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How much do you know about your home computer? Actually, how much do you understand about computers in general? This is a concern that everyone should have. We use these super machines on a daily basis and it only increases as time moves forward. PCs and Macs have become a crucial part of our daily routines and to suddenly be without them would send us all into turmoil. I hate to even think about it. Since we all rely on these multi-talented innovations so often, it’s prudent to better understand the way they function. In fact, not only should we take the time to learn about computers, but we should also take the initiative to teach our children.

Did you know that you can learn about computers just by surfing the web? These days there are a number of cool sites that help to inform adults and children alike. I make time to help my seven year old daughter learn about computers. This helps her with school and future projects. She already knows what a gigabyte and hard drive are. Just yesterday she learned the difference between a PC and a Mac. While these are just simple things, every bit helps. Before you know it, your child will have great knowledge of today’s computers and be ready for any task that lies ahead. Contrary to what some parents think, I encourage my children to spend some time on computers. I not only want them to understand how they function, but also be privy to the dangers that go with the Internet now days. You can never be too safe. With the help of some informative children’s websites, my daughter has become knowledgeable regarding computer basics and Internet use.

Do your children learn about computers in school? This is one of the prime places to acquire computer knowledge. I am amazed at how much they already do with computers in the first grade. Just to think, we didn’t even have computers back then. Even though children do learn about computers through school, I try and make sure my little ones understand what to stay clear of online. This is something every parent should consider. With the abundance of foul web sites and predators lurking throughout cyberspace now days, you can never be too cautious. Be sure to learn about computers as best you can, and share the pertinent knowledge with your kids.

It’s all about computer flat screens these days. I recently dumped my old CRT monitor, which is not easy by the way. CRT screens are considered hazardous waste and you have to use a municipal collection service to do it legally. But I picked up my first computer flat screen and I’m just loving it. I can’t believe I waited so long to make the plunge, it has made such a huge difference for me.

The first and most obvious difference I’ve noticed is the superior picture quality in my new LCD computer flat screen. It really puts my old CRT piece of junk to shame. My new computer flat screen is sharper, clearer and has a much better refresh rate. I used to get a lot of eyestrain and subsequent headaches for staring at my old CRT computer screen a while, but I’ve yet to feel any of that with my computer flat screen.

Another great part of having a computer flat screen is of course the smaller size. Computer flat screens are incredibly space efficient. I had to devote pretty much the entire surface of my desk to my old CRT screen, but with my LCD monitor I suddenly have lots of room to do other things with.

When computer flat screens first started coming out a several years ago they were very expensive. Also, they had a lot of worrisome technical issues like dead pixels and such. Today, the technology has been improved upon a lot, and it has come down in price a ton. Getting a good name brand computer flat screen is only marginally more expensive than an equivalently sized CRT monitor.

There really isn’t any reason not to get a computer flat screen if you are putting together a new computer. The amount of money you save by choosing a CRT monitor won’t be very much anymore and you’ll have a bulky piece of hazardous waste to contend with as a result. I strongly suspect that CRT monitors and CRT televisions are going to slowly phase out of the market and it won’t be long before they virtually disappear.

Next time you find yourself in a CompUSA, Fry’s Electronics, Costco, or some other store that sells monitors, check out there selection of computer flat screens. Heck, if you have a free minute or two just do a quick search for them online. You might be surprised on how cheap they’ve become recently!