the [leaderboard](. [Earn Points Now]( NEW genuine parts for Polaroid I-2 Instant Camera This is e-pic news! We teamed up with Polaroid to create the Polaroid Repair Hub. It is the go-to place for comprehensive, free step-by-step guides for the I-2 camera and genuine replacement parts such as the film door and battery. [View Polaroid Repair Hub]( [GUIDES]( [PARTS]( [TOOLS]( [COMMUNITY]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [TikTok]( Sent by [iFixit]( · [Customer Support]( · [Privacy Policy]( · [Web Copy]( You received this because you opted in to our email communications. If you have an iFixit account, you can [edit your preferences](. Update your [store and language](. Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( iFixit, 1330 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, United States