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blogs.pcmag.com - 12/24/2008
So You Got A New Computer - Your First Tasks
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If you've been good this year, you may have gotten a new computer for the holidays. While you probably just want to start using it immediately, here are a few things you should think about now that will save you a lot of trouble sometime in the future.
Is this the new Mac mini?
macenstein.com - 12/20/2008
Is this the new Mac mini?
— macenstein.com — An anonymous tip (the best kind). Thoughts? (more) Is this the new Mac mini?

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New iMacs and Mac minis confirmed to use NVIDIA chipsets
appleinsider.com - 12/19/2008
New iMacs and Mac minis confirmed to use NVIDIA chipsets
— appleinsider.com — Apple's next-generation iMacs and Mac minis will adopt the same NVIDIA chipset platform found at the heart... of the company's most recent notebook overhaul, new findings confirm once over. (more) New iMacs and Mac minis confirmed to use NVIDIA chipsets

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apple.com - 12/17/2008
Mac OS X Leopard - Features - Time Machine
— apple.com — Set it, then forget it. To start using Time Machine, all you have to do is connect... an external drive (sold separately) to your Mac. You’re asked if you want it to be your backup drive, and if you say yes, Time Machine takes care of everything else. ... (more) Mac OS X Leopard - Features - Time Machine

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What to Do First with Your New Computer: Some Timely Advice
Gearlog — ... And that's just the beginning. Take a look at all Michael's advice for new computer owners at his post, So You Got A New Computer - Your First Tasks. ...

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