Dan Ackerman leads CNET's coverage of computers and gaming hardware. A New York native and former radio DJ, he's also a regular TV talking head and the author of "The Tetris Effect" ...

Apple’s iOS 26.3 beta has listed new MacBook Pro options, offering a look into the specifications and models we can expect later this year.

The dividing lines between Apple products are clear. Apple makes phones and tablets that run iOS, and laptops and desktop computers than run macOS. But it’s time for Apple to start breaking down those ...

Since about 1980, every article I’ve written has been on a personal computer — first an Apple II, then an IBM PC and — over the decades — a series of Apple or Windows desktop and laptop PCs. Related ...

With iOS 11 on iPad Pro, Apple figures out that touch screens are good for laptops, but its improvements don't go far enough. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 years, focusing ...

Can the iPad work as a real computer? I’m well aware that I’m not first to raise this question. It is, however, the first time for me to ask the question of myself. After all, everyone’s needs for a ...

If you find yourself without Wi-Fi access, you may be able to tether your iPad or iPad Mini to your laptop to get on the Internet. To do this, you need an iPad with a cellular service plan and the ...