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Laptop or Pc – What Should Your Next Computer Be?
Copyright (c) 2009 Titus Hoskins
Before you can even decide what make of computer you want, whether it is a Dell, Mac or Hewlett Packard… you need to answer this burning question: will your next computer be a laptop or a desktop PC?
In order to answer this question you need to do your research. You need to familiarize yourself with both laptops and PCs. The reason that I say this is because as with all purchasing decisions there are pros and cons to whatever decision you make. In order to make the most informed decision as to which choice will be your next computer, you need to not only look into the advantages and disadvantages of each of them but you also need to make sure that you apply these pros and cons to your individual circumstances.
So what exactly are these pros and cons?
If you are looking into desktop PCs you will see that they are usually cheaper than laptops and for the money that you are paying you will get a lot more hardware/software. You get a faster computer at a lower price. That’s the main reason many gamers tend to opt for desktop PCs over laptops as they are more suited to gaming and audio/video applications. However, recent developments have meant that there are now laptops coming out that have been primarily designed for gamers. The performance gap is narrowing swiftly.
While laptop prices are falling, they are generally more expensive than PCs because of their design aspect but mainly because they haven’t been around as long as PCs. Generally over time, electronic goods such as TVs, DVD players, computers… usually come down in price as makers recoup their initial manufacturing costs.
Another plus point for a PC comes in the fact that they are easily upgradable. If you want to upgrade the graphics card to a more powerful one you can. If you want to change or add another hard drive then go right ahead. With a laptop however, they may require professional installation and in many cases you are unable to upgrade or add to the technology that appears within it. They are a lot more troublesome to deal with when it comes to modifying or repairing them.
Despite these advantages that the PC holds over the laptop hasn’t stop the popularity of laptops from growing and expanding. There are in fact now more laptops being brought than desktops and this is a trend that is set to increase.
One of the main advantages that exist with laptops is the fact that they are portable. Many people now need a laptop in order to stay more productive. They allow you to access files and data at anytime and from any location, which is a necessity for many people due to our fast paced and on the go society. Also thanks to Wi-Fi wireless networks the connectivity of laptops are amazing. You are able to gain easy access to the Internet while you remain mobile.
Another pro to having a laptop as your next computer as oppose to a desktop PC is the fact that with a laptop you have low power consumption. The reason for this is that laptops are several times more power-efficient than desktops. A typical laptop uses 20-90 W, compared to 100-800 W for desktops. I feel that this is an important feature, especially for businesses that run hundreds of personal computers as it could ensure that you have a multitude of potential savings. It is also helpful to homes where there is a computer running 24/7 such as a home media server or print server.
Nor should you ignore the aesthetic appeal of the laptop. They have great style and design which makes them attractive to potential buyers. Gaming laptops are especially decked out with flashy decor and pizazz; while you should never buy a computer for its looks, many people do just that!
These are just a few examples of the pros and cons that are associated with laptops and desktop PCs. There are good and bad points for each option, so depending on what you need your computer for you may opt for a laptop or you may opt for a PC. The most important thing is that you make your choice based on your needs to ensure that you get the most out of your computer. Satisfy your own needs first and you won’t be disappointed with your final choice.
Titus Hoskins
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July 26th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
What virus protection do you use n your Laptop/Computer?
I’m getting a laptop next week and I have no idea what virus protection I should get for it. My three choices are Avg, Avast, and Avira. What virus protection do you use?
July 26th, 2010 at 9:48 pm
norton from synaptic is better. it offers a wider range of utilities and protection. it can remember all of your passwords for every site you go to, and you just put one password into the norton password manager when you turn on the computer and you dont have to worry about your other passwords. it has online backup, phishing protection, anti virus, registry cleaner, disc defragger, and a pc tunup. on defualt it will do everything i mentioned every night that your laptop is OPEN (you cant shut the laptop or things you have programmed to happen at night wont happen) at around 3 am. you can change it if you use the computer at 3am and you dont want to lose the processing power from scanning.
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July 26th, 2010 at 9:50 pm
AVG holmes FREE:)
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July 26th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
comodo internet security……use any thing u want but remember to update it regularly.
