This past weekend we were at my parents place for dinner and a movie and mom mentioned that they'd been having problems with one of their notebook computers. Since neither one of them are really computer literate, they always call me when they are having problems with their notebook computers or if they need or want to learn something. I'm more than happy to help them with anything that I can, especially since they've done so much for me over the years. I asked mom to bring out both notebook computers and not just the one she was having problems with so that I could look at them both and do any maintenance that may need to be done.

She returned with the two notebook computers that my husband and I had given them years ago. These particular computers are old. I've suggested in the past that they upgrade the notebook computers to something newer, but they've always been reluctant. At least until now. I started with the computer that they weren't having problems with, and after turning it on, I did a few simple maintenance things like clear the cache and temporary Internet files, ran a scan disk and that sort of thing. While that was running, I turned to the computer that was having issues. When I started both computers, I could see that they were running like molasses. I know it's because I've since bought three notebook computers and mom and dad are still using these old ones, but it's hard to believe anyone would have the patience these days to use a computer so very slow.

I looked at a few things and as I was doing so tried to convince mom that it was time they invested in some new notebook computers. I explained how much faster new computers would be, and that they would no longer have to wait so long for a website to load, plus that they could get rid of the cables that they had attached to the computers because I could set them up with Wi-Fi. She said she'd think about it, and I suggested the
Pavilion dv8t Quad Edition series notebook computers that I found at Balboa Point  whose online store can be found by visiting www.balboapoint.com/. She said she'd discuss it with dad and see what he says, but later that afternoon when I got the opportunity, I mentioned to dad that they really needed new notebook computers. He said it was up to mom, so hopefully they'll be getting some new ones soon. It's about time.