Beginner's Guide to Buying a New Computer (Page 6 of 10)
Categories: More Electronics
Software
Like your monitor, helping you pick the right software for your new PC is somewhat an in-depth conversation and beyond the scope of this article. So, instead of droning on and on about it here, I'll do two things...
- 1) Point you to another article I've published specifically on this topic, and
- 2) Give you the briefest possible summary of what I'd recommend software side for the average user...
| Operating System | Or, XP Home, if you're not on the Vista bandwagon yet. Either path will cost you about $225 (or $120 to upgrade). Also, definitely read my other article if you're a mediaphile, because I make some alternate recommendations. | |
| Productivity Software | Will get you Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, which is all the average user need, and will cost you about $390 new or $240 to upgrade. For more complex requirements, check out the software supplementary article. | |
| Anti-Malware (Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware) | Free and effective. What else do you need to know? |
Introduction
Overview
The Parts of the Modern PC:
Processors | Hard Drives | Memory | Other Hardware | Software
Smart Buyers Will Also Consider:
Manufacturer (Where to Buy) | Service Plans and Warranties | Prices (What to Pay)
Conclusion:
The Final Word
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