We get asked all the time if clients should replace their personal computers or if it is worth repairing. Many of us get used to the quirks of our own computers. Over time we know what works and what doesn’t. We know when to wiggle the connections and when a simple reboot will reset the system. This is one reason it is so difficult to diagnosis when it’s time for a person’s PC to be upgraded. Below are some of the signs we look for to know it is time to transfer that data to a new computer.
One sign that it is time to upgrade your PC is when you can no longer install the latest upgrades to the computers operating system. New versions in operating systems weren’t always a priority for users however with the latest update to Windows 10 everything has changed. Most of us stick with operating system our computers come with when we purchase them. We ignore upgrades and continue functioning under the status quo of the system that is familiar to us. Computer users with Windows XP are finding that computers still using this operating system are now obsolete.
We also know it is time to upgrade when users can no longer use the computer to run the latest apps and games. Gaming on personal computers is costly. All PC users try to “future-proof” their computers but there will always be something to upgrade when you own a personal computer.
Another reason to replace your PC is because it has become slow. A slow computer means something different to every user. You will know when your PC becomes too slow for you. Does the computer boot up only after you have brewed an entire pot of coffee? Can you type an entire sentence before even one word appears on the computer screen? Is the computer grinding to a complete halt when you open more than a single screen? If things used to work faster than they do and they are no longer functioning as you know them to it is time to upgrade your PC.
If you find yourself spending more time repairing your computer than enjoying it that is a clear sign you need to upgrade. When it becomes a nuisance to own your personal computer then it is time to buy a new one. Your computer should not crash without an explanation, the wi-fi should stay connected, systems should not freeze these are all signs, as is the blue screen of death, that your computer should be replaced.
Computers Plus Service, in Brighton Michigan, provides a wide range of valuable services for residential computer repair as well as a variety of commercial computer services to the entire Livingston County area including Howell, Brighton and the surrounding areas. You can find out more about the services offered by CPS at http://www.cpsmi.com.