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When macOS 27 drops next month, Apple will officially say goodbye to its Intel-based Macs. The only Macs that will be able to update to macOS Golden Gate next month will be the ones with an Apple-made chip (including the A18 Pro on the MacBook Neo). Yet while Apple hasn't sold an Intel Mac in quite some time, there are still plenty of them in existence. You might even still use an Intel Mac as your daily driver.While I can't say enough good things about Apple silicon, I also strongly believe in using your tech as long as it keeps working for you. As such, if you're rocking one of Apple's older Macs, whether that's a MacBook, a Mac mini, or an iMac, you should check out these hacks and tips to get the most out of your machine—and, hopefully, put off having to upgrade it for quite some time....

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Back-to-school month is the busiest time of the year for VPN providers who rely on students for a substantial chunk of their annual subscriptions. Labor Day coincides with this time perfectly, making it a great opportunity to grab low-priced deals from almost every major provider. Once you sign up with a Labor Day promotion, your discounted prices stay locked in for the entire subscription period. That means you can get a two- or three-year VPN subscription for as much as 80% off the usual price—a substantial savings boost for new customers. I put together a list of the best early deals on VPN platforms for this Labor Day. Surfshark,...

Congratulations! You have made it to the third and final round of our Big Guessing Game! This year, Lifehacker, along with the other CNET Group sites (CNET, ZDNet, Mashable, and PCMag), has been giving readers a chance to win the latest Apple Watch by making predictions about Apple's big 2026 announcements—including Apple's upcoming iPhone event. There are only three days left to get your guesses in, so make sure you play the game now for your chance to win the latest Apple Watch. If you've played Lifehacker's or CNET Group's Big Guessing Game in the previous two rounds, you'll know the gist. But for any new guessers, here's a summary. The Big Guessing Game is made up of three rounds:Round 1, which ended on June 2. This round was focused on Apple's software announcements (iOS, iPadOS, mac...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon has launched its early Labor Day sale, just a day after Wayfair and Home Depot kicked off their own. The sale will run through Monday, Sept. 7, and features deals on appliances, tech, sporting goods, and more. I've already spent a few hours sifting through the deals on offer, and below I've collected the best I've found so far.The best headphone deals during Amazon's early Labor Day sale Looking for a pair of premium headphones at a less-than-premium price? These Sonos Ace over-ear headphones are a good choice, especially if you're already in the Sonos ecosystem. Even if you're not, they are great headphones for Android and Ap...