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The Mac – or “Macintosh” if we’re going back to 1984 – is the first computer to effectively market a graphical computer to the masses, all delivered by Apple (or, at the time, Apple Computer).

The Mac has gone through several stages of evolution and iteration since 1984, including the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac, iMac Pro, Mac Pro, Performa, Power Mac (including the G4 Cube!), iBook, and more. It remains one of the most popular computers you’ll see in business, schools, and homes today.

Which Macs Run macOS 27 Golden Gate? Apple’s List, Line by Line, and the Tier Above It
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Which Macs Run macOS 27 Golden Gate? Apple’s List, Line by Line, and the Tier Above It

Mike Peterson · September 10, 2026

Every Mac that can install macOS 27 Golden Gate on Monday, September 14 is an Apple silicon Mac. Apple’s compatibility list covers seven model lines, the oldest machines on it are from 2020, and no Intel Mac appears anywhere on it. Apple issued release candidate builds for every OS 27 platform on September 9, the…

What Apple Did Not Announce on September 9: No iPhone 18, No Air 2, No Macs, No Apple TV 4K
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What Apple Did Not Announce on September 9: No iPhone 18, No Air 2, No Macs, No Apple TV 4K

Mike Peterson · September 10, 2026

Apple’s September 9 event produced the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5. It did not produce a standard iPhone 18, an iPhone 18e, an iPhone Air 2, a Mac, a new Apple TV 4K or a new HomePod, and Apple’s own…

macOS 27 Golden Gate: Release Date, Compatible Macs and Siri AI on Mac
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macOS 27 Golden Gate: Release Date, Compatible Macs and Siri AI on Mac

Mike Peterson · September 10, 2026

macOS 27 Golden Gate arrives as a free update on Monday, September 14, 2026, and it runs on Apple silicon Macs only, from the new MacBook Neo back to the 2020 MacBook Air. It is also one of just two platforms where Siri AI works in the European Union at launch, which is the largest…

Logitech Launches A $99 MX Keypad for Coding and AI Workflows
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Logitech Launches A $99 MX Keypad for Coding and AI Workflows

Akshay Kumar · September 8, 2026

Logitech just released the $99 MX Keypad to help developers manage artificial intelligence bots. The customizable gadget features nine LCD shortcut keys.

SpaceXAI Brings Grok Bot to iPad With Cheaper Subscription Plans
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SpaceXAI Brings Grok Bot to iPad With Cheaper Subscription Plans

Akshay Kumar · September 7, 2026

SpaceXAI expanded its Grok Bot app to the iPad with cheaper subscription plans. Discover how these updates make the new AI platform much more accessible.

Asahi Linux Finally Brings Support For M3 Apple Silicon Chips
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Asahi Linux Finally Brings Support For M3 Apple Silicon Chips

Akshay Kumar · September 7, 2026

Asahi Linux brings support to Apple M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips. Basic features work well, but the graphics and sleep functions await a future update.

MacBook Neo 2 Is Reportedly Launching In 2027 With An A19 Pro Chip
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MacBook Neo 2 Is Reportedly Launching In 2027 With An A19 Pro Chip

Akshay Kumar · September 7, 2026

The new MacBook Neo 2 is reportedly coming in 2027. Apple plans to upgrade its budget laptop with a faster A19 Pro chip, 12GB of memory, and fresh colors.

Apple Gains Major Ground In Global Market Share Across Key Devices
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Apple Gains Major Ground In Global Market Share Across Key Devices

Akshay Kumar · September 3, 2026

Check out the latest Apple global market share numbers for 2026. See how new device launches impacted revenue and shipments across its major product lines.

Perplexity Rolls Out Hybrid Compute On Mac For Better Data Privacy
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Perplexity Rolls Out Hybrid Compute On Mac For Better Data Privacy

Akshay Kumar · September 2, 2026

Perplexity’s new hybrid compute feature for Mac splits AI tasks between cloud servers and local hardware to keep all your personal data completely secured.

Apple Quietly Removes PCIe 6.0 Claims From New Mac Studio Specs
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Apple Quietly Removes PCIe 6.0 Claims From New Mac Studio Specs

Akshay Kumar · September 2, 2026

Apple quietly removed PCIe 6.0 claims from the new Mac Studio spec sheet after a suspected typo. Read more about the storage hardware running this desktop.

Apple Releases macOS 27 Beta 8 for Developers with Latest Fixes
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Apple Releases macOS 27 Beta 8 for Developers with Latest Fixes

Akshay Kumar · August 31, 2026

Apple just released macOS 27 beta 8 for developers. Learn how to install the update and explore the new artificial intelligence features coming this fall.

