We live in a work from home world, and that Microsoft Teams habit of changing your status from Available to Away can be a career killer. If your computer goes to sleep, or you push Teams to the background while you work on (or watch) something else, your status could eventually change. With no other … Read more
Mark Coppock / Digital Trends A few weeks ago, I decided to migrate to all-Apple computing. It’s been a fascinating journey and certainly not a straight line, with several unanticipated twists. Perhaps the biggest is an about-face when it comes to my main PC. I had fully intended to replace my workhorse Windows desktop with … Read more
Apple’s Mac Studio is an elegantly designed desktop PC that fits into tight spaces. It’s also one of the quietest desktops you’ll find, making it an unobtrusive choice, while also providing surprisingly fast performance. But while the Mac Studio offers decent connectivity, it’s also a sealed enclosure with zero expandability. What you order is what … Read more
There are several great options if you’re searching for the best desktop computer, but Dell’s XPS Desktop (8960) still takes the crown in 2024. It’s highly flexible, decently priced, and comes with super powerful hardware. There are desktop PCs to pick from, though. We’ve reviewed hundreds of desktop PCs from brands like Dell, Apple, Lenovo, … Read more
Image used with permission by copyright holder Apple’s latest Mac mini is one powerful tiny PC. First released not too long after the original Mac Studio, it comes with the M2 chip and makes an interesting alternative to its more expensive sibling, which has also received an update. While they look alike, these two computers … Read more
It might seem strange to compare a desktop PC to a laptop. After all, one is intended for stationary work, and the other is meant to carry around. They have different internals, different connectivity, and usually different performance. But Apple’s Mac Studio and MacBook Pro (especially the 16-inch variant) are a different story. For Mac … Read more
Now that Apple has started outfitting its laptops with its M3 generation of chips, it’s time to take another look at which is the best MacBook to buy in 2023. That’s not always easy, though, as buying the newest MacBook isn’t always the right decision. Apple has several tiers of performance, as well as various … Read more
Apple Mac Pro MSRP $3,999.00 “The Mac Studio is a diminutive floating monolith that packs a punch.” Pros Superior build quality Small chassis Solid connectivity Excellent creativity performance Quiet operation Elegant aesthetic Cons Expensive Mediocre gaming The Mac Studio came out in 2022 and was updated with the latest M2 chips in 2023. Filling the … Read more
Apple’s iMac Pro has been shrouded in mystery ever since it was discontinued in 2021. Over the past year, it has swung back into the news as numerous leakers and analysts have claimed a new one is coming soon. But when exactly? That’s far from certain. Now, though, we might have moved a little closer … Read more
PC and laptop sales began to sink in 2023, but it wasn’t for a lack of great new laptops to choose from. On the contrary – this was a strong year for new releases, exploring new designs, chips, technology, and form factors. Many of them ended up making our list of recommendations for the best … Read more
