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So you’ve decided you need to get a new computer or you’ve seen a ‘must-have’ gadget that you’re now desperate to get hold of. What now? Well, firstly – stop! Pause and breathe.

Get yourself a pen and paper and write down five things that you need the new technology to do or have. This might be as simple as:

 lightweight

 fits into a particular bag

 runs on battery for a minimum of five hours

 can be upgraded in the future.

Doing this gives you a list of requirements to check against a product’s specifications. This way you can make sure you are buying something that is fit for purpose. It may also prevent you from buying something on a whim that isn’t actually going to do what you need it to do.