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Best Keyboards for Mac and PC in 2026: Wireless, Mechanical, and Budget

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Last updated: October 22, 2026. Picks and prices come from Wirecutter's wireless keyboard guide (updated September 14, 2026), Macworld's Mac keyboard guide (September 29, 2026), RTINGS (August 25, 2026), and Tom's Guide, all read October 22, 2026. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some links below are affiliate links, which means this site may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Quick answer Most people do well with a compact wireless keyboard that pairs with three devices, like Wirecutter's Logitech Pop Icon Keys pick. Mac users who want Touch ID need Apple's Magic Keyboard, which Macworld lists from $149; third-party boards lack it. Budget mechanical boards exist from about $36 to $74 per Tom's Guide, but check the date, the connection type, and the switch. Your keyboard is the part of your desk you touch all day, yet it is easy to buy on looks alone. This guide covers three common needs: a wireless keyboard ...

Best Monitors for a MacBook or Home Office in 2026: 4K, USB-C, Ultrawide

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Last updated: October 22, 2026. Picks, specs, and prices come from MacHow2 (updated October 19, 2026), Macworld's Mac monitor guide, RTINGS (August 26, 2026), and Apple Support (March 10, 2026), all read October 22, 2026. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some links below are affiliate links, which means this site may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Quick answer For sharp text on a Mac, a 27-inch 5K monitor is the usual target; 4K at 120Hz is the value alternative. For a one-cable setup, match the monitor's USB-C or Thunderbolt charging watts to your laptop: about 65W is light duty, 90 to 96W is a practical target. Ultrawides add workspace, but check real resolution and how many external screens your Mac supports. A good external monitor turns a laptop into a comfortable desk setup, but spec sheets can be confusing: 4K or 5K, 60Hz or 120Hz, USB-C or Thunderbolt, 65W or 140W charging. This guide explains those choices in pl...