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Accessorizing Computers, What Comes Out of the Box is Just a Starter Kit

Yesterday, we spent about three hours trying to convince a client of ours that brand new computers just don’t come equipped with the all things that most computers need in a PC. We tried to convince him that a fully functional computer is one that is personalized with specially selected hardware and software accessories – and that the computer purchased at the store doesn’t come with these things. Unfortunately, all of our convincing was to our avail. Our client insisted that he should never need more than what came with his boxed product and that we were just trying “bilk” more money out of him.

As computer consultants, it’s our job and mission to make sure our clients are 100% satisfied when they walk out our offices. But our job is unnecessarily made harder when people don’t take the time to learn about computer accessories and familiarize themselves with the limitations of store-bought computers. Hopefully by the time you finish reading this article, you’ll understand the lesson that we were trying to teach our client: “What comes out of the box is really just a starter kit.”

The typical computer package comes with a CPU unit, keyboard, mouse, and speaker set. That may be just fine for some, but most people require more than that especially in today’s “connected” society. Today’s users require full multimedia capabilities, a wide range of graphics tools, and accommodations for the various portables we now enjoy. These extras aren’t included with “what comes out of the box,” and the only way to get them is to accessorize.

To illustrate the importance of accessorizing, we like to use the “plain dough” analogy. Let’s say that a brand new computer is a batch of plain dough – waiting to be flavored and baked into something useful. If we want to use this dough to make a delicious batch of chocolate chip cookies, we would need to “accessorize” this dough with chocolate chips and a little brown sugar. If we want to use this dough into in a warm loaf of sesame seed bread on the other hand, we’d need to “accessorize” the dough with yeast and sesame seeds.

About Author: Haiming Jiang is the Managing Director of A+ Computer Support – a company that has been providing excellent computer services in Auckland, New Zealand for over 5 years.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Very Realistic Chocolate Chip Cookie Kitchen Refrigerator Magnet US $1.99 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 13:14:16 PST   | Watch this Item

2 Dozen Chocolate chip cookies US $9.99 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 13:46:29 PST   | Watch this Item

HOME MADE FAMOUS SOFT AMISH CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES RECIPE TOP SECRET US $0.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 14:00:02 PST   | Watch this Item

★Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe 1 PENNY FROM .75 CENTS Great For 5 Star Reviews US $1.20 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 14:07:24 PST   | Watch this Item

PinBack Button Badge Pin Funny Gag Gift - CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE US $0.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 14:21:15 PST   | Watch this Item

Chocolate Chip Cookies Personalized Metal Lunchbox US $20.00 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 14:21:32 PST   | Watch this Item

Private 1977 Folk BILL STEELE chocolate chip cookies LP US $160.00 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 14:30:35 PST   | Watch this Item

Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke (2006) US $1.76 (2 Bids) Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 14:41:38 PST   | Watch this Item

GOT MILK CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE 14 FL OZ COFFEE/TEA MUG/CUP US $9.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 15:48:46 PST   | Watch this Item

NEW - 101 Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies US $6.92 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 16:05:52 PST   | Watch this Item

SMOKED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES WITH PECANS, DESSERT US $13.95 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 17:06:50 PST   | Watch this Item

Chocolate Chip Fudge COOKIE Men's Novelty Necktie SILK NECK TIE US $3.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 17:43:49 PST   | Watch this Item

Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe US $1.66 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 17:50:12 PST   | Watch this Item

Christmas Elf & Chocolate Chip Holiday Cookies Cotton Canvas Tote Bag NWT! US $12.95 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 17:55:22 PST   | Watch this Item

Christmas Elf & Chocolate Chip Holiday Cookies Cotton Canvas Tote Bag NWT! US $12.95 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 17:55:22 PST   | Watch this Item

Christmas Elf & Chocolate Chip Holiday Cookies Cotton Canvas Tote Bag NWT! US $12.95 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 17:55:22 PST   | Watch this Item

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Christmas Elf & Chocolate Chip Holiday Cookies Cotton Canvas Tote Bag NWT! US $12.95 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 17:55:22 PST   | Watch this Item

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Christmas Elf & Holiday Chocolate Chip Cookies Large Zipper Tote Bag NWT! US $14.95 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 17:56:53 PST   | Watch this Item

Christmas Elf & Holiday Chocolate Chip Cookies Large Zipper Tote Bag NWT! US $14.95 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 17:56:53 PST   | Watch this Item

Christmas Elf & Holiday Chocolate Chip Cookies Large Zipper Tote Bag NWT! US $14.95 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 17:56:53 PST   | Watch this Item

Christmas Elf & Holiday Chocolate Chip Cookies Large Zipper Tote Bag NWT! US $14.95 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 17:56:53 PST   | Watch this Item

Christmas Elf & Holiday Chocolate Chip Cookies Large Zipper Tote Bag NWT! US $14.95 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 17:56:53 PST   | Watch this Item

Christmas Elf & Holiday Chocolate Chip Cookies Large Zipper Tote Bag NWT! US $14.95 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 17:56:53 PST   | Watch this Item

