Karen Haslam

Karen Haslam

Editor

Macworld editor since 2008, Karen has worked on both sides of the Apple divide, clocking up a number of years at Apple's PR agency prior to joining Macworld two decades ago. 

Karen's career highlights include interviewing Apple's Steve Wozniak and discussing Steve Jobs’ legacy on the BBC. Her focus is Mac, but she lives and breathes Apple.

Articles by Karen Haslam

Best MacBook Air deals

Best MacBook Air deals

Want a cut-price MacBook Air? Save money with our round up of the best MacBook Air deals in the U.S. and U.K.
18 hours ago
Best Mac 2023-2024: Every Mac compared

Best Mac 2023-2024: Every Mac compared

Wondering whether to buy an iMac, MacBook Pro or Air, Mac mini, Mac Studio or Mac Pro? We help you decide which MacBook or desktop Mac to buy.
2 days ago
Every new Apple product coming in 2024

Every new Apple product coming in 2024

We predict the upcoming Apple product releases in 2024 and recap on what launched in 2023. Here are the new Apple products we expect to come out in 2024 and beyond.
3 days ago
Complete guide to Apple's event schedule

Complete guide to Apple's event schedule

Everything you should know about Apple's events in 2024, including keynote details and start times, and everything Apple could launch.
3 days ago
iOS 17 superguide: What's new in iOS 17

iOS 17 superguide: What's new in iOS 17

What you need to know about iOS 17, including when it came out, what's new in the latest version, and new features coming soon.
4 days ago
Best MacBook 2024: Which MacBook should you buy?

Best MacBook 2024: Which MacBook should you buy?

Our Apple laptop buying guide compares all Apple's MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models including the M1, M2 and the M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max models. Find out which MacBook Air or MacBook Pro to buy.
4 days ago
MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro

MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro

Find out what's different, who each model is best for, and whether to buy the MacBook Pro, or the MacBook Air.
4 days ago
Best Mac antivirus 2024: Security suites compared

Best Mac antivirus 2024: Security suites compared

14 of the best antivirus software packages and security suites for protecting your Mac or MacBook from viruses and malware, reviewed and ranked by our expert editors.
5 days ago
What is free on Apple TV+?

What is free on Apple TV+?

If you're wondering why not everything is free on Apple TV and what you actually get if you subscribe to Apple TV+ read on.
1 week ago
macOS 14 Sonoma superguide

macOS 14 Sonoma superguide

Here's what you need to know about macOS Sonoma including new features, macOS 14.4 release date, and what's coming in future updates.
1 week ago
Apple Back to School will soon end in Australia

Apple Back to School will soon end in Australia

Apple's running a Back To Uni promotion in the Southern Hemisphere. The same promotion will happen this summer in the U.S., U.K. and elsewhere. Here's are the dates, deals and discounts we expect.
1 week ago
How to update iOS on your iPhone

How to update iOS on your iPhone

The steps you need to take to update iOS on iPhone and what to do if you encounter problems updating or installing iOS 17 on your iPhone.
1 week ago
WWDC 2024: Everything you need to know

WWDC 2024: Everything you need to know

What you need to know about Apple's WWDC 2024 including likely date and time, rumors, how to watch the keynote, and the expected product and software updates.
1 week ago
Is a VPN safe for Mac?

Is a VPN safe for Mac?

A VPN hides your location and encrypts your data keeping you safe online - but just how safe and could you get in trouble for using a VPN?
2 weeks ago