by Allan Witt | Mar 1, 2021 | Desktops computers, General topics, Help and FAQ
An investment in hardware that you don’t need is rarely worth. If you are sure that a certain interface, аmount of RAM, CPU or GPU performance will definitely be required in the a near future, then by all means buy it. In most cases, however, buying something...
by Allan Witt | Feb 22, 2021 | Help and FAQ, Software
Dynamic lock is feature in Windows 10 where your screen locks as soon as you move away from the PC with your smartphone. If you set up dynamic lock in Windows 10, the PC locks automatically when you move away from it. The PC and your smartphone are using Bluetooth...
by Allan Witt | Feb 18, 2021 | Desktops computers, Help and FAQ
Dell OptiPlex 3020, 7020, and 9020 are still a great 1080p gaming machines in 2023. Pared with a proper CPU, and GPU they run games with higher then 60 FPS easily. If you are into online competitive gaming like Fortnite, Overwatch, CS:GO, DOTA2 – PC from the...
by Allan Witt | Feb 16, 2021 | Help and FAQ, Laptop computers
Refurbished laptops sold on Walmart’s online store are generally safe to buy. Similar to Amazon, Walmart sells both trough their own channel and third party sellers. In terms of quality the laptops are as good as the renovation process that was done. There are...
by Allan Witt | Feb 16, 2021 | General topics, Help and FAQ
Amazon renewed is Amazon’s program for selling pre-owned, refurbished, and open-box products backed by 90 days guarantee. All devices must be tested and inspected to work like new. For open-box product Amazon does their in house inspection, but for other...
by Allan Witt | Feb 16, 2021 | General topics, Help and FAQ
It is highly unlikely for a properly refurbished computer to have any viruses. All devices returned to the manufacturer for renewal are tested, cleaned, and have their data wiped. Some companies even install a fresh version of Windows 10. On the other hand if you buy...
by Allan Witt | Feb 11, 2021 | Desktops computers, Help and FAQ
Good budget models are Inland, Silicon power, PNY, and Adata. All of them work well as a fast boot drive. For a battler quality and longer warranty use Crucial MX or Samsung EVO series. They’re essentially the same, but the Crucial tends to be less expensive....
by Allan Witt | Feb 11, 2021 | Desktops computers, Help and FAQ
The best approach is to match the mount of memory with your use case. 16 GB is more then enough for gaming. Take 8 GB for office work and every day home use. For video editing, 3D, or other types of graphics related tasks, use 32 GB. Another approach is get what you...
by Allan Witt | Feb 11, 2021 | General topics, Help and FAQ
Best places to buy certified refurbished laptops and desktops computers are at the major retailer and online stores. The official manufacturer store is another good option. There you get more expensive but properly serviced devices with good warranty. Third place you...
by Allan Witt | Feb 11, 2021 | Desktops computers, Help and FAQ
Properly serviced refurbished desktop computers are safe to buy. Even low grade devices should work like new. The older 4th and 5th gen Core i5 and i7 CPUs are still reliable and powerful enough to run all kinds of games and software in 2021. It is not always true...
by Allan Witt | Feb 10, 2021 | Help and FAQ, Laptop computers
Yes you can and should use SSD with your refurbished laptop. The solid state drive makes your system responsive and it’s around 5 times faster than the mechanical HDD. Check out this speed comparison. The SSD is 5 times faster than the HDD. Some refurb models...
by Allan Witt | Feb 10, 2021 | Help and FAQ, Laptop computers
The amount of RAM you need depends on your use case. Most of the time refurbished models come with 8 GB memory which is quite enough for most people. For configuration with 4 GB or less you need to upgrade. Install 6 to 8 GB for general use and 16 GB for gaming and...
by Allan Witt | Feb 10, 2021 | Help and FAQ, Laptop computers
Battery degrades with time and usage. The older your laptop is, the worse off your battery. If the laptop you are buying is not older than 1 year, you should not expect problems. Of course it all depends on how the computer was used. Frequent charging, discharging to...
by Allan Witt | Feb 10, 2021 | General topics, Help and FAQ
Refurbished laptop or desktop computer means a device that has been returned to the manufacturer because of an issue – either hardware or other. It is then tested for defects, repaired, reinstalled with fresh OS, and finally sold for a lower price. Refurbished...
