Macworld Apple makes great computers, but they’re not cheap. Even if you are happy to pay the entry-price for a new iMac or MacBook Pro, you may be painfully aware that for just a few hundred pounds or dollars more you could get a much more powerful model. But can you justify the extra spend? Luckily you don’t have to, because often you can find a previous generation Mac and sometimes even the current generation model, on sale for less at Apple’s Refurbished and Clearance store. It’s not only Apple that offers refurbished Macs though. There are other places you can buy used Macs that have been refurbished, but not all refurbished Macs are as good as the ones Apple…

Apple today added the second-generation HomePod to its refurbished store in the U.S., but it is not yet possible to place an order. The refurbished models will be available in Midnight or White for $249, compared to $299 brand new. Apple says certified refurbished HomePods undergo full functionality testing, and are inspected, cleaned, and repackaged in a plain white box with the power cord and documentation. The refurbished HomePods are covered by Apple's limited one-year warranty policy and are eligible for extended AppleCare+ coverage. Introduced in January 2023, the second-generation HomePod has a similar design as the full-size HomePod that was discontinued in 2021, but with a larger backlit touch surface and some internal changes, including two fewer tweeters and…

The Freitag Hazzard bag lets you carry your MacBook in an eco-friendly fusion of recycled materials and modern art — if you can stand the smell.Review: The Freitag Hazzard laptop backpackFreitag is a Swiss brand that turns used truck tarps and seat belts into one-of-a-kind bags. These materials have seen many miles across Europe, and the tarps get cleaned using rainwater and mild detergents before they are ready to be cut and sewn by skilled craftsmen. Read more...

The Freitag Hazzard bag lets you carry your MacBook in an eco-friendly fusion of recycled materials and modern art — if you can stand the smell.Review: The Freitag Hazzard laptop backpackFreitag is a Swiss brand that turns used truck tarps and seat belts into one-of-a-kind bags. These materials have seen many miles across Europe, and the tarps get cleaned using rainwater and mild detergents before they are ready to be cut and sewn by skilled craftsmen. Read more...

The Freitag Hazzard bag lets you carry your MacBook in an eco-friendly fusion of recycled materials and modern art — if you can stand the smell.Review: The Freitag Hazzard laptop backpackFreitag is a Swiss brand that turns used truck tarps and seat belts into one-of-a-kind bags. These materials have seen many miles across Europe, and the tarps get cleaned using rainwater and mild detergents before they are ready to be cut and sewn by skilled craftsmen. Read more...

The Freitag Hazzard bag lets you carry your MacBook in an eco-friendly fusion of recycled materials and modern art — if you can stand the smell.Review: The Freitag Hazzard laptop backpackFreitag is a Swiss brand that turns used truck tarps and seat belts into one-of-a-kind bags. These materials have seen many miles across Europe, and the tarps get cleaned using rainwater and mild detergents before they are ready to be cut and sewn by skilled craftsmen. Read more...