Comments on: The Importance of Having a Second Computer http://www.pcmech.com/article/the-importance-of-having-a-second-computer/ Helping Normal People Get Their Geek On Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:29:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Machttp://www.pcmech.com/article/the-importance-of-having-a-second-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-26249 Mac Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:56:31 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/the-importance-of-having-a-second-computer/#comment-26249 LIttle late here - bu I couldn't agree morw. The point of a second box (Mac or PC) isn't breakneck speed or the latest in hardware bragging rights. It's about the security of being able to address any issues with your primary box without having to do without all the wonderful things a computer gives you (especially if you're a freelancer or contractor - crazy important.)Used computers are indeed perfect second machine candidates. LIttle late here – bu I couldn’t agree morw. The point of a second box (Mac or PC) isn’t breakneck speed or the latest in hardware bragging rights. It’s about the security of being able to address any issues with your primary box without having to do without all the wonderful things a computer gives you (especially if you’re a freelancer or contractor – crazy important.)

Used computers are indeed perfect second machine candidates.

]]> By: Lars Thttp://www.pcmech.com/article/the-importance-of-having-a-second-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-7897 Lars T Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:51:01 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/the-importance-of-having-a-second-computer/#comment-7897 Nick, thanks for the suggestion of Acronis. I did my research and it's one of the best out there. Saved me from a Norton product. Nick, thanks for the suggestion of Acronis. I did my research and it’s one of the best out there. Saved me from a Norton product.

]]> By: Nickhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/the-importance-of-having-a-second-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-7769 Nick Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:28:35 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/the-importance-of-having-a-second-computer/#comment-7769 another option would be to invest in some imaging software such as acronis true image. they have options now to restore to different hardware. instead of buying a clunker now when you don't really need it, just take out how much you'd be willing to spend on one and put it away (i keep the cash wad actually strapped inside the case of my computer). then when the unfortunate event happens you can get the most up-to-date out-of-date clunker your cash stash can afford, instead of one that was 5 years old 5 years ago when you bought it. then just use your latest restore image to restore your computer to your new old hardware another option would be to invest in some imaging software such as acronis true image. they have options now to restore to different hardware. instead of buying a clunker now when you don’t really need it, just take out how much you’d be willing to spend on one and put it away (i keep the cash wad actually strapped inside the case of my computer). then when the unfortunate event happens you can get the most up-to-date out-of-date clunker your cash stash can afford, instead of one that was 5 years old 5 years ago when you bought it. then just use your latest restore image to restore your computer to your new old hardware

]]> By: Jasehttp://www.pcmech.com/article/the-importance-of-having-a-second-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-7763 Jase Fri, 08 Feb 2008 02:22:10 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/the-importance-of-having-a-second-computer/#comment-7763 I learnt that lesson the hard way as well back in 2000 when I accidentally overloaded a power supply and caught fire taking the entire computer with it... I now tend to have a few backup PCs around. I also tend to lend them to friends in need. I learnt that lesson the hard way as well back in 2000 when I accidentally overloaded a power supply and caught fire taking the entire computer with it… I now tend to have a few backup PCs around. I also tend to lend them to friends in need.

]]> By: David Mhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/the-importance-of-having-a-second-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-7757 David M Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:10:01 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/the-importance-of-having-a-second-computer/#comment-7757 I would be so screwed without a second computer since 99% of the computer help I get is over the internet. Actually, I have 4 working computers in the house, two laptops in the garage that work and two computers at work...so, I think I am covered. :) I would be so screwed without a second computer since 99% of the computer help I get is over the internet. Actually, I have 4 working computers in the house, two laptops in the garage that work and two computers at work…so, I think I am covered. :)

]]> By: Whirled Of Technology » DownloadComputerGamehttp://www.pcmech.com/article/the-importance-of-having-a-second-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-7749 Whirled Of Technology » DownloadComputerGame Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:10:45 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/the-importance-of-having-a-second-computer/#comment-7749 [...] The Importance of Having a SecondComputer [...] [...] The Importance of Having a SecondComputer [...]

]]> By: Paulhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/the-importance-of-having-a-second-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-7743 Paul Thu, 07 Feb 2008 06:20:36 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/the-importance-of-having-a-second-computer/#comment-7743 Maybe I've got too many? I bought a cheapy awhile back just for a back-up, but now it's my "main" unit just because it's quiet. It has PCLOS and XP on it, then my old main PC has XP and an old,old one with PCLOS only all networked together. Now if all of those die, I've got a piece of junk sitting in the corner I could use to get my E-mail... And if it dies, I'll just go back to watching TV! Maybe I’ve got too many? I bought a cheapy awhile back just for a back-up, but now it’s my “main” unit just because it’s quiet. It has PCLOS and XP on it, then my old main PC has XP and an old,old one with PCLOS only all networked together. Now if all of those die, I’ve got a piece of junk sitting in the corner I could use to get my E-mail… And if it dies, I’ll just go back to watching TV!

]]> By: charleshttp://www.pcmech.com/article/the-importance-of-having-a-second-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-7720 charles Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:03:15 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/the-importance-of-having-a-second-computer/#comment-7720 Keeping an older computer around might also be nice for occassionally backing up files. Anthing from your Pictures to your music to family history data or all your documents like resume', tax records, etc.Of course you could get a big Flash Drive and back up data on that as well. You can put a lot of documents and photos on a 2 Gig Flash Drive.If you suffer from Internet withdrawl if you cant chat for longer than 2 hours, then that is all the more reason for a working backup. Keeping an older computer around might also be nice for occassionally backing up files. Anthing from your Pictures to your music to family history data or all your documents like resume’, tax records, etc.

Of course you could get a big Flash Drive and back up data on that as well. You can put a lot of documents and photos on a 2 Gig Flash Drive.

If you suffer from Internet withdrawl if you cant chat for longer than 2 hours, then that is all the more reason for a working backup.

]]> By: Tanahttp://www.pcmech.com/article/the-importance-of-having-a-second-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-7716 Tana Wed, 06 Feb 2008 17:08:46 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/the-importance-of-having-a-second-computer/#comment-7716 I had a similar adventure 1o years ago and I was in the middle of a project. Additionally, I had some stuff for school to write and you can imagine how mad I was. Since then I have almost always had at least 2 computers, so that if one crashes, I am not left in the wild. I think that for everybody who can't breath without a comp and an Internet connection, a second computer is a must. I had a similar adventure 1o years ago and I was in the middle of a project. Additionally, I had some stuff for school to write and you can imagine how mad I was. Since then I have almost always had at least 2 computers, so that if one crashes, I am not left in the wild. I think that for everybody who can’t breath without a comp and an Internet connection, a second computer is a must.

]]> By: B. Ellishttp://www.pcmech.com/article/the-importance-of-having-a-second-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-7715 B. Ellis Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:56:43 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/the-importance-of-having-a-second-computer/#comment-7715 I learned my lesson! When the PSU fried on my emachine I was dead in the water. I had to go buy a used clunker to get on the net and find out how to rebuild it (Thanks! PCMech!) Now I keep a spare or two just in case my main box jilts me. Also I can loan the old spare to a customer when I'm repairing their box. People are thrilled they don't have to be offline while gettting fixed. I learned my lesson! When the PSU fried on my emachine I was dead in the water. I had to go buy a used clunker to get on the net and find out how to rebuild it (Thanks! PCMech!) Now I keep a spare or two just in case my main box jilts me. Also I can loan the old spare to a customer when I’m repairing their box. People are thrilled they don’t have to be offline while gettting fixed.

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