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July 26th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
None.
I use Linux.
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July 26th, 2010 at 9:56 pm
I have avast for my Windows partition
Then ClamAV (to scan Window’s partition) on my Ubuntu Linux partition.
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July 26th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
Don’t Use Norton It Slows Your Computer Down By 60%.
Use AVS Or AVG
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July 26th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
kaspersky
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July 26th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
ad aware and advanced system care is also decent for freeware
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July 26th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
I actually just switched to Avast this week after my Norton expired. Although I have’nt been using it long it seems decent. Better than the Avg I had on my old laptop..
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July 26th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
i use AVG free and so far so good
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July 26th, 2010 at 10:08 pm
To the linux guy!! If you think that there are no virus for linux you are sadly mistaken.
We found out, the hard way after installing kasperky for linux server, found out the linux servers was the source for network virus.!!
Anyway, I Use Kaspersky Internet Security 2009.
But from your choices, I would recommend Avira Internet Security.
Avira, Kaspersky and ESET all have A+ Certification for catching and cleaning viruses on the last Q1 of 2009.
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July 26th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Norton Internet Security by Symantec, paired with Norton 360, works well for me. Norton 360 does everything seamlessly, and I’ve had no problems with blocked sites, etc. like I had with some other virus protection.
You also want adware protection, and the best free program for that is Ad-Aware by Lavasoft, which can be downloaded free from Lavasoft.com. Be careful using a search engine that you don’t accidently load Ad-ware, which is listed in some search results but which is NOT at all what you need; it can actually infect your computer.
Ad-Aware Anniversary Edition is available for free download at the present time. You merely update the definitions files periodically and run the software in the background at a time of your choosing to scan for infections – which you can review and decide for yourself whether you’d like to remove all of them.
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July 26th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
AVG is good, but little down in real time protection and AVAST scores at this point.
Try the link below to get a complete comparision of some of the popular antiviruses.
http://www.av-comparatives.org/images/stories/test/ondret/avc_report21.pdf
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http://www.av-comparatives.org/images/stories/test/ondret/avc_report21.pdf
July 26th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
When will you go back to school?
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July 26th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
Let’s see… there are three laptops here (sadly, I’m not using them, I’m just doing some stuff like updating it). My Windows Vista has McAfee and other stuff by Microsoft. My Windows XP MEdia Center Edition has Avast Home Edition. My Windows XP Home Edition has AVG 8.5 Internet Security. For me, all of them are working fine.
All of them have additionals like Windows Defender, Malwarebytes and Spyware Doctor.
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July 26th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Depending on your resources, I’d recommend something a tad stronger. Especially if you plan to go Freeware…outside Firewalls, Frewwware Security programs suck.
Sunbelt Systems is supposed to have an excellent lappie friendly AV Suite.
Personally, I use the 2009 ca AVS. It works very well. But, I can’t use it on my 2004 laptop…it’s processor and memory resources can’t handle it without significant lag – and a 4+ minute boot-up.
Good Luck!
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July 26th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
Kaspersky Internet Security 2009.
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July 26th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Norton from symantec SUCKS!! SLOW MEMORY HOGGING WASTE OF MONEY!!Norton 2009 is good but all the others sucks . heres what i use.
Windows Advanced Care , This tool will keep your computer running good and you can see the startup programs to help you understand what runs in the startup programs; It also includes a registry cleaner and spyware removal,, It also imunizes your computer against the attcks we face each time we go on the internet Just run it once a day and your worrys are much less,
http://www.download.com/Advanced-Windows...
Here is a very good tool called Winpatrol and it monitors your computer for programs that try to run on your system without your knowlege, This tool also allows you to manage all the startup programs on your computer,, It also warns you if a program tries to run without your permission, I use this software and I recommend it,
http://www.freewarefiles.com/downloads_c...
Here is a free and very good antivirus tool called avg free,
Note; You should never use more than one antivirus on your computer at a time,
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/downloads-pr...
