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Christmas is a great time for presents and computer and other tech equipment are great gifts. But technology being what it is, it doesn't always work as it should. Here's a quick Christmas check list to help avoid letting technology ruin your Christmas
Remember Christmas is a time for sharing and relaxing. Don’t let your computers
and technology upset your holiday.
Merry Christmas and a happy new year.
1. Check the box before opening.
Is it compatible with your system? If it says
Windows XP or Mac OS 10.2, it might not work with your Vista or 10.3 computer. Similarly if your hard drive or memory doesn't have the capacity required, the whole process might be a struggle.
2. Take your time
It’s Christmas! Chill out and relax, take your time have a mince pie. Don’t rush
to set things up, just take it easy. Doing things too fast means you make mistakes.
3. Be careful opening the box
Manufacturers make it
very difficult to open boxes; this is not entirely an accident. It’s also common
with tech stuff to have little components and gizmos which are easily lost in
the box. So be careful removing all the packaging and keep it to one side. 4. Read the manual!
Once again, it’s time for another mince pie while you read the manual. In there you will find all
sorts of useful information. Including how not to mess up your system. Usually,
you’ll also find a description of the parts in the box, check you haven’t left something small but critical in the box.5. Eliminate the obvious
Sometimes something simple is wrong,
it could something as basic as a disk or plug is in the wrong way. Take it easy
and relax. 6. Don’t panic
If things don’t work, relax and have another mince
pie. It’s often something simple. Don’t do anything drastic, if you’ve had a
few drinks or it’s getting late, leave it for tomorrow morning. 7. Relax If
it doesn’t work, don’t worry. You can return it or call a tech tomorrow.
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