Essential Computer Accessories - Make Your Life Easier

What comes to mind, when you think of a computer? You might think of music, photos, video, internet, games, word processing, information and research.

When purchasing a computer, don't forget the important accessories you need.

A computer is more than a CPU. What accessories will you need to meet your requirements? Do you need a unique add-on to meet a specialized task?  Its important to determine the right accessories you need to make your life easier.

Take a look at some of the major accessories for a computer system.

Wireless Printer, Keyboard, Mouse.
A keyboard, mouse, and printer should be considered standard accessories for your computer.  Consider going wireless. Eliminates a tangled cord by using a wireless keyboard. One benefit of a wireless mouse is the ability to point and click on a computer screen from across the room and to operate on multiple surfaces.  A wireless printer allow you to relocate the printer anywhere in your home or office that's most convenient.

Surge Protector
A surge protector simply guards computers from electrical surges.
When a spike or surge in the voltage happens, your computer could be damaged or destroyed. Electrical surges can occur from a number of different areas, but most of the time it’s from lightening.  A surge protector contains a number of outlets to plug accessories into. The surge protector itself is then plugged into a standard wall power outlet. While it can serve to give the user additional receptacles, the primary use of a surge protector is preventing damage offers when an electrical surge occurs.

External hard drive.

An external hard drive allows the user to back up or store important information separate from the main CPU, which could become corrupted or destroyed by online or offline actions. Sensitive documents, large music files, DVD images, movies, disk images, and even a backup of the contents of your main CPU, can all be kept secure and safe on an external hard drive.
Consider an external hard drive to keep personal information and other sensitive documents secure. For a business, an external hard drive, can give you piece of mind knowing your records and transactions are secure. When you are ready to use the computer, you can plug in the external drive and have all your data and programs available. When finished, simply unplug the drive and take it with you.

Web cam

A web cam, or web camera, allows you to post video or photos on the World Wide Web. A webcam is essentially a camera that is connected to a computer.  Many chat programs support web cam like MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, and Skype.

Scanner.

A document scanner can copy a physical item and transfer an image of it to a computer. There are several types of scanners, including flatbed scanners and sheet-fed scanners. A document scanner is designed to copy images or text on paper.

Memory stick and USB Flash Drives.
Memory sticks are handy devices that can be used to copy and store documents, photos, videos, and music from computer to take with you on the go. Normally digital cameras save on removable memory sticks.  USB flash drives are often known as "thumb drives" are used to transfer your computer files that are too big for email.

USB Hub

It seems nearly every electronic gadget manufactured today makes use of the USB port.
A USB hub is a small, light unit with multiple ports for plugging in USB devices. It is commonly connected to a USB port located on the back of a desktop system by using an extension cable. Once the hub is plugged in, you can set it wherever is convenient, avoiding the hassle of accessing the rear of the system. A USB hub is a great addition for laptops. netbooks, or desktops with only one or two USB ports.





These are a few of many different accessories for a computer system. Consider your requirements to get the job done. Then talk to IQ Computer Services about your options, and design a total system to fit your personal or business needs. From gaming to internet surfing, to business applications, or a home based system. You’ll be glad you picked up the phone.

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