Here is the PC Tools free antivirus and is a very good antivirus
Note; You should never run more than one antivirus on your computer at a time,,
http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/
The free edition of spyware doctor, The best for removing spyware and malware and its free,
http://www.download.com/Spyware-Doctor-S...
Here is the adaware se free personal and is a very good spyware removal tool
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-100459...
Here is an antispyware software called avg free antispyware, It is a totally free software and it works very well,
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/downloads-pr...
If you want to see if a websites safe so you can download use these sites to check.
Use wot web of trust for firefox to block bad websites or just check sites.
http://www.mywot.com/ 3/5
Use mcafee siteadvisor to check sites to or download for FF or/and IE.
http://www.siteadvisor.com/ 3/5
Use keyscrambler to make everything you type encrypted so keyloggers wont get them.
http://www.qfxsoftware.com/
Stay safe on the net and remember NEVER download anything recommended by a popup.
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PS cyle u spellt symantec wrong.
And aron u can only have 1 antivirus not clamav and avast both theyl conflict.
July 26th, 2010 at 10:24 pm
All 3 are good programs. You can check at http://reviews.cnet.com/software/ and search for any software you like. You will see Editor and Consumer reviews – and read them yourself to determine if they fit your needs.
There is no one BEST program for everyone! Each person’s individual computer usage is completely different. Some folks download illegal programs and music, which exposes them to more infections than any other behavior. Some folks only read their email and do some light surfing.
Because usage is different, the appropriate software is different for everyone.
Here is a list of free programs that do their job well, for various security tasks. Most of the time, several programs are necessary to maintain a full range of security/protection against viruses, trojans, worms, etc.
There is a safe site, with software reviews by both the editors and users at http://www.download.com Most of the following programs can be downloaded from there.
ANTI-VIRUS:
-AVG by Grisoft
-Avira
-Avast
Any *one* of these would probably work well for you! Read the reviews to be sure.
ANTI-SPYWARE:
Since NONE of the anti-spyware/anti-adware programs are 100 percent accurate in finding and removing spyware, you need *at least* two programs which you will run one after the other, not at the same time.
There are several excellent free ones:
-Spybot, Search and Destroy
-Ad-Aware
-Spyware Blaster
-Superantispyware
-Malwarebytes
FIREWALL:
-Comodo
-Online Armor
-SandBoxie
-Sunbelt Personal Firewall (formerly Kerio)
-Zone Alarm
GENERAL CLEANING:
-Ccleaner
HTH!
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July 26th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
http://community.spiceworks.com/topic/29779 You need a firewall.
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July 26th, 2010 at 10:28 pm
You can them one at a time, and see which one you like. Or the one that performs the best on your hardware/configuration.
I suggest either, Avira or Avast:
– Avira has the better detection rate for a free product.
http://free-av.com/en/products/1/avira_antivir_personal__free_antivirus.html
– Avast has some extra features, but lacks in detection and some removal.
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
Along with that I suggest you use a Firewall preferably with HIPS (Host-based Intrusion Prevention System).
What I suggest, choose one:
– Comodo Firewall (Deselect AV & SafeSurf toolbar)
http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/
– Outpost Free
http://free.agnitum.com/
– Online Armor Free
http://www.tallemu.com/free-firewall-protection-software.html
Finally, I strongly recommend that you use a sandbox, for when you web-browser on the Internet:
Sandboxie:
http://sandboxie.com/
Some Anti-Malware/Anti-Spyware: (on-demand scanners)
Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
http://www.malwarebytes.org/index.php
SuperAntiSpyware Free Edition
http://www.superantispyware.com/downloadfile.html?productid=SUPERANTISPYWAREFREE
http://filehippo.com/download_superantispyware/
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Avast user since 2006. Comodo user. Sandboxie user.
July 26th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
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July 26th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
Norton Internet Security is the best all round.It is now much quicker than it
was with a constant update.I think with the 3 you mention your thinking of
freeware.AVG is vastly overrated and a pain to get off when you find this out.Avast is heavy and is not secure enough to Trojans.Avira if you click
expert mode before setting it up is the best.Only problem with it is the first
update after putting it on takes a while.Go to File Hippo and click on them
and read the experts opinions.
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