If you’re thinking about getting your mom a new PC over the holidays, good for you! But beware the temptation to make it a surprise, or you could end up getting her a device that’s great for a 14-year-old gamer but not ideal for the things she enjoys. What are those things? Only she can tell you.
That’s the first tip in a new Windows Experience Blog post about finding the right PC for your mom. The post goes on to list a variety of things your mom may want to do – like storing and editing photos or taking part in video chats – and then noting what features a PC will need to help her do that.
You should also talk with Mom about apps she may want to run, where she intends to use her device, what things she did or didn’t like about computers she’s used in the past, and accessories like webcams she might want.
Then it’s a good idea to check out a buying guide or other decision-making tool, and go over some options with her so she can choose a model that suits her tastes.
For more guidance and links to resources to help you get a PC your mom will enjoy for a long time to come, see the blog post.
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Steve Clarke
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