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LuvLoogie

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11. Back to your desktop. A few questions.

Sat Dec 5, 2020, 04:16 PM

Dec 2020

What make and model?
What OS and version?
How much RAM do you have installed.

You may be able to refresh that computer to Windows 10 for free if it is running a licensed version of Windows 7. The process is a little time consuming and involves several steps, but that and a boost of RAM can really help your PC.

That said, you might find a decent refurbished Windows 10 Pro machine and a nice sized monitor for around $300 all in.

I recommend running Windows 10 on at least 8GB of RAM. My main home PC is a circa 2010 HP Pro 6005 running WIN 10 Pro on 8 GB of RAM. It runs just fine.

I also have a 2009 Mac Mini running Sierra. No need to buy new. But get something that will run the latest Mac OS if you go that route, although you'll likely pay closer to 600 to 800 for a refurbished iMac.

That Kindle price is nice, but I'd like a bit more RAM for a tablet. I'm not as concerned with storage, as that is generally expandable in a tablet.

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Which model of iPad do you have? N/T Big Blue Marble Dec 2020 #2

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Apple's update servers verify the model iPad you have. LuvLoogie Dec 2020 #6

LuvLoogie is correct HuskyOffset Dec 2020 #10

Could be useful ... mr_lebowski Dec 2020 #7

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Call Apple, see what they say Blues Heron Dec 2020 #9

Back to your desktop. A few questions. LuvLoogie Dec 2020 #11

My iPad aged out like that. woodsprite Dec 2020 #12