How to check your Mac for viruses and malware

Thanks to several rigorous security measures Apple integrates into its computers, Macs are generally considered among the safest systems. However, there’s always an opportunity for malware and malicious threat actors to gain access to your Mac. Relying on the built-in security features protecting your system may be well and good, but it can be useful … Read more

I can’t wait for ARM-based gaming laptops

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends I know, I know. It sounds ridiculous. Preposterous. Antithetical. Apple sure isn’t going to make a gaming laptop, and the current range of Qualcomm-based Windows laptops aren’t exactly performers. But after doing some gaming on a MacBook Pro, I can’t help but fantasize about how excellent ARM-based gaming laptops could … Read more

HP Spectre x360 14 vs. MacBook Pro 14: HP still struggles

Mark Coppock / Digital Trends HP released an updated version of its premier consumer laptop, the excellent Spectre x360 14, and it remains one of the best 2-in-1s you can buy. It’s well-made, offers a ton of flexibility, and is one of my favorite laptops I’ve reviewed. But it’s going up against the Apple MacBook … Read more

There’s a huge MacBook sale happening this weekend

Mark Coppock / Digital Trends It’s hard to understate the impact that MacBooks have made on the industry, especially the MacBook Air, which has spawned a lot of competitors that keep driving technology, like Dell’s XPS 13 and the other XPS laptops that are thin and light. Of course, innovation doesn’t come cheap, and if … Read more

Best refurbished MacBook deals: Get a MacBook Air for $165

If you’re in search of some great Apple deals, or more specifically some of the best MacBook deals, one of the best places to look is the refurbished aisle. Shopping refurbished can save you a ton on a MacBook, and because of the quality of Apple laptops you know you’ll be getting a MacBook with … Read more

The 15-inch MacBook Air is back at its cheapest-ever price

Luke Larsen / Digital Trends The 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD version of the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air M2, a 2023 update for the 2022 Apple MacBook Air M2 that featured a 13.6-inch display, is already available with a $300 discount from Best Buy. The device is back at its cheapest-ever price of $999, down … Read more

5 laptops you should buy instead of the MacBook Pro

Mark Coppock / Digital Trends There’s no laptop quite like the MacBook Pro right now. No alternatives on the Windows side can match the power, efficiency, and battery life in a laptop of this size — and that’s not even mentioning the Pro’s premium features and design. There are, however, a few laptops that come … Read more

HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) review: just not enough power

HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) MSRP $1,710.00 “The HP Spectre x360 16 is beautiful, but not fast enough for its intended use.” Pros Good build quality Attractive aesthetic Excellent OLED display Great keyboard Exceptional haptic touchpad Cons Not fast enough for creators Large chassis Tablet mode is cumbersome HP has the best 360-degree convertible 2-in-1 … Read more

iPad Weekend Sale: Save on the iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPad Pro

Joe Maring / Digital Trends If you’re thinking about getting one of the latest models of Apple’s iPad, don’t miss this chance to get one with discounts from a weekend sale by Best Buy. With the popularity of these tablets, we’re not sure how long stocks will last, so take a look at the offers … Read more

Avoid this MacBook Air; shop this discounted model instead

Luke Larsen / Digital Trends If you’re thinking about buying a new MacBook but you want to get the best value for your money, you should avoid the Apple MacBook Air M1 with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD for its because you can currently get the 13.6-inch model of the Apple MacBook Air … Read more