Purchasing the right PC itself can save you a lot of money. How? Well, don’t buy a Ferari when a Honda will do. Many people have fantastic systems simply because they were ‘advised’ by a shop assistant that those systems were what they needed. The systems are state of the art, contain a multitude of functions that will probably never be used and typically cost over £1000. System’s are so powerful these days that the average PC user rarely needs to spend more than £500 for a decent system that will be more than adequate.

Another way your computer can save you money is by using internet price comparison engines and visiting well-known sites to find the best prices for products and services. Accessing these sites can find you cheaper holidays, hotel reservations, utility bills, books and even computers! Here are just a few sites that can save you money:

www.addall.com – books and music.
www.lastminute.com – holidays, theatre & concert tickets, restaurants.
www.uswitch.com – utility bills, broadband, telephone and credit cards.
www.amazon.co.uk – books, music and electronics.
www.ebay.co.uk – online auction.
www.moneysavingexpert.com – more money-saving tips!