Which type of computer should you buy? Laptop, desktop or AIO?

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Many people have a VERY basic understanding of computers - in this upcoming education series, I explain computer basics for the average person! In this video, I explain desktop, laptop and all-in-one computers, and the pros and cons of each, based on my 30+ years experience building and repairing them!
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[@AskYourComputerGuy]

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[@scrappychildhood6633]

There are 2 types of all in one computer hybrid laptop to just laptop parts to full Desktop parts using MINi ATX motherboard.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

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[@scrappychildhood6633]

@@AskYourComputerGuy Desktop All in one computers where first yet after 2008-2012 began going extinct like the CRT TV which I wish never threw away crying inside. Smart TVS are spyware

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

@scrappychildhood6633 👍

[@StaChiReasonNotBelief]

Plain, simple words everyone can understand. Every effort making computer things available to more people -even in 2023- is a good thing and deserves a thumbs up!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you :)

[@deborahhunt7448]

Thank you for making everything so simple! I am so glad I came across your channel!😊 I personally like a lap top, but you gave me some food for thought about possibly getting a desktop next time.

[@dphorr01]

Excellent approach. I have watched several of your videos and would feel comfortable referring my less techie family and friends to your content. Life you, I have 30+ years of computer support under my belt. I know this stuff without even thinking about it. If I had to service my car engine, I would have to sell and buy a new one. 🙂

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Same! And thank you...that means a LOT! :)

[@RANO_Cross]

This video is perfect! 👌 I am always asked for recommendations for computers from friends and family, but I can never explain the difference between the three well. I will definitely share your video.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you! Much appreciated 👍

[@michelleboyd379]

Thanks for all that you do and for sharing much-needed knowledge. M

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

So nice of you

[@sackk94]

Thanks for the great video man

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Any time!

[@KingdomRepublic]

Honestly i have over 10 years of experience with computers the only thing i didn't know about was all in one computers they are a mix between a desktop and laptop Your video is very beginner friendly which a lot of channels don't do that, Awesome work mate.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you, I appreciate that 👍

[@bellshooter]

Good simple explanation for those not tech savvy. I own several computers; as I love building desktops and sometimes sell to friends. For those with limited desk-space I recommend a mini PC that can be VESA mounted , so if it needs upgrading it can be done separate from the display, better than AIO and can be very powerful. Also when buying a laptop - don't buy cheap you will be disappointed! Usually a mid grade works for many years i5/R5, 8-16Gb memory and 512Gb-1Tb ssd is a good start in 2023. Keep up the great content.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Good job, good tips and thank you for the support! 👍💪

[@RANO_Cross]

Thank you for this tip!

[@jawvees2585]

Thank you sir 🦾💪🏾glad I found this channel

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You're welcome! Welcome to the community :)

[@EGI_Fridays]

great video

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you! Glad you found it useful 👍

[@roselacambra8926]

Ive been searching for reviews on this AIO, and my question was answered 😊 it can over heat. Im planning to use it for work but seems like risky. I should consider desktop then. Thanks computer guy.❤

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Just doing my job! Thanks for the comment ;)

[@roselacambra8926]

@@AskYourComputerGuy Thanks for the notice!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

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[@racineurr.8924]

As if a laptop or tower can't overheat...Stupid thinking.

[@huggybear441]

This is so informative, thank you. l think l have decided to buy a regular desktop that comes with the tower. Would you recommend Dell (as my current laptop is Dell)? Or do you have a particular brand you like the most?

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you so much, glad it helped! Brands don't matter. People choose brands because of the '72 Chevy Pickup theory. My daddy drove a Chevy truck, my granddaddy drove a Chevy truck, my whole family drives Chevy and they don't have problems, so I only buy Chevy. The truth? Change your mindset. They're all the same under the hood. Buy the best extended warranty, get a free computer. Because you WILL need it eventually. Smart money move :)

[@huggybear441]

@AskYourComputerGuy Thank you, bruh. where l live, most computers are highly marked up, so l wait for the coming Christmas sales. Hopefully, i can afford to buy the Dell Otiplex 7000 (after much read up). Wish l am a tech savvy like you able to set up my own desktop at a fraction. Thanks again. 👍

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You got this! There are plenty of videos out there that can help. Congratulations!