Christmas Elf & Holiday Chocolate Chip Cookies Large Zipper Tote Bag NWT! US $14.95 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 17:56:53 PST   | Watch this Item

Christmas Elf & Holiday Chocolate Chip Cookies Large Zipper Tote Bag NWT! US $14.95 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 17:56:53 PST   | Watch this Item

Christmas Elf & Holiday Chocolate Chip Cookies Large Zipper Tote Bag NWT! US $14.95 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 17:56:53 PST   | Watch this Item

Christmas Elf & Holiday Chocolate Chip Cookies Large Zipper Tote Bag NWT! US $14.95 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 17:56:53 PST   | Watch this Item

Christmas Elf & Holiday Chocolate Chip Cookies Large Zipper Tote Bag NWT! US $14.95 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 17:56:53 PST   | Watch this Item

Christmas Elf & Holiday Chocolate Chip Cookies Large Zipper Tote Bag NWT! US $14.95 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 17:56:53 PST   | Watch this Item

Vintage CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE Novelty Soap Advertising Soap in Packaging US $7.98 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 18:03:28 PST   | Watch this Item

Frances Meyer Scrapbooking Sticker - Chocolate Chip Cookies & Milk 2 shts US $3.59 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 18:33:20 PST   | Watch this Item

Sweet Juicy Chocolate Chip Heart Cookie Earrings 5/8" Chock Full ! US $4.99 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 18:47:30 PST   | Watch this Item

Sweet Juicy Chocolate Chip Cookie Mini Earrings Satisfy Your Urge US $2.99 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 18:47:30 PST   | Watch this Item

Sweet Juicy Chocolate Chip Cookie Designer Charm For a Cookie Monster US $3.99 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 18:47:30 PST   | Watch this Item

Sweet Juicy Chocolate Chip Heart Cookie Earrings 3/4" You Love Chocolate US $4.99 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 18:47:30 PST   | Watch this Item

Sweet Juicy Happy Face Chocolate Chip Cookie Earrings Your Happiness is Showing US $4.99 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 18:47:30 PST   | Watch this Item

Homemade Cookies (Chocolate Chip, Sugar or Peanut Butter) US $5.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 19:45:46 PST   | Watch this Item

6 Chocolate Chip Cookie # Quickutz Sizzix Die Cuts US $0.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 19:50:06 PST   | Watch this Item

St Andrews Mocca Chocolate Flavour Chip Cookies Disney US $10.00 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 20:07:38 PST   | Watch this Item

Philosophy Chocolate chip cookies shampoo shower gel US $5.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 20:35:09 PST   | Watch this Item

Philosophy Chocolate chip cookies shampoo shower gel & bubble bath new sealed 16 US $13.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 20:38:20 PST   | Watch this Item

HOME MADE ICE CREAM CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH ICE CREAM RECIPE FAMILY RECIPES US $0.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 21:03:30 PST   | Watch this Item

HOME MADE FAMOUS SOFT AMISH CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES RECIPE TOP SECRET US $0.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 21:03:30 PST   | Watch this Item

COUNTRY GIRL SPECIAL RECIPE DIABETIC CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES HOME MADE RECIPES US $0.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 21:05:09 PST   | Watch this Item

HERO ARTS RUBBER STAMPS CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES SCRIPT BACKGROUND STAMP US $10.00 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 21:35:59 PST   | Watch this Item

NEW! #12021 CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE SCENT CANDLE | LOT OF 2 US $21.97 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 22:32:53 PST   | Watch this Item

The Search for the Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie US $1.00 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 23:22:26 PST   | Watch this Item

Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder (Hannah Swensen Myste US $4.99 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 23:30:50 PST   | Watch this Item

DADS OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES 350g BAG US $7.95 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 0:06:54 PST   | Watch this Item

FREIHOFER'S CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES - 12oz. BOX ~ UPSTATE NY'S FAVORITE COOKIE US $5.55 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 0:19:34 PST   | Watch this Item

Nestle Toll House Original Cookies Chocolate Chip Canister Tin US $9.99 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 0:46:26 PST   | Watch this Item

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE MURDER - JOANNE FLUKE (PAPERBACK) NEW US $9.23 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 1:45:25 PST   | Watch this Item

KELLOGG'S 98067 Famous Amos Cookies, Chocolate Chip, 2oz Snack Pack, 8 Packs/box US $7.47 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 2:23:31 PST   | Watch this Item

WALKERS SHORTBREAD LTD. W536 Walker's Shortbread Cookies, Chocolate Chip, 2 US $29.93 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 2:42:32 PST   | Watch this Item

HOME MADE FAMOUS SOFT AMISH CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES RECIPE TOP SECRET US $0.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 4:34:51 PST   | Watch this Item

HOME MADE ICE CREAM CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH ICE CREAM RECIPE FAMILY RECIPES US $0.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 4:36:44 PST   | Watch this Item

POP TARTS CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH 1 BOX US $4.99 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 5:03:44 PST   | Watch this Item

1 DOZEN HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES US $4.00 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 5:54:39 PST   | Watch this Item

