You've long been a user of Mac/Facebook/Android/cocaine/etc. and you're ready for something new, but the whole process of switching seems like a lot of work. It can be but waiting around isn't going to make it easier. It's time to make the switch to whatever this weekend, and we're here to help.
Switching Your Desktop OS
With Windows being the dominant operating system, when you hear about switching the destination is usually Mac OS X. If you fall under that category, we've got you well-covered with a comprehensive guide to moving from Windows to Mac. You may also want to check out Switch to Mac, which will get you accustomed once you've arrived. If you find yourself missing Windows features, you can get many of them in Mac OS X pretty easily. If you miss Windows you can always dual or triple boot (if you want Linux, too) or run it as a virtual machine.
Of course, not everyone is moving to Mac. OS X can be frustrating for some, especially with the latest iOS-like quirks in Lion, and migrating to Windows isn't unheard of. (In fact, our own Whitson Gordon has stopped using Mac OS X primarily in favor of Windows?something I disagreed with until I started using Lion and built some awesome Hackintoshes.) All of that said, we don't have a guide and it doesn't seem like anyone else does either. Fortunately, there are guides to installing Windows 7 (like this one from BuildEasyPC.com) and plenty of ways to get your favorite OS X features on Windows once you've made the switch. If you just want Windows to look like OS X, you'll need the Snow Transormation Pack. If you're having trouble getting acclimated, be sure to read our complete guide to Windows 7.
So what about Linux? Not being the dominant operating system, there actually are switching guides. Additionally, we have a complete guide to getting started with Linux. Once you're good to go, you can make Linux look like OS X or perform some other beautiful customizations.
Regardless of which operating system you choose, you'll have no trouble finding software. That's because we have app packs for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Switching Your Smartphone OS
Smartphones: the computers of tomorrow. They're already so advanced that the grass is constantly greener on some other phone's wallpaper. We've got this one pretty much covered for the two frontrunners. If you're sick of iPhone, switch to Android. If you're sick of Android, switch to iPhone. Each operating system has its merits, so you might want to read up on how on the better features offered in Android and the ways iOS out Android.
But what if Android and iPhone aren't doing it for you? You've got a few options. Some people really love webOS, even though it isn't doing quite so well these days. We can't offer you a switching guide, but we can help you get acclimated to the new environment. If you're looking for webOS apps, try All WebOS Apps. You may also want to break down the barrier between webOS and your computer. If you're looking at Windows Phone 7, Microsoft will teach you all about it and we'll give you some app recommendations.
Switching Your Social Network
Facebook has dominated the social networking scene for some time now. Nobody's going back to MySpace or Friendster, but there are some new contenders on the horizon. Most recently we looked at moving from Facebook to Google+. Diaspora doesn't seem like it's really going anywhere, but it does make a very concentrated effort to protect your privacy. There really aren't many alternatives at the moment, but that doesn't mean you can't just quit Facebook altogether (if you really want out).
Got any great switching tips? Let's hear 'em in the comments.
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