Ask the expert: Switching to Mac

Q. I’ve been a PC user forever, but am finally thinking of making the move to Mac. Mostly for the multimedia side of things. What’s the best desktop set up that isn’t going to break the bank? Wireless printer would be good too!

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Mesh’s monster gaming PC

Let’s face it – while consoles are fun, they’re toys compared to the desktop PC gaming experience. They may let you play most of the latest titles from the comfort of your sofa, but if you really want the best graphics, gameplay and choice then the PC route is the only way to go.

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HP’s finger flicking good PC

Find your regular desktop PC a pain to interact with using a normal keyboard and mouse? Then you need HP’s new TouchSmart PC – a machine you can command using just your fingers. In addition to normal prods and pokes, it recognizes gestures too, so it’s much easier to tell it what to do.

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Top Tips for Upgrading to a new PC

The excitement of unwrapping a new PC can often be dampened by the hassle involved in moving all your old files over and transferring important settings.

It needn’t be a pain in the backside though. Just follow our simple steps, and we’ll have you up and running in no time, with all your files easily on hand and available with no fuss or bother.

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Top Tips for making your computer ultra-eco friendly

Your PC can become a power vacuum if you’re not careful, sucking precious extra pennies from your wallet and harming Mother Nature with its unconsciously eco-oblivious existence. Naughty PC!It’s not all bad news though, as there’re a few simple things you can do to reduce your computer’s carbon footprint and save yourself a couple of quid at the same time.

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How to set up the ultimate budget home movie edit suite

Editing videos at home can be a cinch if you’re armed with the right kit and a sliver of knowhow.

But there’s a huge difference between the average home computer and a proper video editing set-up, even a budget one. Get clued up on the basics right here…

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Sony rolls out its round PC!

When Sony’s consumer electronics and IT divisions collide, the result is a highly original multimedia PC in the shape of the VGX-TP2SB.

Once it’s suckered you in with it’s killer curves, it makes sure you hooked with a host of hi-def smarts.
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Top Tips for choosing the best broadband provider

Broadband’s not always as simple as some providers would like you to believe. There’s more to choosing the right connection than pricing up speed and lusting after the free router.

Follow our simple steps for the best connection…

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Top tips for studio quality home photo printing

Printing top-notch photos at home will save you a packet, as well as let you tweak your pictures before committing them to paper.So we’ve put together a quick cheat sheet of top tips to ensure your digital shots get the pro printer treatment they deserve.

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Top 50 Desktop Computers dissected

When it comes to buying a new desktop you really only have two choices – Mac, or PC. Today, more than ever, Apple desktops not only look stunning, but now they run Windows too.

If you’re after something that offers a bit more value for money however, we’ve selected our choice cuts from the Top 50.

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