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Hands-on testing across Macs, iPads, and the gear that lives on my desk. Sorted by newest first.
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AirPods 5 vs AirPods Pro 3: The Cheaper Pair Is Harder to Beat
Every AirPods 5 now has noise cancellation, and it costs $100 to $120 less than the AirPods Pro 3. I tested both for fit,…
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Apple AirPods 5 Review: Sound, ANC, Battery, and Fit
Apple finally put active noise cancellation in its cheapest AirPods. After living with the AirPods 5, here is where they impress, where they fall…
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$130 vs $150 AirPods 5: Is the Extra $20 Worth It?
Apple sells the AirPods 5 in two versions that are $20 apart. The earbuds are identical. Here is exactly what that $20 buys you,…
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BenQ ScreenBar Max Review: One Light for a Dual Monitor Desk
BenQ’s ScreenBar Max is the first ScreenBar that clamps to your desk to light a dual monitor or ultrawide setup with one continuous beam.…
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Sonnet Echo 21 SuperDock Review: The Best Balanced Thunderbolt 5 Dock
Sonnet’s Echo 21 SuperDock pairs a built-in NVMe slot and keyboard-controlled RCA line outs with 10GbE and Thunderbolt 5. After testing it on my…
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M5 Max 128GB vs M5 Ultra 96GB Mac Studio: Which One to Buy
An M5 Max with 128GB of RAM costs about $100 less than a base M5 Ultra with 96GB. Here is which one I would…
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Logitech MX Master 4 vs MX Anywhere 3S: Which One Should You Buy?
The MX Anywhere 3S is the compact travel mouse and the MX Master 4 is the all-day desk mouse. Here is how they differ…
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Mac mini M6 and M5 Pro Buying Guide: Every Option Explained
Apple’s new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini configuration page is full of upgrades that add up fast. Here is which chip, RAM, storage,…
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Apple Studio Display 1 vs 2: Is the Upgrade Worth $400?
The Studio Display and Studio Display 2 look identical and use the same panel. So what actually changed, should you upgrade, and if you…
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Apple’s New Mac Lineup is a Mess. Here’s What to Actually Buy
The cheaper Mac mini now has a newer chip than the expensive one, and every desktop starts with less storage than the laptops. Here…
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The M5 Mac Studio: What Changed, and Who Actually Needs It
Apple put the M5 Max and M5 Ultra into the Mac Studio, with double the storage speed, Wi-Fi 7, and an Ultra that is…
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OWC Envoy Pro Mini Review: A Real SSD in a Flash Drive Body
The OWC Envoy Pro Mini is a real SSD packed into a flash drive, with USB-C and USB-A built into one aluminum body. It…
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