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Apple just made a huge move to power up your next MacBook

Apple has reportedly bought up the entire supply of TSMC’s 3-nanometer chips, potentially giving your next iPhone or Mac a massive boost versus rival devices.
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This major Apple bug could let hackers steal your photos and wipe your device

Hackers have found a way to break into your Apple device and steal your photos, access your camera, and even wipe your device’s contents. Update it now.
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Your next MacBook Pro could be even faster than expected

Apple’s Mac chips are some of the best in the business, but a new report claims they’ll be even better than expected. That’s exciting news for Mac fans.
A rendering of four Apple mixed-reality headsets (Reality Pro) in various colors sitting on a surface.

We now know why Apple’s Reality Pro headset was delayed

Apple’s Reality Pro headset is apparently delayed until June, and we may know why thanks to a new report that also includes a previously unconfirmed detail.
An Apple iMac from 2019 placed on a desk. The macOS Mojave operating system is on its display.

Ranking the best (and worst) versions of macOS from the last 20 years

Among the many versions of macOS and OS X released over the years, some stand out as exceptional -- or exceptionally bad. These are our picks from Mac history.
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You can finally run Windows 11 natively on an Apple silicon Mac

It’s long overdue, but Microsoft has finally added support for installing Windows 11 on an Apple silicon Mac, without the need for any workarounds or fixes.
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I want Apple to resurrect the iMac Pro, but it’s a bad idea

Rumors are flying that Apple will bring back the iMac Pro or the 27-inch iMac. While I’d love that on a personal level, it could be a terrible idea. Here’s why.
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Apple’s 12-inch MacBook might soon come back from the dead

The 12-inch MacBook had its problems, but there are rumors Apple wants to resurrect it. Now, a new report has added to that idea -- but should you trust it?
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX hovers over a raging fire.

AMD’s latest drivers are causing havoc on Windows PCs

AMD’s latest driver has finally touched down after a two-month wait, but has apparently been causing Windows PCs to crash and even suffer boot problems.
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Apple may launch a groundbreaking new Mac in a few weeks

Apple plans to launch a brand-new 15.5-inch MacBook Air in early April, according to a display industry expert with an impressive record for Apple rumors.
Man using a 24-inch M1 iMac.

Waiting for the M3 iMac? We’ve got bad news for Apple fans

Apple might delay the M3 iMac until late 2023 or early 2024, according to a new report, meaning the M1 version is likely to stick around for a while longer.
A rendering of an Apple mixed-reality headset (Reality Pro) in a gray color seen from the front.

Apple’s secret VR headset just leaked an ingenious idea

The Apple Reality Pro headset is coming soon and a brilliant idea on controlling Apple’s top-secret mixed-reality device has just leaked into the world.
Someone editing photos on the M2 Mac Mini.

The Mac Pro just got absolutely thrashed by the Mac mini

The Mac Pro urgently needs a serious update, and a new YouTube video proves it, showing Apple’s supercomputer getting destroyed by the M2 Pro Mac mini.
Fortnite running on a Macbook M1.

I’m sick of waiting for Apple to fix this glaring problem with Mac gaming

Apple says it’s trying to fix gaming on the Mac, but will its efforts work? Here’s what the company must do if Mac gaming is ever going to improve.
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Oops — Google Bard AI demo is disproven by the first search result

Google has just unveiled its own artificial intelligence called Bard, yet it’s already served up its first piece of misinformation -- during Google’s own demo.
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Apple has a plan to fix Mac gaming — but will it work?

Mac gaming has always lagged behind its PC equivalent, but a new interview shows Apple wants to change that with the help of Apple silicon and the Metal API.
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Apple may abandon the Mac Studio just 12 months after it launched

Apple could either abandon the Mac Studio or wait years to update it, according to a new report. It’s bad news for any fans of the fledgling desktop computer.
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Experts fear ChatGPT will soon be used in devastating cyberattacks

ChatGPT is changing the world, but some IT leaders are worried about its malicious misuse in massive cyberattacks -- some of which may already be underway.
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Apple just found a bizarre way to make virtual keyboards less annoying

A fresh patent has revealed Apple has an action plan to make virtual keyboards more pleasant to use. If it works, it could find its way into future MacBooks.
A rendering of an Apple mixed-reality headset (Reality Pro) in a gray color seen from the front.

We now know how Apple’s VR headset may handle video, and it’s pretty awesome

Apple’s Reality Pro headset could use a clever system to handle immersive video and save on battery life at the same time, a newly granted patent reveals.
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This huge password manager exploit may never get fixed

The KeePass password manager has a pretty major vulnerability, but its developers are refusing to fix it. Here’s what you can do to keep your data safe.
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Here’s why Apple’s VR headset may become an ‘expensive flop’

Apple’s mixed-reality headset is almost ready for launch but risks becoming a “bomb” if Apple can’t make it more appealing to consumers, a new report claims.
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15 years later, the MacBook Air could soon have its best year ever

The MacBook Air is 15 years old, and it could be about to enter the most exciting phase of its existence. Here’s why the next year could be its best yet.
Apple's Mac Pro on a table at a press event.

Pro users are already unhappy with the upcoming Mac Pro

Apple’s Mac Pro is rumored to get an update this spring, but leaks have not been favorable so far. It seems pro users are pretty unhappy with the outlook.
Apple's new Mac Pro sits on display in the showroom during Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC).

A key question for the Mac Pro has been answered — and it’s not good news

Modularity is a key aspect of the Mac Pro, but a new leak claims the next version of Apple’s powerful computer could be much less modular than its predecessor.
A person sitting in a vehicle using a MacBook Pro on their lap.

Here’s why people are saying to avoid the entry-level M2 Pro MacBook Pro

The M2 Pro MacBook Pro and M2 Mac mini are suffering the same problem that befell the MacBook Air. Don’t buy them if you don’t want to be disappointed.
A person wearing a virtual reality headset.

Apple’s secret VR headset just got revealed in a huge leak

Seemingly every detail about Apple’s upcoming mixed-reality headset has been revealed in a massive leak, meaning we could now know almost everything about it.
Apple CEO, Tim Cook, stands on stage at the September 2021 Fall Apple Event.

Apple’s secret spring event could be in yet more trouble

Apple is expected to release a ton of new products this spring, but its launch event might have been pushed back, meaning disappointment for loyal Apple fans.
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The worst Macs of all time

Over the years, there have been some downright terrible Macs. But which were the worst of all? The seven Macs here could be the worst Apple computers ever made.
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This $30,000 computer’s source code has just been released for free

The Apple Lisa changed the course of computing history. To mark its 40th birthday, its source code has been released for free by the Computing History Museum.
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Apple’s massive spring event could be dead on arrival

Far from being a jam-packed extravaganza, Apple’s spring event could end up being disappointing as more and more devices drop off its rumored product roster.
Apple MacBook Air M1 open, on a table.

A brand-new M3 MacBook Air could be just months away

Apple’s next-gen M3 chip may arrive by the second half of 2023 in a new MacBook Air laptop. That’s according to a new report, but how accurate are the claims?
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People are slamming Apple for its ‘brutal’ trade-in prices

Apple’s products are known to hold their value, but the company is coming under fire for its brutal trade-in prices that are often far below the competition.
A person sitting in a vehicle using a MacBook Pro on their lap.

Apple announces new MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips

The 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro have been updated with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, while the Mac Mini finally ditched Intel chips to go fully Apple silicon.