| If it's your first time buying a computer and stepping | | | | important. |
| onto the computer field, finding a new upgrade from | | | | 2. Find the proper software that can accomplish your |
| your old one, or just want another PC then this guide is | | | | needs. Find out what software you want to help you |
| great for you! Many people see buying a new piece of | | | | do your homework, such as Microsoft word, excel etc. |
| technology they have no knowledge about scary, | | | | Although many people may get confused why |
| especially a computer. There are so many things to | | | | software first? You must find out what requirements |
| take into consideration! When first heading into a PC | | | | the software has to run on the system. With proper |
| store down the street you may get completely | | | | research you can find out what specifications your |
| confusing terms by a salesperson. How much ram do | | | | computer needs. |
| you need? How much hard drive space? How fast do | | | | 3. Find the computer that can run your software. Make |
| you need the processor to be? Do you want a good | | | | sure that the computers hardware spec's are fast |
| video card? | | | | enough and meet the needs to run a program |
| With all these questions one must wonder if they are | | | | properly. If your going to play games on your computer |
| getting what they need. Is this guy telling the truth? Or | | | | then you are going to need a more high end machine |
| is he selling me a piece of garbage and I don't know | | | | but if all you are doing on is browsing the Internet a |
| the wiser. For starters, the more informed you are the | | | | less costly PC can be purchased. |
| better decisions you can make on your purchase. | | | | 4. Find a PC with good customer support and a |
| Follow these steps to prevent making the mistake of | | | | warranty. Many computers, especially used ones do |
| buying the wrong computer. | | | | not offer any support or a long warranty! What if you |
| | | | can't figure out how to stop to get a program to run? |
| 1. Make a decision on what your computer is going to | | | | What if your PC all of a sudden will not turn on? With |
| do. Figuring out what purpose your computer is going | | | | no service you are left to figure it out yourself causing |
| to be used for will help you eliminate other ones with | | | | unneeded headaches. |
| extra functions that you do not necessarily need and | | | | 5. Buy your new computer. If you took all the proper |
| will cost you more money. Will you be using this | | | | precautions, don't sit around and hesitate to buy the |
| computer for E-mail? Internet Browsing? Games? | | | | computer. You researched properly! Buy the computer |
| Homework? Work? Music/Videos? Computers can do | | | | don't worry it will be fine. |
| all these things and much, much, more. So deciding | | | | With this information you should be able to avoid |
| what your computer needs to do is extremely | | | | scams, tricks, and misinformation from sellers. |