Category: Hardware Matters
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What’s worth salvaging from dead & broken computers?
Hello again, fellow readers and fixers! Now, salvaging parts from dead, broken, or just obsolete computers is a good way to reduce e-waste. Often, it is one or two key components that break or die, while the others continue to work. There are inevitable moments when computers just go kaput. Whether it’s a component that…
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Spicy pillows: what are they exactly?
Hello fellow readers and fixers! Now, chances are you’ve seen a battery that looks swollen to the point that it’s about to pop. The techies among us refer to swollen batteries as ‘spicy pillows’. In fact, there’s even a whole subreddit that showcases pictures of swollen batteries! Batteries come in various shapes, sizes and chemical…
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Upgrades on a shoestring
Hello again fellow readers and fixers! As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, making every penny count is more important than ever. It’s especially true when choosing how to upgrade our computers. We can keep our computers running for longer with more RAM or faster storage. We can upgrade to a newer refurbished…