I was thinking this week about all the tech that has been purchased in previous years and thought how helpful it might be to quickly throw together some of my own recommendations regarding the latest tech before you end up with purchases you aren't happy with.

Windows Laptops:

You may be very tempted to purchase that cheap under $200 or sometimes even $300 laptop but check these specs first!

• 500GB-1 TB hard drive
• SSD or HD? SSD will be faster if you're looking for speed.
• RAM higher than 4GB. Typically the fastest performing laptops are running 16GB and up. But 8 is decent.
• Processor i5 or i7? i5 is decent if you have a good SSD and RAM built into it. If not, then go for the i7 if the price is right.
• Make sure it has a good graphics card and the screen is true color.
• Windows 10 Operating System
• Check battery lasting time. This can vary depending on the model.
• A good 1-2 year warranty

I was thinking this week about all the tech that has been purchased in previous years and thought how helpful it might be to quickly throw together some of my own recommendations regarding the latest tech before you end up with purchases you aren't happy with. Windows Laptops: You may be very tempted to purchase that cheap under $200 or sometimes even $300 laptop but check these specs first! 500GB-1 TB hard drive SSD or HD? SSD will be faster if you're looking for speed. RAM higher than 4GB. Typically the fastest performing laptops are running 16GB and up. But 8 is decent. Processor i5 or i7? i5 is decent if you have a good SSD and RAM built into it. If not, then go for the i7 if the price is right. Make sure it has a good graphics card and the screen is true color. Windows 10 Operating System Check battery lasting time. This can vary depending on the model. A good 1-2 year warranty