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Geek Squad Insider Intelligence - Summer 2007, Issue 1
The Must-Have School Supply
  The Must-Have School Supply
  "A virus ate my homework" generally doesn't go over well with any teacher. The last catastrophe you or your child wants is hours of work lost right before a big assignment is due. We have the tools you need to safeguard your important data — plus great deals on them just in time for a new school year.
   
  What Kind of Computer Should You Buy?
 
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  Computers can be custom built for just about any need. And depending on what you’re using it for and what your budget is, there are certain features you’ll want.

If you’re simply using it for online research and communication as well as homework assignments that include papers and presentations, a laptop might be your best option for it’s size and portability. But if you don’t plan on transporting it to your dorm and bringing it home with you for weekend visits or when the school year lets out, you can save some money by investing in a good desktop computer. Either way, you’ll want at least 1 GB of memory, a DVD burner, Microsoft Windows Vista or Mac OS X for basic software, wired and wireless networking capabilities for connecting in either your home or a dorm.

Graphics majors, you’ll want to increase your memory to at least 2 GB, get a larger screen for better viewing, opt for the largest and fastest hard drive available with a dual-layer DVD burner and an advanced graphics card with 256MB or 512MB of its own memory. You’ll also want to consider multimedia connectors such as S-Video, FireWire and S/PDIF.

Set a budget before you head to the store. Then, read reviews of different brands and components before you buy. And remember, Geek Squad can service your computer no matter where you purchase it. Happy shopping!

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From Agent Yanari
Mission Specialist,
Agent 191,
Richfield, Minnesota

Agent Yanari currently owns a custom built PC and attended University of St. Thomas before joining Geek Squad. She shares her back to school tips.

  1. Buy the best computer to fit your needs. More expensive is not always better.
  2. Portability is KING. You want something lightweight and mobile, yet durable.
  3. Buy a warranty to protect against physical damage.
  4. Pirating anything from music to software increases your risk of infecting your computer with a virus or spyware. So protect yourself with anti-virus and anti-spyware programs.
  5. Back up everything. You never know when you are going to need some random file until your hard drive crashes.

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