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Which Device is Best for You?
At EveryoneOn, we believe that digital inclusion not only includes an Internet service, but also a device on which to use the Internet. Do you have questions about what kind of device might be right for you? Read a primer below from PC Rebuilders & Recyclers and get connected today. By Sarah Cade
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With so many different choices when it comes to technology, often it can be overwhelming to choose which option is best for you. We hope this article will help you figure out what type of device will be best for you or your family. Keep an open mind and you may be surprised to learn which option is the best fit!
Why Buy a Tablet? As technology has evolved, tablets have become mainstream and can be found everywhere from a checkout counter to your doctor’s office. Tablets are typically small, portable, and touchscreen, making them exceptionally convenient and easy to use. The touchscreen functionality, in particular, is easy to use and is ideal for movies and videos, listening to music, and web browsing. However, unlike laptops and desktops, tablets often have different operating system and hardware configurations, meaning you may not be able to use certain software and programs.
Why Buy a Laptop? For those who need to travel with their computer, laptops offer you the portability you need to stay on top of things on-the-go. Don’t forget you need to charge your battery from time to time. Most screens are smaller than desktops and this makes them lighter and easier to store if you don’t have the space at home to leave a desktop up. Laptops are great for those who regularly use a computer for everyday tasks. And, with a genuine copy of Microsoft Windows, it can have multiple programs open at one time.
Why Buy a Desktop? Desktops are usually less expensive, more capable, and less likely to get damaged than laptops. They are great for families to share or for people who don’t need to move their computer to different places. They often include a keyboard, mouse, and a larger screen, which is significantly easier to view than smaller tablet or laptop screens. A computer mouse can help do things faster and is easier to use when you are just learning how to use a computer. Like laptops, desktops are great for those who regularly use a computer for everyday tasks (email, web browsing, and writing documents, for example) and with a genuine copy of Microsoft Windows it can have multiple applications open at one time.
We hope this has helped you choose which device is best for you! If you have any additional questions feel free to email us at everyonespc@pcrr.com.
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The Digital Divide in South Florida
Miami’s next big tech win could happen where there’s the least internet
Shel-Neisha Bromell is your typical millennial. She’s constantly posting on Instagram and Facebook. She giggles while scanning through Snapchat stories on her cell phone.
But when it’s time to do anything substantive, she’s stuck. She doesn’t have a computer or internet access at home. She simply can’t afford it.
Your View: 1 million Miami-Dade residents can’t keep living without Internet
Google it. Apply here. Sign-in. E-mail me.
For 42 percent of Miami-Dade County residents, these familiar phrases are a dead end, especially when it comes to mandatory online homework assignments, higher-paying jobs, and e-commerce. The Internet has become as necessary as water and electricity, but more than 1 million people in Miami-Dade County alone, largely from low-income and minority communities, have no connection at home.