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Time To Go Portable…

My mother has finally decided that her big outdated computer needs to be replaced. I’ve been telling her that for a while now, but since she doesn’t use the computer much she really hasn’t had much need for a new one. We’ve talked about it a little and decided that a laptop will be best for her. I’m a little worried about how she’ll handle it, but she really needs something small. I originally wanted to get her another desktop, but she doesn’t have room for it. I think the reason she doesn’t use the old desktop is because it’s not accessible.

I hope she’ll do OK with a laptop. She gets overwhelmed really fast. She was planning to buy the new computer herself early next year or as soon as she can find a good deal, but I think I’ll help her pay for it. I’m sure I’ll be using it just as much if not more. I can probably find a great deal on a nice one since I can spot a best buy a mile away. I’m the queen of savings!

Computer Conspiracy!!

My computer has been acting really weird lately. It seems to have a mind of its own. I’m starting to believe that computers are only meant to last two years before they completely spazz out. I think the companies design them that way. It’s my theory. I think they want you to keep upgrading every two or three years, so they only build them to hold up until then. I find it completely ironic that my computers only last as long as my warranty. It never fails. As soon as my warranty runs out, my computer breaks down.

I tried to be smart and get an extended service plan for my most recent computer, but it’s still preparing itself to break down. It runs bad enough to make me want a replacement, but good enough that I can’t qualify for a company replacement. Coincidence? I think not! As soon as my extended service plan is over I bet my computer will be too. LOL

More Computer Problems

Something is really wrong with my mom’s computer and I have no idea how to fix it. I’ve been trying to do PC restore, but because the computer is an older model it’s hard to find reliable tutorials that can properly explain how I should go about the process. I wish I would have upgraded that XP operating system to Vista when I had the chance. Another problem I’m having with the computer is that it wont connect to the Internet. I have one of those USB router things attached to it, but the computer doesn’t seem to recognize it. The main wireless router is in my room and I use one of those little USB router things for my mom. It was working just fine before I tried to do PC restore. I might have to just buy a new one.

I’m starting to think it would just be easier to buy a new computer and wireless router. Even if I do PC restore there is no guarantee that everything will work properly. If I can find a deal on a computer I may consider buying one early next year. I should also try pricing a Linksys router to see which kind of wireless router I should buy.

Computer Shopping Again!

I’m so happy that ‘black Friday’ is coming up soon. I really need a laptop or netbook. I was having so many problems with my desktop last week and it made me realize that I need a second computer in case of emergencies. It would also be great to have a laptop to carry around with me for work. My mom has a desktop computer (my old one), but if you follow my blogs I’m sure you know how I feel about that thing. That  computer is for the birds. It’s about 6 years old and needs to be put down.

I usually only buy desktop computers because I prefer them over laptops, but I think a laptop would serve a greater purpose right now. If I were to get another desktop I would definitely get a Mac since I already have a PC. I’m still not sure what kind of laptop or netbook I’d get. I have to look around a bit more. I know a lot about desktop computers but I don’t know much about laptops so I have to figure out everything that I’m going to need. Hopefully I can find a deal during ‘black Friday’!