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Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger holding a chip.

Intel again tries to diss Apple but hurts itself in its confusion

Intel’s latest swipe at Apple says the Cupertino giant’s MacBook Pro laptops suck at gaming -- by attacking Intel’s own i9 processors. What is going on?
Coding on a MacBook

Apple’s M1 chip has a flaw, but you shouldn’t worry

A developer has found a new exploit 'baked into' Apple’s Mac and iOS chips, but there is no reason to panic, as its practical uses are extremely limited.
Man using a 24-inch M1 iMac.

The best MacOS utility apps: 6 amazing tools and tweaks

Take your Mac to the next level with these super-handy utility apps. Each one boosts your Mac’s capabilities -- you will wonder how you went without them.
Leaked image of the upcoming M1X Mac Mini.

A new Mac Mini could launch with a revamped, retro design

The Mac Mini could soon get a huge upgrade, according to leaker Jon Prosser. Everything from its internal chip to appearance could come under the knife.
The logic board inside the 24-inch iMac during an iFixit teardown

Teardown reveals just how empty the new iMac is inside

Apple’s new 24-inch iMac has been taken apart by iFixit, revealing a surprisingly bare interior bereft of parts. What has caused this component exodus?
Apple VR Headset Concept by Antonio De Rosa

Apple’s rumored AR headset may have been hiding in plain sight all along

Could it be that a lot of Apple’s recent tech has been made with one eye on its mixed-reality headset? If so, apparently no one realized it at the time.
The M1-powered MacBook Pro viewed from a high angle.

Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch buying guide: Intel or M1?

Want to buy an Apple MacBook Pro 13? There are some big choices to make, but our buying guide is here to show you exactly what you need and what you do not.
Man in front of iMac.

The new 24-inch iMac (2021) vs. the M1 Mac Mini (2020)

Apple’s newly redesigned M1 iMac has a lot of people excited, and for good reason. Let’s compare it to Apple’s current desktop powerhouse, the M1 Mac Mini.
A stack of MacBooks is pictured from the top down.

MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro 13: M1 models, compared

Now that they pack the new M1 processor, it's harder than ever to pick between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. Which is worth your money?
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Buying a new M1 iMac? Here’s what you need to know before you purchase

Want to buy yourself a new M1-equipped iMac? There are a lot of choices to make, but they are made much simpler with the aid of our handy iMac buying guide.
The Slidepad app brings Slide Over to the Mac

This clever app finally brings an essential iPad feature to the Mac

Tired of constantly switching apps on your Mac? Try Slidepad, an app that takes a brilliant iPad productivity feature and ports it right over to the Mac.
Apple II Computer

The strange tale of how an Apple II computer still powers Russia’s Lenin Museum

In an unusual twist of history, the Apple II computer ended up powering exhibitions at none other than the Lenin Museum in the USSR. Here’s how it happened.
Board concept of Apple M2.

Apple M2 chip for powerful new Macs goes into production later this year

The follow-up to Apple’s awesome M1 chip has just entered production, meaning it could be just months away from outfitting the next generation of Macs.
The 13-inch MacBook Pro, viewed at an angle from the back.

Playing iOS games on the Mac just got a lot easier

Want to play iOS and iPad games on your Mac? Apple just added a feature making that a whole lot easier, especially if you don’t have a controller.
A close-up of Apple's Mac Pro from 2019 showing the front "cheesegrater" grill and top handle.

