Repair or Replace - What's The Best Option for Your PC or Laptop?

There are two types of fault in a computer, hardware and software. The most common type of software fault is virus, Trojan, worm or rootkit. Rootkits are least common and present the most difficulty as they tend to be well hidden, and might require the boot sector to be overwritten. The others can usually be removed with a good Internet Security program. The best option might be to format the hard drive and reinstall Windows, if you have backed up your data.
Another type of software fault is Windows Updates, which after installation cause a problem. The best solution is to immediately run System Restore. Drivers can cause a problem--they can usually be updated from the manufacturer's website.
If the hard drive, memory or DVD drive has failed, then it is usually worth replacing the faulty item but if a chip on the motherboard has failed in a laptop, it might not be cost-effective to repair outside warranty.
NEW COMPUTER HARDWARE
The new computer hardware has a lot to be recommended, hard disks are twice as fast as last year, memory is nearly twice as fast, and there is a range of processors that really makes Windows fly. For several years, Macs have been running on Intel, which says a lot in Intel's favour.
The Solid State Drive, SSD, is new technology which has dropped in cost this year, making it more affordable. When you run Windows or OSX on one of these, it starts in about forty seconds, programs such as Word, Excel load in one second.
Many people are now replacing their desktops or laptops with a tablet because of the huge advantages, such as:

Improved portability, and lower weight, 7in, 8in or 10in screen.
The power consumption is low enough to last all day on a single charge.
A good tablet will cost about the same as a mid-range laptop. So you're getting value for your money.
Choice - there is a wide range of offers in the market, from lots of manufacturers, Android and iPad, which as yet do not suffer from viruses like laptops and PCs do.
For an extra fee, you can get a 3G or 4G internet connection, no need to worry about wi-fi.
There are now thousands of Apps available for tablets. These applications are so varied that you are spoiled for choice, few people would go back to a laptop. You simply choose which you need, download and install. Android has the greater choice, including video, music, online banking, games. There are lots of programmers writing new Apps all the time. Some of the top Apps are FLIPBOARD, a newsreader based on your social connections. It displays news stories based on what's being shared by your friends in Twitter or Facebook; KINDLE, a good way to read books on the iPad is the Amazon Kindle app, because it has a big selection of titles and it can sync between many devices - iPad, iPhone, Android phone, PC, Mac etc.
Tablet sales are likely to overtake laptop sales next year, and with competition, should offer improved features and even better value.
The only difficulty is the keyboard, but people will soon get used to it.