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The best apps for your new Mac

2016-12-25T12:30:02-05:00

So you got a new Mac, huh? Lucky! I've been using a Mac as my primary computer on and off for about 20 years. I have a PC for games, but nothing beats a Mac yet for the modern media professional. Here are a few apps I use to get the job done.

We've rounded up our favorite and most-used apps and utilities for the technology we use every day. Check out our other picks for iPhones, Android phones, PCs, and Macs. We've also listed our favorite games for iOS and Android from this year.

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The best apps for your new iPhone

2016-12-25T12:16:26-05:00

You got a new iPhone, huh? Good luck with the headphone situation. It's really not so bad once you get used to it. Thankfully, no matter how Apple changes the hardware, the iPhone still has beautiful, useful apps, many of which are available on no other platform. I picked a few of my favorites. It's going to be great, trust me. Dongles are a small price to pay for this sweet ecosystem.

We've rounded up our favorite and most-used apps and utilities for the technology we use every day. Check out our other picks for Android phones, PCs, and Macs. We've also listed our favorite games for iOS and Android from this year.

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The best things to do with your new HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, or PlayStation VR

2016-12-25T11:45:01-05:00

So you've been lucky enough to get a tethered VR headset for Christmas: Now what? VR headsets are still very new platforms, and you'll probably be a little short on really high-quality games and apps for the near future. But that doesn't mean there isn't a lot to try out, no matter what headset you have. (Unless some prankster got you this monstrosity.) Here's some of the best stuff to get you started.

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The best games for your new PC or Mac

2016-12-25T11:30:01-05:00

You've just unwrapped your shiny new laptop, desktop, or MacBook. Now, what are you going to play on it? Whether you've got a gaming powerhouse that can render the true face of God or just an all-purpose computer, there's a lot to choose from. (If you've got a VR headset, there are even more options, which we're breaking down separately.) Here are a few of our favorite picks.

Stardew Valley

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11 starter apps for your new iPhone

2016-12-25T11:20:01-05:00

Congratulations! You just unwrapped a brand-new iPhone! Once you finish going through Apple's walkthrough to set everything up, you'll probably want to get some apps installed on your new pocket supercomputer! So we've put together a list of some of the most important ones to start you off. Looking for games? Check out our list here.

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The best games for your new PS4

2016-12-25T11:15:01-05:00

Well hello there, new PlayStation 4 (or PS4 Pro) owner! If you've just unwrapped your very first Sony console for this generation, you might be wondering where to start, game-wise. This feeling of giddiness and even a pinch of anxiety is normal. But, you're not alone, friend. We've got this list to get you started.

Bloodborne

Dark Souls developer FromSoftware released Bloodborne last year - and yes, su …

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The best games for your new Xbox One

2016-12-25T11:00:01-05:00

Congratulations! You just unwrapped a new Xbox One (or Xbox One S) for the holidays! Now you're wondering what the best games are to play on Microsoft's latest console. Fortunately, we're here to help, with some of our top picks to try out on your new machine.

We've rounded up our favorite and most-used apps and utilities for the technology we use every day. Check out our other picks for iPhones, Android phones, PCs, and Macs. We've also listed our favorite games for iOS and Android from this year.

Overwatch

Overwatch took the gaming world by storm this year, with a smart, polished take on the team-based shooter formula that's bursting wit …

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The best apps you didn’t know you needed for your new Android phone

2016-12-25T10:30:01-05:00

Happy Holidays, and congrats on your brand new Android phone! If you're here, you're probably new to the platform. You may have just picked up a new Pixel, Galaxy S7 Edge, or even a One Plus 3, so we compliment you on your excellent taste. But look: if you've used a smartphone at any point in the last several years, you already know what apps you want and need. Good news! They're, for the most part, all here! The big ones like Netflix and Facebook are obvious and cross-platform. But what about newer apps that you may not have heard of that you absolutely need? Here's what you need to get:

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The best apps for your new Windows 10 PC

2016-12-25T09:00:02-05:00

Congratulations! You just unwrapped a new Windows 10 PC for the holidays! Now you're wondering what the best apps are to install on your new machine. Fortunately, we're here to help, with some of our top picks to try out on your new PC.

Wunderlist

Over the break, take some time to get organized and ready for the new year. It's hard to go wrong with to-do app Wunderlist, and the full-featured app has re …

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The best games for your new iPhone, iPad, or Android phone

2016-12-25T08:00:01-05:00

I won't pretend to know what holidays mean for you, but for most, there's a singularly shared experience: long flights and being far away from your PlayStation or Xbox. If you aren't already an active mobile gamer, even at this point, you're missing out on quite a bit of both simple and even deeply involved experiences - and if this holiday, you happened to upgrade your device to the latest and greatest, we've got a couple of suggestions. Here are a few of our picks to get through the end of 2016 and beyond.

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