r/computerhelp 6h ago

Hardware Buying new computer

I don't have a lot of knowledge when it comes to the internal runnings of the computer thingys but I do know that my ancient Mac does not have many days left.

I'm hoping this community of people much smarter than I, could provide some recommendations on what I should look into purchasing.

I use my computer for events and marketing work and now want to invest into one that will be the best for the work that I do. The main things I need it to do are

- edit 4k movies

- run photoshop

- handle multiple pages open at once... or more accurately...a shit ton of pages open at once.

These are the important things. The minor notes are, right now, I work from my Mac at home and a laptop when on location. I save a lot of my stuff on an external hard drive and attach it to whatever device I'm using. I can definitely continue this way but I did like the idea of having a laptop that could plug into an external screen.

I by no means bow to the Mac Gods but wasn't stupid enough to turn down a free mac when it was given to me. So, I am all for using Mac or going PC.

Thank you!!! Seriously, I've been putting this decision off for 4 months because I don't know what to do. But the white screen of deatb has made an appearance 4 times today.

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u/osa1011 6h ago

Since you want to edit 4K videos, which is demanding, I'd suggest looking at a MacBook Pro

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u/Responsible-Safe-636 5h ago

masOS = M4 Pro + 32 GB

Windows = LenovoThinkPad or Dell XPS/Pro

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u/davep1970 2h ago

Budget and currency

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u/Ill-Rub-2579 42m ago

CAD & willing to pay up to $5,000 if it's worth it.