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fromThe Verge
4 days ago

MacBook Air M5 review: a small update for the 'just right' Mac

The 2026 MacBook Air gains M5 chip, Wi-Fi 7, and larger base storage, maintaining excellence while costing $100 more, now positioned as a middle-tier option between the new $500-cheaper MacBook Neo and premium MacBook Pros.
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fromZDNET
1 week ago

Is 8GB of RAM really enough for a Mac in 2026? Short answer: Yes

8GB RAM remains sufficient for Mac users performing everyday tasks, while Windows laptops increasingly adopt 16GB as standard, with suitability depending on workload and platform.
Apple
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

MacBook Neo hands-on: Apple's $599 laptop feels shockingly great

Apple's $599 MacBook Neo is an affordable laptop with attractive design but limited specs including 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, raising concerns about long-term performance.
Apple
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Apple's M2 MacBook Air is just $599 during Cyber Monday

Best Buy is selling the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air (16GB RAM) for $599, offering strong performance and modern design despite a single external monitor limitation.
Apple
fromKotaku
3 months ago

MacBooks Survived Black Friday and Apple Went Even Lower, New Record Low for Cyber Monday - Kotaku

Amazon reduced the 2025 MacBook Air M4 (16GB, 256GB) to $738, its lowest Cyber Monday price, below Apple's $999 MSRP.
Apple
fromZDNET
5 months ago

The M4 MacBook Air just got a rare $200 discount on Amazon, and I don't expect it to last long

Amazon's October Prime Day discounts every M4 MacBook Air configuration by $200, creating a limited-time buying opportunity.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
6 months ago

How much RAM do you actually need in 2025? I broke it down for Windows and Mac users

16GB of RAM is the practical baseline for modern Windows consumer laptops, though power users and specific workloads may require 32GB or more.
Digital life
fromZDNET
8 months ago

How to maximize your Windows11 PC's battery life in 9 easy steps

Windows PCs can provide a full day of work on battery, but awareness of battery health and settings can reduce anxiety about usage.
fromWIRED
10 months ago

HP's EliteBook Ultra G1i Windows Laptop Is High on Security, Low on Value

Specs are not bare-bones but are far from luxe; the 14-inch touchscreen has a 2,880 x 1,800-pixel resolution, and the system is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 268V CPU.
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