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A young man using the HP 14-Inch 2-in-1 Chromebook.

Don’t waste your money on a MacBook Air. Just buy a Chromebook instead

If all you do is check your email, write documents, play with Excel, and watch YouTube, then save your money, because a Chromebook is all you need.
The MacBook Air on a table in front of a window.

A major change may be coming to the MacBook Air next year

The MacBook Air is one of Apple’s most popular products and it could be in line for a big update in spring 2023, according to a highly reliable tech tipster.
The screen of the MacBook Air M2.

The MacBook Air and iPad Pro could soon get a major upgrade

According to a reliable tipster, the MacBook Air and iPad Pro could be equipped with high-spec OLED displays in 2024, which would be a major upgrade in quality.
MacBook Butterfly Keyboard

Apple will pay $50M to settle the butterfly keyboard fiasco

Apple's butterfly keyboard spurred a class-action lawsuit in 2018. Several years later, Apple is ready to settle, and the sum is huge.
Best Cyber Monday MacBook Deals

The best Cyber Monday MacBook deals for 2022

With Cyber Monday underway there are a ton of excellent Cyber Monday MacBook deals to take advantage of, and we've collected the best of them!
The lid of the Surface Laptop 5.

Why Microsoft Surface still doesn’t have a true answer to the MacBook Air

Microsoft's new Surface Laptop 5 makes improvements, but still feels a step behind the M1 MacBook Air.
Apple MacBook Air M1 open, on a table.

October Prime Day: MacBook Air price crashes to $799

To top off its ample performance chops and Prime Day deal, if you can use an iPhone or iPad, you can start using the MacBook Air with no learning curve.
The side of the Dell XPS 13 on a table.

How the new Dell XPS 13 spectacularly undercuts the MacBook Air

The M1 MacBook Air has been running circles around Windows laptops, but the XPS 13 just may have found a way to compete.
Apple products are seen in the store.

The 7 best Macs of all time

Apple has made lots of great computers over the years, but none more so than this selection of Macs. The classics range from the iMac G3 to the M1 MacBook Pro.
The keyboard of the MacBook Air.

The best M2 MacBook Air cases

Looking for some extra protection for your new M2 MacBook Air? These cases are designed for your model and add valuable protection while staying lightweight.
A top down view of the MacBook Pro.

4 Ways How To Scroll Down on Macbook

Apple's Force Touch haptic touchpad is an excellent tool for scrolling on a MacBook. But it's not the only way.
Apple MacBook Pro side view showing keyboard deck and ports.

How to turn your MacBook on

It's a simple thing, but knowing how to turn on your MacBook is important. Here, we tell you how to turn on your MacBook whether it's sleeping or shut down.
The screen of the MacBook Air M2.

Common MacBook Air M2 problems and how to fix them

With the M2 MacBook Air out in the wild, here are some of the most common problems people are running into.
The MacBook Air on a table in front of a window.

Apple MacBook Air M2 buying guide: don’t buy the wrong one

The MacBook Air M2 has two models, and the choice between them seems simple enough. But buying the wrong one could vastly impact your speed.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus on a table outside.

The Dell XPS 13 Plus has the M2 MacBook Air beat in this one important way

The Dell XPS 13 Plus is an amazing laptop, but when put up against the MacBook Air, it beats it in a critical way relating to external displays.
The keyboard of the MacBook Air.

Here’s why people are saying to avoid the $1,199 M2 MacBook Air

People are saying you should avoid the base configuration of this new machine. This is a frustratingly Apple-esque way to sell a laptop, to say the least.
Samsung M5 wireless monitor

The best monitors for the MacBook Air

The M1 MacBook Air only supports one external monitor, so it’s important to make the one you get count. Here are the best monitors for the MacBook Air.
Apple M1 chip on a motherboard.

Data recoverers finally crack the highly secure Apple M1 chip

Data scientists at DriveSavers have successfully transplanted an M1 chip from one logic board to another. It's a huge step forward for data recovery on Macs.
A close-up of a MacBook illuminated under neon lights.

These simple settings will make your Mac dock so much better

To get the most out of your new Mac, you might want to tweak some of these settings related to the dock.
A man sits at his couch using the M2 Macbook Air.

Reviewers agree: The M2 MacBook Air has a heat problem

Tech journalists and YouTube reviewers who got their hands on the new M2 MacBook Air voiced concerns with the overheating machine.
Macbook Air (2022) sits on a desk.

M2 MacBook Air internals shown just ahead of release

Just ahead of its release on Friday, new images give us the first look at the internals of Apple's newly designed M2 MacBook Air.
Magsafe charger M2 Macbook Air.

M2 MacBook Air shipments may already be facing delays

Apple's online stores are already showing shipping delays of several weeks for the M2 MacBook Air.
A MacBook Pro set on a table.

Apple’s new M2 MacBook Pro can’t handle the heat — should you still buy it?

Apple's latest M2 MacBook Pro buckled under the pressure of extremely resource-heavy tasks, hitting intensely high temperatures. Should you still buy it?
MacBook Air with M2 chip seen over a purple background.

M2 MacBook Air will hit stores on July 15, report says

Apple’s new-look MacBook Air featuring the company’s latest M2 chip is set to go on sale on July 15, according to a leak from within Apple's retail division.
The back lid of the ARM-powered ThinkPad.

Lenovo ThinkPad X13s vs. MacBook Air M1: An ARM wrestle showdown

In this guide, we compare the MacBook Air M1 and the ThinkPad X13s. Does Lenovo have what it takes to take down the laptop king of ARM chips?
Macbook Air (2022) sits on a desk.

Why the M2 MacBook Air is easily worth the $200 upcharge over the M1

Some say the M1 MacBook Air is fast enough. That might be true, but don't lose sight of just how good the M2 MacBook Air looks.
Macbook Air (2022) on a stylized background.

Apple M2 smokes the $6,000 Mac Pro and M1 MacBook Pro, leaked benchmark shows

Apple's new M2 chip was just benchmarked and compared to its predecessor, the M1. It turned out to be up to 20% faster than the M1, surpassing expectations.
The M2 MacBook Air sitting on a desk.

MacBook Air 2022: M2 chip, new colors, thinner bezels, and more

Apple’s next MacBook Air got a huge upgrade at WWDC 2022, marking the most momentous refresh in years. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s new.
A man holds the new Macbook Air (2022) in his hands.

M2 MacBook Air vs. M2 MacBook Pro 13: Which should you buy?

Apple unveiled two new M2 machines at WWDC, and they are vastly different machines. Here's everything you need to know to find which is the better option.
Apple CEO Tim Cook looks at a display of brand new redesigned MacBook Air laptop during the WWDC22

The MacBook line is already messy, and its future looks even more chaotic

If the rumors are true, Apple plans to add even more MacBooks to an already bloated laptop lineup. It’s time the company fixed this bewildering situation.
Stage manager in macOS Ventura.

How to download the MacOS Ventura beta right now

Apple announced MacOS Ventura, the latest version of the operating system. Here's how you can download the beta today.
Apple MacBook Air M1 open, on a table.

The entire future MacBook road map may have just been leaked

Reports indicate Apple has several products in its 2023 and beyond pipeline, including a 15-inch MacBook Air.
The M2 chip, featured in the WWDC keynote from Apple.

Apple M2 chip: The sequel to the M1, explained

Rumors are swirling about the new Apple M2 chip, set to arrive in devices sometime this year. Here's everything you need to know about Apple's next chips.
Apple M2 logo.

Apple M2 vs. M1: All the differences, explained

Apple has just announced the release of a MacBook Air with the new M2 chip. How does the M2 compare to its older sibling, the M1?