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Biggest question of them all
"What do I buy?"
Everyone has an opinion and who do you trust. Ratings.net is a one-stop source for consumer product reviews on the internet. The ratings are supplied by the people that use the products rather than the companies that sell them. Example, I want to see ratings on an IBM ThinkPad T61. Click on the Ratings.net logo to connect to their web site. Under the logo, click on Computers. Under Computers, click on Hardware. In the FIND RATINGS FOR box, enter IBM ThinkPad T61. Using the IN drop down box, select Computers and click on the Search command button. Worth the effort when making such a large purchase. Feel free to call us if you have any questions on "What to buy". We would be happy to go the retailer with you.
Word, Excel and PowerPoint 2007 file formats. Error message when you try to open or to save a 2007 Office document: "Do you want to download a compatibility pack so that you can work with this file?" To resolve this issue, install the Compatibility Pack. By installing the Compatibility Pack in addition to Microsoft Office 2000, Office XP or Office 2003, you will be able to open, edit and save files that were created using Office 2007. If you open the file and unrecognizable characters appear on your screen, you will have to upgrade your version of Microsoft office. Click on the Microsoft Office logo to see details.
Look for ENERGY STAR® qualified products when purchasing a new computer, printer or other office equipment. An ENERGY STAR® qualified computer in sleep mode uses only a fraction of the electricity used by a typical model without enabled power management features. Computers that operate in low-power mode much of the time not only save energy but also run cooler and last longer; so make sure these features are activated. Plug your home office equipment (computer, monitor, speakers, printer, scanner, etc.) into a power bar that can easily be turned off when the equipment is not in use. A computer that runs 24 hours a day uses between $75 and $120 worth of electricity each year. Screen savers save computer screens, not energy. Start-ups and shutdowns do not use any extra energy, nor are they hard on your computer. In fact, shutting computers down when you are finished using them actually reduces system wear - and saves energy.
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Computers contain lead and
heavy metals that are dangerous to the environment. There are many agencies
that are glad to receive donated computers. Your municipality may have a
"take back" program that identifies companies or organizations that take
back old computers.
Lightning can cause severe
damage to your computer. A thunder and lightning storm miles away can
induce surges of current along power and phone lines. Even a small spike in
voltage could cause unpredictable problems. It is advisable to turn off
your computer and unplug the modem from the phone line during severe
storms. It's better to be safe than sorry!
Many credit card companies
offer Purchase Security and Extended Protection plans when you use your
credit card for purchased items. Check your Cardholder Agreement and
Benefit Coverage document posted on your financial institutions web site for
benefits and details.
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