The M4's single-core performance is between 14 and 21 percent faster than the M3s in our tests, and tests that use all the CPU cores are usually 20 or 30 percent faster. The GPU is occasionally as much as 33 percent faster than the M3 in our tests, though more often the improvements are in the single or low double digits.

Between the two new productivity-level chipsets headed to Apple's new laptops this fall, The M4 Pro and M4 Max offer two distinct levels of capability.

Apple just unveiled its M4 Pro and M4 Max chips to join the base M4 chip. How does the M4 Max stack up next to the M4?

The M4 Mac mini is Apple's cheapest Mac available, and also the best for most people. Here's why you should only get the base model.

However, if you’re operating your computer correctly, you’ll rarely have to rely on it beyond that point. Unlike older PCs or machines from other brands, you’re supposed to keep your Mac powered on at all times.