Is a Mac Pro update coming soon? New leaks point to improved AMD Radeon graphics

Leaked images and benchmarks suggest Apple is testing a new graphics card for its high-end Mac Pro computer. This means we could see an updated version soon.
Apple iPad Pro M1 Lifestyle Image

MacOS and iPadOS will never merge — and the M1 iPad Pro is proof

Think the new M1 iPad Pro means iOS and MacOS are merging? Think again. In fact, Apple’s pro tablet speaks volumes about why that will never happen.
Macbook Electric Color

6 things you didn’t know your Mac could do

Whether you are new to the Mac or a seasoned pro, there are plenty of neat hidden features on your computer just waiting to be found. Here are six of the best.
Apple iPad Pro M1

Future Macs will borrow this awesome tech from the iPad Pro

When it was revealed at Apple’s Spring Loaded Event, the new iPad Pro had an amazing piece of tech. Now, a report says the MacBook Pro is getting in on the act.
Man using an Apple Pencil with Apple iPad Pro with M1 chip.

Now Apple has no excuse to keep 5G out of the MacBook

The new iPad Pro comes with an M1 chip and 5G capability, which makes us wonder why 5G is absent from the M1-enabled MacBook. Now, Apple has no excuse.
24-inch iMac at Apple's Spring Loaded event

The iMac redesign is a window into Apple’s future — and it’s exciting

Apple’s iMac redesign is huge in every way, but it would not be possible without the M1 chip. That has huge ramifications for the future of the entire Mac line.
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Everything Apple didn’t announce at its Spring Loaded event

Despite all that was announced at Apple’s Spring Loaded event, plenty of rumored products never made the cut. Here is everything that was not revealed.
Apple's Tim Cook at an Apple event

Everything we expect Apple to announce during Tuesday’s event

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Unless this one product is announced, Apple’s Spring Loaded event could be a dud

The first Apple event of the year lands on April 20, but you should not expect to see anything particularly innovative, says one well-connected analyst.
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Flappy Bird comes to Mac as clever interactive notification

One developer has brought mega-popular game Flappy Bird to the Mac in an ingenious way -- by integrating it into a completely interactive notification.
Tim Cook presenting the Mac Pro on stage at WWDC in 2019.

The Mac Pro promised modularity at launch. Two years later, has it delivered?

Two years after its all-encompassing 2019 redesign, has Apple’s Mac Pro lived up to its promise of modularity? We asked two pro users to find out the truth.
Apple WWDC 2020

The Mac’s Apple Silicon processor transition: Everything you need to know

At WWDC, Apple revealed it will begin moving its Macs from Intel to its own ARM processors. What does that mean for you? Here is everything you need to know.
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Apple mixed-reality headset will reportedly launch in ‘the next several months’

Apple’s mixed-reality headset could be announced within the next few months, finally giving us a glimpse of the much-rumored product before the year is out.
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A cheese grater iPhone may be Apple’s worst-ever design idea

A new patent suggests Apple is considering adding a cheese-grater design to future iPhone models. Could this be the company’s wackiest design idea yet?
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Please don’t buy an iMac right now

Do not buy an iMac right now. With a range of massive improvements just weeks away, hold on a little longer to avoid a case of buyer’s remorse.
The M1-powered Mac Mini.

The M1 Mac Mini is troubling some users with an annoying bug

We love the M1 Mac Mini, but it is not perfect, as evidenced by a problem reported by some users where it fails to wake a connected display from sleep.
Fortnite running on a Macbook M1.

Steam Link app transforms humble MacBooks into hardcore gaming machines

Mac gamers just received some good news: Steam Link is now on the App Store, making streaming games from a PC to a Mac a little bit easier than it was before.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the new Mac OS X at the MacWorld Conference in San Francisco

Mac OS X is 20 years old today. Here’s why it was so revolutionary

Mac OS X launched 20 years ago today. A lot has changed since then, but its legacy as one of Apple’s most important Mac software developments remains.
A woman reaching out while wearing a VR headset.

Apple’s mixed reality headset could be half the weight of other headsets

According to a new report, Apple’s rumored mixed-reality headset could have an incredibly low weight compared to rivals, potentially giving it a huge advantage.
2017 MacBook 12-inch

How to turn off notifications on your Mac

Mac notifications can be a pain if you’re trying to focus on work or watch a movie. Luckily, with a few tweaks, you can block notifications once and for all.