FROM A TECHNICAL MIND

BUSINESS: FROM A TECHNICAL MIND Computing the Advantages by Austin Steger

Despite owning a personal computer, whether it is a laptop, desktop or all-in-one, most people do not know the key differences between them and how they compare.

The most commonly purchased type of computer is a laptop.

Laptops are convenient because all of the important, needed features are included.

It is not necessary to buy a keyboard, mouse or monitor with a laptop, and they often have features like a webcam, Bluetooth, DVD drive, SD card reader, and even a fingerprint reader for unlocking the computer.

Laptops also are the most portable type of PC’s and can be easily picked up and taken on the go.

However, laptops do have some disadvantages.

A laptop tends to be less powerful than a desktop or an allin-one PC and the components inside are designed to use less power and therefore run at a lower level of performance.

There is less room to disperse heat in a laptop, so the components are often throttled to run slower and produce less heat.

Finally, laptops are far less upgradable than other types of computers, making them a less future-proof device.

Desktop computers have the advantage of being the most easily upgradable type of device and, therefore, the most future-proof.

As hardware components become outdated, they can be easily replaced with newer ones. A singular brand does not have to be used when upgrading or replacing parts as long as the parts are compatible.

With desktops, there are a lot of customization options such as fans, lights, liquid coolers, and layout.

The downside with a desktop computer is that extra components such as a monitor, keyboard and mouse are needed. Desktops also lack portability.

An all-in-one computer is like a combination of a desktop and a laptop. In this type of device, the computer and the monitor are combined into one unit, eliminating the need to purchase a monitor. These devices also usually include a built-in webcam, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a DVD drive. They also usually have a touch screen.

The disadvantage of this type of device is that a keyboard and mouse are still needed. Finally, these computers tend to be more difficult and expensive than a typical desktop computer to upgrade.

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Austin Steger is a local computer and mobile electronics technician and technical communicator. He can be contacted at repairs.riztech@gmail.com or by calling 330- 952-1225.