Top Ten Best Instructions to Buy a Computer

For many people, the process of trying to buy a computer can be extremely overwhelming. Between the seemingly endless amount of options that are available and the fast talking salesmen using lots of words that sound like a foreign language to you, if you have walked into a store with the intention of purchasing a computer, there is a good chance that you ended up walking out of the store with no computer because your head was spinning from trying to figure out what computer was the best fit for you. 

Even if you have had a bad experience in the past with trying to buy a computer, all hope is not lost for you. Before you jump into trying to buy a computer, it helps to have some basic information and a plan to follow. Fortunately for you, this guide will take you through everything you need to know and do in order to successfully purchase a great computer.

Instructions

Most guides on how to buy a computer start off with an in-depth explanation of terms like GB, CPU, GHz, etc. However, there is a secret that most of these other guides fail to tell you: Especially the how to buy a laptop for 20,000k type, you don’t need to worry about what all of these terms means or how much of each term potential computers have. While salesmen working for commission love to throw these terms around, for the average computer user, any new computer that you purchase is going to have more than enough of the these technical specifications than you are ever going to need. Therefore, instead of spending your time trying to learn these terms and then worrying about them as you areshopping online, you are much better off focusing on finding a computer that fits your needs at a reasonable price.

2. Since the most important aspect of the computer buying process is finding a computer that meets your needs, it is necessary for you to figure out what you will be using your computer to do. For the average computer user, their computer will be used to read and write emails, browse the Internet, listen to music and type out documents in a Word processor. Additionally, some computer users may have other needs for their computers, such as editing videos or playing 3-D games.

3. In addition to identifying what you will be using your computer to do, you also need to decide where you want to be able to use your computer. If you are going to be using your computer in one room in your home or office, your best option will be to purchase a desktop computer. However, if you want to be able to use your computer in different rooms or take it with you when you travel, your best option will be to purchase a laptop computer.

4. Although some people will automatically think that one type is superior to the other, desktops and laptops both have pros and cons. While desktops do not offer the portability of laptops, they are generally less expensive, provide a larger monitor and are often more powerful than laptops. And on the other hand, while laptops are less ergonomically friendly than desktops and can have issues with their battery life, they do offer the flexibility of using them anywhere and do not require you to have separate components (keyboard, monitor, mouse, etc.) plugged together.

5. While Microsoft would like you to think otherwise, in addition to having the option to choose between a desktop and laptop, you also have the option to choose between operating systems. Although there are some other less common operating system choices (such as Linux), the two most popular operating systems are Windows and Mac. Like the desktop versus laptop debate, there are pros and cons to each of these operating systems. While Windows is compatible with almost every program and less expensive, it is not as stable and is much more vulnerable to viruses. On the other hand, while the Mac operating system does not have as many software options, it is easier to use (and maintain) and is much more stable with more advanced tasks (such as editing videos).

6. As a general rule of thumb, if you want a computer that provides you with all of the basic functionality that you need at a lower price, you will probably be best off with a Windows computer. However, if you need a computer that provides an excellent video editing or music creation experience, you should strongly consider purchasing a Mac computer.

7. Once you have made the decision between desktop or laptop and Windows or Mac, you should set a budget before you begin the actual shopping process. It’s always tempting to spend more on a computer to get the “latest and greatest” model, so make sure that you set a budget you can afford and then stick strictly to that budget.

8. If the experience of shopping for a computer inside a store is still too stressful for you, don’t be afraid to shop for your computer online. All of the major computer companies (such as Dell and HP) have online stores, along with the major computer retailers (like Best Buy) In Nigeria, you can check outAlaba International Market. These online stores make it easy to see all of the options that are available to you without the need to worry about a pesky salesman that won’t leave you alone.

9. Even if you do choose to shop in an actual store, you should research your final group of choices online before making a purchase. Not only will this alert you to any potential problems with a specific model, but you may actually find a better price at an online store than you were able to find in a traditional store.

10. When you are confident that you have found the perfect computer, in addition to purchasing the computer itself, you may also need to purchase a few other items. While you shouldn’t allow yourself to be pressured into buying a bunch of software that you don’t need, you may need to purchase a basic piece of software like Microsoft Office (if it’s not already included on your computer). Additionally, although it will cost some extra money, getting an extended warranty can be a very good investment. If anything goes wrong with your computer, having the extended warranty will save you a lot of money in the long run.

David is a free lancer writer and content builder of many technology sites and he has provided almost 10 -20 sessions on – How to buy a computer.