The same affordable laptops, with double the memory.

Considering a PC upgrade, but not sure about how much RAM to buy? Here's how I make that decision in the current climate.

8GB of RAM is still enough for many Mac and Chromebook users. Windows 11 laptops increasingly treat 16GB as the new baseline. It really comes down to your workload and platform. Apple's latest ...

The 2026 MacBook Air M5 represents a significant step forward in Apple’s lightweight laptop series, blending innovative performance with subtle yet meaningful design enhancements. Powered by the ...

Apple refreshed the MacBook Air in March 2026, adding a faster M5 chip and faster SSD. The M5 MacBook Air is at the start of its product cycle, which means now is a good time to b ...

Apple warned this week that rising RAM costs will force price increases across its Mac lineup. Amazon just dropped the MacBook Air M5 to its record low, with no discount in sight on Apple.com.

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. With the 13-inch Air no longer the MacBook entry point, who ...