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Computers can be expensive, and especially if you need something with a relatively good performance. So, if you don't have the budget to buy a brand-new device, you might be considering buying a ...

With a shortage of some components driving up costs of consumer electronics, refurbished devices are an attractive alternative to buying new. By Brian X. Chen Brian X. Chen is The Times’s lead ...

For new computers, I usually suggest spending $600 or more to ensure you’re getting a decent machine. But if that’s out of your budget, you can find some nice refurbished options in the $200-$400 ...

Unless you haven't looked at computer component prices in a few years (lucky you!), you're probably well aware that parts like RAM and SSDs have skyrocketed in price. Supply constraints caused by ...

His love of PCs and their components was born out of trying to squeeze every ounce of performance out of the family computer. Tinkering with his own build at age 10 turned into building PCs for ...