Dilemma: Do You Feel the Need for a New PC or Not?

Christmas is coming. People are rushing and are a bit confused as they think about gifts and preparations for the festive season. A very important fact, that needs to be pointed out, is that this year a new computer takes second place among the most requested gifts.

But the Wall Street Journal indicates that recent PC sales have dropped. Also, it is likely that 18.4 million computers will be left on store shelves, states analyst firm IDC. According to the Nielson's 2008 Holiday Spending Report, 65 percent of consumers will not spend at all, or spend less, on electronics this year. While 84 percent of PC users report it's more significant nowadays than ever to keep their PC running smoothly.

However, NortonLive PC help experts at Symantec highlight that the most reliable name in PC security and performance is your PC.

If you regularly maintain your PC it will help you to avoid computer crashes, protect it from viruses, and will guarantee your PC's top performance. Referring to statistics 48% of PC users think that their PCs do not run as quickly as they did when they were brand new. Here's a simple solution: follow the tips that are given below.

• To extend the life and health of your PC first of all you have to get a PC Chekup and Report card. NortonLive PC Checkup five-star rating system will give you an assessment of your computer's speed, performance and system optimization and will alert you of any performance or security issues should you not be satisfied with a slow computer, slow boot up time or simply want advice on how to increase its performance. Note, it is free.

• Another advantage is that you can save Up to $75 a Year by Making Your PC Green. The NortonLive Green PC Service optimizes power settings to save on the electricity bill.

• Give a Gift that restores PCs: To extend the life of older computers, consider getting or giving the gift of a PC Tune-up this holiday. With NortonLive PC Tune-up's ten-point diagnostic service, consumers have the possibility to solve computer problems, and make a PC run like new. NortonLive's computer experts connect remotely over the Internet and optimize your system while you wait. So it's one of the easiest ways to maintain or fix a computer, at your convenience, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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