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A guide outlines how to reuse a solid-state drive removed from an old or upgraded laptop by placing it into an external enclosure, turning it into a fast USB storage device. It notes that removal is only possible on laptops where the SSD isn't soldered to the logic board, as is common with Apple's MacBooks, and that buyers need an enclosure matching their drive's form factor, either 2.5-inch SATA or M.2 NVMe.
Amazon's Prime Day 2026 sale includes discounts on Apple products such as AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watches, iPads, MacBooks, and third-party accessories, according to WIRED, which is tracking and updating a running list of the offers. The new iPhone is not included among the discounted items.
During Amazon Prime Day, significant discounts were available on a range of Apple products including MacBooks, AirPods, iPads, and accessories, though not on the latest iPhone models. The deals often surpassed previous best discounts, making it an opportune time for consumers to purchase Apple gadgets at reduced prices. New deals on accessories like chargers, cables, and smartwatches were also added during the event.
Google has unveiled a new generation of Chromebooks that borrow design cues associated with Apple's MacBooks while embedding AI features throughout the operating system, extending even to cursor interactions. The update signals a maturation of the Chromebook platform beyond its budget-laptop origins.
Laptops with trackpads that bulge or pop out are often showing a symptom of a swollen lithium-ion battery, which sits directly beneath the trackpad in most designs including MacBooks and Surface devices. Battery swelling happens when overcharging or physical damage triggers chemical reactions that release gas, pushing outward against internal components. Apple has previously run replacement programs for MacBooks affected by this exact issue.
WIRED published a guide identifying nine Windows laptops that compete with Apple's MacBooks on quality and performance, alongside broader advice on choosing a laptop. The guide recommends spending $750 to $1,000 for a 13- or 14-inch machine with at least 16 GB of RAM, 512 GB of storage, and modern chips like Qualcomm's Snapdragon X series or Intel's Core Ultra lineup. It cites models such as the Dell 14 Plus and HP OmniBook 5 14 as strong examples in this price range.