Why I Hate Computers, The Internet, and Mr. Bill by Douglas Bower
I have been meaning to write this column since the day I first bought a home computer in 1993. It probably was getting online that first prompted the desire to write this. What has been keeping me from writing this column until now is that every time I made an attempt, I would dissolve into a... We keep buying and buying and buying PC’s with OS’s that consistently do not work! ... With the computer I bought in Mexico, I had to buy software for virus protection, firewalls, registry cleaners, file deletion, error nuking and fixing, defragging, and more.

Why Consider Refurbished Laptops by M Johnson
Refurbished laptops are PCs that have been bought new by a consumer and has been used between 1 day and 3 months(depending on the store). The customer returns the laptop to the store for any number of reasons. At this time the store cannot sell it "as new". ... The need for a laptop is almost endless, but you can connect to the internet from almost anywhere, they replace big bulky equipment with lightweight equipment, take them to work, school or play. ... Here's what you get when buying refurbished laptops: fast speed, loads of system memory, updated software like XP, DVD-ROM or CD-ROM...

Do You Feel Used by Computers? by Lee Walder
Do You Feel Used by Computers? A look at second-user computer equipment. Let's dispense with the myths first. I'm NOT talking about the sort of second-hand computers you get from some high street junk shops, or the sort you can buy from free ads newspapers. ... There are a number of reasons why computers are returned: - businesses, colleges, individuals etc upgrade their computer equipment for the latest model - the equipment was leased over a set period and the lease expires (so the equipment is returned) - the computer gets a fault that can't be fixed quickly so it is swapped...

What You Should Know Before You Buy A New Computer by Bonnie Archer
You will have many factors to consider when deciding on which computer equipment to buy. The bewildering amount of choices can seem overwhelming. This guide will help you compare computer equipment features, and help you to examine and sift through many of the basic items before you buy a new... (CPU) Processors: There is always a lot of change in the computer market, but no matter what the upgrades there is always two basic choices to be made when purchasing computer equipment: 1) brand 2) speed.

Broken Computer - Fix or Fling? by Tony Roberts
Okay, so your computer has stopped working for whatever reason. Is it the hard drive? The processor? Is it some adware, a Trojan, a virus? Has a chip on the RAM blown or the CPU overloaded? Should you hire a computer repair service, or should you buy yourself a new computer? ... Buying a new computer could cost you up to ten times more than repairing your existing computer. ... You need to also realise that a computer is, after all, a delicate piece of equipment and is still sensitive to dust and static – in fact you can seriously damage your computer if you do not take the appropriate...

Refurbished Computers on the Internet by Bryan Wayt
What is a Refurbished Computer? Refurbished Computers. Remanufactured Computers. Reconditioned Computers. Essentially, all of these terms refer to the same thing. But what does refurbished really mean? A refurbished computer is one that is sent back to the manufacturer for a variety of reasons,... Most importantly, refurbished doesn’t mean that you’re buying a computer with a defect or something else wrong with it. ... While computers are forever becoming faster and able to hold more data on larger hard drives, the basics of the computer are still the same.

Building Your Own Computer by Jim King
More and more people all over the world are getting computer literate today. But when it comes to knowledge about hardware, most tend to throw up their hands in despair. Most computer users are totally ignorant about the assembly of the computers and often get intimidated by any small hardware... It is true that one can get the cheapest possible computer from the market, yet for people looking for a special customization of system components for a particular purpose, building their own PC can only provide a total control over the type and quality of the components.

Small Business Office Infrastructure Basics - Computers by Brian Stoffer
One challenge many small business owners face is deciding what technology is needed to get a growing business off the ground. What computers are appropriate? Desktops or laptops? Does the model make a difference? What about warranties? In this brief article I will address these questions in... Fourth, when buying any long-term asset, such as a computer, one has to take into account support and service. ... In general with computer hardware you want to spend as little on it as possible because after the 3 years of depreciation, you end up with zero-value equipment.

A Guide to Refurbished Dell Computers by Brad Calli
If you are looking into purchasing a new computer you would be remiss NOT to first consider purchasing a quality refurbished PC. Refurbished computers generally offer all the computing power, features and reliability you will need at a fraction of the price of a new one. ... Generally, at the end of three years, companies show that their existing equipment has no value and accept that the purchase of new equipment is merely a part of their accounting practices and not a waste of good equipment and money.

Wi-Fi - Finding What You Need by Lee Asher
There are all sorts of different devices you can buy that will give your computer wireless networking capabilities. If you've taken a good look around, though, you probably have been confused by all the different kinds of equipment being offered -- how things that look so dissimilar do the same... If you do go the USB route, however, and you have a reasonably new computer, you should check whether the device you're buying supports USB2. ... It is an old and established way of installing new equipment in a desktop computer.