I'm buying a new desktop PC. What would be the ramifications of getting one with XP installed instead of Vista? Will I regret it? [more inside]
posted by the bricabrac man on Jun 8, 2008 - 34 answers

Can I get messages off Outlook on my old PC to my shiny new Macbook? There's a catch. [more inside]
posted by lxs on May 4, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm setting up my spankin' new computer. So far I've downloaded AVG as my anti-virus solution, but I'm not sure which way to go for anti-spyware. [more inside]
posted by ®@ on Feb 23, 2008 - 17 answers

Thinking about buying an iMac. I'm looking at the 24inch model with 2.8 MHz processor. I plan on doing some Final Cut and After Effects work, nothing insane like HD or heavy graphics. Will this computer serve my needs? [more inside]
posted by captainscared on Sep 21, 2007 - 6 answers

So I have this new Dell computer and I need to know what the hell I should do with it. (Much more inside.) [more inside]
posted by sperose on Aug 9, 2006 - 15 answers

My iBook's LCD cracked. I am a poor college student. What is my next step computer-wise? [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel on May 7, 2006 - 15 answers

I have an old Dell PC (Optiplex GX1--"Opti" for "the eye," and "plex" for the . . . oh, never mind), and bought a new Dell. I'm trying to transfer files from old to new, but I think the lack of a hi-speed USB port in the old Dell is hindering my experience (more inside--really!). [more inside]
posted by Kibbutz on Feb 26, 2006 - 14 answers