ce magazine september issue 2022

cost anywhere from a couple hundred to several thousand dollars. One
drawback is that they tend to come with a lot of unnecessary software, known
as bloatware. Plus, they require periodic updates and are extremely susceptible
to viruses and malware.
Apple computers are powered by the macOS operating system (for desktops
and laptops) and iOS (for iPads). Apple machines are known for being easy to
learn and use, and they are extremely secure, with little risk of malicious
software. However, they tend to be expensive.
Chromebooks are simple laptops that run Google's Chrome OS. They are
lightweight and inexpensive and are built around the Chrome web browser.
Just keep this in mind: Since these machines are meant to be used while
connected to the Internet, you will need Wi-Fi to perform most tasks,
including retrieving your files.
Android is Google's operating system for tablets. Android tablets are made by
lots of different companies. For instance, Samsung and Amazon both use
versions of Android on their tablets. But because there is no uniform version
of the operating system, not all apps are available on all systems. If you opt
for an Android device, make sure it has the features you want.
3. RAM
Random access memory (RAM) is what computers use for short-term storage
of data. The more RAM a machine has, the more tasks it can accomplish at
once, and the smoother it will run. Desktops and laptops should have at least
4GB of RAM. Because tablets manage memory a bit differently, RAM isn't
quite as crucial; most tablets come with somewhere between 1GB and 4GB of
RAM.
4. Storage
You also need to think about how much internal memory you will need to
store your documents, photos, music, and videos. If you mostly just browse
the Web and send emails, then 16GB might be enough memory. On the other
hand, if you download lots of games, songs, photos, and movies, you will
need much more.
5. Maintenance and security
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