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(1)
Seniors Need Computers !!!
(2) Tips on Buying a Computer
Also see:
How to Get a Computer Cheap, Rather than Getting
a Cheap Computer.
Now
an important matter if you are a loved one of a
senior, or if you are a senior reading
SeniorARK
on someone else's computer:
BUY A COMPUTER, BUY A COMPUTER, BUY A COMPUTER, BUY
A COMPUTER, BUY A COMPUTER, BUY A COMPUTER, BUY A
COMPUTER, BUY A COMPUTER, BUY A COMPUTER !!!!!!!!!!
(See SeniorARK
Computer TIPS / LINKS)
POINT MADE?????? A Senior with a computer and
very minimal instruction can have a new and less
lonely world unfold before them. You can get and
send email to family. Seniors can chat live with
children and grandchildren and friends. And get or
send pictures to those folks. Seniors can save money
online through comparison shopping, finding
clearance sites, or saving on sales tax. (I just
bought a set of fireplace gas logs for less than
half price and they were shipped to me free from
Home Depot Clearance Center) . Seniors can go to
Lowes project center, or look up phone numbers all
over the country or the world. See other cities
anywhere in the world through live cameras.
Seniors can go to National Geographic,
HGTV, the National Weather Center, live radar
pictures of your area, travel sites, TV Guide, Get
maps of anything anywhere. Listen to NASA. See
pictures of all the homes for sale in any area of
the country, and some around the world. Do crossword
puzzles and more. Seniors can get daily news and
health updates. Access The National Institutes of
Health and other valuable medical sites. Read about
prescription interactions. An active senior can get
plans for a rocking horse you want to build for your
grandchildren, or access every recipe known to woman
(or man!!). Print any tax form. Make new friends.
Download and play music of all types. Go to an
internet library, your church website. Visit England
County-by-County by picture. And millions of more
ideas for Senior enjoyment. Exercise the senior
mind. Keep it lubricated .
These examples have barely scratched the surface.
The world is now at Seniors' fingertips.. A computer
can change your life-----at any age. A Senior can
buy a great computer system for
under $300,
including a monitor, speakers, keyboard, mouse, and
printer. Maybe even less after rebates.
By the
way, a moment ago while I was typing this page, my
daughter-in-law in New Jersey sent me an "instant
message" and said "We are painting the basement
tonight. Please come
and help us". We spoke a few more words (in
writing), and then she said, "Bye, I have to paint
behind the computer." My world was just expanded,
and I connected with family. The day before
yesterday she sent 20 pictures of our dear grandson
Alex. My wife and I sat at the computer today and
enjoyed
him.
Here
are some ways to pass your used computer on:
http://seniorark.com/giving%20computer%20away.htm
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Tips on Buying a
Computer
Here is some information
from
www.seniornet.org: |
If you are in the market for a new
desktop computer, you'll see a lot of technical jargon
in computer ads. There are several essential
specifications that you need to consider.
Processor:
Dual-core (or duo) gives you twice the processing power
of a regular processor and is worth the extra price.
Memory:
1 GB of RAM should be sufficient for most uses; 2 GB or
more if you use intensive graphics programs or games.
Hard drive storage:
Get a minimum of 100 GB; more if you save lots of
digital photos or music. Optical drive: A CD-RW/ DVD
Combo drive lets you view and save to a CD and view
DVDs. A DVD+/-RW drive does that and also lets you copy
DVDs.
Monitor:
Consider a 17" or 19" widescreen flat panel monitor for
clear viewing that takes up a narrow (front-to-back)
space. "All-in-one" models build the computer into the
monitor casing to take even less space.
Operating system:
If you are used to a Macintosh computer, or have friends
or family with Macs, you may want to purchase that
brand, which is regaining popularity. The market is
still dominated by Windows-based computers so that may
be the operating system of your choice. Most new
computers now come with Windows Vista. Your version
choices as a home user are between Vista Basic or
Premium. Premium has features such as Media Center to
watch and copy DVDs, make custom photo slide shows and
auto configure wireless connections. If you use many
specialized hobby or other software programs, find out
if they will work with Vista. If not, find a vendor who
will install Windows XP instead of Vista.
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Also see:
How to Get a Computer Cheap, Rather than Getting
a Cheap Computer.
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