Using a PC after years on Mac.. where to start?

Discussion in 'PC' started by dim_triad, Sep 1, 2024 at 2:07 AM.

  1. dim_triad

    dim_triad Producer

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    I have an XPS 8700 that I'd like to use for audio production... just for fun kind of, I'd like to keep up on using PCs for this purpose.

    It has Win7.

    1) should I update to Win10?

    2) if so, its gonna take a ton of tweaking tho, right?

    3) what kinds of programs to i need to run Ableton Live, and other things found on "sister site?"

    Thanks a lot everyone!!
     
    dim_triad, Sep 1, 2024 at 2:07 AM
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  3. bluerover

    bluerover Audiosexual

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    Welcome to PC!

    1.) Absolutely

    2.) More like a kilogram

    3.) A RAR program to decompress files and throw in an ISO mounting program for good measure, although WIN10 'can' mount ISOs.

    Welcome to the world of backward compatibility :)
    More detailed advice to follow.....
     
    bluerover, Sep 1, 2024 at 2:20 AM
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  4. guitarklown

    guitarklown Newbie

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    Windows 11 made me switch from Mac. Absolute killer OS, and you can get around the mandatory install specs no problem. HRKgame has keys for $10.
     
    guitarklown, Sep 1, 2024 at 2:25 AM
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