Types of SSDs Explained: SATA, M.2, NVMe and More

Not all SSDs are the same shape, speed or interface, and picking the wrong type for your PC or laptop is a common mistake when upgrading. Here is what each type actually is and where it fits. 2.5″ SATA SSD The same size and connector as a traditional laptop hard drive, making it the easiest […]

Buying a Refurbished Laptop: What Grade A, B and C Actually Mean

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Every refurbished laptop we sell is graded A, B or C. It’s a simple system, but it’s worth knowing exactly what each grade actually means before you buy — both from us and anywhere else that uses similar grading. Grade A — like new No visible marks beyond very light use — think a laptop […]

How to Back Up Your Laptop Before Any Repair

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Before any repair that touches the operating system — a reinstall, a factory reset, sometimes even a screen swap on certain models — we back your data up as standard. But if you want to do it yourself first, or just want peace of mind before dropping a laptop off, here’s the fastest way. The […]

Should You Repair or Replace Your Laptop or PC?

Should you repair or replace your laptop

When a laptop starts playing up, the real question isn’t always “can this be fixed” — it usually can be. The question that actually matters is whether it’s worth fixing. Here’s how we think it through on the bench. Start with the age and the fault together A three-year-old laptop with a cracked screen is […]