QUESTION: I really dread going into a computer store. Do you have any suggestions to make it easier? ANSWER: Release yourself from any buying pressure. It is just an outing, nothing more. Bring someone with you for comfort and support.
Click Here to Read the Full PostQUESTION: What do you consider the best three laptop companies to do business with? ANSWER: Personally, I’m very fond of Sony, Fujitsu, and Dell. Keep your eyes open for computer magazines that have cover stories on the top-ten best computers, and so on. They will have tested all the laptops to make their conclusions. My […]
Click Here to Read the Full PostQUESTION: What if I don’t want to buy an Apple or a PC? ANSWER: At this point in time, that would mean you wouldn’t be buying a computer. I don’t know of a computer store that sells any computers that are not either a Mac/Apple or a PC.
Click Here to Read the Full PostQUESTION: How can I tell an Apple computer from a Mac computer? ANSWER: You can’t tell one from the other because they are one and the same. Apple and Mac are two names for the same brand of computer.
Click Here to Read the Full PostQUESTION: Is it wrong to buy a laptop if I’m never going to move it from my desk? ANSWER: No, not at all. A laptop takes up less space than a desktop. If space is at a premium, buy whatever fits into your home and lifestyle.
Click Here to Read the Full PostQUESTION: Is there a better time of year to buy a computer? ANSWER: That’s a really good question. My experience is that after Christmas computer salespeople are very willing to negotiate on prices. Maybe January is historically a bad month for sales.
Click Here to Read the Full PostQUESTION: What if I buy a laptop and decide later I really want a desktop? ANSWER: Well, you could decide you want to own two computers, but that seems a little extravagant, or you could make your laptop feel like a desktop. You can plug a full-size monitor, mouse, and keyboard into your laptop, making […]
Click Here to Read the Full PostQUESTION: Will the store where I buy my computer or software install it on my computer? ANSWER: The store where you buy your computer may be willing to install the software you purchased from them onto your computer, at the time of purchase. They should, because you’re making a fairly large purchase, do it for […]
Click Here to Read the Full PostQUESTION: How expensive is most software? ANSWER: That’s kind of like asking how expensive is a car? (No offense.) The price varies depending on what you’re buying. I would say the cheapest software is as little as $19.99, and the highest I’ve run across is close to $400.
Click Here to Read the Full PostQUESTION: Is there a keyboard designed for the visually impaired? ANSWER: Yes, there are keyboards designed to make viewing and use easier for the visually impaired. Contact the American Foundation for the Blind (1-800-232-5463) or the American Council of the Blind (1-800-424-8666) for advice about where to order or buy exactly what you require.
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