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The redesigned MacBook Air at WWDC 2022.

Hate the notch? Too bad, it’s on the new M2 MacBook Air

The MacBook Air has received a major update from Apple at the company’s WWDC show. There’s a new M2 chip, overhauled chassis design, and even a display notch.
Apple logo on screen in front of group of people.

4 annoying MacOS problems Apple needs to fix at WWDC

Apple’s WWDC show is fast approaching, and it’s a great chance for the company to fix a bunch of problems in MacOS. Here’s what Apple needs to change.
A person conducting a Zoom call on a laptop while sat at a desk.

Privacy groups slam Zoom’s plans to monitor your emotions

Video-calling app Zoom could soon start monitoring your emotions in real time, but opponents say this move could become a privacy and security disaster.
Man using Adobe Premiere Pro on iMac

You can now export videos 10x faster in Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Premiere Pro has just seen a major improvement, with video exports now happening up to ten times faster in certain situations, according to Adobe.
A concept visual of a foldable screen MacBook Folio.

Apple’s folding MacBook could be incredibly thin and light

Apple’s secret foldable MacBook just took another big step forward, according to a new report, which is good news for anyone waiting on the intriguing product.
Silhouette of male hand typing on laptop keyboard at night.

Big tech firms are teaming up to banish passwords for good

Apple, Google, and Microsoft are working together on a new system that could consign passwords weak and strong to the history books. It’s coming later this year.
The Firefox iPhone app.

Firefox is falling behind, but I’m not ready to quit it yet

These days, most people use Google Chrome to browse the internet. But as Firefox hits its 100th version, there are many reasons I keep coming back to it.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger delivers the Day 1 closing keynote at IAA Mobility.

Think the chip shortage is nearly over? Intel has bad news

The global chip shortage has been easing in recent months, but Intel’s CEO says we’re not out of the woods yet, with problems expected until at least 2024.
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Surface Laptop Studio to get this killer MacBook Pro feature

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Studio is about to get a killer feature from the MacBook Pro in the latest Windows 11 update, helping your battery last even longer.
Apple products are seen in the store.

Apple’s Private Relay VPN seems to be leaking user data

Apple has a reputation for security and privacy, but the company’s iCloud Private Relay VPN might be undermining that due to a newly discovered data leak.
Man using a 24-inch M1 iMac.

Apple tests mystery M3 chip — but there’s some bad news

A new report claims Apple is already testing its new M3 chip, months before the M2 has even launched. But the news might leave iMac fans disappointed.
Person typing on a computer keyboard.

Destructive hacking group REvil could be back from the dead

Ransomware gang REvil was unceremoniously shut down in 2021, but the group’s website is back up and running, suggesting the hackers could be back in action.
A working Commodore 65 PC on a desk with a monitor and floppy disk.

This super-rare Commodore 65 PC could be yours for $30,000

Want to grab a slice of PC history? An ultra-rare Commodore 65 has been listed on eBay, but with its price nearing $30,000, you’ll need deep pockets to buy it.
iMac sit on display at the official opening of the new Apple Store Via Del Corso.

Apple is secretly testing at least 9 new Macs with M2 chips

Apple is planning a major overhaul of its Mac line-up, with at least nine new devices being tested with brand-new M2 chips. Here’s everything we expect to see.
Apple Mac Mini M1 sitting on a desk.

Apple may have just accidentally leaked a new Mac Mini

Apple’s WWDC show is just around the corner, and it seems the company might have just inadvertently leaked an upcoming M2 Mac Mini. Here’s what we know.
Blue MacBook Air concept image.

Two new Macs — including a new Air — could launch at WWDC

A reliable tipster has revealed that we could see two new Macs at Apple’s WWDC event. Here are the devices that may make an appearance at the blockbuster show.
Tim Cook Apple Event 2021

Apple’s WWDC is coming June 6, MacBook Air launch possible

Apple has revealed its Worldwide Developers Conference will start on June 6. There are plenty of announcements expected, from iOS 16 to the MacBook Air.
Aasus Zenbook 17 Fold folded in half.

