My brother is starting college in a few weeks and needs a new laptop. His only requirement is that it run Windows 8. My requirements are that it is under $800 and can withstand manhandling by an 18-year-old. I'm leaning towards a Dell because of their perceived good reputation - is this accurate? Any recommendations for Dell models or other brands? Bonus: he will click every suspicious link, download any fool thing, and therefore infects computers with viruses instantly. What can I do to prevent this? His favorite line is "Norton anti-virus IS a virus!"
posted by tatiana wishbone
on May 16, 2013 -
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I need a laptop that I won't be sad over if it breaks or gets lost, my target budget is Less Than or Equal To $400. Ideally super light with a full size keyboard.
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posted by snow_mac
on Jul 2, 2012 -
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AskLAFilter: What's a better place to learn computer programming from: Pierce College or Los Angeles City College?
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posted by AmitinLA
on Dec 12, 2010 -
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For those of you who work in computer labs, what is your policy for dealing with flash drives that have been forgotten by a student?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 10, 2009 -
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I'm currently attending MyCounty Tech School, and have been planning to transfer to Local Private University next fall to finish my Computer Science/IT bachelors. The thing is, I really don't know if that's the right way to wrap up my schooling.
Can I get some recommendations on what to look for in a good CS program, and recommendations on slightly non-traditional/accelerated ways of getting a degree in Computer Science?
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posted by niles
on Nov 10, 2009 -
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I'm taking an innovative course on using technology for humanitarian causes, taught by a professor I really like. But it's awful! How can I tell him what I think, and/or turn this disaster of a course into something worthwhile?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 23, 2009 -
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I'm having a lot of angst about whether to continue with my major, Comp Engineering, or to find something else, such as linguistics or web design. Can you give me some perspective?
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posted by malapropist
on Aug 8, 2008 -
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I want to teach myself computer science. I know that teaching myself is far from a university education on the subject, but I'd like to try. How can I teach myself? What are books/lectures/tools/websites/anything that I could use to do this? Covering everything from the programming languages themselves, to algorithms, software development, and the mathematics background necessary for this.
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posted by petah
on Jan 12, 2008 -
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Looking for serious, modern, and fun art schools in Europe, or possibly the US.
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posted by tmcw
on Aug 10, 2007 -
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I'm a college sophomore on my way to a CS Major / Religion Minor. Apparently my
initial career options (just from that major) are a little bit better than my English-major friends. But I'd much rather make interesting things than work in a cubicle. How do I do this?
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posted by tmcw
on May 13, 2007 -
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What is the best morning routine, especially for someone who is (a) in college and (b) wants to fight something starting to look like internet addiction?
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posted by Ash3000
on Apr 17, 2006 -
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