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Why I Bought an External SSD Rather Than More MacBook Storage
Summary Apple overcharges for internal SSD storage, external SSDs are a more cost-effective solution. Modern Macs have fast IO; external SSDs can match internal speeds in some cases. External SSDs offer convenience and portability while saving money for other key specs. As I write this, I am on my third MacBook since leaving Windows behind, and every time I’ve said…
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How to stop your MacBook from turning on when you open the lid
In 2016, Apple started including an auto power-on feature for its new MacBook models that activated when you opened the notebook lid or plugged in USB-C power when the lid was open. This is a cool little convenience if you don’t want the added step of pressing the power button — plus it could get the computer running if, for…
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Why I Picked a Mac Mini and an iPad Over the MacBook Air
Summary I started using my MacBook Air with an Apple Studio Display, so switching to the M4 Mac mini made sense for my desk-bound usage. The iPad Pro is a powerful tablet with a gorgeous OLED display and Magic Keyboard compatibility that covers all my portable bases. The Mac mini’s remarkable value, plentiful ports, and Thunderbolt 4 speeds bas transformed…
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Upgrade to the 16″ MacBook Pro and Save 77%
TL;DR: Get the grade-A refurbished Apple MacBook Pro 16″ (2019) for $539.99 (reg. $2,399) and enjoy powerful specs for less. Who says you need to spend a fortune to own a top-tier laptop? With this incredible offer, you can buy a grade-A refurbished 16-inch MacBook Pro (2019) for just $539.99, a jaw-dropping 77% discount from its original price of $2,399.…
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This insane 240W power bank can charge a MacBook Pro from 0% to 100% or your iPhone 16 three times over
An important factor in any mobile device is battery life. Generally, the bigger the battery capacity, the longer smartphones, laptops, headphones and more last. Seeing a device enter low power mode is anxiety-inducing while you’re out and about, and that’s why we have power banks. But this Starship 240W Power Bank aims to change this in a big way. AOHi…
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MacBook Pro M4 Pro Review: Super-powered and Super-pricey
Add the word “super” in front of any positive adjectives, and you’ve got something to describe the new 2024 MacBook Pro with the M4 Pro chip. That’s, in short, the entire review of this laptop. If you want a device that’s portable, powerful, efficient, beautiful, sturdy, and everything else that a laptop can, and maybe should be, the MacBook Pro…
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This solid aluminum keyboard costs as much as a MacBook Pro
If statement keyboards are your thing and you have some serious cash to burn, you should check out this brutalist flagship offering from Serene Industries. The Icebreaker is a wedge-shaped mechanical keyboard constructed from a single block of CNC-machined aluminum, featuring hot-swappable aluminum keycaps with configurable RGB backlighting. Preorders are available now, with pricing starting at $1,500 for the wired…
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This Is the Best Value MacBook Pro You Can Buy
Summary The Binned M4 Pro is priced similarly to the base MacBook Pro, with significant advantages. The binned chip offers better CPU performance, GPU speed, RAM, SSD, and Thunderbolt 5 at an additional cost. M4 Pro chip models provide significant performance upgrades at a 20% price difference, making it a great value. The idea of “value for money” and Apple…
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MacBook Air M4: Everything we’ve heard so far
Apple released M3-powered MacBook Air laptops like the MacBook Air 13-inch M3 and MacBook Air 15-inch M3 back in March of 2024, and we may see Apple M4-driven equivalents soon. Given the popularity of the MacBook Airs, refreshed models with M4 chips are inevitable. Though Apple hasn’t officially announced the MacBook Air M4 line, rumors suggest these laptops could arrive…
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Apple ‘investigating’ this much-requested MacBook upgrade
For years, Apple fans have been requesting cellular connectivity as an optional upgrade for MacBooks to allow the laptops to stay connected when away from Wi-Fi. Given this has been a choice with iPads for years, it seems an odd omission. Now, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, these fans could get their wish in the next two years. Why now?…
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