I replaced my Windows PC with a Mac Studio for a week - here are my takeaways so far

Cesar Cadenas/ZDNET I've never really been an Apple guy. Most of the tech I have owned has either been Windows- or Android-related. I've never had an iPhone, and outside of a few instances, I never used a Mac for an extended period of time. However, writing for ZDNET has given me opportunities to try out hardware I may never have touched. And a week into testing Apple's new M4 Max Mac Studio, I'm seriously considering switching teams. Also: I spent $4K on my Mac Studio 3 years ago - should I upgrade to the 2025 model? See, one of my pet peeves is dealing with clutter. I'm not the biggest fan of having a bunch of stuff on my desk with wires going everywhere. The Mac Studio is the complete opposite, sporting a compact form factor and minimal cabling. Apple redesigned its desktop to take up less desk space, now measuring just 7.7 x 7.7 inches. It is taller at nearly four inches, but the height is a non-issue; It's not like the Mac Studio obscures the view of your monitor. I knew Apple ... Read full article.