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Opinion
What's in store for the Mac in 2024? Not a whole lot
The Mac lineup is entering the phase of incremental updates.
Best Picks
Best Mac for video editing
Which Mac should you buy to edit video? We look at the best Apple hardware for the job
News
AirJet makes a MacBook Air perform like a MacBook Pro
Super-slim cooling chip fits in Apple's thinnest laptop and boost its performance while under heavy load.
Best Picks
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?
Best Deals
Best Cyber Monday Mac deals
Save money on a new Mac, including the iMac and Mac mini, with these great Cyber Monday deals and discounts.
Best Deals
Best Cyber Monday MacBook deals
You can save money on a new MacBook Pro or MacBook Air with these great Cyber Monday deals and discounts.
Best Picks
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?
Best Picks
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.
News
If you're waiting for a 5G MacBook, it's coming–but not for a while
A report says that Apple plans to bring cellular connectivity once it makes its own cellular modem. But that's likely going to take years.
How-To
How to delete Mac files and folders using Terminal
The command line is not only powerful, it can also be dangerous. Learn how to use commands for deleting files and folders correctly to make sure your time with Terminal is a productivity godsend instead of a complete disaster.
Opinion
Even Apple doesn’t have a use for the new Mac Pro
The one team at Apple who should be using its new supercomputer isn’t.
Opinion
After 3 years, the cheapest MacBook is a terrible value
With an old chip and an older design, Apple's cheapest MacBook should either be cheaper or retired.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: The 8GB Mac memory conundrum
Apple sells a lot of Macs with just 8GB of unified memory. Thatu2019s not enough in todayu2019s tech world. Weu2019re talking about how this causes a problem and what users need to be aware of when shopping for a Mac, on this episode of the Macworld Podcast!
Opinion
Everyone is looking at the M3 benchmarks wrong
The numbers might not show a massive speed boost over the M2, but Apple is doing much more with its core design.
How-To
How to fix a MacBook that won’t charge
Here's what to do if your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air battery is dead and it won't change, or if the charger isn't working.
How-To
How to delete Other storage on a Mac
Need more space on your Mac? Want to delete Other? We have the answers! Plus why Apple no longer has Other since macOS Monterey.
Opinion
Apple has a RAM problem and we're paying the price
Apple still sells expensive "Pro" computers with just 8GB of RAM and charges a fortune for more.
Feature
Why I switched my MacBook Pro preorder from M3 Pro to M3 Max
The M3 Max model is the sweet spot for performance and memory.
How-To
Here’s how to stop your MacBook sleeping when the lid is closed
Here's what you need to do if you want to stop your MacBook from sleeping when the lid is closed and even turn on your Mac without opening the lid.
Opinion
The M3 MacBook Pro meets a priceu2014it doesn't fill a need
Appleu2019s newest laptop joins a long line of redundant and unnecessary devices.
Feature
macOS Ventura compatibility: Can your Mac run macOS Ventura?
Find out if macOS Ventura is compatible with your Mac with our guide to the system requirements for macOS Ventura.
News Analysis
No matter the spin, people have stopped buying Macs
After a 34-percent drop, sales are basically back where they were before Apple silicon (and the pandemic) arrived.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: What you should know when buying the new M3 MacBook Pro and iMac
We have the new M3 iMac and the M3 Max MacBook Pro. Are they worth your hard-earned money? Find out in this episode of the Macworld Podcast? Stay tuned!
News
Apple defends 8GB of RAM in the MacBook Pro as ‘analogous to 16GB’ in a PC
Bob Borchers tells buyers to ‘look beyond the specifications.’
Feature
Complete guide to Apple MagSafe: What is MagSafe?
What you should know about MagSafe including what works with MagSafe, how it charges iPhones, and what MagSafe cable MacBooks need.
News
Some M3 MacBook Pros are shipping with… macOS Ventura?
Apple's new M3 MacBook Pros began arriving today, and some users have gotten a surprise—macOS Ventura is pre-installed rather than Sonoma.
Reviews
iMac M3 review
The new iMac has the same design, colors, and features as the M1 iMac, but it has a new M3 chip. That's a good way to make a great Mac even better.
News
With the M3, Apple kills the dream of a 27-inch iMac
Apple squashed long-standing rumors that an iMac bigger than 24 inches is on the way.
Reviews
16-inch MacBook Pro review
The new chip takes the MacBook Pro to new heights–and there's finally a new color
Feature
Why you should (or shouldn't) get a new M3 MacBook Pro
Apple new Pro lineup is here and a lot has changed in just a few years.
Stay Foolish
A few 'Fast' facts Apple didn't want to tell us
While the event itself might have seemed largely pro forma, it wasn't without some significant details—even if you did have to root around a bit to find them.Monday's event was so short, it obscured some important details.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Apple's new M3 Mac lineup
Apple held its Scary Fast event and on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, weu2019re talking about the treats it just handed out! M3 MacBook Pros, a new iMac, and more! Itu2019s all on this show!
Feature
24-inch iMac: Buy now or wait?
We'll help you decide if it's a good time to buy a 24-inch iMac.
News
M3-series MacBook Pro Q&A: Everything you need to know
Here's everything you need to know about the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max.
News
'Scary' Apple releases will keep coming in November
M3 Macs and a big iOS update are the highlights of Apple's November releases.
News Analysis
First M3 benchmarks reveal performance boost
Most of the performance gains seem to have little to do with architectural changes.
Different Think
The iMac finally got its M3 update. It deserved better
The iMac has history, and doesn't deserve to be treated as an afterthought.
Updated
M3 family brings more performance to the Mac
Apple's new 3nm Mac chips are faster and more efficient.
Updated
14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro: Buy now or wait?
Is this a good time to buy Apple's most powerful laptop?
News
The entry-level MacBook Pro still only supports one external display
Apple's frustrating restrictions on the base M-series chips continue.
Opinion
The only Apple devices that need USB-C are still stuck on Lightning
Why did Apple’s Mac accessories ever have Lightning ports?
The Macalope
There were more tricks than treats at Apple's Scary Mac event
Apple's somewhat dull event didn't live up to the rumors at all.
News
Everything Apple announced at the 'Scary Fast' Mac event
Apple's Mac event will kick off at 5pm Pacific Time.
News
M3 iMac: Everything you need to know
Here's what you need to know about the next-generation iMac, including when it will arrive and whether it will offer an M2 or M3 chip.
News
Apple updates MacBook Pro lineup with M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips
The M3 Pro and Max models are available in Space Black.
News
Apple's new iMac sports an M3, no other upgrades
All-in-one desktop Mac gets updated after over two years.
Feature
Read the 'Scary Fast' keynote before it happens in our minute-by-minute preview
Everything Apple is going to announce tonight, before it's announced.
Feature