June 25, 1985: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates sends a memo to Apple execs suggesting that Cupertino should license its Mac operating system and additional technology to other companies. Apple CEO ...

When you turn on your Mac, various apps, add-ons, and invisible background processes start running all by themselves. This is usually what you want, but you may sometimes see items running that you ...

Have an old Apple display that still works? Even with the latest Thunderbolt 5-equipped M4 Pro Macs, you can still plug it in—with the right connectors—and put it to use. You might find the resolution ...

Mac Studio represents a new category between Mac mini and Mac Pro. It features a design based on the Mac mini, but with a taller body to support the more powerful hardware and also a better cooling ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Dave Gershgorn Dave Gershgorn is a writer covering monitors, laptops, and ...

After starting my career at PCMag as an intern more than a decade ago, I’m back as one of its editors, focused on managing laptops, desktops, and components coverage. With 15 years of experience, I ...

From the laptops on your desk to satellites in space and AI that seems to be everywhere, I cover many topics at PCMag. I've covered PCs and technology products for over 15 years at PCMag and other ...

Many software distributors have shifted to a subscription model to reduce the barrier to entry and increase long-term customer retention. However, Microsoft still offers both a subscription model ...

macOS 27 Golden Gate is the updated version of macOS that Apple introduced at WWDC in June and will launch in September 2026. macOS 27 Golden Gate is the latest version of macOS, the software that ...