Last year’s 15-inch MacBook Air is now $300 off, and I highly recommend it

Kerry Wan/ZDNETWhat’s the deal? Best Buy has discounted the 15-inch MacBook Air by $300, bringing it down to just $999, a great price for a top-quality laptop. Why this deal is ZDNET-recommended For the longest time, Apple’s MacBook lineup was in a bit of disarray. Choosing the right model primarily boiled down to budget and display … Read more

I tried LG’s new Gram Pro laptops, and they beat my MacBook Air in 3 ways

Kerry Wan/ZDNET LG’s newest Gram laptop are so ultraportable that one of them even has a Guinness World Record to its name. “It’s the world’s lightest 16-inch 2-in-1 laptop,” a representative touts during an intimate afternoon at the company’s facility, where LG demoed several of its CES-announced products as release dates near. Also: M3 MacBook … Read more

Best MacBook VPN in 2024 (UK)

This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. There are a number of reasons why you might want to start using a VPN. These security tools offer many benefits, including bypassing geographic restrictions for unlocking shows and films on popular streaming sites. VPNs can also … Read more

Apple MacBook Air with M3 Review

MacBook Air with M3 13- and 15-Inch The Macbook Air redesign from two years ago is still just as silent, slim, and comfortable as you expect, but you won’t see a massive difference from M2. The MacBook Air is a good choice for an ultra-thin, though fully capable laptop, regardless of whether you opt for … Read more

Why I replaced my default MacBook charger with this 160W adapter (and you should too)

Ugreen Nexode Pro 160W 4-port fast charger Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Ugreen Nexode Pro is a 160W 4-port fast charger, available from Amazon for $120.It’s powerful and caters to USB-C and USB-A ports.The device is heavy, and bulky (but still smaller than the Apple charger that comes with the MacBook Pro). For a long time, … Read more

Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, 2024) Review: Price, Specs, Rating, Availability

it’s safe to say the 13-inch MacBook Air may have reached its peak in design. Apple’s overhaul of its lightweight laptop in 2022 left little to be desired. It packed modern features (like MagSafe charging and a 1080p webcam) and a sleek chassis (allowing it to fit right in with the high-end Pro lineup) that … Read more

M3 MacBook Air (2024) review: Benchmark results of Apple’s AI laptop may surprise you

pros and cons Pros “Pro” enough for lots of professional users Form factor sets a high bar in style and substance Supports two external monitors with the lid closed Upgraded neural engine for faster AI tasks Cons LCD display lags behind OLED competitors 8GB of RAM on base model limits its uses Limited to two … Read more

Apple MacBook Air, Nothing Phone 2a

Color choice is up to you (black is best), but we have a few insights into the new 13- and 15-inch MacBook Airs that could make your buying decision easier.Photo: Kyle Barr / Gizmodo Now that the M3 MacBook Airs are out and available in stores and online, it might be time to take a … Read more

Apple MacBook Air M3: price, release date, and how to preorder

There’s a new MacBook in town. Following months of rumors, Apple has announced a new pair of entry-level laptops, both equipped with Apple’s latest M3 chip. The 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air will start shipping tomorrow, March 8th, but you can still preorder them today for $1,099 and $1,299, respectively. According to Apple, the M3-powered … Read more

M3 MacBook Air Review: Redefining Portable Performance

Pros Sizable performance gains from M1/Intel Airs All-around great design, features Adds dual display support, Wi-Fi 6E Cons Base configuration short on memory, storage There’s a tipping point when a computer goes from being useful to actually killing your productivity. This is where I’m at with my Intel-based 16-inch MacBook Pro, which I use for … Read more