Skip to main content
The keyboard and trackpad of the MacBook Air.

New MacBooks are coming, but they aren’t worth waiting for

The M3 MacBook Air is reportedly on the way, but you probably don't need to worry about waiting for it.
The MacBook Pro on a wooden table.

Everyone who should (and shouldn’t) buy the M3 MacBook Pro

The M3 MacBook Pro is bewildering, but there's a reason for its existence that runs deep in Mac strategy and marketing.
The MacBook Air on a table in front of a window.

Macs may finally be moving on from 2020

A new report claims Apple is about to kill off the M1 MacBook Air once and for all. That’s a good thing, but the outlook isn’t entirely positive for Mac fans.
The MacBook Pro open on a table in front of a couch.

Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro: don’t make a mistake you’ll regret

If you want to buy a 16-inch MacBook Pro, you’ll have to make a lot of choices about its parts. Our buying guide dives into detail to help you get it right.
Two iPad Pro tablets next to each other against a black background. Both have Apple's Magic Keyboard case.

iPad Pro vs. MacBook Air: It’s closer than you’d think

Should you buy an iPad Pro or a MacBook Air? There’s a lot to consider, and each one has its strengths. Read our guide, though, and things will become clearer.
An iPad and an external display using Stage Manager in iPadOS 16.

How to use your iPad as a second monitor for your Mac

An iPad makes a superb second display for your Mac, and setting it up this way is easier than you’d think. Here’s everything you need to know to get started.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max chip seen from behind.

How a MacBook Pro sneakily got me back into PC gaming

I have fond memories of the old days of PC gaming. Somehow, Baldur's Gate 3 on a MacBook Pro brought me back.
A MacBook Air on a desk with an open book in front of it.

These are the 10 settings I always change on a new Mac

Every Mac has a bunch of settings you can change to radically improve how it works. Here’s what I adjust on each Mac I buy to get even more from my computer.
Apple MacBook Air M1 open, on a table.

I’m finally ready to stop recommending Apple’s cheapest MacBook

I’ve recommended the M1 MacBook Air for years, but that’s no longer the case. Which Apple laptop should you get instead, and why have I changed my mind?
The Paste Mac app, with its clipboard bar open and the Paste homepage in Safari.

This simple app changed how I use my Mac forever

Copying and pasting in macOS seems pretty basic, but there’s one Mac app that gives it such a huge boost that Apple should really sit up and take notice.
Apple MacBook Pro 14 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

I’m a laptop reviewer. Here’s why I still use a laptop from 2021

I keep going back to a laptop I purchased in 2021, even as I continue to review solid alternatives. My Apple MacBook Pro 14 from 2021 remains my favorite.
A MacBook Pro running macOS Sonoma at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2023.

7 key settings in macOS Sonoma you should change right now

Many of the best new features in macOS Sonoma are not enabled by default, meaning you miss out on them if you don’t turn them on. Here’s how to do it.
A close-up photo of the Shortcuts app on an Apple device, against a red background.

One of my favorite Mac apps is driving me nuts

Apple’s Shortcuts app is incredibly advanced, yet there’s almost no official help on how to use it properly. Apple needs to fix this -- here’s what it can do.
An open MacBook Pro on a table.

The MacBook Pro we all want is still many years away

Apple might be on the road to an OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro, in a few years.
The lid of Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air seem from above.

5 things you need to know before buying a new MacBook Pro

With the advent of the new M3 MacBook Pros, there are some important things to keep in mind when configuring your machine. Here are five of the most important.
A Safari window and the Maps app open in macOS Sonoma.

All the best macOS Sonoma tips and tricks you need to know

Find out how to get more from macOS Sonoma and uncover some of its most useful features with these clever tips and tricks for Apple’s operating system.
A MacBook Pro 13-inch on a table.

A major era in MacBook history is finally over

We're living in a golden age of MacBook glory. But only since the removal of the 13-inch MacBook Pro were we able to officially embrace it.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max chip seen from behind.

