A minimum of 256 GB storage capacity is required for freelancers to store large volumes of data. You can consider laptops or computers with dual storage options that include a hard drive and a solid-state drive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you purchase a new computer, get one with an SSD installed within. Laptops that integrate SSDs are more expensive than those installed with hard disk drives. The SSD drives are non-mechanical; they are significantly faster in reading and writing data to the disk. Since SSDs store data in integrated circuits, they are efficient. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
512 GB SSDs can store a lot of applications with large music files, high-resolution digital designs, and high-definition videos, allowing freelancers in all fields to work efficiently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip<\/strong>: If you ever find any difficulty storing data, delete unnecessary apps, redundant files, user and application caches<\/a> to optimize storage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Memory <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/hGu-d3_nONcbsgJmj_7X94UjYTxtUzz7jV51m4EkzyoHsGa7i3WLqr-jRypHviHc6IzdtGkuiVj6BfTLmKRX7SotR9mINSxnOAQ2LzDaTgABfAA82lYHGdzHhMxA0cjMjg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe recommended minimal memory for freelancers is 8GB; however, anything bigger than that can boost your performance multifold. If you are a graphic designer or a programmer who works in resource-heavy applications, having a computer with 16GB memory is optimal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A 4GB RAM computer will struggle to run more than two apps and a couple of browser tabs together. You will be clicking and waiting most of the time, which will be a productivity hog, and you will not be able to meet the deadlines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A 16 GB RAM will allow you to run multiple high-end games while playing a game all at once. Web developers may already know that this is the minimum requirement if they have to work from home as a freelancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip:<\/strong> If you find difficulty running high-end programs, restart your computer to help it reclaim memory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Processor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSome top-performing processors<\/a> from the house of AMD and Intel are AMD Ryzen 5, 7, 9, and Intel i5, i7, i9. The processing power of your computer works hand-in-hand to give you the best and smooth performance. With so many generations available in the market, the decision to select the best processor becomes difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Screen Size<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/zIbLmtiBTCC2lZd_p1mGQMqfNU7oTB8PbFazFJ8kzAt39_Qu0ODqGWaightmlVlAr8yLV6MB-dg-F8xFVbTZ7SdrjJXpBg74H-wIqIcospv0ZV7foTbvTgEQyIYBI5pZYg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA minimum of a 15-inch screen with a high-resolution display is what you should get to handle your tasks effectively. Anything bigger than that will give you a more immersive experience while working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For graphic designers, a large screen means adding more precision and clarity to your digital designs. Even if you are a gamer or a coder, having a large screen can add volume to your workspace, making it easier for you to deal with complex tasks seamlessly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are planning to buy a laptop, make sure that the screen size doesn\u2019t add weight to the device; hence carrying it to work will pose a challenge. When it comes to portability, Apple MacBooks wins a place over Windows laptops, even if both the devices integrate similar specifications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip: <\/strong>If you are using a MacBook, you can use your iPad as a second screen, while you can connect external monitors to Windows laptops or desktops as an extended display. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s know about some of the best laptops available for freelancers to help them make better decisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
MacBook Air 2020 – Intel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDisplay: 13.3-inch screen with Retina <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Processor: Intel Core i5 quad-core<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Memory: 8 GB RAM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storage: 512GB SSD<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Battery life: 12 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Weight: 1.29 kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lenovo ThinkPad Flex 5<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDisplay: 14 inches Full HD touchscreen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Processor: Intel i5 (10th Generation)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Memory: 8 GB RAM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storage: 256GB SSD<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Battery life: 9 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Weight: 1.66 kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Acer Swift 314<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDisplay: 14-inch IPS LCD Full HD<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 4700U<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Memory: 8 GB RAM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storage: 512GB or 1TB SSD<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Battery life: 11.5 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Weight: 1.21 kg<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe recommended minimal memory for freelancers is 8GB; however, anything bigger than that can boost your performance multifold. If you are a graphic designer or a programmer who works in resource-heavy applications, having a computer with 16GB memory is optimal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A 4GB RAM computer will struggle to run more than two apps and a couple of browser tabs together. You will be clicking and waiting most of the time, which will be a productivity hog, and you will not be able to meet the deadlines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A 16 GB RAM will allow you to run multiple high-end games while playing a game all at once. Web developers may already know that this is the minimum requirement if they have to work from home as a freelancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip:<\/strong> If you find difficulty running