Linus Torvalds uses M2 MacBook Air to release Linux 5.19

The latest release of Linux 5.19 has more of an Apple angle than usual, with Linus Torvalds releasing it using an M2 MacBook Air running a version of Linux ported to Apple Silicon.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 17

MacBook Air with M2 processor review: The sweet spot for Mac portables in 2022

Apple's redesign of the MacBook Air incorporating the M2 Apple Silicon processor makes it the best option for most people who want to own a portable Mac.

Andrew O'Hara and Mike Wuerthele 3 years ago 28

M2 MacBook Air teardown reveals accelerometer, simple cooling system

The repair experts at iFixit have completed a teardown of the new M2 MacBook Air, revealing a very simple chip cooling mechanism, an accelerometer, and other details.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 23

The best accessories for the M2 MacBook Air

Trick out your new M2 MacBook Air with some of our favorite accessories for the redesigned computer.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 0

How to boot an Apple Silicon Mac from an external drive

If you have bought an Apple Silicon Mac or MacBook but need to upgrade your storage without buying a brand new device, you can set up your Mac to run from an external drive. Here's how to boot macOS Monterey using external storage on the new Mac lineup.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 0

Hands-on with Apple's M2 MacBook Air in Starlight

We've got our hands on the new 2022 MacBook Air with the M2 processor. Here are our early impressions.

Andrew O'Hara 3 years ago 15

Compared: New M2 MacBook Air vs M1 MacBook Air

Apple has given the MacBook Air its first major refresh after it transitioned to Apple Silicon. Here's how the new M2 version measures against the 2020 M1 model in our hands-on tests.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 49

Customer receives M2 MacBook Air a full day before launch

A lucky Apple customer appears to have received the redesigned MacBook Air with an M2 chip a full day earlier than orders are scheduled to arrive.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 7

Apple VP of industrial design details MacBook Air overhaul

Apple's design chief has detailed how the company went about redesigning the M2-equipped MacBook Air, as well as other tidbits about the device.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 23

M2 MacBook Air matches 13-inch MacBook Pro in first benchmark

The first Geekbench 5 results for the M2 chip in the MacBook Air have surfaced, indicating that users should see the same performance as in the new 13-inch MacBook Pro for typical usage.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 19

Compared: MacBook Air with M2 vs 2022 13-inch MacBook Pro

We have both M2 Macs here in our testing studio. We're comparing the M2 MacBook Air against the M2 MacBook Pro to see how they stack up and how much of a difference the thermal limitations make.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 0

M2 MacBook Air shipping dates instantly started slipping

Within minutes of Apple opening preorders for the new M2 MacBook Air, shipping dates slipped back from one week to between July 18 and July 25, 2022 — and it will only get worse.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 6

Apple's MacBook Air with M2 processor is now available to preorder

Apple has officially started taking preorders for the newly redesigned and M2-equipped MacBook Air, with orders expected to arrive as soon as July 15.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 4

Apple Store is down ahead of M2 MacBook Air preorders

Apple has taken down its online Apple Store, "making updates" ahead of the opening of M2 MacBook Air preorders from 5 a.m. Pacific Time.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

M2 MacBook Air preorders begin on Friday, July 8

Apple has announced that the M2 MacBook Air will become available for preorder on July 8, with shipments arriving as soon as July 15.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 9

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