Apple Moves Three Popular MacBooks to Its Obsolete Products List
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Apple Moves Three Popular MacBooks to Its Obsolete Products List

Akshay Kumar · August 31, 2026

Apple just added the 2018 MacBook Air and two older MacBook Pro models to its obsolete products list. Learn how this change impacts future repair options.

Unexpected AI Demand Drives Early Mac Mini and Mac Studio Launch
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Unexpected AI Demand Drives Early Mac Mini and Mac Studio Launch

Akshay Kumar · August 31, 2026

An unexpected surge in business demand for AI hardware pushed an early launch of the Mac Mini and Mac Studio, causing major stock shortages for the brand.

Amazon Drops the First Pre-Order Discounts on the New M6 Mac Mini
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Amazon Drops the First Pre-Order Discounts on the New M6 Mac Mini

Akshay Kumar · August 29, 2026

Amazon is offering the first pre-order cash discounts on the new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini models before the September 22 launch date. Shop deals today.

New Mac Mini And Studio Models Will Launch With macOS Golden Gate
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New Mac Mini And Studio Models Will Launch With macOS Golden Gate

Akshay Kumar · August 28, 2026

Apple’s new Mac mini and Mac Studio computers will ship with macOS Golden Gate already installed, bringing fresh tools like Siri AI to buyers on day one.

macOS Golden Gate Beta Brings Dynamic Bridge Wallpapers and New Icons
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macOS Golden Gate Beta Brings Dynamic Bridge Wallpapers and New Icons

Akshay Kumar · August 18, 2026

Apple recently added day and night video wallpapers of the Golden Gate Bridge and glossy 3D window control buttons to its sixth macOS 27 developer beta.

Apple Releases macOS 27 Golden Gate Developer Beta 6 For Testing
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Apple Releases macOS 27 Golden Gate Developer Beta 6 For Testing

Akshay Kumar · August 17, 2026

Apple just released the macOS 27 Golden Gate developer beta 6 for software testers. Read what the new desktop update brings and how to install it on a Mac.

Sonos Finally Brings Live Activities To Its iPhone Application
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Sonos Finally Brings Live Activities To Its iPhone Application

Akshay Kumar · August 17, 2026

Sonos launched Live Activities for iPhone users, adding new lock screen music controls. Learn how the widget works and how to disable it in the settings.

Instabase Rebrands As SuperApp And Launches A New AI Platform
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Instabase Rebrands As SuperApp And Launches A New AI Platform

Akshay Kumar · August 17, 2026

Instabase rebranded to SuperApp and released a new workspace that combines team messaging, document creation, and top AI models in one shared platform.

Hackers Are Actively Exploiting a Dangerous Mac Screen Sharing Flaw
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Hackers Are Actively Exploiting a Dangerous Mac Screen Sharing Flaw

Akshay Kumar · August 17, 2026

Hackers are exploiting a critical macOS screen sharing vulnerability to secretly mine cryptocurrency. Update your Mac right now to protect your data today.

Apple MacBook Neo Forces Microsoft To Boost Windows 11 Memory
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Apple MacBook Neo Forces Microsoft To Boost Windows 11 Memory

Akshay Kumar · August 8, 2026

Apple’s highly affordable MacBook Neo is putting pressure on Microsoft to improve Windows 11 memory efficiency and lower pricing across the PC industry.

Apple Restocks Refurbished Store With Rare M5 Macs and Studio Displays
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Apple Restocks Refurbished Store With Rare M5 Macs and Studio Displays

Akshay Kumar · August 8, 2026

Apple just updated its refurb store with rare M5 MacBook Pro models, Studio Display XDR monitors, and Apple TV 4K units at heavily discounted prices today.

Apple RAM supplier SK Hynix makes a $38B bet on AI chip boom
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Apple RAM supplier SK Hynix makes a $38B bet on AI chip boom

Akshay Kumar · August 8, 2026

Apple RAM supplier SK Hynix is investing $38 billion in two new South Korean memory chip plants to meet AI demand, but consumer prices will stay high.

Apple Increases Device Trade-In Payouts For iPhone, iPad And Mac Users
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Apple Increases Device Trade-In Payouts For iPhone, iPad And Mac Users

Akshay Kumar · August 6, 2026

Apple increased trade-in values for iPhones, Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches. Check our updated tables to see how much your old device is worth right now.

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