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Working on the beach, by the pool or in the Andes mountains may be just what you need to prevent the stress of your psycho manager from getting to you. Photo by Alesia Gritcuk on Unsplash

3 laptops that perfectly complement a working holiday

Going on a trip and need a laptop to get some work done while you're on the road? Whether you're on the hunt for a Windows or MacOS device, your leisurely productivity needs are sure to be covered by at least one of the devices on...

Julian van der Merwe, 22 Feb 2022 21:52

Lenovo has already shown the potential of foldable laptops with the ThinkPad X1 Fold. (Image source: Lenovo)

Apple MacBook with a 20-inch foldable display planned as foldable iPhone slips until the middle of the decade

Reportedly, Apple is working on two devices with foldable displays, starting with a foldable iPhone. Originally tipped to launch in 2023, Apple's first foldable device is now thought to be arriving two years later. Meanwhile, Appl...

Alex Alderson, 22 Feb 2022 17:37

New Apple Macs should be riding into town soon. (Image source: Apple/Unsplash - edited)

Mac-nificent Seven: Apple analyst reiterates incoming new Mac models for 2022 including M2 MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro

Apple is gearing toward launching seven new Mac computers over the coming months, with potential releases occurring in March and either May or June. Highlights include the keenly awaited 2022 MacBook Air with M2 chip and the intri...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Feb 2022 17:40

Apple M2 Max could be faster than the Core i9-12900HK in multi-core. (Image Source: Macrumors)

Apple M2 Max performance projections show upcoming Apple Silicon sailing past Core i9-12900HK in multi-core and reaching RTX 3070 levels of performance

CPU and GPU performance projections for the Apple M2 and M2 Max seem to indicate that Apple's upcoming silicon can offer potentially offer decent gains compared to current M1 and M1 Max SoCs. The M2 Max's multi-core performance ca...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Feb 2022 15:27

Dear analysts, stop calling it a "spring event"? Spring in the US doesn't start until 3/20... (Image Source: Apple/Edited)

Top 3 things to expect from Apple's rumored Spring Event

Last year, Apple held a Spring Event chock-full of new hardware releases. Recent rumors suggest 2022 will be no different with a brand-new iPhone SE, iPad Air, and new Mac(s) expected at an upcoming virtual event in early March. L...

Brahm Shank, 17 Feb 2022 00:45

The next MacBook Pro may be one step forward and two steps back for the series. (Image source: Dmitry Chernyshov)

Revised MacBook Pro 13 scheduled for March 8 release with Apple M2, a Touch Bar, no notch and no ProMotion display

Rumour has it that Apple is preparing to launch a refreshed MacBook Pro 13 next month at its March 8 hardware event. While the machine will showcase Apple's new M2 chipset, it will also see a continuation of the Touch Bar, but no ...

Alex Alderson, 15 Feb 2022 17:32

Level up your Apple Silicon workflow on Mac with these amazing iPad apps. (Image Source: Apollo, Soor, ONE METEO/ Edited)

Top 3 iPad apps you will absolutely love on your Apple Silicon Mac

Congratulations on getting your new Apple Silicon Mac! Whether you are the kind of user that spends most of your time doomscrolling Reddit, jamming out to your favorite tunes, or constantly glancing at your local weather, these si...

Brahm Shank, 14 Feb 2022 00:47

The Apple Macbook Pro M1. (Source: Apple.com)

4 laptops to consider if you're not a fan of MacOS but want something like a MacBook Pro

Love it or hate it, Apple has turned its MacBook line into a tech icon. In 2021, the tech giant launched an all-new line-up of MacBooks with the impressively powerful M1 series of processors. But what if you're not a fan of MacOS ...

