If you ever need to look up technical details about an Apple product, look no further than the Mactracker app, which provides specifications for every Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod ever made. It’s an indispensable free download.
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Choosing the Best Mac for a College-Bound Student in 2023
Which Mac is best for a college student in 2023? Our short answer: either the 13-inch or 15-inch M2 MacBook Air, although students with significant processing needs (like audio or video editing) might look at the 14-inch MacBook Pro.
Apple Releases New iPad, iPad Pro, and Apple TV
Apple has released a redesigned tenth-generation iPad with the new Magic Keyboard Folio, new M2 iPad Pro models, and a lower-cost Apple TV 4K with a faster processor and twice the storage. Read on for details:
Apple’s 2022 Harvest: Four iPhones, Three Apple Watches, and New AirPods Pro
At its Far Out event, Apple introduced the iPhone 14 lineup, three new Apple Watches—including the Apple Watch Ultra—and the second-generation AirPods Pro.
Choosing the Best Mac for a College-Bound Student in 2022
Which Mac is best for a new college student? Short answer: the new M2 MacBook Air. Read on for the longer explanation and how we recommend configuring it.
The Hardware You’ll Need to Run Apple’s 2022 Operating Systems
Later this year, Apple will release macOS 13 Ventura, iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and watchOS 9. Here’s the hardware you’ll need to run these operating systems—and to support some of the whizzier features.
Apple Previews M2-Based MacBook Air and Updated 13-Inch MacBook Pro
At its WWDC22 keynote, Apple unveiled a completely redesigned MacBook Air and an updated 13-inch MacBook Pro, both powered by the next-generation M2 chip.
Understanding What “Vintage” and “Obsolete” Mean for Apple Products
It might be easier to repair vintage jeans than a vintage Mac. Read on if you want to understand Apple’s definitions of vintage and obsolete hardware and what they mean for support and repair.
How Much Memory Do You Need in an M1-Based Mac?
Unified memory in the M1-based Macs boasts increased efficiency and performance but can’t be expanded after purchase. How much should you get when you buy a new Mac? Read on for our advice:
Please Dispose of Old Electronics Responsibly—Not in the Trash or Standard Recycling!
Don’t throw old electronics in the trash! Or even in your usual recycling bin! It’s important to dispose of e-waste properly to avoid polluting the environment and causing destructive fires. Learn how here:
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