Over 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Chocolate Chip Cookies from Betty Crocker MB 4292-1 US $4.95 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 6:20:52 PST   | Watch this Item

DOLL FOOD fake CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE American Girl 18" US $1.29 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 6:58:24 PST   | Watch this Item

A Baker's Field Guide to Chocolate Chip Cookies Dede Wilson US $27.07 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 7:01:25 PST   | Watch this Item

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE - Sterling Silver Charm - US $17.95 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 7:02:36 PST   | Watch this Item

A Baker's Field Guide to Chocolate Chip Cookies Wilson, Dede US $20.25 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 7:03:26 PST   | Watch this Item

Linden's Chocolate Chip Cookies Food Snack US $11.69 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 7:37:28 PST   | Watch this Item

10 CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BEADS, HAND PAINTED CERAMIC US $12.00 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 7:48:31 PST   | Watch this Item

Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke (2006, Paperback) US $0.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 8:23:17 PST   | Watch this Item

1" COOKIES ARE FOR LOVERS pin button badge flair blue pride chocolate chip US $2.00 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 8:35:38 PST   | Watch this Item

PRE-OWNED LARGE COLLECTIBLE DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE TIN US $1.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 9:19:22 PST   | Watch this Item

RECIPE ** SO deliciously GOOD ** Puffy Chocolate-Chip COOKIES US $0.77 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 9:52:40 PST   | Watch this Item

RECIPE Chocolate-Chip Meltways - Easy-to-Make cookies **PERFECT FOR BAKESALES** US $0.79 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 10:42:46 PST   | Watch this Item

Best Ever CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES Recipe.. US $0.01 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 11:12:48 PST   | Watch this Item

HOME MADE ICE CREAM CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH ICE CREAM RECIPE FAMILY RECIPES US $0.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 11:39:43 PST   | Watch this Item

Dollhouse Miniature Jar of Chocolate Chip Cookies US $2.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 11:43:48 PST   | Watch this Item

Chocolate Chip Cookie by Demeter For Women - Cologne Spray 4 oz * Genuine * US $24.52 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 11:45:49 PST   | Watch this Item

Chocolate Chip Cookie by Demeter for Women - 4 oz Cologne Spray US $23.15 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 11:50:17 PST   | Watch this Item

Fisher Price Peek A Blocks Chocolate Chip Cookie Food US $3.25 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 12:03:56 PST   | Watch this Item

1967 Print AD Nestle chocolate chips cookies morsels US $6.99 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 12:40:08 PST   | Watch this Item

Chocolate Chip Cookie Pin Polymer Clay Christmas NEW! US $9.95 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 12:59:14 PST   | Watch this Item

Macys Chocolate Chip Cookies Tin US $0.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 14:23:04 PST   | Watch this Item

Hershey's Chocolate, Syrup, Toll House, Nestle, Cookies, Chocolate Chip, Limited US $11.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 14:26:42 PST   | Watch this Item

ViSalus Body By Vi Nutra-Cookie US $40.00 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 14:28:50 PST   | Watch this Item

1/2 lb. Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Fancy Bag-Free Ship US $9.95 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 15:33:21 PST   | Watch this Item

1 lb.Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Fancy Bag-Free Shipping US $17.95 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 15:34:46 PST   | Watch this Item

Chocolate Chip Cookie by Demeter For Women - Cologne Spray 4 oz * Genuine * US $24.52 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 15:35:47 PST   | Watch this Item

1/2 lb. Chocolate White Chocolte Chip Cookies Fancy Bag US $9.95 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 15:37:33 PST   | Watch this Item

Chocolate Chip Cookies over 1 lb FancyTin-Free Shipping US $24.95 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 16:05:07 PST   | Watch this Item

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE Rubber Stamp SNACK FOOD #2297 US $2.95 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 16:45:57 PST   | Watch this Item

72 OZ NESTLE REAL SEMI SWEET MORSELS TOLL HOUSE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES US $32.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 17:04:38 PST   | Watch this Item

FUDGE FILLED TOFFEE PECAN SANDIES COOKIE RECIPE CHOCOLATE CHIPS NUTS TOFFEE, YUM US $2.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 17:17:43 PST   | Watch this Item

Figural Mouse Chocolate Chip Cookie Christmas Ornament US $1.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 18:08:19 PST   | Watch this Item

The Candle Source - 16 oz. - Chocolate Chip Cookie US $16.99 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 18:17:59 PST   | Watch this Item

The Candle Source - 8 oz. - Chocolate Chip Cookie US $9.59 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 18:26:07 PST   | Watch this Item

The Candle Source - 4 oz. - Chocolate Chip Cookies US $4.99 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 18:33:51 PST   | Watch this Item

The Candle Source - 1 oz. - Chocolate Chip Cookie US $1.69 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 18:49:47 PST   | Watch this Item

Chocolate chip cookies US $5.49 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 18:54:21 PST   | Watch this Item

NEW Mama Dees Protein Cookie Chocolate Chip 12 Count US $42.26 Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-23-2012 18:58:27 PST   | Watch this Item