Owning a desktop or laptop that is becoming slow and unresponsive can be very frustrating. People are often tempted to throw it away and get a new device. However there are certain things to check first if you are considering when buying a new computer is more feasible than fixing the old one or not.

You need to consider the age of the laptop or desktop that you own. What often happens is that if you own one for a long time then the technology often advances over the course of that time. During that time what was considered advanced a few years ago often becomes standard.

For example you may not be aware of the antivirus software on the machine. Sometimes people accidentally install more than one, especially if they share a desktop or laptop with someone else. Professional repair companies can often do this for you. In some cases this can only be done by a professional so you should check this.

In some cases it can also be because you have more than one anti virus software program. This can cause the two programs to clash causing the machine to run slower. If you feel this may be the case you should take it to a local repair shop where they can uninstall one of the virus programs. There may also be other unnecessary files on there that may need to be removed.

You may also want to consider upgrading components. However you should get a quote on this from your local repair shop first. This will allow you to compare it with the cost of purchasing a new desktop or laptop.

For people who have owned devices for five years or more it may be surprising to see what is available. A lot of features that would have appeared on the most expensive items a few years ago are becoming increasingly commonplace. You may be surprised what is available for your money!

In short you need to carefully consider for yourself whether or not when buying a new computer is more feasible than fixing the old one or not. A simple way to do this is to look on the internet at possible replacements and whether they are more suited to your needs than the device you own at the moment. Customer reviews and feedback on the internet will allow you to gauge whether or not you wish to purchase a new device or keep trying with the one you currently own.