Apple's cheap MacBook runs basic Windows 11 apps with great single-core performance — but Parallels struggles where it matters

20 mars 2026 à 12:52

The MacBook Neo runs single-core productivity apps in a Windows 11 virtual machine better than a more expensive Dell, but that's about all.

Apple MacBook Neo and Dell 14 laptops on a wooden desk

The MacBook Neo runs single-core productivity apps in a Windows 11 virtual machine better than a more expensive Dell, but that's about all.

Yes, you can run Windows apps on the MacBook Neo — but Parallels Desktop warns of 8GB memory constraints

13 mars 2026 à 12:24

Apple’s MacBook Neo can technically run Parallels, but the reality of Windows performance on Neo may disappoint.

Parallels Desktop mockup on MacBook Neo

Apple’s MacBook Neo can technically run Parallels, but the reality of Windows performance on Neo may disappoint.

12 mars 2026 à 15:32

After years of gaslighting the market, Apple is back to selling the thing it said you didn’t need.

Macbook Neo and iPad with shattered glass

11 mars 2026 à 12:07

Apple’s MacBook Neo shakes up the market, but ASUS Co-CEO claims it’s basically an iPad with more computing power.

Apple MacBook Neo and ASUS Zenbook A14 on a wooden desk

Apple's new MacBook Neo goes up against the likes of ASUS' Zenbook A14.