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Opinion
Apple silicon was supposed to save the Mac desktop. Instead, it's killing it
After several years and few innovations, the state of Apple's desktop Macs is bleak.
Feature
That scary Safari malware that infected your Mac? There might be a very simple fix
It might just be a scary-looking notification.
News
The AI-packed M4 chip will be here sooner than we thought
The new M4 series chips will feature enhanced AI capabilities.
Updated
Mac Pro 2023: price and specs of Apple's 2023 Mac Pro
In our guide to the Mac Pro we reveal the price, specs and how to buy one.
Opinion
Why I'm not switching my most powerful Intel Mac to Apple silicon just yet
The 2019 Mac Pro is still one of the best, most upgradable products Apple has ever released.
Deal
This M2 MacBook Air deal on Amazon is a hard one to turn down
Save some big bucks on a great laptop.
Deal
Even if you don’t need a new Mac, this blowout iMac deal is too good to pass up
Best Buy is knocking up to $650 off the M1 models.
Deal
This M2 Pro MacBook Pro deal is a way smarter purchase than an M3 model
Save $500 on last year’s model and get more RAM and a bigger screen.
Deal
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is over but these 4 incredible deals are still going strong
You don’t need to wait till Prime Day to save big bucks.
News
Tests show how the M3 MacBook Air's best feature can hinder performance
When the lid is closed to run external displays, throttling occurs during long CPU-intensive tasks, drastically lowering performance.
Deal
Get an M1 MacBook Air for just $699 in this all-time-low blowout sale
Walmart is selling the M1 Air for $300 off, the lowest price we’ve ever seen.
News
If macOS Sonoma 14.4 has caused issues with USB devices, here's a possible fix
There's possibly a problem with Sonoma's gatekeeping with accessories.
Deal
Get over the M3 FOMO and grab a 15-inch M2 MacBook Air for $300 off
B&H Photo is blowing out last year’s models for $999.
News
The M3 MacBooks are already old news as Apple gets to work on the M4 lineup
Successor to last fall's MBP models "just started formal development," according to reputable leaker-analyst.
News
Apple’s MacBook Air update brings a surprise upgrade over the M2
The entry-level model has much faster SSD speeds.
Opinion
With the M3, the MacBook lineup finally makes sense
There's a laptop for every want and every need.
News
Don't panic, but there's a day-one macOS update for the new M3 MacBook Air
Quirk of timing means macOS 14.4 came out while new laptops were in transit.
Feature
15-inch M3 MacBook Air hands-on: Pretty good
First set of benchmarks results show a 20 percent improvement over the M2.
News
That foldable MacBook rumor makes more sense than you'd think
Apple isn't developing a folding iPhone but is working on foldable 20-inch MacBook, according to new report
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: New MacBook Air, iPads, and more coming this month
Apple just released a MacBook Air update, but what else can we expect this month? In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the very busy spring season that Apple has in store.
News
The iPad-Mac hybrid we all want is now a reality
Federico Viticci goes to astonishing lengths to build the "MacPad" Apple refuses to make.
News
First MacBook Air benchmarks confirm it's as fast as an entry-level Pro
Geekbench scores are basically the same as Apple's other M3-based Macs.
News
Multi-display support is coming to the M3 MacBook Pro via a software update
Software update will enable the feature.
News
Apple finally has a $999 MacBook worth buying
The M1 MacBook Air has been replaced with the far-superior M2 model for the same price.
News
New MacBook Air M3: What you need to know
Here's everything you need to know about the new M3 MacBook Air, including on-sale date, price, new features and more.
News
The Apple spring event we’re all waiting for probably isn't happening
But new products are still on the way.
News
Macs, iPads, and a big new iOS update–what's coming from Apple in March
March is shaping up to be a pretty big month for Apple releases.
Feature
Does a Mac come with antivirus?
Find out what Apple does to keep your Mac safe from viruses and malware – and whether Apple's built-in antivirus is enough.
Feature
5 wild PC ideas that would be even better on the Mac
It's time to re-introduce "Think Different" to the Mac lineup.
Feature
Is a VPN safe for Mac?
A VPN hides your location and encrypts your data keeping you safe online – but just how safe and could you get in trouble for using a VPN?
Stay Foolish
Even if Vision Pro fails, these 3 features need to live on in other devices
It's chock-full of expensive, complex technology that needs to make its way to other Apple products.
Feature
From USB-A to Thunderbolt: The definitive guide to the ports on your Apple devices
Lightning, Thunderbolt, MagSafe? Here's what they all mean.
News
Report: Apple's upcoming A18 and M4 chips to get boosted AI capabilities
The iPhone 16 release will be part of Apple's AI push.
Deal
Get a 15-inch MacBook Air for $999 in this wild blowout sale
Best Buy is selling the 256GB model for $1,049 and the 512GB model for $1,249.
News
The last MacBook Pro with an optical drive is officially dead in Apple's eyes
The 2012 13-inch MacBook Pro is no longer supported by the company.
News
Jony Ive apparently led a 'big war' at Apple to kill the MacBook Air
According to Walt Mossberg, Jony Ive had more product power under Tim Cook, and had this risky idea.
News
It's worth repeating: New iPads, M3 MacBook Air coming in March
Apple's spring release cycle could be a big one this year.
Stay Foolish
The Mac is immortal
In a world where many devices seem to evaporate after only a matter of months, the Mac endures.
Feature
Video: Steve Jobs unveils the very first Macintosh
Forty years ago, the Mac was revealed at Apple's annual shareholders meeting. You can relive that moment, thanks to the Internet Archive.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Go behind the scenes at Steve Jobs' iconic 1984 Macworld photoshoot
The photographer behind the iconic Steve Jobs cover of the very first issue of Macworld 40 years ago tells the story of how the photo came to be. (Transcript included.)
Deal
This brand-new 512GB M2 Mac mini has never been cheaper
Amazon is selling the 512GB Mac mini for $676, a savings of $124.
News
Watch the original Mac team reunite at CHM's 40th anniversary event
Watch the event on YouTube on January 24 at 7 p.m. Pacific.
Deal
Take $200 off the M3 MacBook Pro in this all-time-low sale
Amazon is selling the new entry-level model for $1,399.
Deal
Get ready for Vision Pro with $250 off a 15-inch MacBook
Amazon is selling the 256GB model for $1,049 and the 512GB model for $1,249.
Feature
How the M3 Ultra will forever change Apple's desktop Macs
If the M3 Max is any indication, the M3 Ultra will be a beast.
News