New report says Apple is building a secret folding device

A new report claims Apple is working on a top-secret folding device that would merge an iPad and a MacBook, backing up past reports from reliable sources.
iFixit's Apple Studio Dislpay teardown, showing the Mac Studio next to a 24-inch iMac, both with their fronts removed.

iFixit teardown shows Studio Display is full of surprises

Apple’s Studio Display has been thoroughly disassembled in a new iFixit teardown, revealing some unexpected revelations hiding inside this intriguing monitor.
Apple demonstrating Universal Control with a MacBook Pro and iPad next to each other on a desk.

These clever features paved the way for Universal Control

Universal Control is one of Apple’s best software features, and according to a recent interview, the company was secretly paving the way for it for years.
Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti in a PC build.

4 ways the Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti struggles, and 1 way it’s great

Nvidia’s 3090 Ti is an incredibly high-performing GPU, but should you buy it? We’ve scoured the reviews to find the key pros and cons of this beastly card.
A MacBook Air on a desk with an open book in front of it.

Apple’s secret 15-inch laptop might not be a MacBook Air

The idea that Apple is working on a 15-inch laptop is gathering steam. But this mystery device might not be a MacBook Air, contrary to a previous report.
A person using the PrimeBook Circular modular laptop on a desk.

This modular laptop promises sustainability and DIY upgrades

A new modular laptop called the PrimeBook Circular has just launched with the promise of easy upgrades and eco-friendliness. Here’s what you get in each one.
An iFixit engineer tearing down Apple's Mac Studio by removing an SSD drive.

iFixit’s Mac Studio teardown sheds light on storage mystery

Repair gurus iFixit have opened Apple’s Mac Studio and shed new light on whether its storage really is upgradeable, plus a raft of other secrets hiding within.
The Mac Studio and Studio Display at Apple's Peek Performance event.

Got an older Mac? Apple’s Studio Display has some good news

If you want to use Hey Siri on your Mac but find your computer is incompatible with the feature, Apple’s Studio Display might have the solution you need.
A person works at a station equipped with the all new Mac Studio and Studio Display.

Apple’s Studio Display has a weird amount of storage

Apple’s Studio Display has some interesting features, but one of its hidden secrets has just been revealed: Strangely, it has 64GB of storage. Here’s why.
A MacBook Air 2020 open on a wooden table.

Apple delays MacBook Air as the wait for an update goes on

Apple hasn’t updated the MacBook Air since late 2020, and it looks like we’ll have to wait even longer, as one report says it’s delayed until later in 2022.
Apple MacBook Pro front view showing display and keyboard..

The latest MacOS update is bricking some people’s Macs

Apple’s latest MacOS Monterey update has been bricking some people’s Macs and causing other problems. Here’s how you can avoid running into the same issues.
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The next MacBook Air could come with this surprising chip

The upcoming MacBook Air is expected to get a wide-ranging revamp later this year, but one analyst believes it could be powered by an unexpected chip.
The Apple Studio Display alongside a Mac Studio computer on a desk.

4 big problems with Apple’s brand-new Studio Display

Apple’s Studio Display brings an awful lot to the table, yet it also has its fair share of disappointments. Here are four problems with the new monitor.
Apple Mac Studio desktop and Studio Display.

Apple is charging $400 for Studio Display height adjustment

Apple’s new Studio Display monitor has a $400 height adjustment add-on, showing that the company still doesn’t know how not to make a meme out of itself.
A person works at a station equipped with the all new Mac Studio and Studio Display.

With M1 Ultra power, tiny Apple Mac Studio targets pros

A new Mac has been revealed at Apple’s livestreamed Peek Performance show. The Mac Studio is aimed at highly demanding users.
A person using the lower half of a MacBook Pro without the display.

This bizarre MacBook Pro mod is a DIY enthusiast’s dream

Some people are buying Apple’s MacBook Pro without the display as a DIY alternative to the Mac Mini, although it’s certainly not the answer for everyone.
Members of the press photograph an Apple Pro Display XDR at WWDC 2019.

Apple may unveil this ‘wild card’ device at its March 8 show

Want to know what’s coming at Apple’s Peek Performance event? One source says Apple could reveal a “wild card” product alongside the iPhone SE and iPad Air.