Julian van der Merwe, 13 Feb 2022 21:12

The M2 Apple MacBook Pro is expected to be an entry-level laptop. (Image source: Apple (2021 MacBook Pro) - edited)

Cost-cutting Apple M2 MacBook Pro embraces lower-level specs to gain entry-level status

The expected M2 MacBook Pro will have to cut some corners compared to the recently released Apple MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 according to a noted observer. While the potential MacBook Pro 2022 will be treated to new Apple S...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Feb 2022 19:45

Apple purportedly has a full range of M2-powered Mac products to release during 2022. (Image source: Apple - edited)

Big Macs and new chips: M2 Apple Silicon to star in entry-level MacBook Pro, updated 24-inch iMac, refreshed Mac mini, and 2022 MacBook Air

The successor to the M1 Apple Silicon, currently widely expected to be known as the M2 chip, could appear in no fewer than four different Macs before the end of the year. The lineup of potential new Apple M2-powered devices consis...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Feb 2022 23:34

A handful of the many new features in the iOS 15.4 Developer Beta (Image Source: Apple/Edited)

4 iOS 15.4 features to get excited for

Feeling like iPhone updates have been a bit of a snooze-fest lately? You are not alone. The good news is iOS 15.4 introduces a plethora of amazingly useful and highly requested features ahead of Apple’s next major iteration. Let’s...

Brahm Shank, 03 Feb 2022 18:54

Serving straight up vaporware makes for a rotten Apple (Image Source: Unsplash)

4 times Apple didn't deliver what was promised

From the slow and painful death of a so-called revolutionary charging mat to the promise of digital IDs in the Wallet app, let us take a trip down memory lane and relive some of the times our favorite fruit company served up a “ba...

Brahm Shank, 02 Feb 2022 00:21

iPad Pro pictured with Magic Keyboard (Image Source: Unsplash)

4 gamechanging keyboard shortcuts that every iPad user should know

Ready to level up your iPad workflow? These indispensable keyboard shortcuts will have you navigating iPadOS like a true whiz in no time. We are sharing handy key combos that will have you asking “What’s a computer?” all over agai...

Brahm Shank, 31 Jan 2022 18:49

Universal Control should arrive for everyone in the next stable versions of iPadOS and macOS. (Image source: Walling)

Universal Control comes to life in iPadOS 15.4 and macOS Monterey 12.3 with seamless integration across iPads and Macs

Universal Control has taken a step closer to public release with the first iPadOS 15.4 and macOS Monterey 12.3 betas. Available to try now, Universal Control allows people to treat up to three devices as one, with file transfers, ...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jan 2022 17:20

Safari finally takes advantage of ProMotion displays with macOS 12.2. (Image source: Duy Thanh Nguyen)

Apple publishes macOS 12.2 with Safari vulnerability fix and 120 Hz ProMotion improvements for the MacBook Pro 14 and the MacBook Pro 16

Apple has begun rolling out macOS 12.2, the third major revision of macOS Monterey to date. The OS upgrade addresses several issues for macOS 12, as well as a quality of life improvement for the MacBook Pro 14 and new MacBook Pro ...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jan 2022 12:54

Apple has gone bananas with its hectic product release schedule for fall of 2022. (Image source: Apple/Unsplash - edited)

Apple goes bananas: iPhone 14, M2 iPad Pro, and entry-level MacBook Pro join list of over a dozen products rumored for a fall '22 release

The iPhone 14 series, a refreshed iPad Pro with M2 silicon, and a new entry-level MacBook Pro are some of the highlights of a full launch schedule Apple reportedly has planned for fall (autumn) 2022. On top of those headliners, it...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jan 2022 22:38

Apple's upcoming VR headset will feature 8K displays and M1 Pro SoC. (Image: Antonio De Rosa)

Apple AR/VR headset to feature dual 8K displays, changeable prescription lenses, and M1 Pro SoC with fan, could be priced on the lines of entry-level MacBook Pro 14

Apple's upcoming AR/VR headset will feature an M1 Pro SoC, dual 8K displays, and advanced audio. The headset is likely to be priced around the US$2,000 mark, according to known Apple watcher Mark Gurman. Gurman also notes in his l...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Jan 2022 11:25

Live Text in macOS Monterey. (Image source: Apple)

3 essential features every Mac owner should use in macOS Monterey

Are you a "Mac Pro" or a Mac Novice? Think you know your Mac? Supercharge your workflow and maximize productivity using these key features. These features will have you saying "Hello" all over again! Don’t miss out on these Mac u...

