You may be thinking about a return to work or college. If so, what devices will you need for yourself and other family members over the coming weeks up to Christmas? If you are planning on buying a new device, or any other IT hardware you will need to order sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is currently a global shortage of the chips and other internal parts for laptops and other technology. Couple that with continuing commercial flight restrictions, a slow reopening of manufacturing capacity following the coronavirus and shipping out of Asia being much reduced and many of us are looking at 3-4 weeks delay in delivery. In some cases up to 10 weeks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you have decided that you need to buy a new device, the next decision is which one? Thinking carefully about what you would like to do and what functionality you need is the starting point for the buying process. Will it be a device for work, school or home\/work? What screen size do you prefer? Which operating system? What type of keyboard\/trackpad? You will also need to think about your budget. You may be surprised that often, these things are not as expensive as you think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thinking about how and where you use technology will determine what type of device you choose \u2013 for example at home or home and office? Do you take them away with you? Do you use them in different parts or your home\/office? All these questions are important in making the right choices for you. And to ensure you get the very best device for your work and lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are not sure which device you might want, we are more than happy to offer guidance and support in getting to the right one for you. We can also set it up, transferring all your data from old device to new along with advice on updating your security software and Office 365 licences. And we can advise on recycling old devices and IT equipment to save it going to landfill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n