One way we can do that is with a laptop computer make-over. We are transforming our old laptop into more of a desktop machine. Here's how --
Showing posts with label cheap computers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cheap computers. Show all posts
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Stretching Your Laptop's Life with a Make Over!
It would be nice if we could just drop everything and rush out to buy a new PC. But, sometimes, it can be difficult to come up with $300 or $400 for even a basic new PC. Refurbish units beckon, but even they cost about $150 for a capable machine. So, instead, we are stretching the last bit of life out of our old computer.
One way we can do that is with a laptop computer make-over. We are transforming our old laptop into more of a desktop machine. Here's how --
One way we can do that is with a laptop computer make-over. We are transforming our old laptop into more of a desktop machine. Here's how --
Monday, November 5, 2012
Saving Money on Personal Computers & Software
Computers can really be a drain on the household budget. It's tough to keep up with the latest and greatest. Peripherals. Software. Security. They all add up. If you are flat broke, Apple products have been out of the picture for a long time. Now, Microsoft is offering new tablet computers and a new operating system called Windows 8. These are all great. But, if you are broke, there is a lower cost alternative. The open source software movement offers completely free software developed by a worldwide community of programmers. Their operating system is called Linux. It is more secure than Windows and is growing easier to use with every new release. If you'd like to learn more, check out my newest blog:
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