Brahm Shank, 17 Jan 2022 21:08

The Apple Silicon Mac Pro will apparently utilize M1-extension chips rather than M2-generation processors. (Image source: Apple - edited)

Apple Silicon Mac Pro to rely on M1-extension chips rather than M2-generation SoCs

The Apple Silicon-based Mac Pro desktop computer will rely on M1 SoC extension chips rather than the upcoming M2 generation according to a noted tech tipster. In addition, Apple will complete its move away from Intel processors wi...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Jan 2022 19:57

An M2-powered Apple MacBook Pro could hit the shelves before the end of 2022. (Image source: Apple - edited)

M2 MacBook Pro 14 at competitive price and delayed M2 MacBook Air to boost Apple's laptop lineup in the second half of the year

A new MacBook Pro 14 and a refreshed MacBook Air should be launched in the second half of 2022 according to a leaker with a good track record. Both laptops will feature M2 Apple Silicon, with the M2 MacBook Pro 14 taking the place...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Jan 2022 17:45

Apple is finally able to meet iPhone 13's demand while MacBook Pros still remain hard to find. (Image source: Apple)

Apple finally able to meet iPhone 13's demand while the supply for MacBook Pro models still lags behind

An analysis from Goldman Sachs has revealed that Apple has largely met demand for the iPhone 13 series of smartphones. On the other hand, the supply for the 14-inch and the 16-inch MacBook Pros still lags behind the demand. Unlike...

Fawad Murtaza, 13 Jan 2022 21:34

The Flash Pro series. (Source: Chargeasap)

Chargeasap releases its latest Flash Pro-series power banks from crowdfunding to general retail

The start-up Chargeasap set up an Indiegogo campaign to fund the production of its Flash Pro and Pro Plus power banks. Its success has enabled the company to start selling the ~100W-capable accessories through its own website. The...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jan 2022 21:21

Apple lauds the success of its services in 2021. (Source: Apple)

Apple reveals it paid ~US$60 billion to developers in 2021

Now that 2022 is in full swing, Apple has released a summary of its services and how they have "enriched" lives during the previous year. This includes claims that the developers who make apps for its systems made about US$60 bill...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jan 2022 22:26

The 2022 MacBook Air has been pictured with a notch in this fan-made concept render. (Image source: @AppleyPro - edited)

M2 MacBook Air price and launch date explored by leaker who claims the notch is definitely on board

Details about the Apple MacBook Air with M2 silicon have been explored by a leaker who claims that the thin and light laptop will definitely come with a notch. There is speculation in regard to both the price and launch date for t...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Jan 2022 13:58

The Intel Core i7-12800H has shaken things up for the Apple M1 Max on Geekbench. (Image source: Intel/Apple - edited)

Tweaked Intel Core i7-12800H threatens Apple M1 Max power in new Razer Blade 15 (2022) Geekbench runs

The Alder Lake Intel Core i7-12800H has surfaced on Geekbench once again, this time inside a 2022 Razer Blade 15 laptop. The powerful hybrid chip, which can count on 14 cores and 20 threads, produced results that blow past its pre...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Dec 2021 04:17

Apple will release the next-generation M2 chip in the second half of 2022. (Image source: Apple)

Report claims that Apple will release its next-generation M2 silicon in the second-half of 2022 and will be built on TSMC's 4 nm process

Apple will reportedly target an 18-month product refresh cycle with its M2 processor. Allegedly, Apple's M2 silicon will be built using TSMC's 4 nm process. Furthermore, there will only be an M2 next year with more powerful Pro an...

Fawad Murtaza, 23 Dec 2021 00:09

Apple aimed to deliver Universal Control this autumn. (Image source: Apple)

Apple kicks Universal Control to spring 2022 following new OS releases

Apple has updated its website to reflect a new approximate release date for Universal Control. The feature, which allows you to bridge your iPad and Mac, will now arrive at some point during spring 2022. Apple still cannot commit ...

Alex Alderson, 14 Dec 2021 15:56

macOS 12.1 Monterey is rolling out globally now. (Image source: Apple)

Apple releases macOS 12.1 Monterey globally with bug fixes and SharePlay

Apple has started distributing macOS 12.1 to all eligible devices. The first major update for Monterey contains numerous bug fixes and some new features, including SharePlay.

