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The latest news, reviews, and updates about Apple Macs, MacBooks, and MacBook Pros all in one place. If macOS is your thing, Digital Trends offers in-depth coverage of everything you need to know. Whether you’re looking for tips and tricks for navigating Catalina, or are just hungry for the latest product announcement from Apple, we’ve got you covered. Read on for the newest rumors, laptop reviews, and more to come out of one of the largest computing brands around.
Spinning wheel? How to stop your Mac from freezing
It’s annoying if your Mac keeps freezing, but it’s possible to fix. We give you all the details in this guide to fixing problems if your Mac is frozen.
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The best MacBook to buy in 2024
With plenty of MacBook models to choose from, which should you buy? Our guide examines performance, battery life, design, and more to find your answer.
Have the M3 MacBook Pros made the Mac Studio irrelevant?
The Apple Mac Studio and MacBook Pro can serve as your desktop PC, with roughly identical performance and prices. Which is better comes down to finer points.
6 upcoming products that will make 2024 a huge year for Apple
Apple is set to launch a host of exciting products in 2024, from the Vision Pro to the iPhone 16 range. Here are the devices we’re most looking forward to.
Apple could fix the MacBook lineup with this one change
Apple’s MacBook range is looking pretty tasty with the arrival of the M3 generation of chips, but there’s one model that is holding everything else back.
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The best laptops for music production, chosen by experts
Whether you want to use a MacBook or a Windows 10 laptop, these are the best laptops for music production you can buy.
After decades of Windows loyalty, I’m switching to Mac
After decades of being a Windows devotee, I've decided to make a transition to all-Apple computing. It's a big step, and here are the reasons why.
The best new laptops of 2023
These are the standout laptops we reviewed this year, including everything from MacBooks to gaming laptops.
My hopes for a new iMac Pro have been dashed — for now
A new report has outlined Apple’s plans for 2024, but the iMac Pro isn’t mentioned at all. Does this mean the pro-level Mac is still a long way from release?
Weekend flash deal saves you $200 on the MacBook Air with M2
If you want to buy an Apple MacBook, then this deal will let you get a $200 discount on the M2 MacBook Air.
New MacBooks are coming, but they aren’t worth waiting for
The M3 MacBook Air is reportedly on the way, but you probably don't need to worry about waiting for it.
Everyone who should (and shouldn’t) buy the M3 MacBook Pro
The M3 MacBook Pro is bewildering, but there's a reason for its existence that runs deep in Mac strategy and marketing.
Macs may finally be moving on from 2020
A new report claims Apple is about to kill off the M1 MacBook Air once and for all. That’s a good thing, but the outlook isn’t entirely positive for Mac fans.
Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro: don’t make a mistake you’ll regret
If you want to buy a 16-inch MacBook Pro, you’ll have to make a lot of choices about its parts. Our buying guide dives into detail to help you get it right.
iPad Pro vs. MacBook Air: It’s closer than you’d think
Should you buy an iPad Pro or a MacBook Air? There’s a lot to consider, and each one has its strengths. Read our guide, though, and things will become clearer.
How to use your iPad as a second monitor for your Mac
An iPad makes a superb second display for your Mac, and setting it up this way is easier than you’d think. Here’s everything you need to know to get started.
How a MacBook Pro sneakily got me back into PC gaming
I have fond memories of the old days of PC gaming. Somehow, Baldur's Gate 3 on a MacBook Pro brought me back.
These are the 10 settings I always change on a new Mac
Every Mac has a bunch of settings you can change to radically improve how it works. Here’s what I adjust on each Mac I buy to get even more from my computer.
I’m finally ready to stop recommending Apple’s cheapest MacBook
I’ve recommended the M1 MacBook Air for years, but that’s no longer the case. Which Apple laptop should you get instead, and why have I changed my mind?
This simple app changed how I use my Mac forever
Copying and pasting in macOS seems pretty basic, but there’s one Mac app that gives it such a huge boost that Apple should really sit up and take notice.
I’m a laptop reviewer. Here’s why I still use a laptop from 2021
I keep going back to a laptop I purchased in 2021, even as I continue to review solid alternatives. My Apple MacBook Pro 14 from 2021 remains my favorite.
7 key settings in macOS Sonoma you should change right now
Many of the best new features in macOS Sonoma are not enabled by default, meaning you miss out on them if you don’t turn them on. Here’s how to do it.
One of my favorite Mac apps is driving me nuts
Apple’s Shortcuts app is incredibly advanced, yet there’s almost no official help on how to use it properly. Apple needs to fix this -- here’s what it can do.
