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Desktop digest: 13 things you need to know to buy the perfect desktop

Despite the laptop gaining strength as the PC du jour in recent times, the desktop still has a place in the home. Here are our top 25 things to consider before buying or building your own desktop.

Build the ultimate quiet PC

A noisy PC can drive you to distraction. Use our guide to discover the main causes of unwanted computer noise and build yourself the ultimate quiet PC!

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Reviews

  • Apple Mac Pro

    Apple's Mac Pro has design innovations that we hope will cross over to other systems. Its performance is as strong as you'd expect for a system in its class, and it's priced right, too. You might need more flexibility in your config options, especially for 3D design, but otherwise, the Mac Pro is as solid a professional-class PC as we've seen.

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Features

  • A Podcasting Primer

    Heard the buzz on podcasting? We explain how you can get started, as well as how to search for podcasts and create your own.

  • DIY: Punch up your portable

    Revive your aging laptop with a new CPU, memory, and hard drive.

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DIYs and How-to

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