Open Mic: What Advice Would You Give a Beginner about Computers?

Each week we open our mic to readers and lurkers alike to come out of the woodwork and tell us your thoughts and opinion, your experiences and mistakes, what you love and what you hate. We want to hear from you, and here’s your chance.

Most beginners getting into audio have a lot of questions about computers. "Is my computer good enough?" "What type should I buy?" "Do I need any special components?" What would you tell them?