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Best Mac for gaming

Are Macs any good as gaming computers? In the past the answer would've been no, but that's changed: you can play games on a Mac, but which Mac?

By Karen Haslam 5 months ago

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The best iPad stands

There's an iPad stand for everyone, whether you want a recipe holder for the kitchen or a second screen at work

By Martyn Casserly and Simon Jary 5 months ago

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Best Mac webcams

Pick a new Mac webcam that provides better image quality and features for video calls with friends and business colleagues

By Cliff Joseph 5 months ago

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Best password managers

Is iCloud Keychain enough or should you use a separate password manager? We look at several worthy alternatives.

By Martyn Casserly 5 months ago

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Best iPad for kids: To go cheap or small, that is the question

Looking for an iPad that will suit a child? Here's our guide to the models that should be at the top of your list

By Martyn Casserly 6 months ago

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Best laptop stands for Apple MacBook

Tidy your desk with these great laptop stands for MacBooks

By Simon Jary 7 months ago

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Best VPN for iPhone: Unlock content with these recommended services

Looking for the best VPN for iPhone? These recommended services provide privacy, security, and unblock content around the world.

By Karen Haslam and Lloyd Coombes 7 months ago

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iPad Air M2 vs iPad Pro M4

Apple has updated its iPad lineup for 2024. But how do the new Air and Pro models compare?

By Martyn Casserly 7 months ago

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The best USB-C hubs for iPad

If you're not using your iPad's USB-C port, you're not taking full advantage of your tablet. These are the best iPad, iPad Air, iPad mini and iPad Pro hubs we've seen.

By Simon Jary 7 months ago

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Best wired headphones for iPhone and iPad

There are some great Lightning or USB-C headphones available for those who want wired headphones. These are our favourites.

By Cliff Joseph 8 months ago

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Best photo editing software for Mac

We evaluate the photo editing apps used by professional photographers including Photoshop, Pixelmator, Photomator, Affinity Photo and others.

By Cliff Joseph 8 months ago

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Microsoft Office for Mac: Microsoft 365 vs Office 2021 buying advice

We compare Microsoft 365 and Office 2021 for Mac, reveal prices for apps like Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and discuss the cheapest way to get Office for Mac.

By Karen Haslam 9 months ago

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Best Mac for music production

Wondering which Mac to get for making music? We compare the current offerings from Apple

By Karen Haslam 9 months ago

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Accessorize your Apple Vision Pro with these cases, clips, and more

When you dropped $3,500 for Apple's new spatial computing headset, you were just getting started.

By Jason Cross 9 months ago

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Best Mac for programming and developers

Looking for a Mac or MacBook for coding? Here's why you need a Mac for iOS and macOS development and the best Mac for coding your app.

By Karen Haslam 9 months ago

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M2 vs M3 MacBook Air: Is the cheap model enough?

New MacBook Air M3 models are here, so we see whether you should buy them of a cheaper M2 Air

By Martyn Casserly 9 months ago

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Vision Pro vs Meta Quest 3

At a fraction of the price, Quest 3 can do a lot of what Vision Pro does…or can it?

By Jason Cross 10 months ago

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Best microphone for Mac & iPhone 2024

Here are the best microphones for recording on a Mac. Find a mic that's compatible with your Mac and improve the quality of your recordings and video calls.

By Martyn Casserly 11 months ago

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Best iPhone for Gaming

Find out which iPhones are best for gaming and whether you need to buy the best iPhone to get the best gaming performance.

By Karen Haslam 11 months ago

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How to switch from Fitbit to Apple Watch

Is now the time to switch from your trusty Fitbit to the shiny Apple Watch?

By Simon Jary 11 months ago

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M1 vs M3 iMac: What is the difference?

Looking for an iMac? Here's how the M1 and M3 models compare–and how much better the M3 is than the iMac Pro.

By Martyn Casserly 1 year ago

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Best Mac for video editing

Which Mac should you buy to edit video? We look at the best Apple hardware for the job

By Karen Haslam 1 year ago

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Best security cameras 2024: Monitor your home from your iPhone

Looking for a security camera for your smart home? Here are some of the best options, with or without HomeKit, that work in your Apple Home set up.

By Cliff Joseph 1 year ago

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New vs old MacBook Pro 16-inch: M3 Pro/Max vs M2 Pro/Max

The new M3 Pro and Max have come to the 16-inch MacBook Pro, but are they a better option than the M2 generation they replace?

By Martyn Casserly 1 year ago

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New vs old 14-inch MacBook Pro: M3 Pro/Max vs M2 Pro/Max

Apple has updated the 14-inch MacBook Pros with new M3 Pro and Max silicon. Are they worth choosing over the already great M2 Pro and Max?

By Martyn Casserly 1 year ago

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13-inch M2 vs 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro: Big upgrades in a small package

Apple has upgraded its smallest MacBook Pro with a bigger, better screen, the latest chips and other new features. We compare it to the older version.

By Martyn Casserly 1 year ago

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3 things Android still does better than even the iPhone 15 Pro

Apple has really stepped up its game with the iPhone 15 generation, but Android still does some things better.

By Simon Lohmann 1 year ago

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iPhone 14 vs iPhone 11

We know you love your old phone, but it might be time to switch.

By Martyn Casserly 1 year ago

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iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro: Which one should you buy?

The iPhone 15 Pro has arrived with some tidy upgrades, but does that make it a better option than the trusty iPhone 14 Pro?

By Martyn Casserly 1 year ago

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iPhone 15 vs iPhone 15 Pro: Which one should you choose?

Pro or standard? Which iPhone 15 is the one on which you should be spending your money?

By Martyn Casserly 1 year ago

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iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: Which is the right Pro for you?

New Apple flagship iPhones have arrived, begging the question which is better, the iPhone 15 Pro or the iPhone 15 Pro Max?

By Martyn Casserly 1 year ago

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iPhone 15 vs iPhone 14: Do the new features justify an annual upgrade?

We compare the new iPhone 15 to the iPhone 14 to see which is the best choice for you

By Martyn Casserly 1 year ago

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iPhone 12 vs iPhone 15: It's probably time to upgrade

The iPhone 15 is here, but does it offer enough to tempt you away from the iPhone 12?

By Martyn Casserly 1 year ago

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iPhone 15 vs. iPhone 13: Is it time to upgrade?

We compare the iPhone 15 and 13 for tech specs, features, and price, and help you decide whether to make the upgrade.

By David Price 1 year ago

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AirPods Pro: Buy or wait?

With the second-gen AirPods Pro out now, its a good time to buy, unless you want USB-C.

By Jason Cross 1 year ago

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Studio Pro vs. AirPods Max

Apple's two premium audio offerings go head-to-head to see which one is the best?

By Martyn Casserly 1 year ago

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¿Qué Mac o MacBook debes comprar si eres estudiante?

Te ayudamos a encontrar el ordenador de Apple que necesitas para la escuela, el instituto o la universidad

By Alba Mora Antoja 1 year ago

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¿Qué iPad debes comprar si eres estudiante?

Si eres estudiante de instituto o de universidad, quizás estés harto de tomar apuntes a mano en clase: la solución es hacerte con una tablet ligera y potente como los iPads de Apple

By Alba Mora Antoja 1 year ago

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Best Mac for photo editing

Wondering which MacBook or Mac is best for photo editing? We help you choose the Mac for your image editing and Photoshop needs.

By Karen Haslam 1 year ago

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Best free Mac photo editors

Looking for an alternative to Photos, Apple's free photo editor and image library app? Here are some completely free Mac photo editors that you can use to Photoshop your photos for free.

By Cliff Joseph 1 year ago