Make a list of what you currently use your computer for. Then make another list of what you think your computer should be doing for you. Determine if you need some tutoring or maybe just an upgrade to hardware or software . Back to Top 2. Hardware are the parts of the computer that include the monitor, keyboard, printer, system unit and other devices.
Software is the programming that communicates with the hardware.
It can be system software like Windows '98 or a software application like Microsoft Word 2000. Back to Top 3. There are so many businesses' that sell computers that it can be overwhelming. Your best bet is to determine what you want your computer to do and then start shopping. Most computers today come with software packages preloaded and internal modem for getting to the Internet.