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A new M3 Max MacBook Pro with a whopping 40 GPU cores is in the works
By Becca Caddy published
Apple has begun testing its most powerful MacBook Pro ever with its alleged new M3 Max chip in tow.
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Dockcase Smart USB-C Hub 10-in-1 Explorer Edition review: Cyber-inspired expansion
By Gerald Lynch last updated
Cyberpunk-styled USB-C dock has almost every port you need. All that's missing is Thunderbolt.
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Best USB-C hubs for MacBook Pro 2023
By Karen S Freeman, Gerald Lynch last updated
The current MacBook Pro sports at least two, and up to four Thunderbolt 3 ports, but that's all. What do you do if you need more ports? Get a hub!
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Save $450 on a 14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro
By Tammy Rogers published
While it might be the older model, you can now save $450 on an M1 Pro MacBook Pro.
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Apple is testing another M3 Mac as chip nears October debut
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple is testing yet another Mac model powered by the upcoming M3 chip as the rumored launch of the chip in October draws closer.
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Should a student buy a Mac mini?
By Alex Blake published
A mighty Mac for serious studies.
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Save $150 on Apple's awesome M2 MacBook Air
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's M2-powered 13-inch MacBook Air is now yours for just $949.
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M3 Extreme could succeed where M2 Extreme never materialized - but not until 2025
By Tammy Rogers published
Taiwan Semiconductor's new manufacturing method could bring the dream of an M2 Extreme back.
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10 things you should know before you buy a MacBook for students
By Bryan M Wolfe last updated
Back-to-school time is here and you may be looking to purchase your student a new MacBook. However, there are some factors to consider before making that investment.
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Should you get AppleCare Plus for your student's MacBook?
By Luke Filipowicz last updated
Is Apple's extended warranty necessary on a student's MacBook? We think so — here's why.
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Using a G4 iMac in 2023 to mark its 20th anniversary: a still-spectacular Mac
By Matt Birchler published
An iMac G4 makes an impact, ever since its release, but how does it run in 2023 in the age of Apple silicon?
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How to check the AppleCare warranty status for your iPhone, iPad, Watch, TV, or Mac
By Gerald Lynch, Karen S Freeman published
If you aren't sure whether your iPhone, iPad, or Mac is still covered under AppleCare, it's easy to check your current status.
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Has MacBook Air 15-inch flopped? Supply chain shipments allegedly stall
By Gerald Lynch published
Despite rave reviews, supply chain sources are claiming that the MacBook Air 15-inch hasn't been a hit.
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One of the best game launchers for Mac just got macOS Sonoma's best gaming feature
By Daryl Baxter published
Heroic Games Launcher has added support for macOS Sonoma and its Game Porting Toolkit - here's what it means.
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Apple's first foldable laptop just leaked and you won't believe the source
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple is again rumored to be working on a foldable laptop and this time it's from an unlikely source.
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Watch this hilarious Apple Mac ad — strong security and hapless thieves
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's latest 'The Underdogs' ad focuses on Mac security in the face of thievery.
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VMware is about to level up Windows on Apple silicon with huge performance gains
By Oliver Haslam published
Windows on Apple silicon could be about to get a whole lot better thanks to VMware.
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M3-powered Macs to debut in October with new iMac, followed by MacBook Air and Pro
By Palash Volvoikar published
The Apple Silicon M3 is going to debut in October 2023, with a new iMac, with the MacBook Air and Pro coming later, says a new report.
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