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I bought a four-year-old MacBook Pro instead of a new one. Here’s why

The new MacBook Pros have a ton of advantages over the older options, but when it came to buying a replacement machine for myself, I found myself returning to 2015 rather than picking up Apple's latest and greatest. Sorry, Apple. The decline in reliability on these new devices left me with a hard choice to make.
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Need a new laptop? The Dell XPS 13 is the one to buy today

The Dell XPS 13 is discounted in one of the final Prime Day laptop deals going. Now is the perfect time to buy one of the best compact laptops on the market.
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Samsung Galaxy Book S side view.

Samsung Galaxy Book S vs. MacBook Air

Should you buy the MacBook Air or the brand new Samsung Galaxy Book S? Both are lightweight laptops aiming for impressive portable performance, but only one will get the nod from us. Read on to find out which ticked the most boxes and took the crown.
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Hey Apple, this is the laptop you can actually buy for the price of the new iPad

Apple says the new iPad 10.2 is more powerful than the best-selling PC laptop. But can you get a more powerful laptop for less than the $329 iPad? We decided to find out what you can get for your hard-earned cash.
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Rare deal can snag you a Touch Bar MacBook Pro for a huge $900 off

Want a MacBook Pro with the Touch Bar? You’re in luck, as Amazon has just knocked over $900 off Apple’s OLED strip-enabled laptop, bringing its price down to $896. That’s one of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen the Touch Bar model drop to, making now a great time to take advantage and buy one.
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Save almost $800 on a MacBook Pro with this incredible pre-Black Friday deal

Can’t wait for Black Friday? Right now you can score $782 off a 2018 MacBook Pro at Amazon, giving you a powerful machine for way less than you’d normally pay. It’s only a year old but can save you a huge amount of cash compared to the new 16-inch MacBook Pro, which starts at a princely $2,399.
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These home office-worthy laptops are on sale for as little as $399

Need to work from home due to the coronavirus? We’ve rounded up the best home office laptop deals to let you work efficiently without spending a small fortune.
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The Keychron K8 is the mechanical keyboard for Mac that (almost) has it all

The Keychron K8 is a cross-platform mechanical keyboard that is feature-rich, yet comes with a reasonable, affordable price tag. Is it too good to be true?
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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.
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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.
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MacBook Pro 16 vs. MacBook Pro 13: Is bigger always better?

Apple's MacBook Pro is a beautiful, premium laptop, but which is better: The 16-inch model or the 13-inch model? We compare the two so you can best decide.
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The best email apps for Mac

Sick of your cluttered email inbox? These five Mac apps will clear away the clutter and give you back control of your inbox no matter what type of user you are.
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Is now a good time to buy a MacBook Pro? We’ll help you decide

With Apple’s new M1 Macs now available, it’s time to examine: Is now a good time to buy a MacBook Pro? We have the answer within.
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MacBook Pro 15 vs. MacBook Pro 13: Which should you buy?

Now that every MacBook Pro has a Touch Bar, it’s harder than ever to decide which is right for you. Which is best, the MacBook Pro 15 or 13?
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The best (and worst) time to buy a MacBook

Knowing when to buy an Apple MacBook can be the difference between saving money and paying a fortune. Here’s how to know when is the right time to buy.
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Think the MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar is pointless? These 4 apps make it awesome

The MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar lacks a compelling purpose, but it doesn’t have to be that way. These apps and tools make the Touch Bar incredibly useful.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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