Articles tagged: new computer

Gift Laptop

What Computer Should I Give?

Choosing a computer for a loved one can be very difficult. I’ll review a few areas to consider when purchasing a computer as a gift.

External hard disk connected to a laptop.

How Do I Restore a Backup to a New PC?

You probably want to keep the new operating system on your new machine. All that you need from your image backup is the data that has luckily been preserved.

Your New Computer

The First Things to Do with a New Windows Computer

The steps you should take right after unboxing your new computer will save time, frustration, effort, and data loss later.

Help!

Should I Repair or Replace My Computer?

Repair or replace can be a difficult decision. I’ll review a few factors to consider when deciding.

Information Transfer

Restoring an Image Backup from One Computer to Another

The concept seems simple: take a system image of one machine, restore it to another, and avoid lengthy setup time. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple.

The inside of my new machine

Picking Up and Setting Up My New Desktop

My new machine was ready! I’ll show you where it came from, and the laundry list of things I did first.

MacBook Air - 2012 Edition

Why I Bought My Wife a Mac (Updated)

My wife’s computer was struggling and it was time to replace it. After evaluating her usage, her willingness to make a change or two, and my own experience, I made a decision that might surprise some.

Upgrade!

Can my backup programs restore my settings to a new machine?

Programs and settings aren’t easily migrated to a new machine. For the most stable upgrade you’ll want to work from scratch.

Copying Data

Can I Combine Two Drives into One?

You can put whatever you want on your new computer; it’s just a matter of transferring the data and organizing it!

Laptop Computer

Is a $1000 Enough for a New Laptop to Last Me for Many Years?

Setting a budget for a new computer is a fine idea, but it’s best to dive in a little deeper and determine your processing and memory needs before you go shopping.

Back Up!

Do You Recommend a Transfer Cable for Transferring Files from My Old Computer to My New One?

Transferring information from an old computer to a new one is a problem we all face every so often. I’ll touch on a couple of approaches, and then describe what I do, and recommend.