[@Deltasquadformingup]

As a laptop owner and owning both at a point I personally beleive laptops are all around best (but a lot of factors come into play ex: what models and customizations they are).

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

100% agreed! That's why "needs" change everything :)

[@petern.9923]

Would you get a Dell desktop or one made for you by a person who made a good one prior to this one which is 7 years old.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

If you trust the pc builder, I'd go that route. You'll probably end up with higher quality components and a trusted repair tech as well 👍

[@ningayeti]

Hello, I'm a senior citizen, but I have built and repaired a few computers since the 1990s. Additionally; I have been a hobbiest programmer for decades as well. I even sold two programs to local businesses. My weak area is internet protocols. I have asked around and no one has been able to explain to me how when using WiFi at my local coffee shop while using a vpn AND going to a HTTPS address (online gun and ammo store) the WiFi STILL can identify and block my access to the URL. Other sites work fine (amazon, youtube, reddit etc.) Can you explain to me how they are able to identify and block my access to a "forbidden" URL despite my use of both a VPN and HTTPS. Also how to defeat whatever they are doing? I've thought about trying TOR over VPN or VPN over TOR, but before all that hassle I was hoping you could help me out. Thank You

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

That part is actually simple. Routers (such as the free public Starbucks wifi) can block ANY URL, regardless of how you connect. A VPN is great, but that just masks your physical location. Your web search still has to go through the free wifi network to get to the VPN and then out to the internet. If it's blocked at the router (by URL or most likely by "type", (gambling sites, porn, etc), the router will simply not allow the data to come back to you because of those blocking controls. Not every free wifi has those types of security protocols in place, so you could simply just go elsewhere and try a different network and perhaps they don't have any such restrictions.

[@leseditwala814]

Hy sir I found the correct adapter and tried all the troubleshooting but still won't turn on but the white light on the back of my pc is on

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Remove power, hold down power button for 30 seconds, plug it back in and try again. After that, I would look at a replacement power supply first. That's usually the first thing to go.

[@joshmartin7558]

🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️We were building computers back in 2001 when I was in high school. I remember the days of sending friends patches and opening their cd drives and taking over their keyboards. Fast forward, now im 38, 2 daughters, and completely lost on what I need. Looking into doing some BASIC video editing and work stuff, but don't want to be confined to the small screen of a laptop. However, I like the versatility of a laptop. How much ram? Speed? Like holy crap man. Programs need so much power these days.

[@THE-michaelmyers]

For the average user that must make a choice if your job does not involve travel, I recommend buying a desktop system. If you are away from home then maybe a laptop will work best. Of course, I use both. I use a self-refurbished Dell Latitude 3540. I use an M.2 SATA SSD in a case for my OS and I have a 2 TB SSD in a caddy in place of my optical drive. I have used that laptop for my job all over the world. One problem I have with laptops is the more they run the more dust gets clogged up on the small fans that blow over the heatsink. About every 8 months to a year I have to take my Laptop down and clean the fan. When I am at home my laptop is off unless I am copying work product to it for a job. So I won't get involved in any debates about what is best. For my purposes, I prefer a desktop. My laptop is just a work tool.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Same! And thanks for a real-person real-world example ;)

[@THE-michaelmyers]

@@AskYourComputerGuy I have not watched all your content, so if you have already covered this then forgive me. Have you ever thought about a video about how a laptop is more susceptible to heat than a desktop? Those air channels are small because of the compact design of the laptop. What makes this insidious is most all the processor makers design protection into the chip to start to throttle the chip as it gets hotter. Over time finally, the user starts to notice the laptop is not running as fast as it once did. In some ways, it is like a frog in the water. If you toss a frog into hot water it will jump out. You put a frog in cold water and slowly raise the temp the frog will not jump out and will finally expire. My GF used to have an HP G7 laptop. Like clockwork every 6 months or so she would hand it to me to fix. I have to literally strip it to the MB to clean the fan. Christmas 2021 I bought her a new laptop.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

I touched on that in this video, specifically because of the compact nature of laptops and AIO's. Haven't made a video specifically about that issue, but it's not a horrible idea ;)

[@fumble_brewski5410]

Geekom Mini Air 11: Intel Celeron N5095：4-core, 4-thread processor. Ultra-compact：pocket-sized design (4.4" x 4.6" x 1.35"H), weighs only 500g (1.1 pounds). Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed. Intel UHD graphics: supports up to two 4K displays. 8GB Dual-channel DDR4 RAM, expandable up to 32GB. M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD storage, expandable up to 1 TB. Bought one recently and am totally amazed at the performance vs. price. Free shipping (no tax) from U.S. warehouse, $129.00 delivered. I just added another 8GB RAM ($15) and it's good to go.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Nice!!!

