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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| new pc | 9/19/2011 | Karl Zick |
| Q: how much should a desktop PC that will be used primarily for MS word, internet browsing, and ... A: I have grown to trust Lenovo (IBM) computers as much as any brand on the market. Sony may be a ... | ||
| Computer gaming and selection | 8/29/2011 | Bobbert |
| Q: I curios if this will make a good gaming computer or not and if so how good and what i should expect ... A: That system is rather dated - at least a couple of years. Depending on the games you'd like to play, ... | ||
| Buying | 8/28/2011 | Bobbert |
| Q: I m woefully ignorant and paranoid about getting a bad deal when I buy, I don't know what questions ... A: Generally speaking, your requirements are "easy" for modern hardware - most machines produced in the ... | ||
| Need a new computer. What should i buy? | 8/28/2011 | Bobbert |
| Q: Im looking to buy a high end desktop computer. I want this to last a few years atleast. It should be ... A: That system should work, although I'm not sure you're getting the best value for your money. The GTX ... | ||
| best computer | 8/27/2011 | Bobbert |
| Q: I have a dinosaur for a computer and I know zilch about them. I just know I'm saver I scan and save ... A: I'm not fully understanding what your requirements are, but there do exist a variety of machines ... | ||
| Powewr supplies to desktops | 8/23/2011 | Bobbert |
| Q: When looking at desktop computers online, some read for home/home office and others read for ... A: Wattage should not indicate compatibility beyond the power demands placed on your AC mains. If you ... | ||
| Computer | 8/21/2011 | Mark Thomas |
| Q: Sir, I am an engineering student and looking to buy a laptop, I live in India. Requirements: ... A: I must apologise to you for any delay in responding as your question was held in the question pool ... | ||
| laptop | 8/21/2011 | Mark Thomas |
| Q: I am looking to buy a laptop. I will be using it for Word, for browsing the internet, and for ... A: unfortunately it appears it waslost in the question pool, and I have only re-activated my account ... | ||
| Mac Choice | 8/19/2011 | Bobbert |
| Q: I am 14 and currently have about $500 to my name. I want to buy a Mac because a pc does not meet my ... A: I would be curious what your needs specifically are. If you have specific performance requirements ... | ||
| New Computer | 8/14/2011 | Bobbert |
| Q: So, I'm not really looking to buy a new computer because I have just purchased one and I was hoping ... A: I really don't like to see graphics solutions that do not support OEM chipset manufacturer drivers, ... | ||
| New Computer | 8/13/2011 | Bobbert |
| Q: So, I'm not really looking to buy a new computer because I have just purchased one and I was hoping ... A: Ah, the issue is related to the graphics adapter within your system. My first step would be to ... | ||
| New Computer | 8/9/2011 | Bobbert |
| Q: So, I'm not really looking to buy a new computer because I have just purchased one and I was hoping ... A: I would need to know more about the specific error message that the BSoD (Blue Screen of Death) is ... | ||
| Building a computer | 8/8/2011 | Mark Thomas |
| Q: I have (for quite sometime) wanted to build a computer. Now I have a chance! I've been doing quite a ... A: sorry your question has been hanging about in the "pool" for a while. I have just reactivated my ... | ||
| Buy a computer | 8/3/2011 | Bobbert |
| Q: I want to get a computer. I am fairly computer literate. I want to build one however its seems more ... A: The Radeon HD 4250 controller will work, however it will be noticeably slower with respect to 3D ... | ||
| Buy a computer | 8/1/2011 | Bobbert |
| Q: I want to get a computer. I am fairly computer literate. I want to build one however its seems more ... A: I tagged your other question as a duplicate, simply to clear it from the system - I'll answer your ... | ||
| buy a laptop | 7/31/2011 | Mark Thomas |
| Q: I want to buy a laptop to hook to my tv and stereo and stream video.I basically use a computer to ... A: Sorry its been hanging around a bit in the system as I have only just re-activated my account after ... | ||
| Buying a new laptop | 7/29/2011 | Bobbert |
| Q: I am currently looking for a new laptop to go to university, and after searching for a long time I ... A: These systems should be fairly similar in terms of performance, I would make note of the Samsung's ... | ||
| Buy a computer | 7/15/2011 | Bobbert |
| Q: I want to get a computer. I am fairly computer literate. I want to build one however its seems more ... A: Well, based on your usage scenario and requirements, the biggest factor in "page loading" is your ... | ||
| new business computer | 7/12/2011 | Bobbert |
| Q: My company may need to replace 1 or 2 computers in the near future. Currently one is in the shop and ... A: I'm having trouble understanding exactly what you're after - the specifications you've provided for ... | ||
| computer speakers | 6/29/2011 | Andrew Hackett |
| Q: Hope u could help me. My speakers on my computer went out,so I bought new ones,but I'm not getting ... A: You probably don't have the drivers for the speakers, they should have come with a CD, put that in ... | ||
| Alienware specs | 6/15/2011 | Andrew Hackett |
| Q: I am currently in the process of buying a new laptop, alienware m11x or m14x, but wanted to get an ... A: For gaming, if you plan to keep the laptop for a long time, of course just buy the best you can get ... | ||
| buying home use computer | 5/22/2011 | Bobbert |
