Why no ports on new MacBook Air?

The new MacBook Airs come with 2 USB ports. Apple did not eliminate anything. They just moved to new modern USB-C type USB ports.

You would need a USB-C to USB-A adapter or Hub.

I can personally recommend one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Ofima-MacBook-Thunderbolt-2016-2020-2018-2020/dp/B08864SHJL/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=Mixmart+USB-C+hub&qid=1617559018&sr=8-9

I use it with a M1 MacBook Air and it works fine.

There is no USB ports on MacBook Air M1 model.

But it comes with Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports.

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Thunderbolt / USB 4

These Mac models have Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports:

• MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020)
• MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
• Mac mini (M1, 2020)

Use these ports with displays and other devices that connect using either a Thunderbolt 3  cable or USB-C ? cable. You can also connect a USB-C power adapter and cable to charge your notebook computer. If you have a device that doesn't connect to this port, you might be able to use an adapter to connect it.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201736