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Apple M2 vs. M1: All You Need to Know About Second-Generation Apple Silicon
Is the second-generation M2 processor better than the M1? It depends. Here's everything you need to know about Apple's latest silicon and whether you should choose it for your next MacBook. → Read More
Apple M1 Ultra: How Much Better Will It Be Than Lesser M1 Chips?
A pricey upgrade option for the new Mac Studio desktop, Apple's M1 Ultra processor is seriously elite silicon. See the improvements (and one potential drawback) you can expect if you splash out for it. → Read More
7 Key Technologies to Know in 2022
C-Band? UWB? QD-OLED? Get yourself up to silicon speed: Learn about the new year's most impactful emerging technologies in wireless connectivity, computer storage, digital displays, and much more. → Read More
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 2 Review
Adding a 12-inch E Ink screen to the back of an above-average business laptop like the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 2 is a cool idea, if not a slam-dunk practical one. → Read More
New Apple MacBook Pro May Not Charge When Turned Off
The problem, which happens when the laptop is turned off and has less than a full battery charge, appears to be limited to the MacBook Pro 16-inch released last month, but we found a potential workaround. → Read More
How to Increase Laptop Battery Life
Even the longest-lasting laptop batteries will die eventually. Here's everything you need to know to maximize the amount of time between visits to the power outlet. → Read More
Testing Apple's M1 Max High Power Mode: Who Needs It? (Probably Not You)
On processor-intensive workflows, the intriguing power setting on the new 16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Max provides little benefit, our initial benchmarks show. → Read More
New MacBook Pros Can Hide the Notch, at the Cost of Screen Real Estate
The setting can slightly shrink down the entire aspect ratio on a MacBook Pro when it's enabled on certain apps. → Read More
First Tests: Are the Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max Good for Gaming?
The M1 Pro and Max CPUs in the latest MacBook Pros are all about muscle for content creators—but those folks like to have fun, too! We tested the M1 graphics with a host of Mac games to see how they run. → Read More
Apple MacBook Pro 16-Inch (2021, M1 Max) Review
The new ultimate Mac laptop, the 2021 Apple MacBook Pro 16-Inch is a finely engineered, high-octane workstation that will thrill content creators. The pumped-up M1 Max silicon in our tester, though, is beyond mere bragging rights—it's reserved for creative pros with specialized needs. → Read More
Apple MacBook Pro 14-Inch Review
The 14-inch Apple MacBook Pro occupies a new sweet spot among pro content-creator laptops: far more capable than consumer-class alternatives, yet much less expensive than its 16-inch sibling and bulkier Windows workstations. → Read More
Breaking Down the 2021 MacBook Pro Line: Which New Features Matter Most?
More powerful M1 Pro and M1 Max CPUs? Check. MagSafe charging, HDMI ports, and SD card slots? Roger. Which of the new features (and returning faves) are the real keepers? → Read More
What to Expect at Apple's October 18 'Unleashed' Event
New Apple laptops are on the horizon, with a 14-inch MacBook Pro rumored to be joining the lineup. Could we also get some third-generation AirPods, please? → Read More
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Review
Packed with innovative features, Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio presages a new breed of laptop for creative pros who are pen-input devotees. One big quibble: Performance isn’t nearly class-leading. → Read More
Microsoft Surface Go 3 Review
Microsoft’s Surface Go 3 is the best budget Windows 2-in-1 tablet, but its performance and value are a bit below expectations for a third-generation product that competes against Chromebooks and the Apple iPad. → Read More
Getac K120 Review
The Getac K120 is a fully rugged detachable tablet-and-keyboard combo with plenty of features for serious field work, but its standard batteries don't last as long as we'd like. → Read More
Is Microsoft's Surface Studio 2 Still Worth Buying?
The Studio 2 desktop PC was the Surface family member ripest for an update, but, surprisingly, it received no love at this week's Surface update. What gives? → Read More
Microsoft Surface Go 3 vs. Surface Go 2: It's All Down to a Peppier CPU
The new-for-2021 Surface Go 3 budget Windows tablet is much like the Surface Go 2, barring the option for a ticked-up Intel Core i3 processor. Is that reason enough to favor one over the other? → Read More
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 vs. Surface Pro 7: Are All the New Features Worth the Money?
With cutting-edge perks like a 120Hz screen and Thunderbolt 4, just how much better is the Surface Pro 8 than its Pro 7 predecessor? Here's what you need to know. → Read More
Microsoft Adds 5G, Improved Camera to Surface Duo 2 Folding Phone
The much-improved camera on Microsoft's Android folding phone now has three lenses, and a new Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset offers 5G support. → Read More