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The latest news, reviews, and updates about Apple Macs, MacBooks, and MacBook Pros all in one place. If macOS is your thing, Digital Trends offers in-depth coverage of everything you need to know. Whether you’re looking for tips and tricks for navigating Catalina, or are just hungry for the latest product announcement from Apple, we’ve got you covered. Read on for the newest rumors, laptop reviews, and more to come out of one of the largest computing brands around.

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Why you should buy a MacBook Pro instead of a MacBook Air

The MacBook Air and MacBook Pro 14 are great laptops, with just $300 separating the two with the base M3 chipset. The MacBook Pro 14 is worth the extra cash.
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Best Mac Mini deals: Save over $100 on an Apple desktop

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iMac deals: New, renewed and refurbished iMac computers

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The best MacBook to buy in 2024

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How to find a lost or stolen MacBook

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10 Mac trackpad gestures that everyone should be using

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Apple just announced the dates for WWDC 2024

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How to connect AirPods to your MacBook

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Here’s more confirmation that 2024 will be a slow year for Macs

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Best Buy has a refurbished MacBook for $580, and it’s a good buy

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Spotify’s new Desktop Miniplayer is a godsend for multitaskers

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UPS worker accused of nabbing $1.3M worth of iPhones and other Apple gear

A former UPS employee has been accused of stealing Apple gear worth more than $1 million from the shipping company’s warehouse before selling it on.
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How to check your Mac’s CPU and GPU temperatures

Here's how to monitor your Mac CPU and GPU temperature to help diagnose problems with solutions for both Intel-based and Apple Silicon Macs and MacBooks.
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Which color MacBook should you buy? Here’s how to pick

The MacBook Air and MacBook Pro both come in an array of colors, but which is right for you? Our guide analyzes the colors on offer to find the answer.
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Why you should buy a MacBook Air instead of a MacBook Pro

It's time to be honest with yourself: you're probably better off buying the MacBook Air.
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AnkerWork S600 is not just a speakerphone, it’s multifunctional of voiceprint recognition

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Apple MacBook Air (M3) review: don’t overlook it

With the inclusion of the M3, the MacBook Air remains one of the best laptops you can buy for the price.
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The MacBook Air 15 vs. MacBook Pro 14: the easy way to decide

Now that both models have the M3 chip, it's never been harder to choose between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.
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I needed to buy a new MacBook. Here’s why I bought a power bank instead

My MacBook Pro's battery is dying, but this 65W power bank is helping me from shelling out $250 to Apple.
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How to connect two displays to a MacBook Air

You can connect multiple displays to your Apple Silicon MacBook Air for a more productive workspace, regardless of which model you have. Here’s how it’s done.
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Apple quietly backtracks on the MacBook Air’s biggest issue

The new MacBook Air M3 has two NAND chips for the SSD storage, meaning it is faster than the previous models with M3 chip.
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Spinning wheel? How to stop your Mac from freezing

It’s annoying if your Mac keeps freezing, but it’s possible to fix. We give you all the details in this guide to fixing problems if your Mac is frozen.
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Best MacBook deals: Get an Air for $675 and save on M3 MacBook Pro

If you’re on the hunt for the most attractive MacBook deals, we've rounded up the top offers for you -- but you should hurry because they get sold out quickly.
Baldur's Gate 3 being played on the M3 MacBook Air.

Why gaming on the M3 MacBook Air has left me impressed

The M3 MacBook Air's biggest upgrade is its graphics, so I tried out a few games to see how it performed.
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RIP to Apple’s most important MacBook

The M1 MacBook Air has been removed from the lineup, but let's look back at the laptop's important legacy.
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Why this gaming laptop is the MacBook Pro’s biggest competition

There's no laptop quite like the 14-inch MacBook Pro right now. But this gaming laptop gets surprisingly close.
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The 6 best ways Macs work with your other Apple devices

Apple’s ecosystem enables some great ways of working across multiple devices. Here are six of the best, from the Universal Control to fast document signing.
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How to check your Mac for viruses and malware

Mac systems are considered among the safest systems, but there's no guarantee they won't get infected. Here’s how to check your Mac for viruses and malware.
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How to resize an image on Mac, Windows, and a Chromebook

Whether you need to scale an image up or down, or change the aspect ratio, our guide covers how to resize images for Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS.
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How to get Spotify on a MacBook, Mac Mini, or iMac

Listen to your favorite songs, create a new playlist, or look for some new tunes. Here’s how to get Spotify on a MacBook to enjoy music while you work.
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How to change your Mac’s screen resolution in macOS Ventura

How do you change your Mac’s screen resolution? It depends on whether you have an external monitor connected, but our guide makes it super clear and easy to do.
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Best refurbished MacBook deals: Get a MacBook Air for $165 and more

Buying a refurbished MacBook is a popular way to get one of Apple's laptops for much cheaper than their usual price, and here are the best offers right now.
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air placed on a desk with its lid closed.

Whatever you do, don’t buy a MacBook Air right now

Apple’s M2 MacBook Air is about to be replaced, so if you’re thinking of getting a new Apple laptop, you should wait just a few weeks to avoid disappointment.
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How to find and copy a file path on Mac

Do you need to find or copy the full path of a file or folder? With these different ways to get the file path on Mac, use whichever works best for you.

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