Alex Alderson, 14 Dec 2021 12:23

The M1 Max MacBook Pro delivered up to 5x the rendering performance of a Core i9-equipped system in Adobe LightRoom (Image source: Apple)

CNET benchmarks indicate that the Apple MacBook Pro with the M1 Max chip is up to 4.8 times faster than Intel Macs in Adobe Lightroom

A benchmark test by CNET indicates that the new Apple Silicon M1 Max-equipped MacBook is up to 5 times faster than the models featuring an Intel Core i9 CPU. This is largely down to Apple's massive gains in GPU performance, with t...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 12 Dec 2021 18:41

Another Deal has hit the Apple M1 MacBook Air, which is now as cheap as it was on Black Friday (Image: Notebookcheck)

Deal | The Apple M1 MacBook Air is back on sale for the same cheap price as on Black Friday

Apple fans who missed out on Black Friday deals for a new laptop don't have to worry, as Amazon has now kicked off another sale on the M1 MacBook Air and offers the laptop for the same affordable Black Friday price.

Enrico Frahn, 09 Dec 2021 22:23

Apple advertises Universal Control as one of Monterey's key features. (Image source: Apple)

Apple pushes macOS 12.1 Release Candidate without Universal Control and other critical bug fixes

Apple has issued the Release Candidate for macOS 12.1 Monterey, the latest version of its desktop operating system. macOS 12.1 will contain numerous changes, but Apple is not yet ready to release one of Monterey's most exciting fe...

Alex Alderson, 08 Dec 2021 16:23

The new MacBook Pro 14 could receive a slew of fixes next week. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

macOS Monterey 12.1 to arrive next week with plenty of bug fixes for new MacBook Pro machines

According to reports, Apple plans on releasing the next version of macOS Monterey next week. macOS Monterey 12.1 should arrive with plenty of bug fixes and improvements, especially for the new MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16.

Alex Alderson, 08 Dec 2021 12:32

Discussions between Windows laptop users and MacBook owners can get heated...(Image source: Lenovo/Apple/Unsplash - edited)

4 maddeningly fragile reasons why Apple MacBook owners sometimes irk Windows laptop lovers

For the layperson there may be little difference between owning a Windows-based laptop or choosing a MacBook notebook from Apple. But for those a bit more in the know, there is sometimes a bubbling cauldron of caustic vitriol just...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Dec 2021 16:41

This Apple MacBook Pro 15 laptop unexpectedly caught on fire while the owner was asleep. (Image source: u/Squeezieful/Unsplash - edited)

Spontaneously combusting 15-inch MacBook Pro gives user shocking wake-up call

A 15-inch MacBook Pro has shockingly caught on fire in a user’s house, resulting in catastrophic damage to the laptop. The spontaneously combusting Apple MacBook Pro was a model from the 2015 lineup, which was infamously banned fr...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Dec 2021 21:27

2022 could see two MacBook Pro models with different hardware capabilities (Image source: Apple)

Insider claims that Apple will launch multiple Apple Silicon M2-powered Macs in 2022, including an entry-level MacBook Pro

Insider Mark Gurman recently stated that Apple plans on releasing five different Mac models next year. These could include new iMac and Mac Mini models, a MacBook Air redesign, and two different MacBook Pros. Most of these parts, ...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 05 Dec 2021 20:25

Apple's third-generation Silicon SoCs are not thought to be arriving until mid-2023 at the earliest. (Image source: MacRumors)

Leak outlines the Apple SoCs set to rely on TSMC's N3 node

According to reports, Apple is set to shift from 5 nm to 3 nm nodes between M2 and M3 SoCs. TSMC should have its N3 node ready in time for the A17 Bionic too, both tipped for releases in 2023.

Alex Alderson, 03 Dec 2021 01:00

Apple's new MagSafe charging is not without its issues on the MacBook Pro 16. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Reports of MacBook Pro 16 charging issues emerge using Apple's new MagSafe 3 cable

According to reports, Apple's new MagSafe 3 power connector can fail to charge the MacBook Pro 16 when the machine is switched off. Seemingly, the issue does not hinder the MacBook Pro 14, which also supports MagSafe 3.

