ZDNET's key takeaways RAM allows computers run fast and optimally.16GB is now the standard for PCs and laptops.Heavy users may need more RAM. Know when to upgrade. I used to struggle when shopping for a new computer -- there's a lot to keep in mind.

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Apple today introduced a redesigned Mac mini with M4 and M4 Pro chip options, and the computer provides two clues about RAM amounts for the next 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, which are expected to be announced tomorrow. First, just like the new ...

In my review of the M5 MacBook Pro, the laptop’s graphics performance stood out. It offers a 35 percent boost in Metal performance over the M4, which is significant. It’s also good for Apple’s Mac marketing, which, nowadays, includes a bigger effort to promote game performance on the Mac. The M5’s boost will certainly help.

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It doesn’t make sense to own a dedicated desktop computer anymore. Just get the base M4 MacBook and use it for all your computing needs. When Apple introduced an even smaller Mac Mini late last year, most of my tech media peers and fellow tech ...

For the first time, Apple has launched a MacBook Pro with the base level of an Apple Silicon chip. Previously, the MacBook Air would get the plain M1 or M2 chip, while the MacBook Pro models would get the Pro or Max variants. This year, however, you can ...