A: Restart your computer. Many issues can be resolved by simply restarting the computer.

A:If you are buying a desktop HP is a very reliable brand. IBM, Toshiba, and HP are excellent for laptops.

 

A: Yes, downloading music is okay but it must be done correctly. By using a filesharing program you open your computer up to viruses. This includes programs such as Limewire, Bearshare, Kazaa, Ares, and more. It is recommended that you use a pay service such as Itunes (most popular). It does cost money but it is better to be safe than sorry. A link to Itunes is below.

 

A: Absolutely. Unfortunately the piece of hardware in your computer that holds data is the most delicate and most active. This piece of hardware is called the hard drive. It is recommended that you back up your data onto some form of removable media such as a flash drive or an external hard drive. If your data is not backed up and your computer crashes you could loose all your data. 

A: It is a personal preference. Aside the the price and size there is no performance/ speed difference between a laptop or a desktop.