One of the best ways to keep your computer costs down is to keep your current computer running smoothly. This prolongs its life and postpones the need to buy a new system. For example: back up your files to ensure you don't lose valuable files, songs and movies. Run the latest … [Read more...] about Prolong your PC’s life
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Don’t waste valuable memory
When you buy a new computer, a lot of the memory will be taken up by the operating system and any applications and software you're running on it. In addition, though, manufacturers often put on their own extra "bloatware" (aka foistware or shovelware) that can take up as much … [Read more...] about Don’t waste valuable memory
Don’t overheat your laptop
Avoid setting your laptop down on soft surfaces such as the bed, couch or a pillow. Soft surfaces like this may block the laptop's air vents causing it to overheat and potentially damaging it. Keep the laptop on hard surfaces when using it and you'll prolong your laptop's life. … [Read more...] about Don’t overheat your laptop
Turn your old computer into a server
When you can't prolong your PC's life any longer as your main computer, you can still use it in other capacities that will save you money. For example: turn your old computer into a server. This could save you as much as $120 (the approximate cost of a comparable … [Read more...] about Turn your old computer into a server
Buy a refurbished computer
Many manufacturers repair (or 'refurbish') used or slightly damaged computers so they can re-sell them. This allows you to buy a high quality computer at a substantially lower cost than a brand new model. Refurbished models usually even come with a manufacturer's warranty … [Read more...] about Buy a refurbished computer