Question one
Determine whether you prefer a laptop or a desktop
Personally, I prefer a laptop because of the following reasons. First, portability is a big issue with desktops unlike laptops weighing between half a kilogram and can be used in virtually any place like the library, airport lounge, classrooms and in the offices. The second preference is ergonomics. Most laptops are designed for maximum usability. For instance, keyboards are optimized for easy and quick typing and key placements, such as function buttons are within reach.
Features of the laptop
The features I would like my laptop to offer are portability, speed, good battery life and expandability.
Elaborate and Explanation of the features above
Each feature above has an explanation why it was chosen. First, portability is important because of the different applications in different environments. Secondly, a speedy laptop can run different applications like word, image editing software and multimedia applications. Third, antiglare screen help reduce reflections when working under the sun or under bright conditions, and lastly longer battery life to avoid searching for a power plug every time.
Question 2
Consideration and evaluation of a new home network
Major types of networks and hardware
Range
High range networks are satellite dish networks that are connected via Ethernet to a router or switch.
Speed
WAN, PAN and MAN are usually high-speed backbone connections that branch to LAN and Wireless networks.
Security
All types of networks, LAN, WAN, MAN, Wi-Fi and Wireless networks are reliable if a security setup is set. Use of strong passwords is advisable for routers, and wireless devices.
Reliability
Reliability can be considered from different views, because major network types are usually interconnected in one way or another. For instance, if LAN network is connected to a WAN network via satellite and the WAN has high latency, then the LAN network will experience the same.
Prices
In terms of prices, the LAN network is favorable due to its lower cost of installation because it includes a router and networking wires.
Network to implement and the hardware needed
I would implement a LAN network, as it is application oriented and open to expansion. The hardware includes a wireless router, and LAN cables.
