Buying a new computer is a very stressful experience. Unless you know everything there is to know about computers, you will have some reservations and a lot of questions when buying your computer. So, here’s a few things to keep in mind.

1. Laptop vs. Desktop
This is the biggest, and probably the easiest, question to answer. So, the main thing to remember here is to think of how you will be using your computer. You should also think about your internet situation at home. Do you already have a wireless router? If not, you will have to plug in your laptop whenever you want to go online, so you might as well have a desktop.

2. Shop Around and Compare Prices
There are specials on computers all the time. So, you will really benefit from doing a few price comparisons instead of just impulse buying. You should also look at in store specials as well as online specials. Some stores give different discounts online that you won’t be able to find in the stores, and vice versa.

3. RAM
One critical thing to look at when buying a computer is the RAM, or random access memory. You basically want to get as much as you can afford, because this helps your computer run faster. When your RAM is used up, your computer will start to run a lot slower than if it was available. Another thing that will help your computer’s speed is the processor. So, if you want your system to run as smooth as possible, be sure to look at processor speeds and RAM closely.

4. Hard Drive
One thing that you really don’t need to worry too much about is the hard drive capacity. They have external hard drives available to store all your information, so if you have to cut one corner, then the hard drive capacity is it.