Summing Up

If your PC’s performance is just about as good as it’s going to get, if you have ongoing problems that can’t be solved, if the computer hangs just as you’re really getting used to that new video game, or if the computer has 1GB of RAM and no slots to add extra memory, you might have to consider a new computer. If that’s the case, keep in mind that there are tools available to help you make the transition, that new computers come with their own gunk, and that you have to put aside time to get your new computer running efficiently.

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