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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?
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The new M2 MacBook Air still has one glaring flaw

WWDC had a slew of new announcements, the most exciting of which was the new M2 chips and MacBook Air. However, there is still one flaw leftover from M1.
Apple CEO Tim Cook looks at a display of brand new redesigned MacBook Air laptop during the WWDC22

WWDC 2022 announcements: iOS 16, iPadOS 16, WatchOS 9, MacOS Ventura, MacBook Air M2, and more

WWDC 2022 is finally here, and Apple is expected to debut new OS updates for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac at WWDC 2022 -- as well as a new M2-powered MacBook Air.
Tim Cook at WWDC 2022.

All of Apple’s big no-shows from WWDC 2022

Unsurprisingly, the WWDC 2022 rumors weren't totally correct. Here's everything Apple didn't announce during its annual developer keynote.
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.
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.
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.
The iPad Air attached to the Magic Keyboard.

The M1 iPad Air can’t replace a MacBook, but it gets close

Now with the M1 in it, can the iPad Air replace the MacBook Air? Maybe, but it depends highly on the apps you typically use.
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 concept rendering of a future MacBook Air laptop.

A larger, 15-inch MacBook Air could launch next year

Apple's new MacBook Air should release some time this year, but rumor has it that a larger 15-inch MacBook Air will come out in 2023, according to insiders.
A concept rendering of a future MacBook Air laptop.

The redesigned MacBook Air may look something like this

The MacBook Air has been delayed until the second half of 2022, and we still don't know what it will look like. One YouTuber thinks they have it figured out.
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.
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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 2019 Apple Mac Pro set against a dark red background.

Apple spring event: Everything that didn’t get announced

Apple's March 8 event delivered new iPhones and iPads and the Mac Studio. Here are the products that did not get announced.
macbook air, iPhone 12, iPad Air and Apple Watch SE on a table.

Apple’s fall 2022 product lineup will be its biggest yet

Apple is planning to launch up to 14 new products in 2022, including iPhones and Apple Watch models, according to a Bloomberg report.
Macbook Air M1 logo.

Refreshed M2 MacBook Pro to launch in late 2022

Apple is expected to refresh their entry-level MacBooks later this year, with a new M2 MacBook Pro 14 and an M2 MacBook Air with a fresh new design.