Computer
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Computers are objects in The Sims, The Sims 2 and The Sims 3. In the first two games, all the computers are desktops, but in the sims 3, there is the first laptop.
Functions in The Sims
- Finding a job. There are three job openings a day, while a newspaper has only one.
- Playing games
Functions in The Sims 2
Some of the computer functions in The Sims 2 are similar to the phone functions in TS1.
Function | Description | Requirements |
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Family Bin | Moves selected family member into the Bin. | None |
Allows you to send and check Email. | None | |
Chatrooms | Lets you chat online with other Sims | None |
Ordering Groceries | Self explanatory. | None |
Applying/viewing scholarships | If your Sim meets the requirements of a scholarship, he/she can apply for one. | The Sims 2: University EP installed |
Starting/managing a business | Start a business or hire/fire employees. | The Sims 2: Open for Business EP installed |
Blogging about hobbies | Your Sim will post hobby tips online. | The Sims 2: FreeTime EP installed |
Functions in The Sims 3
Function | Description | Requirements |
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Gaming | Raises fun depending on the model of computer and if it's been graphically improved. | None |
Writing | See Writing article. | None |
Finding a Job | Lists five job openings a day, jobs generally better than those found in a newspaper. | None |
Chess | Raises Logic. | The cheapest model can't do this. |
Solving the Unsolvable | Earns money if the Sim suceeds, any interruption results in a fail. | Genius trait |
Hacking | Sims can earn money doing this from 9PM to 7AM. | Computer Whiz trait |
Upgrading | Makes a computer Unbreakable or gives it Improved Graphics. More on this here. | Handy trait |
Overclocking | Makes computer Unbreakable or improves the graphics. Can be attempted once a computer and has chance of breaking it. | Computer Whiz trait |
Trolling Forums | Gives good or bad moodlet randomly. | Evil/Inappropriate/Mean-Sprited trait |
Plan a Travel | Self - explanatory. | World Adventures EP installed |
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A sim playing on computer, in The Sims 3.