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 ...

From the very beginning, users have repeatedly said that iOS isn’t the ideal platform for tablets. The limiting ecosystem is a great fit for iPhones, where a consistently smooth user experience is a ...

Last week I wrote about how Apple should make an iOS laptop, and unsurprisingly, a lot of people reacted strongly to that suggestion! The conversation made me consider where iOS needs to be improved, ...

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 ...

The popularity of iPads in business has caused users to find ways to further connect the experience of the desktop or laptop computer to the iPad. It is possible to control your computer from your ...

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 ...

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 ...