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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.
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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.
Dell Pro 7 2-in-1.

Dell’s latest laptops shed some weight, trim the waistline, and get sensible names

Dell's redesigned commercial PC lineup is thinner, lighter, and powered by Intel and AMD AI chips — and it's finally dropped the confusing old naming system.
MacBook Air M4 15-inch deal

Don’t sleep on the M4 MacBook Air: 24GB RAM, a 15-inch Retina display, and $300 off thanks to the M5 launch

The Apple MacBook Air 15-inch with M4 chip and 24GB unified memory is down to $1,299 at Amazon, a 19% saving off its $1,599 list price. Here's why it's still one of the best laptops you can buy.
laptop sitting on table

LG’s next-gen 120Hz display promises a huge jump in laptop battery life

LG Display has started mass production of a laptop panel that automatically drops to 1Hz when your screen is idle, delivering up to 48% better battery life.
Person sitting and using an HP computer with Windows 11.

Windows 11 wants to run like a MacBook Neo, starting with memory efficiency

Microsoft is improving Windows 11 performance by reducing memory usage, aiming to make 8GB RAM laptops more usable amid rising hardware costs.
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S deal

One of the best-value gaming laptops available right now: RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB RAM, OLED, Core Ultra 9 for $1,549

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S is down to $1,549.99 at Best Buy, saving you $350 on a gaming laptop with an RTX 5070 Ti, Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB of RAM, 240Hz OLED display, and a 1TB NVMe SSD.
MacBook Neo

The new MacBook Neo charges faster than Apple claims

Apple's MacBook Neo charges slower than an iPhone 17 Pro out of the box — but a $59 adapter fixes that. Here's what the tests reveal.
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A terrific MacBook Air rival just made its debut, but you likely won’t be able to buy it

Xiaomi has just launched a new thin-and-light laptop with Intel's Panther Lake CPU, smooth OLED display, and 24GB RAM, but availability may keep it out of reach for many buyers.
macOS Tahoe 26 public beta running on the M4 MacBook Air 15

Everything new that’s coming to your Mac with macOS 26.4

macOS Tahoe 26.4 is nearly here — and it's bringing back things Apple quietly took away, plus a few features that should've existed from the start.
Toughbook 56 featured.

Panasonic’s new rugged Toughbook 56 laptops pack two hot-swappable batteries

Panasonic's new Toughbook 56 rugged laptop packs two hot-swappable batteries for 24-hour field use, plus AI processing, triple LAN, and ErgoGrip ergonomics.
Dell Precision laptop 17

Dell revives Precision laptop line with a sleeker design and serious power boost

Dell has refreshed its Precision lineup with four new laptops across two tiers and two screen sizes, all powered by Intel's latest processors and NVIDIA's newest Blackwell graphics.
Apple MacBook Neo with users hands on it

Someone gave the MacBook Neo the 1TB storage upgrade it never got from Apple

A Chinese repair technician has done what Apple won't — squeezed 1TB of storage into the MacBook Neo via a risky NAND chip swap that voids your warranty instantly.
Apple MacBook Neo with users hands on it

Don’t hold your breath for a Macbook Neo refresh with a touchscreen anytime soon

A touchscreen MacBook may sound appealing, but Apple is unlikely to add touch support anytime soon.
MacBook Pro on a table.

Tests show the 14-Inch MacBook Pro holds back the M5 Max chip

Early benchmarks reveal that the M5 Max performs significantly better in the 16-inch MacBook Pro, suggesting the smaller 14-inch model may throttle the chip under heavy workloads.
CHUWI CoreBook X Featured

You might want to double-check before buying laptops from this Chinese brand

Investigators say some Chuwi laptops advertised with Ryzen 5 7430U chips actually ship with older Ryzen 5 5500U processors.
Apple MacBook Neo with users hands on it

Can the $599 MacBook Neo actually handle gaming? A new test tries to find out

A new gaming test shows how Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo performs across 10 different games, highlighting both the surprising strengths and the limits of Apple’s budget laptop.
M4 MacBook Air

MacBook Air is getting OLED, but you’ll be waiting a few more years

Apple's OLED laptop rollout starts with MacBook Pro as early as late 2026, but MacBook Air buyers could be waiting until 2028 or 2029 for the same upgrade.
Student using MacBook Neo in classroom.

Windows desperately needs its own MacBook Neo, but it seems impossible to build

The MacBook Neo isn't just a new Mac, it's a reminder of how badly Windows laptop miss the low-cost premium sweet spot.
MacBook Neo

Asus chief says the MacBook Neo shock will push PC brands to level up their game

Asus's co-CEO says Apple's $599 MacBook Neo is a "shock" to the PC industry, and the entire Windows ecosystem is scrambling to figure out how to compete with it.
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ASUS’ powerful Strix Halo-powered compact gaming laptop finally lands in the US

ASUS finally launches 14-inch TUF Gaming A14 in the US, with AMD's powerful Strix Halo processor to a compact gaming laptop.
Macbook air

Macbook Air’s storage drive shows impressive speed gain, even beating the MacBook Pro

The M5 MacBook Air's switch to PCIe 4.0 storage delivers read speeds of 6,473 MB/s — fast enough to beat the M4 Pro MacBook Pro 16 by nearly 20%.
MacBook Neo

Apple’s next MacBook Neo might let you tap the screen

Apple’s second-generation MacBook Neo could arrive with a touchscreen display and upgraded internals, according to a new analyst report.
iMac with M4

iMacs with bigger screen and faster chips aren’t yet dead at Apple

Apple is internally testing larger iMac models with faster chips as it considers expanding premium product tiers and evolving its desktop lineup.
MacBook Neo

Apple isn’t done yet as a new wave of Macs is lined up for 2026

Apple is reportedly preparing several new Mac releases for 2026 following the launch of the $599 MacBook Neo, signaling a broader expansion of its Mac lineup.
MacBook Neo

Apple explains how MacBook Neo is its most recycled material product ever

Apple claims its new MacBook Neo uses more recycled materials than any previous product.
MacBook Neo

Apple’s budget MacBook Neo is already outrunning the M1 MacBook Air in early tests

Early MacBook Neo benchmarks show Apple’s cheapest laptop keeping pace with the M1 MacBook Air in several tests.