high-end programs, restart your computer to help it reclaim memory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Processor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSome top-performing processors<\/a> from the house of AMD and Intel are AMD Ryzen 5, 7, 9, and Intel i5, i7, i9. The processing power of your computer works hand-in-hand to give you the best and smooth performance. With so many generations available in the market, the decision to select the best processor becomes difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Screen Size<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA minimum of a 15-inch screen with a high-resolution display is what you should get to handle your tasks effectively. Anything bigger than that will give you a more immersive experience while working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For graphic designers, a large screen means adding more precision and clarity to your digital designs. Even if you are a gamer or a coder, having a large screen can add volume to your workspace, making it easier for you to deal with complex tasks seamlessly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are planning to buy a laptop, make sure that the screen size doesn\u2019t add weight to the device; hence carrying it to work will pose a challenge. When it comes to portability, Apple MacBooks wins a place over Windows laptops, even if both the devices integrate similar specifications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip: <\/strong>If you are using a MacBook, you can use your iPad as a second screen, while you can connect external monitors to Windows laptops or desktops as an extended display. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s know about some of the best laptops available for freelancers to help them make better decisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
MacBook Air 2020 – Intel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDisplay: 13.3-inch screen with Retina <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Processor: Intel Core i5 quad-core<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Memory: 8 GB RAM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storage: 512GB SSD<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Battery life: 12 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Weight: 1.29 kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lenovo ThinkPad Flex 5<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDisplay: 14 inches Full HD touchscreen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Processor: Intel i5 (10th Generation)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Memory: 8 GB RAM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storage: 256GB SSD<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Battery life: 9 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Weight: 1.66 kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Acer Swift 314<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDisplay: 14-inch IPS LCD Full HD<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 4700U<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Memory: 8 GB RAM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storage: 512GB or 1TB SSD<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Battery life: 11.5 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Weight: 1.21 kg<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA minimum of a 15-inch screen with a high-resolution display is what you should get to handle your tasks effectively. Anything bigger than that will give you a more immersive experience while working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For graphic designers, a large screen means adding more precision and clarity to your digital designs. Even if you are a gamer or a coder, having a large screen can add volume to your workspace, making it easier for you to deal with complex tasks seamlessly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are planning to buy a laptop, make sure that the screen size doesn\u2019t add weight to the device; hence carrying it to work will pose a challenge. When it comes to portability, Apple MacBooks wins a place over Windows laptops, even if both the devices integrate similar specifications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip: <\/strong>If you are using a MacBook, you can use your iPad as a second screen, while you can connect external monitors to Windows laptops or desktops as an extended display. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s know about some of the best laptops available for freelancers to help them make better decisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
MacBook Air 2020 – Intel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDisplay: 13.3-inch screen with Retina <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Processor: Intel Core i5 quad-core<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Memory: 8 GB RAM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storage: 512GB SSD<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Battery life: 12 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Weight: 1.29 kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lenovo ThinkPad Flex 5<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDisplay: 14 inches Full HD touchscreen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Processor: Intel i5 (10th Generation)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Memory: 8 GB RAM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storage: 256GB SSD<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Battery life: 9 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Weight: 1.66 kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Acer Swift 314<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDisplay: 14-inch IPS LCD Full HD<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 4700U<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Memory: 8 GB RAM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storage: 512GB or 1TB SSD<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Battery life: 11.5 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Weight: 1.21 kg<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Display: 14 inches Full HD touchscreen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Processor: Intel i5 (10th Generation)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Memory: 8 GB RAM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storage: 256GB SSD<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Battery life: 9 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Weight: 1.66 kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n