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Apples new Mac Mini is killing my Hackintosh CNET 1/2/2021 Ian Sherr © Provided by CNET Apples M1 chip is being hailed as a leap forward for Macs. But its death to my Hackintosh. Apple One of my favorite nerdy hobbies is ending, whether I want it to or not. And its Apples fault. Back in 2016, I was frustrated that Apple hadnt updated its Mac Mini , iMac or Mac Pro computers in at least a year. The company pumped out new iPhones , iPads , AirPods and MacBooks at a regul...

Apples new Mac Mini is killing my Hackintosh CNET 1/2/2021 Ian Sherr © Provided by CNET Apples M1 chip is being hailed as a leap forward for Macs. But its death to my Hackintosh. Apple One of my favorite nerdy hobbies is ending, whether I want it to or not. And its Apples fault. Back in 2016, I was frustrated that Apple hadnt updated its Mac Mini , iMac or Mac Pro computers in at least a year. The company pumped out new iPhones , iPads , AirPods and MacBooks at a regul...

Get a new Mac? Heres what you need to know about setting it up It might take you a little bit longer, but this is the right way to set up your Mac. Trust me, its worth it. Listen - 05:37 New Mac? Dont hit that power button just yet!  Dan Ackerman/CNET Apples newest computers -- MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac Mini -- are fast, have impressive battery life and can even run iPhone apps. The difference...

The PlayStation 5 is sold out, but more inventory is on the way. Here are the latest restock updates to help you get your own next-generation console.

Join / Sign In CNET editors pick the products and services we write about. When you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Best Nintendo Switch multiplayer games for families in 2021 Theres a lot more out there beyond Animal Crossing. The Nintendo Switch remains a great family game console thats not always easy to find in stock. The original TV-connected Switch is a better pick than the smaller Switch Lite for families, since it has better battery life and can be used fo...

Apple in 2021: The iPhone is taking over everything The tech giant, like the rest of us, will have to contend with COVID-19. But thats only half the story. Listen - 06:43 Now that Apples iPhones have 5G, and its Macs have M1 chips, what next? Angela Lang/CNET Apple has spent the last few years making headline-grabbing changes like its services push, with the $5-per-month Apple TV Plus; its addition of ...

CNETs 2020 Innovation Award winners made things better during a difficult year These products made Wi-Fi faster, work more productive, data safer and games more fun. Oh, and ones about to save society. Listen - 06:48 During a pandemic year marked by mounting economic and emotional challenges, the latest advances in technology helped us stay employed, continue the education of our children, comfort loved ones, and reimagine our ideas about community. In C...

Walmart doesnt want bots to snag your new PS5 or Xbox Series X The retailer detailed its efforts to stop "Grinch Bots" in their tracks. Listen - 01:09 Dan Ackerman/CNET Given the limited supply of the new PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S video game consoles, theyve been selling out quickly whenever a retailer gets new stock. Walmart announced plans Tuesday to make sure its stock gets in the hands o...

The best video games of 2020: CNETs favorite titles of the year A year filled with Ghosts, Hades and Fall Guys. Listen - 10:25 As far as entertainment goes, 2020 took a lot from us. It took our movies, it took live music and it took audiences out of sports. But gaming is one area thats been thriving in the coronavirus era. Not only have the big releases of the year launched as intended, people around the globe now have more time to play games than ever.�...

CNET Editors Choice showcases the tech of 2020 worth buying In a year when we all relied on technology more than ever, our reviewers spent time testing and living with the gear that made life and work in lockdown manageable. Listen - 02:55 James Martin/CNET If 2020 has only taught us one thing, its just how important digital technology is to our lives. From the computers, smartphones and tablets we use ...