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Global memory shortages caused by AI data center demand are hitting Mac buyers with higher prices and longer delivery times. Here are strategies to reduce the pain for both individuals and organizations.
Apple has started moving the Mac lineup to the M4 family of chips with the updated iMac, redesigned Mac mini, and enhanced MacBook Pro. They’re great machines, particularly for those who need to upgrade from an Intel-based Mac.
Sorry, 27-inch iMac lovers, but Apple isn’t going to release a 27-inch iMac with Apple silicon chips. We explain why and run down the upgrade options for those who need to move on.
At Apple’s Halloween-themed Scary Fast event on October 30, the company unveiled its next-generation Apple silicon chips for Macs, the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max. Apple also showcased new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models and a faster version of the 24-inch iMac based on these chips.
Depending on what’s wrong with your Mac, you may not be able to perform all of these tasks. If that’s the case, complete as many as you can.
The best Mac, the best iPhone, the best iPad, endangered Macs, & when to buy. (Updated May 19, 2026.)
Apple’s iconic desktop Mac, the 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K display, hasn’t seen an update since March 2019 — nearly a year and a half ago. Happily, the company has finally released a new version of the popular iMac, outfitting it with 10th-generation Intel processors, increasing its RAM and storage capacities, and improving its audio […]