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Apple already slashed the Display XDR price by $400
If you don't need a stand, the price now starts at $2,899 with a VESA mount.
Feature
Apple's comeback decade: Most important products of the 90s and 2000s
Apple is celebrating its 50th anniversary and Macworld is taking a look back at its most innovative and groundbreaking products.
Updated
Thunderbolt 5 vs Thunderbolt 4 and 3 vs USB4
What is the difference between Thunderbolt 5 and Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 3, and then what about USB4?
Deal
The M5 Pro MacBook Pro is $150 off for the first time
Get the 14-inch model with 1TB of storage for $2,049.
Feature
Apple's trailblazing years without Steve: 1986 to 95
Apple is celebrating its 50th anniversary and Macworld is taking a look back at its most innovative and groundbreaking products.
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Apple at 50: 1976 to 1985
Apple is celebrating its 50th anniversary and Macworld is taking a look back at its most innovative and groundbreaking products.
Feature
Relive the original Mac Pro through the pages of Macworld
A look back at the introduction of the original Mac Pro, and an in-depth review.
Feature
Towers of power: A complete history of Apple’s pro Macs (and Mac Pros)
As Apple kills off the Mac Pro, we revisit its legendary pro Macs, tracing key design shifts, missteps, and the evolution of "pro."
Feature
The Mac Pro died so Apple silicon could live
Once the ultimate Mac for professionals, the Mac Pro has now been quietly retired as Apple doubles down on smaller, more efficient machines.
News
RIP Mac Pro: Apple officially kills its tower computer
Apple has finally discontinued its tower workstation.
News
New Mac Pro: What's known about the overdue M4 Ultra (or M5 Ultra) update
Apple discontinued the Mac Pro on March 26, 2026.
Updated
Complete macOS versions history 2001-2026: Dates, features & support
Explore every macOS version from Mac OS X Cheetah to macOS 26 Tahoe, with release dates, features, names, and the versions still supported.
Updated
Mac compatibility checker – Find out which macOS your Mac can run
Check your Mac's macOS compatibility – including whether it runs the newest releases like Tahoe or if your Mac model is limited to older versions.
The Macalope
Even PC users have caught MacBook Neo fever
PC OEMs and Microsoft have a tough nut to crack trying to compete with the MacBook Neo.
More Color
How 50 years of moving fast and breaking stuff led to MacBook Neo
Apple's first budget laptop is a classic example of what it does best: Change.
Feature
My MacBook Neo handled a week of stress better than me
Apple's budget laptop handled a week of stress better than I did.
News
The Mac just posted its 'best launch week ever' with non-Mac users
Tim Cook suggests 'first-time Mac customers' are scooping up Neos at a record pace.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: We review the new M5 MacBooks
On this week’s episode, we review the new M5 MacBook Air and M5 Max MacBook Pro. Tune in and get all the details.
Updated
Best MacBook for 2026: Air vs Pro vs Neo compared
We compare MacBook Air, Pro, and Neo budget to help you find the right Apple laptop for work, school, creative tasks, and everyday use.
Deal
The M5 MacBook Pro just dropped under $1,400
The last 14-inch model with 512GB of storage is $200 off at Amazon.
News
Everyone's getting in on the Apple 50th anniversary craze
Now you can buy an AirPods Pro 3 case and MagSafe wallet case in the style of an original Macintosh.
How-To
Work smarter: Connect your Mac to an extra monitor
You can add one or more displays to your Mac. Here's what you need to connect an external monitor, including how to find which adapter you need, the best cables and docks, and how to fix any problems you encounter.
Apple Breakfast
At 50, Apple is finally starting to Think Different
The venerable company has learned a new trick: Delivering affordable products without sacrificing quality.
Feature
Apple just turned an entire generation into Mac users
At just $499, the MacBook Neo is arguably the most compelling, future-proof laptop for students.
How-To
How to type the Pi (π) symbol on a Mac or iPhone
Learn how to use the coolest math symbol on your Apple device.
Updated
Best Mac mini deals as stock runs low
Discover the best Mac mini deals on M4 and M4 Pro configurations. Plus expert buying advice, U.S. and U.K. price comparisons, and tips.
News
MacBook Neo is kickin' PC ass, taking names: Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo
Benchmarks show that the Neo's A18 Pro beats every AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm mobile chip.
Reviews
13-inch MacBook Air (M5) review: Fast and steady wins the race
Another year, another chip update. There isn't much new this year, but it's still a great laptop for most users.
News
MacBook Neo praised for 'amazing' repairability
"No sticky tape, no tricky adhesives, modular parts… it's just super straightforward, elegant design."
Deal
Amazon fire sale slashes $320 off this M4 MacBook Air
The 15-inch MacBook Air with 16GB memory and 512GB storage is on sale for $1,079 right now.
Best Deals
Best MacBook Neo deals: Where to buy Apple’s cheapest MacBook
Looking for the best MacBook Neo deals? Compare the latest prices, find the cheapest retailers, and see if Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo is worth buying.
News
Perplexity’s Personal Computer is a Mac mini running an AI OS
Macs are quietly becoming the AI agent PC of choice.
Different Think
The fix for MacBook Neo's worst flaw is on your wrist
The Apple Watch will securely unlock your Mac and authenticate requests without Touch ID.
News
Kuo: Touchscreens are coming to MacBook Pro, but not Neo
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reaffirms a report about touchscreens on the next MacBook Pro.
Feature
The Apple ecosystem is a bargain (no really)
It's not just the Neo. Here's how little you need to spend to go all-in.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: MacBook Neo review
We have the new MacBook Neo and we put it through its paces. Is Apple’s new laptop worth your money? Tune in and find out!
Updated
MacBook Air deals: Latest offers and lowest prices right now
Looking for the best MacBook Air deals? We track the lowest prices on new and older models so you can save big on Apple laptops.
News
Uh-oh, PC makers are doubting Apple again
Asus co-CEO S.Y. Hsu admits that Apple's new laptop is a 'shock to the entire industry,' but claims it will have limited appeal.
Feature
Can MacBook Neo charge faster with a better power adapter? It's complicated
We tested Apple's new laptop with a 96W charger to see what would happen. The results were surprising.
Feature
MacBook Neo ports explained: The right USB-C port to use
MacBook Neo has two USB-C ports. Learn which port to use for charging, monitors, hubs and storage, and why one is faster than the other.
Reviews
MacBook Neo review: The perfect gateway Mac
Don't call this $599 laptop 'cheap.' It meets Apple's high standards, and then some.
The Macalope
Don't worry, Apple isn't going all practical
Two cheap products in one week do not represent a fundamental change in company strategy.
Feature
MacBook Air, Pro and Neo batteries compared: Which MacBook has better battery life
From Intel to Apple silicon, here is the battery capacity in watt-hours for every MacBook battery.
Reviews
16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro review: Ultra speed
Apple's new laptop is fast as expected, but the jump in SSD speeds is surprising.
Opinion
Steve Jobs would have loved MacBook Neo
The MacBook Neo is shockingly affordable, but it doesn't skimp on quality.
Updated
Best MacBook Pro deals: Best prices for M5, M5 Pro & M5 Max
Save money and get the best price on a MacBook Pro with our round up of MacBook Pro money off deals and offers.
News
Apple's adorable Finder guy has broken the internet
We can’t get enough of this cute little TikTok character based on Apple’s Happy Mac logo.
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