Old Mac, new Mac. It’s great to get a new computer, but it’s not so great to realize that all your stuff is on the old one.

Old PC, new PC. It’s great to get a new computer, but it’s not so great to realize that all your stuff is on the old one.

Microsoft on Wednesday issued a preview of Office for the Mac that will run natively on Apple's upcoming ARM-based laptops.

Microsoft on Wednesday issued a preview of Office for the Mac that will run natively on Apple's upcoming ARM-based laptops.

It's tough to talk about chips without venturing deep into spec-infested geeky waters. Unless, that is, we're talking about the Cool Ranch variety of chip — in which case, I'll take two bags, please.

It's tough to talk about chips without venturing deep into spec-infested geeky waters. Unless, that is, we're talking about the Cool Ranch variety of chip — in which case, I'll take two bags, please.

Apple has now introduced new Macs based on the M1 Apple Silicon SoC. Most major developers are already climbing aboard, including Microsoft, which has published a beta of Office 2019 optimized for Big Sur that also runs on the new chips.

Apple has now introduced new Macs based on the M1 Apple Silicon SoC. Most major developers are already climbing aboard, including Microsoft, which has published a beta of Office 2019 optimized for Big Sur that also runs on the new chips.

November’s updates held a few surprises. 

November’s updates held a few surprises.