Many consider MacBooks to be the pinnacle of laptops, and for good reason. Apple laptops are designed to last a long time. In fact, they’re on our list of reliable computers that you won’t have to replace for at least five years. MacBooks also receive major software upgrades every year, improving overall usability and performance….
High-end headphones aren’t hard to find, but there are a dizzying number of audio manufacturers vying for the top spot. Brands like Bose and Sony are renowned for producing some of the best noise-canceling headphones, with unrivaled battery life and versatile companion apps that elevate your favorite music and podcasts. So you might be surprised…
Delihayat/Getty Images For beginners, choosing a quality turntable can be a little confusing. Although the visual differences and cartridge types are generally easier to understand, the distinction between belt-drive and direct-drive turntables is much vaguer. To put it bluntly, one is not necessarily better than the other. The best vinyl player brands offer both variants,…
Apple’s Mac computers are the company’s only products that still have a 3.5mm headphone jack, so you can continue to use your favorite headphones and earbuds by simply plugging them into the side port on your Mac or MacBook. However, not everyone knows that USB-C headphones also work on Mac and MacBook. This is likely…
High-end headphones should deliver sound quality that makes you feel like your $300 was well spent. They should also support advanced features like spatial audio, hi-res playback, and EQ customization. Over the past few years, audio experts have turned to Sony’s WF-1000XM line, and for good reason. Wireless earbuds like the Sony WF-1000XM6 and even…
The legendary Marshall amplifier brand is quite transparent for a modern manufacturer. The company, based in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, UK, is known for producing its own equipment in England. However, Marshall also has a factory in Vietnam, which it says is “a replica,” and many Marshall-branded Bluetooth speakers and headphones are made in China. With…
Mikkelwilliam/Getty Images The current PC landscape is dominated by a handful of powerful players, with few other recognizable brands, creating an incredibly competitive market. Some of the best desktop computer brands today are Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft, and Apple. Alternative but still widely recognized brands include ASUS, Acer, and MSI. These companies make computers in…
Vladyslav Lehir/Shutterstock If you’ve ever seen an orange dot on your MacBook’s desktop, know that it’s there on purpose. In addition to your desktop providing options for accessing apps from the dock at the bottom of your screen, your Mac’s top menu bar also displays a variety of information and quick commands, including ways to…
The iPhone has been around for almost 20 years now. In addition to changing the way we communicate, Apple’s smartphones have also helped create new markets, such as the development of phone apps and third-party accessories to improve user experiences. In 2024, the Apple accessories market was valued at $28.3 billion, with growth expected to…
Whether you’re a daily commuter who takes the bus or subway, or you share an office with chatty colleagues, one of the best investments you can make for your ears and your mental health is a pair of active noise-canceling (ANC) headphones. These audio products use built-in microphones to capture and cancel unwanted noise, so…