Mac laptop reviews, including MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air

Remains of the Day: Contradiction in terms

Dan Moren — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:30:00 -0800

The white MacBook was still alive, but now it's dead for sure; the Air Force wants a little or a lot of iPads; and one of Steve Jobs's associates told the FBI that he was deceptive and manipulative, but that he would whole heartedly recommend him.

In UK, Apple grows PC market share while rivals stuggle

Ben Camm-Jones — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:45:00 -0800

Apple sold 267,000 Macs in the UK in the final quarter of 2011, increasing its share of the PC market in that country to 9.1 percent.

Updates enable Lion Internet Recovery for more Macs

Roman Loyola — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:15:00 -0800

On Tuesday, Apple released three EFI firmware updates that enable Lion Internet Recovery on some 2010 iMac, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro models.

Mac Basics: How to set up Time Machine

Leah Yamshon — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:34:00 -0800

Have a new Mac and want to back up your files? Here’s a step-by-step guide to setting up your external drive with Time Machine.

MacBook, Mac mini get firmware updates

Philip Michaels — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:20:00 -0800

The firmware updates for the mid-2010 models of the MacBook and Mac mini enable Lion Recovery from an Internet connection.

Intego: 2011 offered bumper crop of Mac malware

Joel Mathis — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:32:00 -0800

Security firm Intego said that 2011 was the most active year for malware since the release of Mac OS X.

Gartner: Apple is the world's biggest buyer of semiconductors

Mikael Ricknäs — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:20:00 -0800

Apple became the biggest buyer of semiconductors last year, ahead of Samsung Electronics and Hewlett-Packard, Gartner said on Tuesday.

HP pays $425,000 to settle claims over hazardous laptop batteries

James Niccolai — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:40:00 -0800

Hewlett-Packard will pay $425,000 to settle a claim that it knowingly sold laptops with hazardous batteries that could overheat or catch fire, the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission says.

Remains of the Day: Chapter and verse

Dan Moren — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:30:00 -0800

One textbook CEO pins all the glory on Steve Jobs, Samsung pins its hopes on an anti-iPhone ad, and one attorney pins the blame for a stolen computer on Apple itself.

Researcher: Mac-based security threats jumped in 2011

John Cox — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:15:00 -0800

New Mac-based security threats jumped in 2011, but still remain far below that of Windows PCs, according to a posting by F-Secure Labs.

Enable local Time Machine snapshots on a desktop Mac

Lex Friedman — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:00:00 -0800

Lion introduced local Time Machine snapshots for when your laptop isn't connected to your backup drive. But you can enable those local snapshots on a desktop Mac, too.

Opinion: Why the hot tech at CES doesn't always succeed

Steve Fox — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:50:00 -0800

Products that make a splash at CES don't always have a lasting track record of success, according to PCWorld editorial director Steve Fox.

Apple drubs all rivals in U.S. system shipment gains

Gregg Keizer — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:43:00 -0800

Apple was the only top-five computer maker to post shipment gains in the U.S. during the final quarter of 2011, according to separate estimates from a pair of research firms.

CES parades Apple rip-offs

Daniel Ionescu — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0800

Catch the march of the clones in the showcase of ultralight laptops, tablets, cloud services, and other consumer wares by wannabes.

Apple pays $5 million to settle Elan patent lawsuit

Dan Moren — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:41:00 -0800

Apple has agreed to pay out $5 million as part of a settlement to Taiwan-based Elan Microelectronics, an agreement which will also give the two companies the ability to use each other's patents.

Has CES lost its mojo?

Jay Alabaster — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:50:00 -0800

This year's version of the world's largest gadget expo will likely lack marquee products from the major players, but the show will still set the stage for the year in electronics.

2011 in review: Macworld's top stories

Philip Michaels — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:00:00 -0800

These 20 stories -- covering everything from iCloud to Lion -- were the most-read articles on Macworld.com during the past 12 months.

2011 in review: Apple's financial performance

Philip Michaels — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:15:00 -0800

It was a year of highs and more highs for Apple's finances. To wrap up 2011, we take a look at the highlights of Apple's financial performance, from record Mac sales to retail efforts overseas.

Opinion: Apple and the year ahead

Dan Moren — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:00:00 -0800

Apple's 2011 has been a busy one, ranging from major updates to its platform to the death of Steve Jobs. What might 2012 bring?

2011 in review: The year in Mac

Roman Loyola — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 07:00:00 -0800

As we prepare to enter a new year, let’s take a look back at the previous 12 months from a Mac perspective.

Slideshow: Must-have hardware for your new Mac

Leah Yamshon — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:30:00 -0800

Looking to spruce up that new Mac you got for the holidays? Our list of recommended hardware is meant to make your Mac perform better than it already does.

Skype offers free Wi-Fi at select US airports

Leah Yamshon — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:00:00 -0800

For a limited time, popular Internet calling service Skype will offer free Wi-Fi service at 50 major airports.

Weekly Wrap: App Gems, holiday buying guides, and other jolliness

Lex Friedman — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:00:00 -0800

We have but one goal with the Weekly Wrap: to assemble some of our best stories from the week gone by, so that you can catch up on any stories you might have missed and relive stories you loved.

20 best U.S. airports for tech travelers

Mark Sullivan — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:35:00 -0800

Looking for a place where you can get things done--or be entertained--while waiting for a flight? We tested Wi-Fi quality and cell reception (and counted electrical outlets) at the 40 largest airports in the United States, to find the ones that do the best job of keeping you plugged in at the gate and in the air.

Apple MacBook component factory in China still shut down

Michael Kan — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:47:00 -0800

Chinese authorities continue to inspect a factory that produces aluminum casings for Apple's MacBook laptops, following residents' complaints of unbearable odors coming from the facility.

Apple tops PCWorld reliability, satisfaction surveys

Dan Moren — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:50:00 -0800

Apple took home top scores among PCWorld readers for its reliability and customer satisfaction in laptops, desktops, smartphones, and tablets.

The 27th Annual Editors’ Choice Awards: Software

Macworld Staff — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0800

The Macworld staff reveals our top software picks of the year.

The 27th Annual Editors’ Choice Awards: Hardware

Macworld Staff — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0800

Here's our list of the best Mac hardware of the year.

HP CEO expects to be overtaken by Apple as top PC maker

Ben Camm-Jones — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:58:00 -0800

HP CEO Meg Whitman expects Apple to take over as the world's number one PC maker in 2012 but thinks her own company will bounce back in 2013.

Apple's one-day sale discounts Macs, iPods, more

Dan Moren — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:00:00 -0800

Apple is holding a one-day sale event on Friday, with discounts on many of its products and accessories as well as those of third parties.

Macworld Gear Guide: The mobile Mac user

Leah Yamshon — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:01:00 -0800

From cool cases to ultra-portable keyboards and mini-subwoofers, check out this collection of gear for the on-the-go Mac user.

How to beat the line at the Apple Store

Leah Yamshon — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:30:00 -0800

No one likes waiting in a long check out line. Here are a few tips and tricks for making your holiday visit to the Apple store a little more pleasant.

Shopping advice: Black Friday retail basics

Ian Paul — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:20:00 -0800

Tips for where (and when) to go -- online or at the shopping mall -- to score the best deals on holiday tech.

Macworld Buying Guide: Macs

Roman Loyola — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:15:00 -0800

Shopping for a new Mac? Here's the lowdown on Apple's offerings to help you decide which Mac to buy.