Dan Ackerman leads CNET's coverage of computers and gaming hardware. A New York native and former radio DJ, he's also a regular TV talking head and the author of "The Tetris Effect" ...

Apple wants you to use your iPad or your iPad Pro like a proper computer: But how do you go about doing that? And does it actually work? Here are the apps, software tweaks, and accessories you need to ...

The dividing lines between Apple products are clear. Apple makes phones and tablets that run iOS, and laptops and desktop computers than run macOS. But it’s time for Apple to start breaking down those ...

The Apple iPad lineup is always confusing. While Apple claims these iPads are the best replacement for laptops, they still don’t provide the full app compatibility to replace your laptops. So, a ...

Since about 1980, every article I’ve written has been on a personal computer — first an Apple II, then an IBM PC and — over the decades — a series of Apple or Windows desktop and laptop PCs. Related ...

Some folks (myself included) have been able to shift a good portion of work tasks from conventional laptops to tablets. This usually involves pairing the tablet, Android or iPad, with a small external ...

Can the iPad work as a real computer? I’m well aware that I’m not first to raise this question. It is, however, the first time for me to ask the question of myself. After all, everyone’s needs for a ...

Since its introduction in 2010, the iPad has proven itself to be a useful business computing tool. But while its tablet form factor makes it extremely lightweight and portable, it can also be hard to ...

At about 2.36 pounds the 11-inch iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard qualifies as an ultralight laptop. I’ve been using the new iPad Pro + Magic Keyboard as a laptop stand-in for a couple of weeks. Below is ...