What kind of laptop do I need for running my art business website and social media?

You don’t need anything expensive or high-powered if you’re just managing a website and social media. Any mid-range laptop will work fine, since most video editing for social media happens on your phone anyway. If you already own other Apple devices (iPhone, iPad), consider getting a used or refurbished MacBook Air or lower-tier Mac laptop—the ecosystem integration makes life much easier (instant photo syncing, shared clipboard between devices). Otherwise, any basic Windows laptop will do. Check retailers for refurbished models, which are often significantly cheaper. Avoid overspending on specs you won’t use.

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Asked by an artist setting up their business infrastructure · Answered by Milly and Indra · art-marketing-101 · 2026-06-22