Alex Alderson, 30 Nov 2021 18:03

Attractive Cyber Monday deals for the 2021 Apple MacBook Pro 14 are appearing online. (Image source: Apple/Unsplash - edited)

Deal | Apple MacBook Pro 14 with 8-core M1 Pro CPU and 14-core GPU gets a Cyber Monday discount for shoppers in the US and UK

There are deals to be had on the brand-new Apple MacBook Pro 14 with M1 Pro SoC. Shoppers in the US can scoot over to Adorama to find a special deal for the 14-inch MacBook Pro while potential buyers in the UK should check out Ama...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Nov 2021 18:54

The M2 MacBook Air comes with a notchless display in the latest renditions of the upcoming Apple laptop. (Image source: @LeaksApplePro - edited)

New M2 MacBook Air renders based on Apple CAD files do away with the notch

The latest renders of the potential Apple MacBook Air laptop with M2 SoC have been posted online. Apparently, the new M2 MacBook Air renders are based on actual leaked Apple CAD files. Haters of the notch will be pleased to see th...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Nov 2021 19:16

Apple is now encouraging people to repair their iPhones and Macs from home. (Image source: Apple)

Self Service Repair: Apple to start selling replacement parts for iPhones and Macs

To people's surprise, Apple has announced a self-repair service for people to repair their iPhones and Macs at home. The company will provide spare parts, tools and repair manuals, representing a considerable u-turn on its previou...

Alex Alderson, 17 Nov 2021 17:51

An SD card-enabled MacBook Pro. (Source: Apple)

The new MacBook Pro's SD card reader is reported as dysfunctional in some units

Apple may have answered a multitude of MacBook Pro-user prayers by restoring the SD card slot to the latest versions of these PCs. However, a growing number of owners claim that the "new" port is running unusually slow compared to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Nov 2021 14:03

Renditions of the Apple iPhone 14 and the 2022 MacBook Air have already been published online. (Image source: Jon Prosser/RendersbyIan)

M2 MacBook Air release date and iPhone 14 model details join numerous bite-sized rumors offered by Apple tipster

An Apple tipster has offered up information about multiple products due to come out of Cupertino in the ensuing months. This includes rumors about the expected M2 MacBook Air, future iMac computers, the iPhone 14 range, and even a...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Nov 2021 18:24

Apple claims to have fixed macOS 12 Monterey for T2-equipped Macs. (Image source: Apple)

Apple publishes a statement about macOS 12 Monterey upgrade issues

Apple believes that it has fixed macOS 12 Monterey for devices with a T2 security chip. The fix will be no good for a machine that bricked when attempting to install macOS 12, though.

Alex Alderson, 08 Nov 2021 20:42

Fabric interconnect will continue to play a key role in Apple's scaling plans for its M-series silicon. (Image: Apple)

Latest Apple Silicon roadmap leak conflicts with previous Mac Pro rumors, but also offers more details on Apple's plans

A new report has offered information that conflicts with previous reports of Apple’s silicon plans for the Mac Pro. However, it also offers some rumored new details about Apple’s silicon roadmap for future devices including the ne...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 07 Nov 2021 11:22

Reputedly, it will take Apple a few years to finalise OLED panels for MacBook Pros. (Image source: Mohamed Kerroudj)

The first Apple MacBook with an OLED display will not arrive before 2025, but it will have a high peak brightness

After recently unveiling the first MacBook Pros with mini-LED displays, Apple is reportedly already developing next-generation panels. Supposedly, Apple will combine two OLED panels to achieve extreme brightness and durability, bu...

Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2021 00:13

The Apple leadership team in 2007 at the time of the first iPhone launch. (Image: Jonathon Sprague/Redux)

Apple's M1 Pro, M1 Max chips are the culmination of a vision hatched in 2008

A lot has rightly been written about the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips found in Apple’s new MacBook Pro models. However, while the spotlight is rightly on them now, their origins date back to a decision made in 2008 under the leadership...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Nov 2021 10:43

The Apple M1 Pro SoC comes with either an 8-core CPU part or a 10-core CPU component. (Image source: Apple - edited)

M1 Pro 10-core SoC pips M1 Max to head PassMark's desktop and laptop CPU single-thread performance charts as Apple Silicon secures top four places

The Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max processors have made an initial appearance in the PassMark CPU Mark single-thread performance benchmarks for both laptop and desktop processors. Apple Silicon now occupies the top four positions in both...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Nov 2021 19:28

macOS 12 Monterey is causing issues on some older hardware. (Image source: Dmitry Chernyshov)

macOS 12 Monterey has made some older Apple iMac, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro machines unusable

Apple has released macOS 12 Monterey, but it is not playing well with some older hardware. For one reason or another, the update has bricked several Intel-based iMacs, MacBook Airs and MacBook Pros. Apple has suggested a workaroun...

Alex Alderson, 02 Nov 2021 16:24