| Q: I'm buying a computer for internet browsing and downloading some notepad and adobe files etc. Also ... A: I'm not sure what you're comparing those devices to in order to say "better components for less ... | ||
| Upgrade a Computer | 5/7/2011 | Bobbert |
| Q: I am a Engineering student and i love to play games,work with adobe and heavy softwares. Right now I ... A: I would need to know more about the applications you'd like to run. The i3 540 would be a ... | ||
| computer buying -- minimum | 4/21/2011 | Andrew Hackett |
| Q: i want to buy a computer for my aunt who's a senior citizen. she's never really used a computer ... A: Well as long as it's sold from a good retail store or online store then it's going to be impossible ... | ||
| Computers --Connecting a 2nd computer | 4/5/2011 | Bobbert |
| Q: My step-mom has a laptop computer hooked up to a DSL connection in her front room. She wants to ... A: You need a home network, based around a router. Look at products from D-Link, Netgear, or ... | ||
| Computer PUrchase | 4/1/2011 | Bobbert |
| Q: I am about to start a home based wedding planning business and I have a few questions on computers. ... A: Generally I suggest Dell and HP, as their customer service is generally top notch. In terms of ... | ||
| Computer purchase | 4/1/2011 | Karl Zick |
| Q: I am about to start a homebased wedding planning business and I have a few questions on computers. I ... A: If I were you I would buy a Lenovo Ideacentre H405. Amazon has them for $350 and the reviews are ... | ||
| Computer purchase | 4/1/2011 | Andrew Hackett |
| Q: I am about to start a home based wedding planning business and I have a few questions on computers. ... A: What I would recommend is buying a cheap HP desktop such as the HP 505b, and buying a 2TB Western ... | ||
| New laptop | 3/30/2011 | Karl Zick |
| Q: I am an expert (over three years) in another area. I want to purchase a laptop that is fast, has ... A: If I were shopping for a new laptop, I would buy either a Sony, a Lenovo (IBM), or a Toshiba - and I ... | ||
| desktop pc | 3/14/2011 | Bobbert |
| Q: I am looking to buy a new desktop pc. I am leaning towards HP. My biggest question is should I get ... A: Generally you don't have exceptionally high performance demands, based on the tasks you've ... | ||
| desktop pc | 3/14/2011 | Andrew Hackett |
| Q: I am looking to buy a new desktop pc. I am leaning towards HP. My biggest question is should I get ... A: It really depends on what you use it for, intel is generally better for programs like photoshop, ... | ||
| computer system to tv | 3/12/2011 | Bobbert |
| Q: currently have MSNTV. looking to get a computer without a monitor to hook-up to my LED television ... A: The PlayStation 3 will be very similar to the LG in terms of features, aside from the gaming ... | ||
| computer system to tv | 3/11/2011 | Bobbert |
| Q: currently have MSNTV. looking to get a computer without a monitor to hook-up to my LED television ... A: Modern Blu-ray players are able to access a variety of multi-media applications, like Netflix ... | ||
| computer system to tv | 3/10/2011 | Bobbert |
| Q: currently have MSNTV. looking to get a computer without a monitor to hook-up to my LED television ... A: The system you've put together is incredibly overpowered and likely overpriced for the tasks you've ... | ||
| College computer project | 3/8/2011 | Bobbert |
| Q: I would really appreciate some advice regarding a computer course assignment I have. I am supposed ... A: Primarily the first thing you would need to know in this situation is the company's usage scenario - ... | ||
| BUYING WIRELESS DESKTOP FOR VIDEO EDITING | 2/25/2011 | Bobbert |
| Q: IN 2008 BOUGHT A LAPTOP GATEWAY WITH 4GB RAM and in 2010 RECEIVED A $910 REFUND FROM THE WARRANTY. I ... A: http://email.about.com/od/netiquettetips/qt/Writing-In-All-Caps-Is-Like-Shouting.htm When you ... | ||
| Stuck on choices | 2/24/2011 | Karl Zick |
| Q: I am about to purchase a new laptop. I thought I had come to the decision to buy the Sony Vaio ... A: You are right - the processors are practically identical. As far as brand, Sony is top of the line ... | ||
| Stuck on choices | 2/24/2011 | Bobbert |
| Q: I am about to purchase a new laptop. I thought I had come to the decision to buy the Sony Vaio ... A: Generally speaking you won't see a difference between those two processors, so I wouldn't be ... | ||
| buy a new computer | 2/17/2011 | Bobbert |
| Q: is this computer good for the money ... A: Unfortunately I can't suggest the manufacturer, as they have a terrible track record in terms of ... | ||
| looking for a laptop | 2/11/2011 | Bobbert |
| Q: I am looking for a laptop and my budget is about $650. I was looking at some Toshibas. I was ... A: Your existing Dell is going to be equivalent or faster than any of the Toshiba systems you've ... | ||
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Bobbert
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I have nearly two decades of experience in IT, computer repair, and related fields and will attempt to provide the most solid, brand-agnostic advice when it comes time to purchase a new computer, or upgrade an existing machine. I can answer anything from the seemingly basic to the downright complicated - and will do my best to provide this information in a clear and concise manner.
Experience
I have been an enthusiast of PC's for many years, and can answer questions about the purchase/use of a new computer or the purchase, installation, and use of upgrades for existing computers. There probably isn't a whole lot related to the home computer that I haven't seen over the years.
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15+ years of experience
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