How to Choose the Right Netbook For Your Needs

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:06:42 +0000

With technology having advanced so much over recent years it is no longer necessary to have a bulky laptop to carry around with you. With manufacturing costs reduced and silicon chips becoming smaller and smaller there has now been a recent influx of small notebook’s, otherwise known as netbook’s. These new netbook systems come with many of the same features as a standard notebook as well as being more cost efficient and light.

In this article we will discuss the features included with netbook’s as well as provide you with the best advice in choosing the right netbook for your needs..

Size of screen?

Typical netbook’s have a minimum screen size of 8 inches going up to 12 in some cases. With so many brands available on the market you are sure to find a great deal of sizes of various screen resolutions. Again resolution varies from model to model, but as a guideline you want to make sure your netbook has a minimum resolution of 1024×600.

Connectivity available

The main appealing feature for many who decide to purchase a netbook is the ability to use it to browse the internet. Peoples uses vary so it is important to make sure your new computer has the features you require. As standard you want a netbook with wifi capability installed to allow you to browse the internet via wireless. Other points to take into consideration are the amount of usb ports included. More usb ports mean the more devices you can connect to your netbook such as an optical drive or printer. You will find many netbook’s come included with some form of card reader, although not as comprehensive as larger notebook models.

Storage capacity.

If you are looking for a computer for light weight usage then a smaller hard drive will suffice for many. Cheaper variations of netbook come with a small hard drive such as a 20 – 40gb hard drive. If you intend to download a lot of stuff like music, video etc then it is advised to choose a model with a larger hard drive. A minimum of an 80gb hard drive will be great for everyday usage. As well as netbook’s that come included with a standard hard drive you will also find newer models installed with a flash type drive. These drives are fairly new and are designed to conserve space as well as power output from the computer. Although this might appeal to many, it must be noted that these type of drives usually come with a smaller storage capacity than your standard laptop hard drive.

Choosing the right operating system

When choosing a netbook you have 2 choices of operating system, Windows and Linux. Windows is clearly the most popular operating system of choice for many as it is easy to use and comes with many features. Linux is a more light weight operating system that is also fairly easy to use and does not require more system resources. If you intend to purchase a netbook with windows vista installed be sure to check the system has suitable ram allocation of a minimum of 2gb and a good processor to run it smoothly. Although a 1gb ram system can run vista with a standard processor, you will find it can slow the system down quite a lot.

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Remote Computer Services to Save Time and Money

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:59:03 +0000

Nowhere is far for a remote computer service. Remote computer service is the next generation solution in the realm of IT support. Remote access enables computer technicians to service computers from a different location by way of phone, e-mail, Internet or desktop access software. The technician can then perform activities like repair and maintenance without having to visit the site.

Even hardware issues like external devices not functioning can be resolved by remote phone support as often the solution is to check whether all devices are connected properly through the correct ports.

A Multi-purpose tool

Another important aspect of remote computer service is its practical feasibility; tasks from basic troubleshooting to complicated ones like data backup can all be managed by way of remote access. Most computer repair service firms complement their remote access solution (online) with on-site support wherein a technician visits the premises if required.

Remote desktop access service is often looked upon as a novelty as the concept of a technician taking control of the system from a distant location while you are able to watch the proceedings on the desktop is a learning as well as fascinating experience. The feature though requires the technicians to have a vast knowledge base and experience for best results as the support required is across various functionalities. Service firms today have personnel specializing in different domains like network support technicians, data management professionals and Operating system experts among others.

Access for All

Remote support is available 24/7 making it an asset for people who work at odd hours; the facility is often tagged along with other features like phone support and data center management, the entire package being referred to as managed services. Managed services are a total package solution offered by computer firms where the service company manages the entire IT needs of another company. The package generally includes network connectivity, the infrastructure required for it, data management which could also include designing of software systems for particular tasks as well as technical support.

Remote service can be availed of by commercial and business ventures as also by individuals depending upon the requirement and the ease of access to support. The service can be utilized as a stand alone support feature in a Pay As You Go Along plan or as part of a customized solution based on a fixed duration subscription fee.

Another aspect of remote computer service is its aid in educating subscribers in basic troubleshooting techniques which enables them to be self reliant for most issues. A good service technician should not only resolve the issue but also inform you about the steps taken to arrive at the solution.

With increasing technology sophistication small and medium businesses now have access to innovation like remote computer service which was earlier affordable only for large scale companies. The solutions have helped the companies in saving time and money to a considerable degree with on the spot solutions and increased efficiency leading to higher productivity.

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