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Macworld magazine is the world's best-selling Apple magazine, featuring in-depth reviews, expert advice, how tos and essential guides to Macs, iPads, iPhones and related products, as well as everything you need to know about Mac OS X, iOS and associated software including iTunes and more. If you are new to Apple and are looking for advice to help you get started, or if you are a Mac fanatic looking to justify your next buy, Macworld is the magazine to ensure you make the right decision. Macworld is created by an international team of experts based in London and San Francisco, join use every issue as we analyse the latest product announcements from the world’s biggest (and best) technology company.

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Steve Jobs would have loved the MacBook Neo • The MacBook Neo is shockingly affordable, but it doesn’t skimp on quality.

How 50 years of moving fast and breaking stuff led to MacBook Neo • Apple’s first budget laptop is a classic example of what it does best: Change.

Apple just turned an entire generation of kids into Mac users • At just $499, the Neo is arguably the most compelling, future-proof laptop for students.

There’s an Easter egg hiding in the MacBook Neo’s wallpaper • Look closely.

MacBook Neo’s missing features ranked, from meh to ehhh • The MacBook Neo is surprisingly cheap, but the low price brings some sacrifices. Here’s what matters and what doesn’t.

BENQ MA270S: STUDIO DISPLAY SPECS FOR A WHOLE LOT LESS

JOURNEY NEXA & NEXA LIFT: THE BEST MACBOOK SLEEVE WE’VE EVER USED

KINGSTON DUAL PORTABLE SSD: POCKET-FRIENDLY SSD PROVIDES GOOD PERFORMANCE

MOMENT EVERYTHING BACKPACK 28L: A LAPTOP BACKPACK BUILT FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS

Hot Stuff • What we’re raving about this month

I replaced my MacBook with an iPad Pro M4—here’s what actually worked (and what didn’t) • Forget the tech specs—here’s what using a tablet for work actually feels like.

Apple announces AI-fueled WWDC26 to kick off June 8 • The big summer developer conference is where Apple unveils its next operating systems and often new products.

Ads are coming to Maps because Apple needs to keep growing • To hell with your experience—one of the world’s richest companies needs more revenue.

The iPhone Fold can’t just be a folding iPhone • Apple’s foldable hardware will be great, but the user experience needs to be just as good.

I’m a Gen Z dad. These are the iPhone accessories my kids (and yours) will love • Seven simple and stylish accessories with a Gen Z flair that every iPhone user needs.

JOURNEY ARIA 3-IN-1 WIRELESS CHARGING STATION: CHIC, LIGHTWEIGHT MAGNETIC TRAVEL CHARGER

KUXIU S3 25W 10K SOLID-STATE POWER BANK: FAST BATTERY PACK HAS IT ALL

MOPHIE JUICE PACK iPHONE 17 PRO: 6-FOOT DROP PROTECTION AND BUILT-IN BATTERY

APPLE MACBOOK NEO: THE PERFECT GATEWAY MAC • APPLE’S MACBOOK NEO BRINGS MACOS TO BUDGET BUYERS WITH A $599 PRICE AND AN A18 PRO CHIP. HERE’S HOW THE CHEAPEST MACBOOK PERFORMS IN REAL LIFE.

APPLE AT 50 A HISTORY OF ICONIC INNOVATIONS • AS APPLE CELEBRATES ITS GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY, ITS HISTORY IS FILLED WITH PRODUCTS THAT DEFINED AND INFLUENCED TECHNOLOGY.

I pushed my MacBook Neo to the limit. It didn’t break • Apple’s budget laptop handled a week of stress better than I did.

The Apple ecosystem is a bargain (no, really) • It’s not just the Neo. Here’s how little you need to spend to go all in.

CalDigit TS5 Thunderbolt 5 Dock: Top-end dock with the right ports • This little sibling of the mighty TS5 Plus can stand up on its own. Fifteen high-end ports wow in this Thunderbolt 5 dock.

MSP360 Backup: A powerful Time Machine alternative for advanced Mac users • MSP360 Backup is a powerful Time Machine alternative for advanced Mac users,...