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How to choose the right computer for your home

Posted on by Olivia

Many of us are still having to work from home at the moment and it may be that you are making do with an old computer or laptop. Your computer can make a huge difference as to how productive you are. Having to wait ages for it to start up or finding that it suddenly crashes half way through your work can not only be frustrating but can also be extremely counterproductive.

Before you dive in to buying a new computer it is important to understand what specification you need. This will all depend on what you are going to be using it for and what budget you have to spend.

If you want to use a computer for graphical work and gaming then it may need to be lot higher spec than one that has been designed for word processing. Lots of new laptops do not have a huge hard drive installed in them and instead rely on you using external hard drives or saving work on to the cloud. This may be fine for some people but for others they may want to know that the work is being saved directly on t...
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Buying a Refurbished Computer – Yes or No?

Posted on by Egon
A refurbished computer is a second hand machine that has been improved to make it work better. Sometimes, a refurbished PC or laptop will be as good as new. Other times, you may still be getting an older model that is ageing and is inevitably going to be a little bit slower. If you need to buy a new computer and cannot afford a new one, it is a good idea to choose a refurbished model. Make sure you buy from a reputable seller, and that you have a good length of guarantee on the equipment you purchase. The danger with a refurbished machine is that you can never quite tell what has been done to it. There is always the danger that something will go wrong, which is why it is so essential to protect yourself with a guarantee. Buy from a reputable seller and ask to use the computer first.
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A Guide To PC Towers and Cases – Part 1

Posted on by Sarah
Desktop computers are known for the ability to install varied internal components, allowing a PC user to customise their machine to match what they're using it for. A big factor which allows for all of this customisation is due to the fact that the components are housed in a case, keeping them together and easily accessible. There are many types of cases that you can choose to house your components. From small and compact cases to large, aerated towers. The range of casings is vast, so too are the differences between them. To start off, making the most out this customisation requires that the user has a decent amount of computer hardware knowledge. If you are not sure of what a motherboard is, you will have a steep learning curve if you are buying an empty case and are aiming to fill it with components.  
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The Advantages Of Portable Hard Drives

Posted on by Sarah
Portable hard drives are an underappreciated piece of computer hardware. The functionality and versatility of these mobile drives makes them one of the most useful storage formats. Portable hard drives strike the balance between storage space and portability perfectly. Hard drives can have upwards of 2TB of data stored on them, this is as much as many desktop PCs and much more than CDS, Blu Ray Disks and memory sticks. With their plug and play functionality, you can feasibly have an entire PCs worth of software, operating system and all, on a small, portable box. This is useful for work and entertainment alike, many hours of movies and games can be stored and moved between computers. With Modern televisions commonly including USB connections, your movies and pictures can be easily moved and viewed from PC to TV. A copy of all of your business documents could be uploaded and moved on a portable hard drive, allowing you to bring your entire business with you wherever you go.
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