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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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Best refurbished MacBook deals: Get a MacBook Air for $159 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.
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Best MacBook deals: Apple laptops starting at $159

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I review laptops for a living, and these are the settings I change on every device

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How to check your Mac’s temperatures

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This dangerous new Mac malware steals your credit card info

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The best monitors for the Mac Mini

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How to find a Wi-Fi password on Mac

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Apple’s M3 MacBook plans could be in jeopardy this year

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The best Mac apps for 2023: top software for your Mac

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Apple’s big M3 MacBook event could be in danger

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How to set up and use video screen savers in macOS Sonoma

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Best Labor Day MacBook Deals 2023: MacBook Air and MacBook Pro

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How to resize an image

Resizing an image is easy, and you have the tools right on your desktop or laptop. We'll show you how to resize an image on Windows PCs, Macs, and Chromebooks.
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Best Mac Mini deals for 2023: Save over $100 on a renewed Apple desktop

MacBooks may be all the rage, but Apple fans shouldn't overlook the Mac Mini — and here's a handful of the best Mac Mini deals you can score online right now.
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iMac deals: New, renewed and refurbished iMac computers

If you want an all-in-one MacOS computer and also want to save some cash, we've got the latest iMac deals right here.
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How to take a screenshot on your Mac: the best methods in 2023

Taking a screenshot in MacOS is easier than you think. Our guide walks you through the process using various keyboard shortcuts and native capture tools.
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The best Mac keyboard shortcuts for 2023

Keyboard shortcuts are a great way to improve your efficiency and productivity using a Mac. Here are our favorite Mac keyboard shortcuts and how to use them.
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Apple’s serious miscalculation with the 15-inch MacBook Air

15-inch MacBook Air sales are slow enough that Apple significantly cut orders, suggesting shoppers aren't impressed with a bigger, heavier Air.
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Want an M3 Max MacBook Pro? There’s a lengthy wait ahead

Apple’s high-end MacBook Pro with M3 Pro and M3 Max chips might not launch until mid-2024, with the M3 Mac mini facing an even longer delay. Here’s why.
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Should you buy the M2 MacBook Pro or wait for the M3?

With the M3 chip on the horizon, is it worth the wait? Which MacBook Pro should you buy in the meantime?
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This hidden menu has forever changed how I use my Mac

I recently came across a hidden macOS feature that has saved me a ton of time on my Mac -- and it could do the same for you. Here’s what it is and how it works.
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The M3 MacBook Pro may launch sooner than anyone expected

A new report claims Apple will launch its M3 MacBook Pro in the third quarter of 2023, which is much sooner than expected. But can you trust its claims?
Craig Federighi introducing macOS Sonoma at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2023.

macOS Sonoma public beta review: more than just screensavers

Apple’s latest desktop operating system, macOS Sonoma, has just launched into public beta. Should you install it on your Mac? Our hands-on review dives in.
A man sits at his couch using the M2 Macbook Air.

How to combine PDF files on Windows, macOS, or the web

No matter your operating system, knowing how to combine PDF files is a good skill. We'll teach you the best ways to do so for Windows, MacOS, or via the web.
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Best Prime Day MacBook deals: Save on MacBook Air and MacBook Pro

Prime Day gets underway in mere hours and we've already spotted some awesome Prime Day MacBook deals. Here are the best picks.
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Vital security update for Apple devices takes only a few minutes to install

Got an iPhone, iPad, or iMac that's running the latest operating system? Then Apple has an important security update for you to install.
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Apple’s 32-inch M3 iMac could be facing yet another delay

Want a new iMac with a super-powered M3 chip? You’d better be patient, because Apple has apparently delayed it -- and a larger 32-inch model -- until next year.
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air on a desk, with macOS Sonoma running on its display.

How macOS Sonoma could fix widgets — or make them even worse

Apple has been experimenting with Mac widgets for years and is giving them another go in macOS Sonoma. I’m excited -- but there’s a lot that could go wrong.
The lid of Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air seem from above.

MacBook Air 15-inch vs. MacBook Air 13-inch: which to buy

The new MacBook Air 15 is likely to perform similarly to the smaller MacBook Pro 13, with comparable display quality. So the choice comes down entirely to size.
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air placed on a desk.

Intel chips held back the 15-inch MacBook Air, Apple says

Apple has claimed the 15-inch MacBook Air might not exist if it wasn’t for its own Apple silicon chips, in an apparent jab at Intel’s past processor efforts.
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air placed on a desk.

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch review: it’s not what you think

The 15-inch MacBook Air might have a small target demographic, but it's nearly the perfect laptop for them.
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iMac 27-inch: Everything we know about Apple’s larger, more powerful iMac

The iMac Pro is dead and gone -- or is it? Apple could bring it back as the high-end sibling to the 24-inch iMac. If it does, here’s everything we could see.
Apple's John Ternus stands next to an image of the 15-inch MacBook Air at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2023.

Major leak reveals every secret Mac Apple is working on

Apple jealously guards its secret upcoming products, but a new report has revealed everything it’s working on -- including a new version of a long-dead Mac.
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Have an iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch? You need to update it right now

If you have an Apple device, you need to update it right now. Apple found two major security vulnerabilities, and a new update fixes both of them.

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