Sometimes You Just Want To Scream!

Have you ever had times when your computer wasn't working right? It's not so much that you can blame the computer because its only a machine with a lot of components and connections but just the same you just want to throw up your arms and say "Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh"

Such was an episode for me today. I had to restart my computer right in the middle of me being online. Something was wrong with my Internet Explorer browser. Every time I tried deleting IE a new IE window would show up. So the only thing that I could think of was to just re-start my computer. So far it has worked! I'm back online again!

Please do not buy a cheap computer!

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PLEASE don't buy cheap computers! Don't buy cheap laptops! I know that maybe you feel the urge so bad to buy a computer on the cheap that you might do it but please don't because you will be sorry!

This especially applies to used computers and used laptops. You don't know what's already on the harddrives and once you get it home and start messing with it you might find problems with it and you won't be able to take it back or you won't have a warranty for it!

You can get a good computer or laptop for under $1000. Sometimes there will even be a sale and you will see them advertised for less than that. To some it may seem like a lot of money but believe me you will be spending more money if you have to go back and forth trying to get help for your computer.

My First Computer?

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The first computer that I ever had was a Tandy (remember that name) that I got from Radio Shack for Christmas many, many moons ago! I would still have it today but I gave it to a friend of my mother's who was interested in computers but didn't know too much about them.

He bought a computer for $25 which I wouldn't do because I don't think that you can get a good computer - even if its used for just $25!

I think that I am now on my 3rd computer. I would love to have a laptop though - I'm working on that one!

Computers have come a loooong way since I have had my Tandy but you know one of the most interesting things is that myTandy used floppy disks which I'm glad to say my current computer uses also. I mean its nice to have the latest stuff but I still want to be able to use my old stuff too.

XBox Troubles

According to the article the XBox has needed a lot of repairs and Microsoft has spent a lot of money repairing them! Microsoft is also going to offer an extended warranty on its XBoxes.

Because of multiple complaints by consumers Microsoft "looked into" the matter and found a number of hardware problems.

Microsoft's stock decreased during the last period but it was not sure if the problems with the XBox were the cause.

Have You Seen The New IPhones Yet?

They are sweet aren't they? And of course I want one but at $600 that's a lot of money to spend on an IPhone! I still want one though! I love all types of computer gadgets! And there are a LOT of computer gadgets to be had!

I saw the news where people had lined up along the sidewalk just waiting to be the first ones to purchase the new IPhones. I, myself probably wouldn't go to those extremes but I can understand how some of those people felt!

Of Course Not Everyone Has A Computer

If you or someone you know doesn't have a computer don't worry! All hope is not lost!

Nowadays you can get a good computer for under $1000. And the same thing is true for laptops too! Back a few years ago you couldn't even get a good laptop computer for less than $1500 but now they have come down in price. Not only that but the newer computers today are more powerful and have a lot more stuff on them. They have DVD-Rewritable disks and everything!

You can even get a good used computer HOWEVER make sure you know what you are getting yourself into when you're going to buy a used computer. It is just my opinion but don't buy a used computer that you haven't seen before. If you are going to buy a used computer SEE IT FIRST! Check it out! Find out what it can and can't do! Ask questions and find out more about it.

The Computer Dude!

Welcome to The Computer Brother's new blog! The Computer Brother has been working on computers ever since DOS was the standard operating system that was used. You can ask your computer related questions here and they will be answered to the best of The Computer Brother's ability!