Before I forget, too...

Make sure you suggest to get a computer that is equipped with an eternet card before your friend leaves the store with it, whether it be a desktop or laptop. These are essential for accessing the internet networks that colleges have in their dorms, and without it pre-installed at the store or factory, a good majority of college tech-support offices will not help you put it in due to liability issues.

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