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How to Choose Between the iMac, MacBook, Mac Mini, and Mac Pro

If you buy a newer Mac today, chances are that it will be either an all-in-one desktop (iMac), laptop (MacBook or MacBook Pro), or “headless” Mac (Mac Mini or Mac Pro). Which type of Mac you choose depends [more…]

How to Decide Between a Mac Laptop or Desktop

Mac desktop? Mac laptop? Making the choice comes down to lifestyle, economics, and what you do for a living. If you travel a lot, chances are you’ll want a Mac laptop. If you tend to be home- or office-bound [more…]

How to Choose an iPod

In addition to music and (with some models) video and pictures, Apple iPods can synchronize contacts and calendar information and store text files. The big question is which iPod to choose. As of this [more…]

How to Buy an iTunes Gift Certificate or Monthly Allowance

If you have trouble coming up with gifts, Apple iTunes may be your salvation. You can give the gift of music through Apple iTunes gift certificates, in amounts ranging from [more…]

How to Buy Audiobooks, Movies, and Non-Music Products from iTunes

The iTunes Music Store is now just called the iTunes Store because you can purchase a lot more than just music for your iPod. Whether you’re an audiobook fan or a TV buff, or a lifelong learner, you can [more…]

How to Know Which Edition of Office 2008 for Mac to Buy

Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac comes in three editions: Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition, Office 2008 for Mac, and Office 2008 for Mac Special Media Edition. All three editions have the exact [more…]

How to Overcome Objections to Buying a Mac

The question of which is a better personal computer, a Macintosh or a Windows PC, provokes a good debate. If you’re thinking about purchasing a Mac or you’re considering moving from a Windows PC, you may [more…]

Comparing Your Existing PC with the Mac You Want

Before deciding which Mac to buy, you need to figure out what is on your existing computer. You’ll want your new Mac to have at least the capabilities of your present computer, plus lots of room to grow [more…]

Considering Speed and Size Options for Your New Mac

All the Macs that Apple sells are complete, usable systems, but some options are worth considering. Apple typically stocks three or four configurations for each model, and you can custom-order additional [more…]

Accessories for Your New Mac

It’s best to get your computer configured the way you want it when you buy it. You can buy other accessories with your purchase or later, when you need them. Accessories to consider include [more…]

Where to Shop for a New Mac

You can buy your new Mac online or in a traditional “brick and mortar” store, and you can do either directly from Apple or from an independent retailer. There are pros and cons for each. But wherever you [more…]

Choosing between the Mac Basic Mouse and Mighty Mouse

One of the great divides between Apple and Microsoft was over whether computer mice should have one or two buttons. Apple touted the simplicity of having a single button, but eventually introduced its [more…]