Working or studying from home? Here’s how to take care of your computer


Getting a good personal computer – even a second-hand model – and maintaining it well are paramount for staying productive in the pandemic age. — 123rf.com

The Covid-19 pandemic has made the personal computer an essential tool for everyone, whether it’s for studying or working.

The second quarter of this year ended well for the traditional PC market comprising desktops, notebooks and workstations, with global shipments growing 11.2% year over year, reaching a total of 72.3 million units, according to a preliminary report by the International Data Corp.

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