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DealsBy TheresMac EditorialJul 1, 2026

Mac Deal Report: July 2026

TheresMac's monthly Mac deal index: 27 of 34 tracked Macs are below Apple's current list price after the June price reset, with the biggest Mac saving at $2,000.

DealsBy TheresMac EditorialJun 29, 2026

Apple Price Increase Report: June 2026

After Apple's June price reset, TheresMac found 103 of 108 tracked current Apple products still had a lower authorized-retailer price than Apple list.

DealsBy TheresMac EditorialJun 29, 2026

When Do MacBooks Go on Sale?

The 2026 MacBook sale calendar, updated for Apple's June price reset, plus how to use retailer buying context to decide whether to buy now or wait.

Buying GuideBy TheresMac EditorialJun 14, 2026

Best MacBook for Video Editing 2026

MacBook Pro M5, discounted/refurbished M4 Pro, and MacBook Air compared for Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere, and live buying value.

Buying GuideBy TheresMac EditorialJun 13, 2026

How to Check if a Refurbished Mac is Legit

Don't get scammed buying a refurbished Mac. Verify serial numbers, spot red flags, compare live street prices, check battery health, and avoid fake sellers.

Buying GuideBy TheresMac EditorialJun 11, 2026

Refurbished Mac Mini: Worth the Savings?

How to compare refurbished Mac mini prices against current new-sale pricing, when refurb is worth it, and when buying new is the safer move.

Buying GuideBy TheresMac EditorialJun 10, 2026

Apple Refurbished vs Amazon Renewed: Which Is Safer?

Apple Certified Refurbished and Amazon Renewed compared on warranty, condition, returns, seller risk, price gaps, and which Apple products are safest to buy refurbished.

Buying GuideBy TheresMac EditorialJun 7, 2026

Is 8GB RAM Enough for a MacBook in 2026?

Who can still buy an 8GB MacBook safely, who should choose 16GB, and why used/refurbished 8GB models need a bigger discount.

Buying GuideBy TheresMac EditorialJun 4, 2026

Used Mac Mini M4: What to Pay & Where to Buy

What a used or refurbished Mac mini M4 should cost in 2026, including the popular 512GB config, where to buy safely, and whether used beats new on sale.

Buying GuideBy TheresMac EditorialJun 4, 2026

Refurbished AirPods Pro 3: Are They Worth It?

When a refurbished or open-box AirPods Pro 3 is a smart buy and when to pay for new, plus hygiene, battery, and warranty things to check first.

Price GuideBy TheresMac EditorialJun 4, 2026

Apple Pencil Price Guide: USB-C vs 2nd Gen vs Pro

Apple Pencil prices in 2026: the USB-C, 2nd generation, and Pencil Pro compared on price and features, which iPads each works with, and where to buy cheapest.

DealsBy TheresMac EditorialJun 2, 2026

Mac Deal Report: June 2026

TheresMac's monthly cross-retailer Apple price report: 18 of 22 tracked Macs are below Apple's list price right now, the cheapest place to buy every Mac, plus the best deals across the wider Apple lineup.

ReviewBy TheresMac EditorialJun 2, 2026

MacBook Neo Review: Apple's A18 Budget Mac

Apple's cheapest laptop in years runs the A18 chip. Updated for the June 2026 price reset, with specs, performance, configurations, and who should buy it.

ComparisonBy TheresMac EditorialMay 27, 2026

iPad A16 vs iPad Air: Which iPad Should You Buy?

The practical iPad buyer guide for choosing between the base iPad and iPad Air: performance, Pencil support, screen size, price, and long-term value.

Buying GuideBy TheresMac EditorialMay 27, 2026

Best Macs to Buy Right Now (May 2026)

Complete guide to the best Macs to buy in 2026. MacBook Neo, MacBook Air M5, MacBook Pro M5, Mac mini, iMac, Mac Studio, and recommendations for every budget.

ComparisonBy TheresMac EditorialFeb 17, 2026

M4 vs M3: Is the Upgrade Worth It?

Benchmark comparison, real-world performance gains, and whether you should buy M4 or save money on M3.