When its time to upgrade and replace my work computer? (6 ways to Tell)
Last updated on March 11th, 2024 at 12:16 am
Keeping up with the demand for business technology is essential. We all have thought and asked, when is it time to upgrade and replace my work computer? Whether your company allows bring in your own device or using a company-owned computer system (laptop, desktop, PC, or workstation). Businesses with office staff that need to document, edit, send emails, and other computer-related tasks on computers overtime run slowly can influence employee productivity, and a machine not updated for security can fall victim to security attacks and viruses.
Keeping a business technology can be an essential part of your business growth, but what if your business computers are outdated? When will you know it’s time to replace your companies computers? You start to wonder when should its best to replace or upgrade a work computer. Here are a few signs it’s due to replace your business computer.
The 6 ways You Know It’s Time to Replace Your Work Computer
These are the 6 ways you can self-check if it’s time to say goodbye to your current work computer.
1. Speed -Running slow?
Is your computer constantly running slow as soon as you start it and log in? Opening various software and your go-to internet browser freezing too? Then it’s possibly time to replace your computer.
2. Programs & Tasks Shutting Down
Busy working on adobe illustrator, photoshop, or on QuickBooks filling out expenses, then out of no-where your screen blanks out or freezes for a moment then the program crashes? This may be a sign of your computer being infected with a virus or malware.
3. Strange Noises
If your (laptop or desktop) computer is making weird strange noises upon startup, shut down and during usual use it’s a sign you should probably check it out and replace your computer.
4. Motherboard Failure
The heart of the computer is the motherboard and if this critical component on your work computer gets fried —not literally, will completely halt your workflow. A few ways a motherboard fails is the hard drive storage and ram speed slows the whole computer down.
5. Hardware Malfunctions
As computer systems age, they become incompatible with some software. When your computer doesn’t update its operating system, your data is not secure. Leaving your computer exposed to hackers, viruses, and malware. Replace your computer with a new one for protection and better productivity.
6. Outdated Computer Security
As computer systems age, they become incompatible with some software. When your computer doesn’t update its operating system, your data is not secure. Leaving your computer exposed to hackers, viruses, and malware. Replace your computer with a new one for protection and better productivity.
Consumer-grade computers usage and time to replace is 3-5 years
Business work computers you will want to upgrade every 2-3 years.
Updating your computer? Let IT techs help.
What does business computers lifespan look like?
Year 1: Smooth, fast reliable
Year 2: Submitting a few support tickets or getting IT support help
Year 3: Experiencing problems, software, or hardware slow speeds
Year 4: Nothing seems to work anymore
Loss in productivity: Increasing support cost: Contacting IT technical support professionals for software fixes, troubleshooting, and other one time break fit issues
Lost in time: Repairs to the computer cause downtime for the employee, unless a temporary computer is readily available
Lost Business: Slow PCs also cost your business. 1 down employee not having access to the normal routine on a computer can lose your business
And when a business computer fails, did you ever save all files and data backups? Never heard of backups? It’s critical when your business network fails, hardware like computers crash and when software misplaces files or didn’t save your most recent changes. They all need to fall off a backup on the data you need —especially in the hectic deadline due dates.
Update or Replace Work Computer?
Still unsure what to do or need guidance on computer systems for your business? Contact Green Shield Technology, our team will work with you on your business goals to either update or replace your outdated, sluggish computers. Schedule your on-site assessment on our contact form page.
