One more thing (not related to computer speed). When I begin to use my computer each time the keyboard seems to revert back to the canadian keyboard instead of the US one. I have checked the settings and have U.S. checked off. I can switch it back to the U.S. keyboard by clicking on the flag and then selecting U.S. but is there any other way for me to set U.S. as the default keyboard?
Aside for these few minor issues, I am having lots of fun with this computer and love to show it off to family and friends.
Thanks for all your help.