Children are curious about computers, especially when they see their parents using them. By the time your child is 6 to 8 years old they will be ready to use a computer for things like the internet and playing games. So you face the big question of what type of computer do you buy them
Laptop or Desktop? The best option here is to buy a desktop computer so that it can be placed in a central location of the home like the hallway or kitchen. This will help visual monitoring of internet and computer usage that your child engages in.
How much should I spend? Most computers today are powerful enough to browse the internet and play basic games. As computers go out of date quickly, the chances are that this will not be your child’s last computer. So invest in a middle of the range machine (between £350 and £450) that will last 3 to 4 years.
Virus and Spam Protection? Although your new computer will have the software on it to browse the internet, it will not be completely protected from virus’s. Instead of subscribing to & paying for the antivirus software that come with your PC, download AVG Home antivirus which is free at http://free.avg.com.
This information has been provided by Hometech assist. Call 0800 633 5060 or visit www.hometechassist.co.uk for help in buying your computer.