If you’re looking to buy a slim, light, and premium laptop, you might want to consider the 2019 Huawei MateBook 13 or the 2018 Apple MacBook Air. While there are newer models of each, these older configurations aren’t outdated Stone Age laptops just yet. They’re still relevant and cheaper than their fresh-off-the-press 2020 siblings. Here we […]
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Apple MacBook Pro 15 vs. HP Spectre x360 15
If you’re looking for a powerful laptop that provides some additional horsepower for more demanding tasks, then chances are you’ll be considering a 15-inch laptop. There was a time when your choices were limited to a traditional clamshell, but that’s changing. Today, there are more powerful 2-in-1 options that offer higher-end CPUs. In this battle […]
MacBook owners make progress with lawsuit over faulty keyboards
A judge overseeing a lawsuit regarding Apple’s failure-prone “butterfly” keyboard has given affected customers a boost after granting the case class action status. Originally filed in May 2018, the case had been stuck in the courts as Apple attempted to get it dismissed. But the decision this month by U.S. District Judge Edward Davila in […]
The next MacBook Pro better not have a measly 720p webcam
A lot has been said about Apple’s upcoming MacBook Pro refresh. Thanks to industry leaks, we can expect thinner bezels, a new design, greater port variety, and much more. But the webcam? No one seems to be talking about that — and that is a problem. You see, Apple likes to say its MacBook Pro […]
MacBook Pro 16 vs. MacBook Pro 13: Is bigger always better?
The MacBook Pro is a beautiful, premium laptop and is one of the best you can buy today. With an updated keyboard, special touch controls, and a solid build, now is a great time to invest in a MacBook Pro if you were previously skeptical. In this comparison, we pit the 13-inch model against its […]
The best MacBook to buy in 2021
Apple’s M1 chip in the new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro 13 is the biggest improvement to the MacBook range in years. This system-on-a-chip (SoC) features an eight-core CPU and either a seven- or eight-core GPU (depending on the model). It increases the power and performance of Apple’s laptops in incredibly impressive ways and gives […]
macOS Big Sur 11.2.1 addresses MacBook Pro charging issues
Enlarge / The update is available on supported Macs today. Samuel Axon Today, Apple released a small update to macOS Big Sur, numbered 11.2.1. Primarily, it fixes a problem affecting some MacBook Pro models that prevented their batteries from charging properly. The update also fixed a sudo bug that could in some cases play a […]
Which MacBook Pro 13 should you buy?
The MacBook Pro 13 is the Apple machine of choice for professionals who want an extra-portable laptop that can still handle more demanding tasks. However, choosing the right configuration isn’t always easy. Apple currently provides four starting points, each with its own customization options. These four are essentially split down the middle: Two cheaper starting […]
MacBook Pro 2021: Everything you need to know about Apple’s laptop redesign
The MacBook Pro has gained a renewed lease of life since Apple outfitted it with the superb M1 chip in 2020. It seems to have an exciting future ahead of it, and with plenty of interesting rumors doing the rounds, there is a lot of debate as to what the next version of Apple’s Pro […]
Report: New MacBook Pro models will arrive this year with MagSafe, M1 successor [Updated]
Enlarge / This is the 16-inch MacBook Pro as it’s being sold now. According to today’s report, the new one will generally look quite similar. Samuel Axon According to a report in Bloomberg, Apple plans to launch new versions of its MacBook Pro laptops “around the middle of the year,” and these machines will feature […]
MacBook Pro battery replacement: Everything you need to know
A common issue that a lot of MacBook Pro owners (you can become a MacBook owner at a lower price if you leverage the Black Friday MacBook deals) run into once they’ve had their laptop for a few years is a bad battery. Your MacBook Pro might seem like it needs to charge all the […]
This MacBook Pro is ridiculously cheap and ships in time for Christmas
It’s hard to imagine a better Christmas gift than an Apple product, and right now there are some great MacBook deals that you should browse. That said, if you want to be sure your MacBook will arrive by Christmas, you might want to leap on this deal to score $ 300 off a 16-inch MacBook […]
Walmart slashes MacBook Air price by $445 during Cyber Week
If you thought Cyber Monday deals were the last sales till the end of the year, let me present to you this insane MacBook deal. Walmart is selling the 13.3-inch Macbook Air for only $ 890 during Cyber Week. This laptop usually runs for over $ 1,335, so this is a pretty crazy opportunity. If […]
The best Black Friday MacBook deals for 2020
A truckload of Black Friday sales dropped yesterday, and while the dust has settled on the 24-hour event, the biggest retail season of the year has only just begun. This means that right now is the time to buy a new MacBook at the lowest price you’re likely to see all year, and the good […]
Apple’s M1 MacBook Air has that Apple Silicon magic
Enlarge / Hey, my macro lens still works! Lee Hutchinson The new M1-powered MacBook Air is hilariously fast, and the battery lasts a long-ass time. If you stop reading this review immediately after this, then know that unless Windows virtualization is a requirement of your workflow, you should probably just go ahead and sell your […]