If your computer is older than six (6) years and slow, it may be time to consider a new one, either a laptop, a tower, or an all-in-one. The speed of new computers is fast, in part due to new technology, more memory and fast solid-state disk drives (SSD). Prices for hardware range from $450 – $950 depending on the configuration, plus the cost of installation and protection software.
New Computers: Choosing a new computer may seem daunting. Some of the questions you may have include:
– what should I choose?
– how do I install it?
– how do I protect it?
– how do I transfer my data from my old computer?
– will I know how to use it?
– how do I safely get rid of my old computer?
Your new computer will come with the newer Windows 11 installed. This will be a slightly different user experience than your current computer.
For a fast computer experience, look for CPU speeds greater than 2.0 GHz, memory more than 8 GB, SSD disk storage above 256 GB, and built-in Wi-Fi. Dell, HP, Lenovo, and ASUS manufacture good computers.
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New Computer Package – My new Service:
I now offer a done-for-you service to help my clients upgrade their old, slow computer to a new, fast computer. The service includes shopping, setting up, transferring your files, installing necessary software, protecting your computer, training you to use it, providing prepaid, discounted time to use for service in the future, and safely decommissioning your old computer. The bundled price for the complete new computer package is $1500! You may be able to performs some of the service yourself, in which case we can configure an a la cart package priced for you.
You will want to back up the files from your old computer, if it is still working.
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CONTACT US if you want help to select or setup your new computer. We would be glad to transfer your files from your old computer, make your new computer functional, install good protection software, and decommission your old computer.
Decommissioning your old equipment: Once you are using your new devices, what do you do with the old computer? You want to make sure that none of your files or passwords are still on the old equipment. After you have transferred all of your files to the new devices, the best way to ‘scrub’ the old device is to reset it to factory settings. This should be done for computers, tablets, cell phones, and printers. Best Buy recycles old equipment so it does not end up in a landfill.
I am committed to protecting your computers at an affordable price. Thank you for trusting me to keep your computers healthy. Contact us at 239-567-0104 when it is time to renew your protection software, join our Loving Your Computer training classes, or to help you select and set up your new devices. Be well.
By Linda Lindquist, February 17, 2025
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