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Every month or two, some computer company, chipmaker or investment analyst predicts a real slowdown in personal computer sales. Maybe, they fret, everyone who can be talked into buying a computer already has one.

Buying a PC
Buying the fastest machine may not be what you need.

Cutting through the confusion
Shopping for a computer doesn't have to be a nightmare. Experts, and new owners, offer insight into what's on the market this year.

Apple offers sweet discounts, upgrades
The maker of the Mac is trying to boost earnings and sales.

Meet the Macs
Apple's Macintosh computers share several common features, including:

Stylish Cube marred by price tag
It's a work of engineering and aesthetic art, but Apple's G4 Cube suffers from lack of expandability and high cost.

Laptops traveling new roads
A laptop computer isn't just for business anymore.

Tips for heading off PC headaches
It is getting easier to use a PC right out of the box. But even with labeled or color-coded cable connections and software preloaded, some homework and preparation might help prevent a small problem from becoming a major headache.

Add-ons to consider
You've bought your computer. Now, should you buy a CD "burner'? A scanner? A digital camera?

What's inside your PC
You stare at the advertisements for new computers and scratch your head: What does that mean? You stand in the store, listen to the sales rep make his pitch and wonder: What's he talking about?

Tech Talk
Choices abound on where to buy a computer

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