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TechSpot's PC Buying Guide Our desktop computer buying guide provides an in-depth list of today's best hardware, ranging between four unique and yet typical budgets. Whether you are a first time builder seeking guidance or a seasoned enthusiast we've got you covered. Tablets of 2013: Nexus vs. Surface vs. iPad A comparative table of the hottest tablets currently available and announced so far. If you are in the market for a tablet now this should definitely serve as a starting point for narrowing down your purchase. Windows Guides, Tips and Tricks Practical tips, how-to guides and optimization resources to make your life around the Windows operating system easier. Hardware Guides and Tweaking Enter the PC enthusiast territory: graphics, audio, networking, overclocking and more hardware tweaking madness is awaiting. Software Guides, Tweaks & Resources Get to know your software better with our time saving tips, hidden resources and app recommendations. Gaming Guides Game tweaking consists of not only squeezing every bit of performance possible, but getting the best visual quality while at it. Tech Tip of the Week Did you know? New tech tips are posted regularly on TechSpot. Keep current with us for useful usability and optimization tricks. TechSpot's Holiday Gift Guide 2012 Holidays make for a fairly sensible time to dive in and ensure your loved ones are sufficiently showered in silicon-laced trinkets and baubles on the morning of December 25. We have a soft spot for said gadgets and we've compiled a list of over two dozen things spanning all budgets that we'd love to find under the tree this year. Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Holiday Gift Guide 2010 Holiday Gift Picks 2009: Part 1 | Part 2 Holiday Gift Guide 2008 Holiday Gift Guide 2007

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