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Apple products on a table.

Apple is eyeing ten new product categories in the coming years

Apple reportedly plans major product expansion under new leadership, with foldables, AI wearables, and smart home devices in development
Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge Spotted in a recent listing

Samsung’s new Snapdragon-powered Galaxy Book isn’t the MacBook Neo rival I was hoping for

A Snapdragon X2 Elite chip and AMOLED screen sound great, but Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Book 6 Edge may not land where I thought it would.
MacBook Pro on a table.

For the first time in years, I’m genuinely excited for a new MacBook Pro

Apple is rumored to launch a completely redesigned MacBook Pro later this year, with a new chip, OLED display, touchscreen, and Dynamic Island. Here's everything that has me excited.
A woman uses the trackpad of the HP 14-inch 2-in-1 touch laptop.

How to take a screenshot on a Chromebook in 2026

Like Windows and Mac computers, you can easily take screenshots on a Chromebook with a couple of shortcut keys. Here’s a step-by-step guide to walk you through.
Framework laptop 13 pro in black

Framework Laptop 13 Pro is the repairable MacBook Pro killer Linux users have been waiting for

Framework's new Laptop 13 Pro packs a 74Wh battery, Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips, and a touch display into a fully repairable aluminum chassis.
Framework laptop 16

Framework Laptop 16 gets a better touchpad, a new look, and a wild eGPU trick

Framework Laptop 16 gets a seamless haptic touchpad, a new translucent bezel, a budget-friendly Ryzen 5 option, and a wild OCuLink Dev Kit that turns it into a desktop-class machine.
Dell

Dell XPS 14 vs Dell 14 Premium: Which Is Better for Playing Fortnite?

Choosing between the Dell XPS 14 and the Dell 14 Premium for gaming – especially for a title like Fortnite – comes down to understanding what each machine is designed to do. Both laptops fit into the broader premium lineup made by Dell, and both deliver strong everyday performance, excellent build quality, and impressive displays. […]
Computer, Electronics, Laptop

Microsoft’s next Surface laptops are delayed, and the pricing might sting too

A new report suggests Microsoft’s next Surface laptops may be delayed, and the pricing doesn’t look very encouraging either. Here's everything you need to know.
Honor Win H9 Gaming Laptop Teaser

This wild gaming laptop wants to fight motion sickness at 300Hz

Honor’s WIN H9 gaming laptop pairs a 300Hz display with what it calls “3D Game Anti-Dizziness” tech, alongside an RTX 5070 Ti and an unusually aggressive six-fan cooling system.
Computer, Electronics, Laptop

I used a MacBook Air for 3 years, but the Galaxy Book6 Pro now has my loyalty

The Galaxy Book6 Pro has tipped the scales so much that going back to my MacBook Air M2 feels like a compromise — I do have my reasons.
macbook

Apple’s next wave of Macs might keep you waiting for longer, and you can thank AI for that

Apple’s upcoming Mac Studio and MacBook Pro could be delayed due to global memory shortages driven by rising AI hardware demand.
Copilot

AI has blocked out Windows laptops in the race against the MacBook

Windows laptops finally got interesting, but AI turned into the wrong selling point at the exact wrong moment.
Google Pixelbook in silver.

A Google Pixel laptop might be on its way, but does anyone actually want one?

A new Google Pixel laptop might be in the works, but history, rising hardware costs, and a $599 MacBook Neo suggest it could be dead on arrival.
iPhone 17e rear camera.

The MacBook Neo made me realize Apple still doesn’t know how to do a truly great cheap iPhone

The MacBook Neo proves Apple knows how to build a great entry product, which only makes the iPhone 17e feel more frustrating.
Student using MacBook Neo in classroom.

AI triggered a RAMmageddon so bad that Apple looks like the sensible choice

I did not expect 2026 to be the year Apple looked reasonable on laptop pricing, but the rest of the PC industry left me no choice.
MacBook Neo

Microsoft leaks predict the obvious: The Surface line has no answer for the MacBook Neo

Microsoft's 2026 Surface refresh brings OLED screens and new chips, but no affordable option to counter the MacBook Neo, which outperforms all the budget rivals.
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Microsoft College Offer doles out free software so that you forget that MacBook Neo is a better deal

Microsoft is using free software, Game Pass, and student laptop discounts to make Windows 11 PCs more appealing for college buyers, but the real value still depends on the hardware, eligibility rules, and whether you'll use the extras.
Microsoft Surface Pro Touchscreen pen

Microsoft’s next Surface Laptop could get an OLED panel, but I’m already shaking in fear

New report suggests that Microsoft’s next Surface Laptop could finally get OLED options, but with recent Surface price hikes already in place, that upgrade may not come cheap.
MSI new gaming laptops.

