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GENERAL COMPUTER USE
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- Who will be the primary user?
- Who else will use the computer and how often?
- Where will you need to use the computer?
- Do you have a preference for PC or MAC?
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HARD DRIVE
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- How fast do you need your computer to be?
- How many files will you want to store on the system?
- How do you prefer to back up your files?
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PERIPHERALS AND ACCESSORIES
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- Will you want to use the internet? How often?
- Will you want to watch DVDs on your computer?
- Would you like to be able to burn CD-Roms?
- Do you want to listen to sound and music on your system?
- What kinds of security concerns do you have?
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PRINTER
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- What will you be printing out of your computer?
- Will you require color prints or black and white?
- What quality prints will you require?
- Will you be printing photographs from your computer?
- Do you have a preference for laser or inkjet printers?
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SOFTWARE
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- What kinds of activities will you want to do on the computer?
- Will you want to do word processing on your system?
- Will you plan to do automated bill-paying or accounting?
- Will you want to perform any graphic functions on your computer?
- Do you have any special program needs or interests?
- How many programs will you want to store on the system?
- How much memory is required for the programs you want to run?
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Ramona Creel is a modern Renaissance woman and guru of simplicity -- traveling the country as a full-time RVer, sharing her story of radically downsizing, and inspiring others to regain control of their own lives. As a Professional Organizer and Accountability Coach, Ramona will help you create the time and space to focus on your true priorities -- clearing away the clutter other obstacles and standing in the way of that life you've always wanted to be living. As a Professional Photographer, Ramona captures powerful images of places and people as she travels. And as a travel writer, social commentator, and blogger, she shares her experiences and insights about the world as we know it. You can see all these sides of Ramona -- read her articles, browse through her photographs, and even hire her to help get your life in order -- at www.RamonaCreel.com. And be sure to follow her on Twitter and on Facebook.
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