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Steve Jobs would have loved the MacBook Neo • The MacBook Neo is shockingly affordable, but it doesn’t skimp on quality.

How 50 years of moving fast and breaking stuff led to MacBook Neo • Apple’s first budget laptop is a classic example of what it does best: Change.

Apple just turned an entire generation of kids into Mac users • At just $499, the Neo is arguably the most compelling, future-proof laptop for students.

There’s an Easter egg hiding in the MacBook Neo’s wallpaper • Look closely.

MacBook Neo’s missing features ranked, from meh to ehhh • The MacBook Neo is surprisingly cheap, but the low price brings some sacrifices. Here’s what matters and what doesn’t.

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Hot Stuff • What we’re raving about this month

I replaced my MacBook with an iPad Pro M4—here’s what actually worked (and what didn’t) • Forget the tech specs—here’s what using a tablet for work actually feels like.

Apple announces AI-fueled WWDC26 to kick off June 8 • The big summer developer conference is where Apple unveils its next operating systems and often new products.

Ads are coming to Maps because Apple needs to keep growing • To hell with your experience—one of the world’s richest companies needs more revenue.

The iPhone Fold can’t just be a folding iPhone • Apple’s foldable hardware will be great, but the user experience needs to be just as good.

I’m a Gen Z dad. These are the iPhone accessories my kids (and yours) will love • Seven simple and stylish accessories with a Gen Z flair that every iPhone user needs.

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APPLE MACBOOK NEO: THE PERFECT GATEWAY MAC • APPLE’S MACBOOK NEO BRINGS MACOS TO BUDGET BUYERS WITH A $599 PRICE AND AN A18 PRO CHIP. HERE’S HOW THE CHEAPEST MACBOOK PERFORMS IN REAL LIFE.

APPLE AT 50 A HISTORY OF ICONIC INNOVATIONS • AS APPLE CELEBRATES ITS GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY, ITS HISTORY IS FILLED WITH PRODUCTS THAT DEFINED AND INFLUENCED TECHNOLOGY.

I pushed my MacBook Neo to the limit. It didn’t break • Apple’s budget laptop handled a week of stress better than I did.

The Apple ecosystem is a bargain (no, really) • It’s not just the Neo. Here’s how little you need to spend to go all in.

CalDigit TS5 Thunderbolt 5 Dock: Top-end dock with the right ports • This little sibling of the mighty TS5 Plus can stand up on its own. Fifteen high-end ports wow in this Thunderbolt 5 dock.

MSP360 Backup: A powerful Time Machine alternative for advanced Mac users • MSP360 Backup is a powerful Time Machine alternative for advanced Mac users, offering scripting, strong encryption, and broad cloud support – but there’s a steep learning curve.

I used my AirPods to talk to someone in another language, and it actually worked • Apple’s new translation feature isn’t seamless, but it’s amazingly functional.

AirPods Max 2 may look old, but these big upgrades are inside • Apple just updated its over-the-ear...