MSI unveils a barrage of laptops with up to RTX 5090 graphics and Intel Arrow Lake chips

From budget-friendly Cyborg models to the powerhouse Titan 18, MSI's 2026 laptop lineup is massive, varied, and built around Intel's newest chips and Nvidia's latest mobile GPUs.
Microsoft Surface Book

Microsoft raises Surface laptop prices, and it’s cheapest is now twice as pricey as MacBook Neo

Ugh, welcome to the RAMpocalypse!
MacBook Neo

You can build yourself a multi-color MacBook Neo, if you got the DIY tools handy

Thanks to Apple’s Self Service Repair program, MacBook Neo owners may be able to swap in differently colored parts and create a custom two-tone laptop.
MacBook Neo

MacBook Neo is allegedly selling too fast, and Apple wants more units now

A new supply-chain report claims Apple has increased MacBook Neo orders and raised shipment forecasts after stronger-than-expected demand
Apple MacBook Neo with users hands on it

The MacBook Neo is moonlighting as a Windows gaming machine, and it’s doing it well

Apple's budget MacBook Neo, powered by the A18 Pro SoC and capped at 8GB RAM, ran a range of Windows 11 games through Parallels Desktop with playable frame rates.
Framework

I like what Framework is promising, but it needs to deliver

Framework teases next-gen hardware event with focus on open computing and user control
Electronics, Hardware, Electronic Chip

Nvidia leak claims a no-holds barred RAM situation for upcoming N1 laptop chips

Simply too good to let slide.
MacBook Neo

Apple is selling repair kits for MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e, if you have the DIY fix itch

Oh yes, I’m rolling up my sleeves for this one!
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI deal

Save $560 on the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI: RTX 5080, 24-core Ultra 9, and a 250Hz Mini-LED for under $2,600

The Acer Predator Helios 18 AI is down to $2,539.99, saving you $560 on a gaming laptop with an RTX 5080, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB DDR5, 250Hz Mini-LED display, and dual Thunderbolt 5 ports.
Illustration of 12-inch MacBook.

Experts uncover a 49-day time bomb that is likely slowing down your Mac

A newly uncovered macOS bug acts like a time bomb, freezing the system's internal network clock after 49.7 days and causing apps and websites to stop working.
The torn-down M2 MacBook Air rests on a wooden floor.

MacBooks are still the hardest laptops to fix, consumer group says

A new U.S. PIRG Education Fund report says Apple’s MacBooks are the least repairable laptops among the major brands it evaluated, with Apple finishing last in the 2026 rankings.
ASUS, Zenbook A16

ASUS Zenbook S14 and S16 just got a big AI upgrade — here’s what’s new

ASUS Zenbooks just leveled up their brains.
MacBook Air M5 15-inch deal

Save $150 on the M5 MacBook Air 15-inch: Wi-Fi 7, Apple Intelligence, and the latest Apple silicon under $1,200

The Apple MacBook Air 15-inch with M5 chip is down to $1,149.99 at Amazon, an 11% saving on a laptop with a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display, Wi-Fi 7, Apple Intelligence, and 512GB SSD.
MacBook Neo

Apple’s next MacBook Neo is already in the works, and it’s getting a meaningful upgrade

Apple's MacBook Neo launched only last month, but a credible supply chain source says a 2027 follow-up is already in the works, with more RAM and a faster chip.
MacBook Neo

This wild MacBook Neo water-cooling mod turns it into a much faster machine

A custom liquid-cooling mod helped the MacBook Neo run significantly cooler and boosted performance enough to beat the M1 MacBook Air in benchmarks.
Dell Plus Copilot+ PC deal

Save $500 on the Dell Plus Copilot+ PC: Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM, and a 2.5K Mini-LED touchscreen under $1,100

The Dell Plus Copilot+ PC 16-inch 2-in-1 is down to $1,099.99 at Best Buy, saving you $500 on a laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB LPDDR5X RAM, 1TB SSD, and a 2.5K Mini-LED touchscreen.
Student using Chromebook in School

Chromebooks are running out of favor in US schools for surprising reasons

US schools are scaling back Chromebook use due to distractions, behavior issues, and concerns that too much tech may hurt learning outcomes.
MacBook Pro.

M5 MacBook Pro tests show Apple is pretty close to fixing its worst weakness

New tests show the M5 MacBook Pro can run AAA Windows games smoothly via emulation, signaling major progress in Apple’s gaming performance.
Computer, Electronics, Laptop, MacBook

Don’t try this $3 app that makes your MacBook moan, but I know you want to

SlapMac, a $3 app that makes MacBooks play moans, farts, and other sound effects when hit, has gone viral after reportedly earning thousands in just days.
Apple MacBook Neo with users hands on it

Macbook Neo stress test shows Apple could’ve made it run cooler with a simple fix

New tests show the MacBook Neo could run cooler and faster with a simple copper plate, exposing the limits of its fanless design.