The M4 chip update for the Mac was quite a shakeup. Apple simultaneously introduced the M4 Pro and M4 Max, while also bumping RAM across the starting configurations of the new Mac mini and MacBook Pro. All in all, these are great changes that have sweetened the deal on these new M4 products. But all … 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
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
While Windows desktops offer fantastic alternatives to the Mac mini and Mac Pro, the Mac Studio continues to sit in its own unique sphere. Part compact PC and part powerhouse, it’s the kind of device that’s only possible thanks to the massive success of Apple Silicon. When it comes down to it, that means nothing … 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
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
I’ve been using Windows since Version 1.0, bridging the great divide between command-line computing and the graphical user interface. I never gave the Mac a try because it didn’t support my business environment, and in the beginning, I enjoyed cobbling together components and squeezing out every ounce of performance. I was also a bit of … Read more
