MacBook Air (late 2020) review: The one with Apple Silicon inside

After a 15-year-long relationship that saw Intel chips powering Macs, Apple recently broke things off to branch out independently. And what's come of that split is the first MacBook Air to feature the company's very own in-house chip: the M1. 

Now, I know what you may be thinking — didn't Apple just come out with a MacBook Air? Yes, yes it did. Consider that one Intel's swan song for Mac.

Even though Apple hardware like the iMac and iMac Pro have always been praised for their processing power, Intel's chips have come with their own set of challenges, including production delays, limited software customizability, and higher power consumption. Now, not only can Apple operate on its own schedule, but it also has the freedom to push the envelope on its own computers — be it for features, availability, or performance.  Read more...