[@garyjones5792]

what about mini pc's make a vid on them ?????????????

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Actually have a box full of them, will work on pros and cons of mini-pc

[@0mar-777]

Mac or windows for a college student?

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Depends on your needs. If you need power and don't mind the expense, and know Mac, definitely Mac. Everything else you can do with a powerful Windows PC

[@0mar-777]

@AskYourComputerGuy rite on thank you.... well I just need her to have memory one thing I hate is when it's slow.

[@musemintsvloghaulreactions1460]

I don't like desktops because I always never have room on my desk to put the tower up and in the past, I hit my leg or knee on it. They take up too much space.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

👍

[@RxTV420]

Throwing away the pills.. Awesome thanks

[@racineurr.8924]

Very interesting sir but please answer my question: why does every user has to transform himself into a repairman as soon as he buys a computer. When you buy a TV, are you obliging yourself to be a TV repair man? When you buy a watch? Why should I expect the costs of repairability? Seems like being a self repair man is not expected from a computer buyer, it's an obligation, it's mandatory, it ccomes with the territory. And computers are not the most expensive things to buy. TV's, smart phones, smart watches...

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You don't have to be. You can just go buy another one. But you also don't store personal data on your TV or your watch, either. So there's that 🤷‍♂️

[@shadowminister4090]

Most of us have smartphones, so unless you really need a laptop, maybe your 2nd "computer", should be a Desktop? I live in Australia and if you walk into any computer retailer shop, its pretty much only laptops and All-In-Ones for sale.😢

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Agreed

[@georgerubypoppy1063]

More or less what I was going to comment, shadowminister. I`m retired, so don`t need a laptop for work. I play games that are best enjoyed as sessions rather than short bursts of a few minutes here and there. The same applies for my photography and any wordprocessing etc. I do, and any online shopping etc. I do can wait untill I am at home. I can use my phone whilst out and about to access anything I need to on the net etc. So, for me, personally, it`s a desktop all the way. I understand a laptop will be the preferred option for others though.

[@shadowminister4090]

@georgerubypoppy1063 G'day, hope you are doing well. Our computer is an old All-In-One that our son installed Linux on, when Windows 7 stopped being supported. He also replaced the hard-disk, but now that is also failing. I saw the effort he went to replacing the hard-disk and decided I'd never buy one again. To me, a laptop is just a small All-In-One! However, we are looking to downsize and maybe move into an apartment and we'd like to spend more time with our only grandchild, who is an 8 hour drive away. The Mrs thinks a laptop makes more sense. I'm still leaning towards a desktop. Maybe "Happy Wife, Happy Life"? 😊

[@georgerubypoppy1063]

@@shadowminister4090 Hi. Spend as much time as you can with your grandchild, mate. I`ve got six of them, and they are my life. Nailed it re. the wife. Keeping the distaff side content and happy makes life so much easier.😄

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

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[@skyblue11685]

I like my desktop. Desktops for best value & support for the money. Because I can live a few hours or days without a pc if I have to while I am out. Laptops while convenient to a point, are too expensive & upgrade restrictive. All-in-one's are what I call a novelty pc, because like laptops they overheat easier, they can get expensive to not only buy but repair, the touch screen can get dirty fast, and they are a PITA to repair.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

1000% - exactly the points I made after fixing computers for 30 years. Thx for your comment ;)

[@DenisDenis-uh7lc]

Now we hace small pc in tiny form factor. U can put tj in the backpac and they are pretty portable

[@shadeaquaticbreeder2914]

1:46 for me it's the type of content and creators. I don't like the grimy, fake, just trying to make money, grifty people. Just shoot it to me straight and be honest.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

I try to be that guy 👍