Windows 8 is the new baby out of Microsoft’s works. In fact as expected all PC manufacturers are now releasing their hardware with Windows 8. I had a chance to install the consumer preview version on my now aging three-year-old Vaio Laptop and indeed it was a breeze to use.
It felt like a lease of new life to the machine with everything moving along quite swiftly.
Consequently, I begun contemplating that maybe, just maybe, I need a new machine. But then again I struggled to reconcile, in my mind, that if my current laptop could do well with Windows 8, maybe I just need a fresh install.
It felt like a lease of new life to the machine with everything moving along quite swiftly.
Consequently, I begun contemplating that maybe, just maybe, I need a new machine. But then again I struggled to reconcile, in my mind, that if my current laptop could do well with Windows 8, maybe I just need a fresh install.
See, many do not need the latest hardware or software to be able to accomplish most of the tasks in a typical work environment or even at home. Nevertheless, there comes a time when you simply have to replace that computer regardless. With technology changing all the time it is easy to be left behind by hanging on to that old desktop or laptop for too long. Many people are not sure when it is time to buy a new computer.
While the decision can be affected by several different factors, including but not limited to, the financial investment. You need to consider; the computer’s speed and whether it has slowed; how much memory you have and if you have room to increase it; whether or not it has the correct ports for external devices you want to use; and if it has the processing power that you need. Most importantly, is if you can efficiently accomplish your tasks.
Signs you have to replace your computer
A brand new computer will spring to life when you press the power button. A computer on the way out will let you have a cup of tea between the time when you hit the button and when it is ready to go. It takes several minutes to do simple tasks.
A brand new computer will spring to life when you press the power button. A computer on the way out will let you have a cup of tea between the time when you hit the button and when it is ready to go. It takes several minutes to do simple tasks.
A drop in speed could have a number of causes, but the most likely, and serious, could be that your computer’s running low on memory and is struggling to handle “your” requests.
Buying more Random Access Memory (RAM) is an option. But if the programmes you are running require a lot of RAM, it may be time for a new computer.
Buying more Random Access Memory (RAM) is an option. But if the programmes you are running require a lot of RAM, it may be time for a new computer.
Cleaning things up will usually speed things up. The software to perform these routine maintenance operations is built into most computers. You can find them under “Accessories” or “System Tools” in your programme menu. Having many programmes loaded and running especially ones you don’t use any more will also slow things down and can be remedied by simply removing them. It is worthwhile to occasionally check on installed programmes and remove any that you no longer use. This saves hard drive space, can sometimes remove programmes that are staying in memory, and will remove unneeded registry entries that slow down your computer.
If your computer cannot support new software, it is a sign you might need a new one. While one might argue that upgrading the operating system shall do the trick, the hardware itself may not be up to the task and you shall be back at square one.
If you computer is running Windows 98 or Windows XP, then you either need that particular windows version for a laser-specific reason or your machine is just too old. Please, just replace it because chances are you are always fighting viruses, blue screens of death, computer needing several restarts a day etc.
Sometimes you have extremely discernible and obvious signs of the end times. If your computer cannot display pictures as well as it used to, or if there are mysterious lines or dots running across the screen. Some keys on the keyboard no longer respond, the CD drive scratches CDs instead of reading them. It is pretty much obvious.
Finally
All good things come to an end, even the high-end expensive computer you bought just a few years ago. Despite the promises and smiles of the salesman, your toy has been slowing down, acting funny, making strange noises, and all your friends have better, newer models.
There are things you can, and should do, that will make your machine last as long as possible, but a smart user will know when to recognise the signs that it is time to buy a new computer.
All good things come to an end, even the high-end expensive computer you bought just a few years ago. Despite the promises and smiles of the salesman, your toy has been slowing down, acting funny, making strange noises, and all your friends have better, newer models.
There are things you can, and should do, that will make your machine last as long as possible, but a smart user will know when to recognise the signs that it is time to buy a new computer.
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