Buying a used computer is a great way to save money, but there are a lot of risks that go along with dipping into the used pool. Here’s how to buy a great used PC without getting shafted. Many online ...

Sure, buying a good used PC takes a little more work, but a laptop or desktop from a few years ago can be much cheaper. And it’ll be powerful enough to browse the internet, hop on video calls and edit ...

I have been interested in science and technology for as long as I can remember, spurred on by a fondness for video games. I learned to work in Windows and manipulate files to get buggy games to work, ...

At MacFixIt and on various Apple-related discussion and support forums, many people mention problems and odd behavior they get from recently purchased used computers. Someone will buy a computer on ...

Tradeoffs of price vs. performance as well as computing capability influence the decision of whether to purchase a new or refurbished computer. What’s involved in refurbishing a computer? Limitations ...

Should you buy second-hand computer parts? Best answer: You should consider buying used PC components if you're seeking a bargain and understand that the said parts may not work as good as shiny new ...

Key components like CPU, GPU, and RAM are mostly safe to buy used, and they can lead to significant savings. Do some research to figure out what parts you should buy and how much they should cost ...

Every computer needs a central processing unit. Used CPUs are generally a safe purchase. Their architecture makes them resistant to damage from years of use. Nevertheless, you should make sure that a ...

In November, I wrote a column on knowing when to replace a personal computer. In it, I told the sad tale of my daughter who’d cracked the screen of her gaming laptop. She wound up replacing it with a ...

I recently tried to use a Raspberry Pi 5 as a regular desktop PC. The experiment wasn’t a failure—I was able to use a Pi to get most of my work done for a few days. But the device’s performance, and ...