Need a new computer for basic stuff

AndyPix

@googler - For what it's worth, dont get too comfy there ..


If you are running windows XP i could hack you in a fraction of a second, empty your bank, view you on your webcam and generally cause you unpleasentness, using one of the many vulnerabilities that have been discovered AFTER microsoft have stopped releasing security updates.


As could anyone with a copy of kali linux and a bit of googling.

These holes will NEVER be patched
Best to ditch the XP

Ader1

neilmcl wrote: »

Do you prefer a laptop or desktop. Dell have a Black Friday sale next week where you can pick on of their more basic laptops for £129, although it's a basic Celeron processor it's perfectly adequate for web browsing and basic office work.

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/dell-black-friday-preview-deal-from-24th-november-celeron-laptop-for-129-i3-laptop-2543725

Thanks. Would I be able to upgrade this? I understand you can't with some Motherboards. Also, are there any disadvantages to a lap-top compared to desk-top? Thanks.

Cisco001

Laptop generally not upgardable apart from RAM & HDD.

Disadvantage of laptop harder/ more expensive to repair & can't be upgrade.

jshm2

I would suggest just getting yourself a Chromebook.

Much better hardware than most Windows and Linux PC's you're going to find at that price. Plus the OS is pretty secure and easy to use.

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