Computer Hardware and Software Essentials - Top 10 Home Computer Extras
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Luckily, most of these extras are either free or won't cost you too much money.
Printer: You need this to make copies of documents from your computer files or from the Internet.
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If you bought a laptop, it comes with a built-in mouse, but an external mouse makes it much easier to use most programs and web sites.
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Make sure when you order your computer that it comes with at least one drive that can read and write CD-ROMs.
Speakers: Most laptops and even some desktops have built-in speakers, but a pair of external speakers will give you a better sound.
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While you can also use CD-ROMs and DVDs to store data, not every computer will have an appropriate drive, but you can use a flash drive with even the most basic new computer.
You should get at least one for every member of your family who will use the computer for work or for school.
Firefox browser: This alternative to Internet Explorer allows you to have more control over your online experience, especially when it comes to blocking advertising.
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org: This office application suite has all the software you need for doing word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations for either work or school.
This is also free and available at http://www.
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Adobe Reader: This free software can be used to view, print, and search PDF files, which is the preferred file format for many online documents.
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You can find this program at http://desktop.
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iTunes media player: You can use this free program from Apple to easily manage most of the audio and music files on your computer.
The software is included with new Apple computers, and you can download a version of the software for computers that run the Windows operating system.
Many of the things you want to do with your computer should not cost you a lot of extra money or extra hassle.
Other Resources
The book
Parenting and the Internet (Speedbrake Publishing, 2007) by Todd Curtis has more suggestions about hardware and software, including advice on enhancing your family's online privacy and security, and extensive links to providers of free software.
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