[header] How to buy a computer for your parents [title] Think about what your parents will use the computer for. [step] Before you buy a computer for your parents, you should carefully consider their computing needs. Ask your parents what their specific needs are prior to shopping for a computer. 
Some users may run specialized software that can require additional memory and processing power. Most users need a computer for more general operations that include email, browsing the internet, editing and storing photographs, listening to music, watching dvds or streaming video, and playing games online.