Here’s why people are raising concerns about the M3 Pro MacBook Pro

Apple's M3 Pro MacBook Pro hasn't gotten much attention this week, which may have been on purpose.
An Apple iMac Pro in a dark room flanked by two monitors, one on either side of it.

A new iMac Pro could still launch. Here’s what I want from it

Despite recent reports, it looks like Apple is still working on a larger iMac Pro. If that’s true, here’s everything I want to see in the next all-in-one Mac.
The keyboard and trackpad of the MacBook Pro.

Here’s more proof that Apple is wrong about MacBook memory

Some new testing has been published that calls into question Apple's defense of the amount of memory it puts in its high-end MacBook Pro.
An open MacBook Pro on a table.

MacBook Pro 14-inch vs. MacBook Pro 13-inch: Which one should you buy?

With the arrival of M3 chips, it’s harder than ever to pick a MacBook Pro. Should you get the 14-inch or 13-inch version? Our guide has the answers.
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air on a desk, with macOS Sonoma running on its display.

How to add and use desktop widgets in macOS Sonoma

With macOS Sonoma, Apple has brought interactive widgets to your Mac’s desktop. Here, we’ll show you how to add and use them to ramp up your productivity.
The MacBook Pro open on a table.

MacBook Pro M3: Should you choose the M3, M3 Pro, or M3 Max?

Apple finally revealed its range of MacBook Pro M3 models, and we have the scoop on all of the configuration options.
The back of a silver iMac in an office.

Apple just dashed our iMac hopes and dreams

In an uncharacteristic move, Apple has confirmed it has no future plans for one of the most highly anticipated iMac models.
The back of the Blue iMac on a desk in an office.

Apple iMac (M3) review: When enough is enough

There's a new iMac, now using the M3 chip. It's not the iMac you want, but it might be the one you need.
Apple's Craig Federighi presents new features in macOS Sonoma at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2023.

How to downgrade from macOS Sonoma to an older version

If Apple’s macOS Sonoma operating system isn’t quite to your taste, you can downgrade to an older version. Here, we show you three different ways to do it.
Apple revealing the M3 Max processor.

Apple’s M3 Max appears to keep up with Intel’s top desktop CPU

Benchmarks of Apple's new M3 Max chip just leaked, and the scores bode well for the 16-inch MacBook Pro.
An Apple MacBook Pro 14 sits open on a table.

Why Apple’s subtle MacBook Pro decision makes me so happy

Apple has announced a new 14-inch MacBook Pro configuration that completely replaces the 13-inch model.
how to watch apples scary fast event if you missed it apple

How to watch Apple’s ‘Scary Fast’ Mac launch event if you missed it

If you missed Apple's live-stream event on Monday night showcasing new gear, it's still possible to watch the 30-minute broadcast.
A stack of MacBooks is pictured from the top down.

Why the MacBook Air is still stuck on the M2

For now, we'll have to wait until the MacBook Air gets updated with the M3. Here's why.
Apple's M3 chip family.

The M3 is the most important chip Apple has ever made

We expected for Apple to release the M3 during its "Scary Fast" event, but there's a lot more riding on it than raw performance.
Two MacBooks Pro renders side by side against a black backround.

I saw the new Space Black MacBook Pro, and it’s stunning

Apple has announced a new color option for the MacBook Pro, and after seeing it in person, I'm smitten.
Someone using a MacBook Pro on a table in front of a scenic background.

The M3 Max makes the MacBook Pro look like a nearly unbeatable laptop

Apple has announced a refresh to the MacBook Pro that makes it even more powerful and difficult to challenge.
Someone using the iMac Pro.

Everything Apple didn’t announce at its ‘Scary Fast’ launch event

Apple’s October event has come and gone, and plenty of rumored products never made it to the stage. Here’s everything that didn’t appear at the Scary Fast show.