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Switching from a Mac to a PC: Five lessons from an Apple fanboy
The Internet is filled with testimonials of people ditching their PC for a hip new Mac. Where once they trudged through stodgy spreadsheets, they now write screenplays and edit flashy videos (if the ads are to be believed). But there's almost no material documenting the opposite experience. Most of the personal switching-to-Windows stories are many years out of date and center around now-obsolete "But you can't play games and none of your software will work!" arguments.
So, here are the top five things an Apple fanboy learned from two months using Windows.
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Top 12 best cars for the money
Consumer confidence may be rising, but it still makes sense to watch every penny – especially with big purchases, like a new car. Although auto sales perked up in 2011, value is still the name of the game. U.S. News Best Cars spent months analyzing thousands of professional reviews, as well as reliability and safety data, to create the 2012 Best Cars for the Money Awards. Here are the 12 most highly praised low-cost, low-maintenance models for 2012:
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10 most intriguing tablets of 2011
After a decade of shaky starts, tablet computers have finally arrived. Unlike their bulky, expensive parents, this current generation of slates boasts trim frames, gorgeous screens, and power-house specs. So, here are the 10 most intriguing tablets of 2011, in order of screen size.
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Beyond Stuxnet: massively complex Flame malware ups ante for cyberwar
Flame is something new in cyberwar, experts say. It can take screenshots and record audio on infected computers. The malware was almost certainly made by a nation-state.
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Sony SmartWatch: The littlest Android device
Sony SmartWatch brings Android to a wrist near you. But do people want this Dick Tracy-like gadget from Sony?
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Switching from a Mac to a PC: Five lessons from an Apple fanboy
The Internet is filled with testimonials of people ditching their PC for a hip new Mac. Where once they trudged through stodgy spreadsheets, they now write screenplays and edit flashy videos (if the ads are to be believed). But there's almost no material documenting the opposite experience. Most of the personal switching-to-Windows stories are many years out of date and center around now-obsolete "But you can't play games and none of your software will work!" arguments.
So, here are the top five things an Apple fanboy learned from two months using Windows.
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Digital age etiquette tips for Facebook faux pas and texting trip ups
Some survival tips for this digital age of social media and new technology.
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Top 12 best cars for the money
Consumer confidence may be rising, but it still makes sense to watch every penny – especially with big purchases, like a new car. Although auto sales perked up in 2011, value is still the name of the game. U.S. News Best Cars spent months analyzing thousands of professional reviews, as well as reliability and safety data, to create the 2012 Best Cars for the Money Awards. Here are the 12 most highly praised low-cost, low-maintenance models for 2012:
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Jawbone offers 'no questions asked' refund on Up wristbands
Jawbone has temporarily halted production of the Up bracelet, Jawbone CEO Hosain Rahman said Thursday.
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MacBook Pro gets faster processor, better graphics
MacBook Pro gets update from Apple as competition for MacBook Pro heats up from Dell and others.
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Trekking in Kashmir: Where nuclear powers once clashed
Kashmir – torn by nuclear rivals India and Pakistan – hopes new trekking business will divert timber smugglers and help reivive the economy.
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BlackBerry PlayBook: Why BlackBerry owners will love this tablet
BlackBerry PlayBook goes on sale next month, a year after the original iPad. So, is the BlackBerry tablet worth the wait?
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10 most intriguing tablets of 2011
After a decade of shaky starts, tablet computers have finally arrived. Unlike their bulky, expensive parents, this current generation of slates boasts trim frames, gorgeous screens, and power-house specs. So, here are the 10 most intriguing tablets of 2011, in order of screen size.
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HTC Flyer mixes iPad looks with stylus controls
HTC Flyer is just another tablet. With a twist.
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iPhone choice: Is AT&T or Verizon better?
iPhone choice of carrier boils down to caps on data and tethering. If you're going to be tethering your iPhone, AT&T makes sense. Otherwise....
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Verizon iPhone: Three important steps before you upgrade
In less than 24 hours, Verizon customers can pre-order the iPhone. Tempted? Here are three tips for making the transition to a Verizon iPhone.
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‘We cannot deal with these people’: WikiLeaks shows true feelings on Guantánamo
In public, Arab countries call for closing Guantánamo and returning detainees to their home countries. In private, WikiLeaks documents show that many of these countries don't want detainees. This hypocrisy reveals an international community unprepared to deal with closing Guantánamo.
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BlackBerry PlayBook will challenge iPad on price
BlackBerry PlayBook, the new tablet computer from RIM, will be priced under $500, putting the device in direct competition with the Apple iPad.
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3G access arrives on Everest. But do we need Internet on the top of the world?
The company NCell has built a series of 3G towers in the Everest area. And not everyone thinks that's a good idea.
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Google's self-driving cars will let you spend less time driving, more time Googling
In addition to preventing traffic accidents and reducing carbon emissions, Google hopes that it's self-driving cars will let you take your eyes off of the road so that you can focus on what's really important: looking at stuff on the Internet.
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BlackBerry PlayBook specs released. But how much does it cost?
BlackBerry PlayBook, the new tablet computer from RIM, should hit the market in early 2011.
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BlackPad: Half BlackBerry, half iPad
BlackPad could bring the corporate clout of BlackBerry to the sleek form factor of a tablet computer.
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Tablet computers: what's here, and what's coming
Tablet computers: Here's a list of all the tablets being talked about right now.
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Google Chrome tablet could hit market by Black Friday
HTC is prepping a tablet powered by Google's Chrome OS, according to at least one outlet. Could a Google tablet knock the Apple iPad off its perch?
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Dell Streak set for Friday release. But is it a tablet or a phone?
Dell Streak is something of a 'tweener' device, some critics are arguing, and that could prove problematic for Dell.
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What is the RIM Blackpad?
RIM, the makers of the BlackBerry line of smartphones, is reportedly prepping an Apple iPad competitor dubbed the Blackpad.
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iPhone 4 vs. Droid X: How do they compare?
iPhone 4 has some new competition: Motorola and Verizon announced their next Android phone, the Droid X. How does it compare to the iPhone 4?
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iPhone 4 review roundup: Highlights and one big downside
iPhone 4 review posts sing Apple's praises. But will one stumbling block keep the new smart phone from being truly great?








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